For the animals you want to shoot the .270 Winchester is the obvious natural choice. If not that, a .308 Winchester. Whatever, it should be a Winchester cartridge. However, if you're looking to make it a short action and you don't want the .308 the 7-08 will do fine.

Last edited by Filaman; 02/01/20.
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