I some times use my Dad's 30:30 Winchester which was made in early 1950's ( he paid $20 for it). It is great for close up or in heavy brush or heavily treed areas.
Then I like my Remington 700/ .270 Win. I just bought it last year and the day I sighted in I brought home a nice buck before dusk. I filled everyone's (in family) tags last year. It is pretty sweet and more power for a larger whitetails at a distance. We are still eating venison.
RE: Mirror Mountains and Mirror Forest... West of 100 Mile House, BC, Canada