For decades, my idea of a light deer rifle was an NRA M-54 short rifle in 270 WCF.
I do have a 22 Hornet in another M-54, but that is a bit less than required even for the
AZ Coues deer.
One each of the above for a 348 M-71. a 270, and a 30 -40 1895: all early Winchesters.