257 Weatherby Magnum is a great all around gun for the west. From Antelope, whitetail or Mule deer, elk, and bear you can’t go wrong! That’s what I used and really the only rifle I use besides my 6.8 for hogs at night back at home in Florida. I would highly recommend that caliber! I reload my ammunition. Yes, some factory round are expensive, but reloading helps with that cost dramatically. I have a Remington 700 CDL SF. Shoots wonderful!