I have or had 30-30, 30-06, 270, 280, and 300WSM but once I put a 257 Wthby Magnum in my hand the rest became my back up weapon. The 257 is pricey on ammo, but it will remain my primary whitetail rifle for the rest of my life. I use my 300 WSM as my still hunting gun because I have it in a Browning BLR lever action and it's easy to tote around the woods and get a secondary shot if needed, but the 257 is always out opening morning.