Have been hunting 20ish seasons now.
Don't think I have one that shines.
First deer was killed with a post 64 Winchester m88 in 308. Long story but I will probably never inherit that rifle.
I bought a sporterized Mauser in 3006. Killed with it regularly till I was in my 20s probably. Then went to Remington pump guns.
Now I've changed back to bolt guns and am setting up a Kimber Montana that I think will be everything I want in a rifle for most my hunting. Already killed a buck with it this past season. I think I will end up killing a lot of critters in my life with that rifle.