I have a pair of rifles set up almost the same - very easy for me to swap from one to the other. Both are Rem 700 CDL's with 6x Leupold scopes. One in 30-06, the other in 25-06.
Some years I hunt more with the 25-06, say when mule deer and antelope are what I seek. And the bigger bore rifle plays a backup role.
Some years I hunt more with the 30-06, perhaps black bear or elk are on the schedule. And the smaller bore rifle plays the backup role.
I like 'em both and have been successful with them both. Am careful to not mix up the ammo!
Guy
I typically bring an iron sighted Marlin lever gun either a 30-30 or 32 Sp as my back up rifle on a hunt when I am carrying either my 30-06 or 7mag.
But I really like your idea of two matching rifles with matching scopes, this makes a lot of sense. Maybe too much sense for us rifle looney's !
