ejpaul1:

With a .340 Wby. Mag., or .338 Win. Mag. one can load up or down for the species you mentioned. Good luck.

The 7mm Rem. Mag. would be my choice.

Same here.

Ive got my 2nd rifle choice so I'd say my 3rd go to rifle choice would be a ruger 77 standard in either .270WSM, 7mmWSM, .300WSM, or .325WSM

Well, After seeing all of the qualified opinion here on this discussion, I went to gander mountain to take a look. Ends up, that they have a NEF single in the current flavors of 7mm08, 223 and 243. I think that the .243 would make a nice addition to the current 30-06 I have. It is only $199.00 and seems like a quality peice. It comes with weaver type scope mounts and a pretty thgick barrel that is 22 inches long. Now, Any opinion on this rifle? I really done have much more cash than this so keep that in mind with suggestions. Thanks everyone! EJ

Makes sense to me. I have 2 centerfires, a 45 70 Ruger #1 and a 223 Rem 700. But I don't have to take long shots where I go. I was thinking about the NEF when I bought the 223, but I figgered the kids would rather shoot a repeater and Remington sucked me again. The 22 centerfires are something that even my 3 daughters liked to shoot.

Given Colorado and antelopes, I would understand the 243.

Yeah, I have never shot a .243 but I have read multiple posts on the credentials of it. My best pals dad uses it for whitetail and seems to have no issue with it. I wouldnt mind using it for mulie whitetail and antelope and saving the 30-06 for elk. A light kicker would be welcomed here. I thought about the 25-06 but the only issue there is the availability of shells. 243 seems easy and cheap to find and the reloading capabilities are good as well. EJ

i would recommend a 25-06, 243, or 22-250. the '06 can take care of every thing else. the above can all be used on deer still no matter what you say. all great cartridges. you don't really need much bigger than the '06 unless you just want more power and recoil.

Your .30-06 will take anything in Colorado . So get a fun caliber like a .223 or a .22-250.