Here's the rifle that has been my favorite since I acquired it used but in virtually factory new condition in January of 2004 - a Ruger M77 in .257 Roberts. Two of my daughters have taken their first game animals with it, including Daughter #3 last year:

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Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!

No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.

A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.