If I could only have 1 bolt action hunting rifle, it would always be the rifle I started out on. A sporterized m1917 enfield chambered in 30-06. These rifles never leave you stranded, always work, always go bang when you want them to... They are heavy, but I don't give a fu ck. Most people would cry if they had to do my job too (too hard and too heavy), but that's my pick...
I have an all original Eddystone in great shape. This evening I'm going to look at a 1917 sporter 30-06. If I buy it I might send it off to become a 35 Whelen.
