RE: deer rifles
I think of my self as a bowhunter first...
But I can shoot my rifles very well, and I would love to roll a deer out at 500 yards, but for now I will use my hunting skills and my 30-30 Winchester.
I have nothing against magnums, in fact I own a .300 WMR and a 7MM Mag. , but I prefer to try myself against the animal, and get within 100 yards before taking my shot.
In my opinion (Something you may care little about) the 30-30 and the 7-08 are the best deer rifles ever made...
My Two Cents