I'd have to say( for a deer rifle) it would be a 788 carbine in .308
I used to have one , (If you missed with that rifle ,it was your fault). But I
lost in a really screwed up deal.
I've got a .243 carbine now with a 6X Loopy on it and it is a sweet little
rifle. I know they were cheap rifles when they were new, but I dont know anyone who has owned one that didnt love it.