Pathfinder45
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Well, the OP already has one of the very best all-around big game calibers with his 270. The 223, good as it may be, is more of a varmint cartidge.The 22LR is a better small game cartridge for game intended to be eaten rather than to be blown to smithereens. For inexpensive target practice, the 22LR cannot be beat by any other firearm. If you can only have two rifles, one of them should certainly be a 22LR. You can always add to your basics later, but have your priorities covered first. A 45-70 would be fun too, but c'mon, get the 22LR first. Maybe the 3rd longgun should actually be a shotgun for some folks.