"If you culled all but the .257 and .308 you’d be just fine.
“ Hi, I’m Bob and I have a rifle problem “.(many of us have similar issues)
I kind of agree with that concept,
personally... Id add a BLR in 450 marlin, but the truth here is that for any deer hunting
a properly loaded 308 or 257 Roberts in a decent quality rifle
(I PREFER THE BROWNING BLR IN ALL THREE CALIBER's)
will do a splendid job in skilled hands. Ive seen several elk and mule deer killed with a 257 roberts
using 100 and 117 grain bullets
I prefer the 450 marlin with a 405 grain, bullet, myself
but its not power its having confidence in what you use and being very familiar in its use,
but Im in a minority,
(old geezer that likes the challenge of getting in close before squeezing off a shot)
as most guys I know prefer the 308 win with a 165-180 grain bullet