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AAllen:
Lots of good, and truthful answers here.  As you can see there is not one rifle that is a do everything, not even the mystical powers of the AR-15 can do that (but it does come close).  There are lots of details that we should be asking about what your planned use/need is.  If it is only a SHTF gun, get a good .22, even though it would not be considered ethical and under game law illegal .22 long rifle has killed lots of deer.  So in a TEOTWAWKI situation.... 

That leaves room for something else want a cheap AR that is also fun to shoot and can be used in competitions and as others have pointed out... its the erector set of the firearm world so you can upgrade parts and build it over time to do lots more.

Perhaps you want something that you can learn longer range accuracy type shooting, and doubles as an elk gun (while also being a very good deer gun) there are lots of good .308 bolt guns out there; new and used. One of these with a decent optic (not something truly long distance shooter or competition quality) could easily leave room for a nice .22 and some room to buy ammo, got to some trigger time in.

Also there are many other fine calibers in bolt guns that work very well for large game don't want to point to just one option there either, too many questions and opportunities to list them all in a forum response.

AAllen:
Man I didn't even mention pump rifles, lever action rifles, semi auto rifles other that AR's... They all have their benefits and their failures.  What fits you and your needs requires more information and you trying some things out for size and experience.

Then there is also the possibility of a shotgun being the best choice for your needs and not a rifle.  From little tiny low recoil bird shot to massive slugs, ammo choices for shotguns can make them more flexible for many situations.

zofoman:
I recalled reading this article earlier this year and finally re-found it.   Something to think about.

http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/gun-nuts/2014/06/best-plains-rifle-all

My personal rifle is a nothing fancy Remington 700ADL .30-06 w/Redfield 3x9 for deer mostly but have used on antelope and elk.

mrkermit:
I'd go for an AR in 308 but only because it's next on the list for me.

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