A Kimber or Copper in 30-06. I prefer wood, but syntheyic is OK if that's your thing. A good quality Swarovski 3X10 scope with a 1" tube(the lighter models). 165 grain bullets for deer. 200 grain bullets for elk. One rifle to last a lifetime. Novel idea.
The Montana Rifle Company is also making a very nice walnut stocked rifle for $1,000. That would also make one fantastic choice. Buy American!!
I have a friend who bought a Remingrton ADL(wood stocked) in 1975. He still uses that rifle today for everything. He knows how to use it. Tom.