Wow, this thread denigrated into another of those same ol' this one is my favorite slagfest.
Right now the market is dictating accuracy for a modest price. Everyone brand less than $1,500 has a quirk or annoying nuance. You are just entering into the sport. You are wanting a be-all-end-all rifle. Have a look at the Savage, Weatherby, Remington and Marlin. Each of those has modestly priced models. Next, look at the higher level Savage, Weatherby, Remington, Ruger, Winchester and Tikka. In other words, pick them up, work the action, get one that feels right. A set of open sights would not hurt as a backup to glass either.
Look to the 30-06, 270 and 308 for all round calibers. I try to select based on being able to buy ammo in a pinch in Timbuktoo. So far, some of the threads are providing more information about their bias rather than fact. With the modestly priced rifles, I can assure you that once you get a feel for the sport and begin to hone your skills, you will gravitate to finding a rifle better suited to your tastes and needs, not to mention that these will also change over time.
The bottom line, don't sweat it. Get out to a few stores and start your journey of discovery, it really is half the fun!