I agree with the Remington 700 in 30-06. Also with the Ruger M77. Depends on terrain also. If you are in a wooded area you might even want to try the Marlin 336 Lever Action in a 30-30. Its a good gun and with a shorter barrel would be easier to pack in the woods! Still gives a good bit of knockdown power too! If your state allows that weapon's magazine capacity.

The most trustworthy rifle right out of the box in my opinion is the Remington 700 in 25-06 and especially the 30-06!

Its all about opinion. I like anything fomr a .243 to a .300. A .270 is probably my favorite. Just shoot different calibers and different brands and see what suits you.

my 25-06 its never let me down yet

My first choice for deer is a Winchester Model 70 in 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser. With a 140 gr. bullet, it has a little more muscle than the .243 Win. with about the same recoil.

i think it all depends on where and what type of terrain you are huntin c for me i live in norther michigan and most hunter up here 30-06 but im jstu using a 30-30. ti all depends fields i would go witha 270 or a 300

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If your shooting more open area then a 270, for thick stuff a marlin 336 30-30 'brush gun' or winchester 94.

In places that are not infested with dangerous wild animals, the 7mm Remington Magnum is hard to beat.