I’ve gotten to that stage where I’ve almost thinned my collection to only my favorites.
For deer, it would be my Grandfather’s 30-06 Remington, a shotgun or a pistol.
For birds, it’s the modern semi-auto (really fits me well) or the Ithaca model 37, also firs me well but after 3 hours of walking, it really earns its name “featherweight.”
For squirrels… fancy Unscratched CZ or good enough pretty nice 10/22
For walking around pistol… throw the brass in the woods semi-auto or put the brass in my pocket revolver.
After trying many many firearms and enjoying the exploration, I’d like to simplify what my wife has to deal with if I kick the bucket.