Driveout, instead of us suggesting different models, because you're right, there is a plethora, how about this. Sit down and list the things you want in a rifle. Nice wood, good wood, or synthetic? Stainlesss, blued, or matte? What length barrel? Do you want iron sights? Do you want a carbine version? Answer these questions and it will narrow the field not to mention identify a rifle you will personally be happy with.
I've owned a BDL in .308 for 19 years or so now. I cannot count the rounds put through it, but it's always been a nice gun to shoot. Short of putting a later model BDL stock on it (the original was rather narrow on the front, later models are a little thicker and more comfortable in my hands and stable on the bag) and taking off the iron sights, I've left it alone in terms of gunsmithing.
Both calibers you selected would work well for the open shooting NE wil offer, but if there is any possibility of you taking larger stuff, I agree with the above advice on the 30-06.
