That 788 is sweet.
Dunno how you want to roll with this, but a fella could do worse than picking up a Win 94 in .30-30. I’ve a USRAC Trapper model that flings the Lyman 311041 around 2100 FPS without even trying. Runs about 1” for 5 shots at 50 yards. Not too shabby for a piece that’s 37 years old and well used.
Another cartridge that might be some sport is the .25-20 Win, or maybe even a .35 Rem.
