Big bore, big game
I know, I know, everyone has a favorite. I dont hunt big game. I hunt food. I own most of the calibers mentioned here plus the BMG. What is my favorite, lightweight, durable, trouble free with eight extra shots rifle? Dont know that do you?
Well, Im going to tell you what my go to gun is. It is my 1894 Marlin octagon barrel lever gun in 45/70. Dont think that has enough horsepower. WRONG! Try mine with .500 gr Buffalo Bore cartridges. Even in the 1890s the government shooting trials for this caliber were hitting (large) targets at TWO MILES. Not bigger than elephants even! And with .500 gr bullets. Consider that Buffalo Bore certainly wasnt in business back then. Mine is sighted in at 150. Put the hold over chart on your glove. And if you are real picky take a rangefinder. Id bet my life on my 45/70 anywhere, anytime. And the cost to shoot is not crazy out of sight for rich guys only.