I agree with 3006. To me a30/06 or 308 is a great round for anything. Iv shot ars bolt guns lever guns. I liked my 30/30 but idk just not it for me hunting. Iv hunted with shotguns ars lever guns and a muzzy goin for a hunting rifle id say bolt or ar. Iv shot 5 deer in three years all but one was a tc triump muzzleloader 3 at 250s. To me its what ur comfortable with what u shoot the best. My dad was slways better then me with the marlin 30/30 but iv always been better with pistols and shotguns.