Jesse, there goes my bubble being busted on my "weakling"308 Win. again!

My suggestions , from 1st. hand experience include 308 Win., 30.06 Spr., 300 WSM, and 300 Win. Mag. I like the 30 caliber stuff for all around medium game killing. The 300 WSM and 300 Win. Mag. arguably much more than needed for white tail, but I would suspect would be a fine one-rifle cartridge choice if you were going to hunt elk or moose (neither of which I have any experience hunting) a good deal as well.

My recommendation for "value" - a Ruger 77 Mk - IIin 30.06 Spr. These are well made rifles that are rugged, dependable, decent OTB shooters with a controlled feed bolt ... and comes with an good, solid integratedscope mounting system at no extra charge.If you need to be frugal, the Savage 110 with the "Accu Trigger" is a great buy. If you can drop a few more coins, the Styer Pro-Hunter is a superb piece of workmanship and innovative design,and everyone I have taken to the range has been a legitimate 1 MOA +/- a "wee bit"accurate OTB .. often with more than one factory load.