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Buzzcook · May 2, 2012, 11:08 PM

Really any caliber from .243 up to .30-06 will work as a general purpose round.
It's probably a better idea to look for a general purpose rifle. Imho start with a gun light enough to take on a long hike.
Savage has an ultra light 110 that weighs in at 5 1/2 pounds. That's where I'd start.

May 2, 2012, 11:08 PM	#27
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Really any caliber from .243 up to .30-06 will work as a general purpose round. It's probably a better idea to look for a general purpose rifle. Imho start with a gun light enough to take on a long hike. Savage has an ultra light 110 that weighs in at 5 1/2 pounds. That's where I'd start.