[azasadny]

Guys, Thanks for the comments! My father recommended the .243 caliber for my son and claims that's the best "all around" rifle for the deer in that part of MI (Kalkaska area). My father has been a deer hunter for 57 years and he's a retired cop/detective, so I figure he knows what he's talking about. The Browning A-Bolt was stickered at $679.99 and had $150 off at the register, so I got it for $530. My father is getting Dan the Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40mm scope, so he'll be set!