Man I envy you. But as for a choice of rifle and not knowing what you will be hunting, I am thinking moose, and big bears. If the big bears are on the slate I would choose the .338 as minimum. on up to the .375 H&H or Ruger (if you can handle the recoil). Now these would be my choices to 'reach out an touch' the critters. But if I was goint to be hunting in close quarters I wouldn't hesiteate to get myself a Marlin Guide Gun in the .45-70 and get yourself some stout loads for it - not the wimpy regular loads designed for the old trapdoors. These heavier loads will drop anthing that walk on this continent and the rifle is a joy to carry. Topped with a quality red dot scope you will be fine out to 100 - 150 yds.