I use a Browning X-Bolt in the 7mm08 caliber. It's a great round with only one downside. There isn't a lot of ammo available for it off of the shelf.

It's a caliber without a lot of kick, and is accurate.

Then again, as stated above, there are so many available cartridges available that will do the job well in Wisconsin it's pretty crazy. We don't need massive firepower to take down a deer. It's not often that many people take shots over 150 yards so we don't need super high performing calibers or overly heavy rounds to kill a whitetail. My father's buck was shot at 120 yards, and ended up going down after running 50 yards just like mine did after being shot at 45 yards. I had the larger 7mm08 and he had his 243.

If you can, go out and shoot some of the different rifle calibers if you can. Get a feel for how they kick, and whether or not you want something with that amount of recoil.

Honestly, If I had to choose a caliber again, I would go .308 so I had a larger choice of ammunition over the slim pickings I have in 7mm08. Aside from limited ammo availability, I love my 7mm08. It's not going anywhere outside of the gun range or woods for the foreseeable future.