There are alot of personal factors when choosing an "all around rifle".
- What type of terrain do you live in? If you live in the forest, like me, short-range weapons, like pistol-caliber rifles up to the aforementioned 30-30, will do, and will probably have enough range for your average clear cut as well. They have numerous advantages. If you live in prairie, desert, or tundra, where shots are commonly 200 yards or more (or much more), you want something with a velocity of 3000 fps, give or take, and more is better.
- Are you recoil sensitive? Be honest. If you get a rifle that kicks too hard for comfort, you will not be accurate with it, and it will collect dust somewhere in your house. If you know someone that has a 30-06, 45-70, etc., ask to try it. You should not have to fight the instinct to flinch; that is just going to ruin your shooting. The .30-30 is known to have light recoil, as does the .44MAG when used in a rifle. The .243, .25-06, .257 Roberts, 6.5X55 Swede, and other "quarter-bores" all have very pleasant recoil, and will take deer, black bear, and even larger game at long range. Check to see if they are legal in your state.
- Do you reload? Are you willing to learn? Some of the best calibers are expensive and uncommon.
...But I'm no expert.