Many calibers are suitable for whitetail deer, and most veteran hunters have definite preferences.
Assuming the budget allows, a new rifle now and then adds spark to the experience. Each, in its own way, is a magnificent reason to go shoot. And most of us aspiring marksmen are guilty of far too little practice. The Model 70 is a standard grade, built in 1950. Federal Premium cartridges with 165-grain Trophy Bonded bullets provided the tightest work among several choices.