7-08. It's killed a bunch
I started out hunting deer with a Marlin 336 in 35 rem.. I'm from N.E. PA. too and most of my shots are under 100 yards. Yep, the 30/30 Marlin and 30/30 Winchester has accounted for more deer in "N.E." PA. over the last century than any other rifle.Where I live an 80 yard shot is long because of the trees.
I use a Marlin Levergun in 30-30 for deer. If there are bears around I will switch to the 45-70 Martin instead. I gave my 30-06 hunting rifle to my son because I never used it.
been using this Rem 700BDL 7mm Mag(175 Win PP) for over 30 yearsgun)
5000000 hunters can't be wrong
David
ps works on Wolves too ..Elk/Black Bear/Moose
North Idaho Hunter, I just picked up a Browning X Bolt in a 6.5 CM Though I'd give it a try. My hunting buddy has a Tikka in a 6.5x55 and it really knocks the deer over.