I own a Rem 7600 in .270 my deer rifle, NW Pennsylvania is my state.
This gun will be for me, but for my kids to learn to shoot. I would hunt deer with a .223 or 22-250 in a pinch only because I am a bowhunter and know in detail about shot placement and when to pass. I would not expect my daughter to be able to pass on her first buck if a sholder shot was presented. This is why she will hunt with a 243, but I am not sold on that gun for varmints, not saying its a bad choice, just not the best, most fun choice.