Leaky Waders
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For North America - a .22, a shotgun (pick your gauge), and a 30-06 is all you need imho.
When I was young...before there was an internet. I'd read about hunting large game successfully with the 30-06 - I believe, Teddy Roosevelt killed an elephant with one.
The 30-06 is widely available in all platforms of rifles - lever, auto, pump, bolt, and even double if you get the itch for one.
Of course there are many other fine calibers already recommended in this thread, but I think the classic answer is the 30-06. Every round recommended for all North American game will be compared to - the 30-06.
PS Don't tell my wife I only need 3 guns...I'm a little over the limit.
When I was young...before there was an internet. I'd read about hunting large game successfully with the 30-06 - I believe, Teddy Roosevelt killed an elephant with one.
The 30-06 is widely available in all platforms of rifles - lever, auto, pump, bolt, and even double if you get the itch for one.
Of course there are many other fine calibers already recommended in this thread, but I think the classic answer is the 30-06. Every round recommended for all North American game will be compared to - the 30-06.
PS Don't tell my wife I only need 3 guns...I'm a little over the limit.