I got my wife (all 5'2"/125lbs of her) a 7x57 in a Ruger bolt action about 20 years ago. Over the years she has taken deer,antelope, & elk. All with 140 gr bullets at 2700-2800fps.

She is a very patient hunter and only takes shots she is comfortable with, shortest kill about 90 yards, longest about 275 yards. The 7x57 offers reasonable trajectory and mild recoil.

With the game you are after, it is a good fit. Enjoy it and let us know how you like it.