Could skip the hunting rifle if you don't hunt. I personally don't have much use for one.
I have on old Marlin 336 30-30 and a surplus Mosin, but don't really need them.
An AK is ballistically on par with 30-30 and will take deer handily with good soft points.
I have a serious marlin 336 in 35 Rem that will kill a car so hunting is well in its purview.