A guy asks advice on four different models of guns and most of you are giving him grief about his choice of caliber! He didn't ask for advice on caliber.

Okie76 - I own a Browning A Bolt in 25-06 and 243. Both have killed many a deer and the 25-06 is my "go to" gun. I have a good friend who owns a Sako 25-06 and it is his "go to" gun. I used 100 gr NBTs on the 25-06 and have never had any problem finding them.

I can't help you with the choices you can afford as I have never used any of them. Good luck with your final choice.

Regards/bg