Among the 30 calibers, I'm leaning towards the 30-30 SAV 99. The terrain (and neighbors ) dictate short ranges, I trust the rifle (had it for 45 yrs), and to my ears the sound of a 30-30 doesn't carry as far as the others. 2nd choice 300SAV in Rem 700 Classic. The .308 is a great deer rifle, but just no need for it under these conditions, and it's the loudest.
Any of those would be winners in my book, and I believe the Hornady 125gr SST Lite 308 ammo might fit the bill for a quick-expanding bullet that should be less likely to exit.
