So many choices, most of them good. I'd split up the duties tho. First, for thick cover,rainy weather and fast shots, a Model 94 in 30-30.The one here has a peep sight.
For longer shots, a Model 700 in 30-06 with a decent scope. Mine has the Leopold 3.5-10X, but that much magnification is overkill. Like someone else said, a 1.5-5X or a lower magnification fixed scope is a better choice.