Congrats on the deer and a fine rifle. That is the first S&L I've seen in that chambering. You probably can't tell by my screen name but, I am really a fan boy of the 7x57.
There is no better cartridge for deer IMNSHO than the 7x57. I have hunted PG in Africa five times with a .243 .303. .308W and 9.3x62. Take your .30-06.
