2 Rifles for everything

[M_ray]

For me a 22 & 7mm wsm

[Toptwo]

I don't think it's totally out of the question to load a 30/06 cartridge to produce 3000fps. Factory loads with 125 grain bullets claim 3000 or a bit more.

  Here is a factory load that will almost do that now: Remington express core-lokt 150gr. 2910fps @ muzzle

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/196583/remington-express-ammunition-30-06-springfield-150-grain-core-lokt-pointed-soft-point-box-of-20

[Biggerhammer]

The 30-06 is nothing but a anemic .308 Winnie with a little lipstick on. Skip the learning curve and go with a .300 Wincheter Magnum.

[motg9_6]

My opinion is 22-250 and 7mm

[jackelope]

The 30-06 is nothing but a anemic .308 Winnie with a little lipstick on. Skip the learning curve and go with a .300 Wincheter Magnum.

Say it isn't so. 

[jackelope]

I think you'd cover the spectrum pretty well with a .22 centerfire cartridge like a .223 or a .22-250 for predators and varmints and a .300 win mag for every big game animal in North America.

[Band]

Sounds to me like you really need 3 rifles.  So go with a .22, 270, and 300 win mag.

[Cap.Silver]

Just by looking at the Lyman reloading stats you should mate 150gr jacketed SP bullet with 48gr ofIMR-4064 and as starting load you should be over 3012 FPS on your 30-06 .
However I'd also suggest the 300WM as great caliber 

[mountainman]

Don't know how many deer, elk, and bears have fallen to my 30-06's and 308's over the years, not to mentions some rather large African critters. Majority one shot, some at fairly long range..these rounds have been proven for years, and have a track record second to none! Neither a bad choice when matched with a good 22lr for a good 2 gun battery!

[BULLBLASTER]

I dont understand the need for someone to want 3000 fps. Only my 7mm and 243 are there with my hunting loads. All my other rifles are under that some by a fair amount. Accuracy beats velocity.

[coachcw]

6.5 x284 and a .375 hh.  Enough for anything here and there !

[kingmountain]

243 Winchester, 300 Winchester Magnum