Savage is a good acurrate rifle, though it is heavy and many do not care for the look of a savage. And can be had for less than many other rifles, good bargain. But, I'll second the Tikka. The Tikka T3 is acurrate as well. Made by Sako and they use Sako barrels on the Tikka. It cosst a bit more. For a deer rifle consider a smaller caliber like a .243.