Most comprehensive/versatile rifle and round?

[Sleeper99]

You might look at the model 11 Hog Hunter in .308. It's a nice, compact and kind of a do all rifle.

[Phranque]

The most versatile rifle is the one you are happy with and have learned well...


"Fear the man who owns one gun, for he probably knows how to use it..."

[stoky]

Also, I was just checking out the 11 scout in .308.
IMO, that would be a fine choice. If elk or moose were possibilities, the .308 would be a more appropriate than the .270 and has better barrel longevity than some of the more overbore stuff.
If you don't care that much about a forward mounted scope, the Hog Hunter is a little better deal.

[saleen322]

If you don't handload, it is hard to beat a 308 Winchester. Accurate, will work in a short action which gives good rigidity, light weight, and low to moderate recoil. Also more than powerful enough for about any game you are hunting. And the ammo is available about any place that sells any ammunition.

[JASmith]

The 6.5 Creedmoor is the best choice for the range of game mentioned.

The 140 gr all copper rounds will kill like 200 gr classic bullets and you don't have the heavy recoil.

The 80 - 90 gr varmint bullets will take care of the lighter critters too.

Oh, and by the way, the cartridge was designed for long range competition and does well there too.

OR, if you want to use a classic cartridge, go with the 6.5 x 55 and you get the same stuff provided you get the same or tighter twist barrel. I think one wiuld need a 30-06 length action but will have plenty of seating depth flexibility.