Originally Posted by Bocajnala

That .308 will do everything you need plus some. You won't be disappointed.

For others that may search this thread with the same question: everything listed will work fine. Including the .30-30.... Are there "better" options out there, sure. But at 200 yards, and with ammo around $15/box, it's really hard to beat a marlin .30-30 with a good scope. I haven't reached for mine, other than for a hog hunt last January, in a couple years cause I've been playing with other things lately. But, it's always ready to go and I never have any doubts about carrying it. The only time it's not suitable is if you're sitting on a field where you need to stretch out a little bit.

-JaKe