I've been hunting with a 12 gauge mossberg pump shotgun and a thompson .50 cal muzzle loader, the last few years they've made it legal to hunt with a rifle in certain areas where I hunt. Although I like having to get the deer close to take the shot I was intrigued by perhaps trying to extend my range with a rifle (most the places I hunt are so wooded you'd have to be close anyway, but can't hurt to have the extra range if you need it. Any suggestions? I'm looking for a bascily cheap beginner rifle, I'd even consider getting used at Gander mountain or something if thats an option. I'm a decent size guy so I should be able to handle some kickback. One of the options I considerd was looking for maybe a 30-06, I heard they kick pretty hard though and was advised to try something else. I'm no rifle expert so thats where you all come in, make some suggestions please.