7x57R for me. I only use the rifle barrel in my 2 combo guns for deer and black bear and such, and that cartridge is a perfect match for them. If I hunted moose or grizzly regularly with a combo gun I might choose something heavier. Then it would be 9.3x74r. I've used a 7x65R a bit it Germany, but felt the extra velocity was not needed for small wild boar and roe deer at close range. My .30R Blaser is a kipplauf single shot, not heavy, but a nice mountain rifle or equally welcome on long open country prairie stalks.
Last edited by castnblast; 09/04/21.
