Varmints I would get either a .223 or .22-250.

For antelope and deer I would suggest a 6mm Rem, 25-06, .270 Win or a .270 WSM.

For elk and up a 338 WM, 35 Whelen, 338-06, 350 Rem mag or if big bears are on the menue I'd opt for a 375 of some variant.


The 30-06, while certainly capeable of hunting anything you would want is a "do all" cartridge. If you want to specialize I would just drop the 30-06 all together.