Like someone said if you intend to use a rifle then the 7mm-08, 270, 280, 308 or 30-06 would be fine. For the price I like the Savage and Remington SPS as well as the CZ. If small game is on the list then the .22 Ruger 10/22 would be a good choice. The 870 Remington would be a good shotgun to start with. If its short range deer hunmting then don't over look the 30-30.