Just so happens i work about 2mi from there, thanks for the input. Not really sold on the AR & wanting something faster than a lever action, just in case.
With a tight budget you could look into a nice used Remington 7400 in either cartridge. I have a Rem 7400 06' which was always a very reliable semi auto centerfire.
I also have a DPMS LR308AP4 AR10 style 308 carbine very reliable,accurate,quick on target,and really hits those whitetail with authority
A Fun Gun!!