I was recently given several boxes of ammo and dies for a 25-06. My first inclination was to give them to my son in law but then I thought that this is a perfect excuse to buy a rifle. I own a couple of 243's and a very accurate 7mm Rem Mag but nothing in between so this would fill a gap. One of these days I want to hunt antelope, deer and coyotes here are good targets but the 243 probably coves that. Do I need a 25-06?

In my budget there is a Howa and a TC Venture on gunbroker right now and I have a lonely 3-9x40 Conquest in the closet - any good advice appreciated.