I've been Deer Hunting for many years,as several mentioned buy a Gun that shoulders well feels good and won't make You flinch from the heavy recoil.The biggest,baddest Rifle in the worlds not going to do You any good with poor shoot placement,get a Rifle that You can learn to shoot well and enjoy Hunting with!

Check out the Web Site Sheridan has listed.....see what Calibers have higher recoil and if possible find a Friend that has a few Guns and shoot them Yourself so You can fully understand what most Experienced Hunters here are trying to explain and keep You from making any costly mistakes.

I would highly reccomend a .243 because of the lower recoil and it has plenty of knock-down for Deer,Hogs and Coyotes too!