What would be a good WW2 era bolt action surplus rifle for deer hunting?
I'm planning on trying deer hunting for the first time in the fall, but i've never been hunting before and I do not own my own rifle. I have fire rifles before, and I am 18 and can legally own a rifle. I also have a real interest in the history of WW1 and WW2 (more on WW2 though). I know there are some rifles on the surplus market that I can get pretty cheap, so I was thinking about getting a WW2 bolt-action rifle for deer hunting.
The one I would really like to get is a Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1. I've seen them go for $250-350, but my dad brought up he doesn't know how common or rare .303 British ammo is. I read from multiple sources that soft tip ammo is better for deer, so is it possible to find .303 British ammo at a local gun store? I know Mosin Nagants are cheap but reliable too, so would it be better to get a 91/30 Mosin since they are more common and the ammo is cheaper? My second choice was actually an M48 Yugo Mauser. I know they are from after WW2, but I still think they are cool and well built rifles. But is the 8mm Mauser hard to find as well? If you have any additional suggestions, I would like a WW2 era rifle that is generally under $500 and that ammo is common to find in any gun shop. And help is much appreciated.
I WOULD get a 1903 Springfield actually, the problem is price. Most are over $1000 and even near $2000, and that's way out of my price range. Like I said, i'd rather not spend more than $500. Although if someone could find an actual Springfield 1903 for $500 or less, that'd be much appreciated.