Which Budget Noob Bolt Gun?

[fitz19d]

So probably too late to mess with anything this year but would like time to practice and get used to something that is not a EBR. I would like to get into hunting Elk, possibly and due to ease probably deer.

First consideration I had is caliber. Had many suggest .270 for Deer, but I was wondering if I shouldn't be looking more at .308 and 30-06 for Elk and whatever else I could want? (Kinda like sticking with familiar .mil stuff but somewhat open to hearing why 7mm-08 or something is awesome. Keeping in mind seems like several of these only offer 308/30-06/270/223)

As far as rifles I've been looking at they break down something like this:

Seen and/or good reviews make these "top of list". Does not reflect actual quality as I'm clueless in this realm.
TC Venture
Marlin XL7
Weatherby Vanguard 2
Ruger American

Possibly getting pricier than I want or don't really know much about.
Tikka T3 Lite (Stainless free float and regular not?)
Savage 10 precision Carbine or Savage Axis// Savage in general
Mossberg 100 ATR

The Off the list no go pile
Remington ADL
Ruger Gunsite Scout



Many of these cheap 3-500$ ones I imagine really are all about equal. But anyone know of any of these that are standout or have something else to suggest? I understand these aren't half MOA bench rifles. Kinda looking for something to learn on in the next year and be able to carry into the mountains and not have to baby. (So no $2k McMillans)