For an east coast bolt action (east of Mississippi) I would just go with a 308 Winchester. Then for longer range deer, shoot the 125gr Ballistic tip. Closer range 150gr Partitions. Exactly like I do East of the Mississippi. For large critter up close 180gr Partitions/Speer Hot core or whatever 180 is accurate. The real problem. One rifle is too boring to settle for just one.

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