Have one really top quality eastern deer rifle and one really good western rifle that can double as a spare and don't scrimp on anything. You will be money ahead in the long run because you can only use one at a time and life is too short to have a safe full of junk taking up space. Every time you look though a four number scope or work a slicked up action you will do a little smile of satisfaction.
Or just buy one rifle in 6.5 (chambering of your choice), or 270, or 308 - any of those calibers will cover everything you need for both Eastern and Western hunting.
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