RE: Minimum North American Rifle Battery
357mag/38 spcl. with 18 1/2" barrel--small game up to deer
44mag/44 spcl. with 16" barrel--hot loaded will handle game in NA, 44 special loads are great for small game and plinking...this would be my lightweight, short, compact, carry-all-day rifle
30-06 with 26" barrel--would be my tree stand, long range rifle (as far as I should ever shoot at game)
45-70--great from deer to brown bear
Ammo for all of these guns is readily available at all types of stores in a variety of weight, type, and price.