My first deer rifle was a rem model seven .308, killed more deer than I could count. Recently purchased another Remington Model seven Custom Shop Mannlicher stock model Seven .308. They are amazing rifles. I hunt in PA, seems like those rifles were built for hunting deer in pa. I own many different caliber's, including a few magnums, the 308 gets more woods time than all my other rifles combined. If you like the 308, dont be afraid to get it, its not going anywhere anytime soon.