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Do you handload? One rifle, three purposes really calls for it; outright beckons...
Why .308? Bore or .308win ctg?
For plinking, shooting "distance", and even hunting with handloads on game up to white tail deer; might consider the Tikka T3 in .223rem with the 1:8 twist barrel.
Not a likely choice if your gonna hunt dense woods or heavy animals, but with Premium bullets like Nosler partition in 60gr or others up to 70gr you can take game animals; IF legal to hunt with a centerfire .22 in your state or hunt zone.
Want real long-distance accuracy? Go with a Tikka varmint again with the 1:8 twist barrel. Very fine weapon for hunter or shooter who can place their shots, and won't force a shot they don't have in a woodsy setting.
Really, if you handload you can make almost any cartridge work for you in the arenas you identified. .308win is a great one. The .260rem has greater distance potential and a bit less recoil, while the .223rem will really perform with right barrel twist and heavier bullets out to 500/700yds for targets. The .308 is reliable out to maybe 800yds, and the .260rem will surpass that.
Not really gonna see the greatest results from a hunting barreled gun unless you get lucky. The T-3 is a great value for its performance.
If you can use the .223 in the field, worth looking into...
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