a 243. will be a good choice, maybe im just a wuss, but the 308. i sighted in for a buddy 2 years back had a heck of alot more kick than a 243. ( i suggest a savage, good price and good gun ).

i like to think a 270 is best all around, for me at least but when i think back if never killed a deer that a 243 wouldnt have done the same job on ( at least i dont think ) so...