My first hunting rifle for deer was a Browning Bar Safari in 270 cal. Loved it.
I just bought a Browning Bar Safari in 243 for the better half. Its her first time out!! If you reload you can get 3 shot groups down to 1/2 inch at 100 yards, shooting from a bench rest. Using factory Winchester supreme ammo its still under an inch. Plain winchester white box ammo groups are over an inch. I haven't met anyone who regreted buying a Browning Bar.
I would love one in 308!