I would have to say something in the 284 caliber because I like the bullet selection and the higher BC of the bullets compared to the 30 cals and others. My first love is coyote hunting and I would load up some 120 gr slugs to introduce to any dog at any distance. Elk hunting? No problem, just get a good 175g partition and ol wapati wont know what hit him. Deer and antelope can be taken with a 120 but would be best served with a 140g slug. If I had to choose a cartridge it would probably be the 7mm Rem Mag, not because I think its better than the rest - its not - but because of its avalibility.

30.06

338/06 A Square. Comfortable power with a 210 grain slug and a trajectory that is as flat as a 30/06.

Bee, I wondered how long it would take. I was sorely tempted..........

Transgendered AwesomEmter.....

My only deer rifle is a .270, and it's done the job so far. My dad would definitely say .25-06 for the same reason.

.348, since it can take down any North American mammal. Expensive rounds mean more accurate shooting as well.

or 7mm08

This is tough! My tried and true 7mm/08Rem or 264Win.

Even though I love my 7mm-08, I'd have to go with the .270.

.22 long! While it wouldn't stop a charging bear, It could kill everything I'd need it to.

When I was young I saw my friend's grandfather drop a big doe out of his kitchen window with a clean shot right in the ear at probably like 20 yards! I'll never forget it! To this day why he used a .22 instead of anyone of his deer rifles is beyond me, he had no neighbors so nobody would have caught him shooting from his house. Plus, had he not hit perfectly he would've just injured it. But I know it can be done. *would never recommend anyone trying it!*