What about a good lever in .35 Remington to handle all the game you seek. Heavy bullet but also accurate - can reach out further if needed, especially with Leverevolution rounds.
Lots of used out there, but my new Marlin .35 from Wal-Mart was under $430 - hard to beat.
Lots of used out there, but my new Marlin .35 from Wal-Mart was under $430 - hard to beat.