Deer Hunting Rifle

I am looking into buying a deer rifle early next year. Looking for some recommendations on rifles between $500-$1000. Would pay the extra money for the quality. I’m an avid duck hunter and grew up shooting plenty of shotguns, ARs, handguns, and bows. This is a new venture for me though. Nothing too heavy. Chambered in .308, .270, or 30.06 (willing to hear recommendations on calibers too). I’ve always been a big vortex guy, so I was leaning towards getting a vortex scope. Feel free to throw your opinions out there for scope options though. Thanks yall