That's like asking what you should carry for CCW. You're going to get a ton of varying opinions. Pretty much any rifle 243 or larger that you are comfortable with and can shoot accuratly under adverse conditions.
Unless you're a reloader I would suggest getting something in a cal that is easy to find and reasonably priced. I like 30-06, but the 270 is an excelent choice for elk size game and smaller.
The optics you put on it will be a very critical part of it. Don't buy and expensive rifle just to put junk optics on it.
Most of all be safe and have fun in the outdoors.
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