I'd recomend the 6.5x55 Swede. I belive a few makersstill make them (CZ, Ruger?). Factory ammo isn't the most common,but you should be able to find it easily enough. Super light recoil. With quality bullets, I wouldn't hesitate to take it in the bush after moose, actuallymy dad carried it this year with 140 grain Winchester's. I've watched this round drop two deer in their tracks. I highly recommend it. (I believe Rebel,James Band a few others will too )