All guns have trade offs.
Mags more recoil, louder.
Smaller calibers less recoil, lighter. But I woudn't hunt elk or bear with a .243.
BOSS reduces recoil, but it is much louder
Lighter guns have more recoil, heavier guns are more work to carry.
For deer some of the calibers mention are good .243, .270. 308 as well as some others.
Rifles weights vary between the makers. The weight of the stocks vary depending on their material.