I believe it was none other than JOC who wrote decades ago (paraphrased) that anyone with a .22 rimfire, 12 gauge, and 3006 could effectively hunt everything and not be disadvantaged.
Add a 223, and I agree.
But it wouldn't be NEAR as much fun!
Now excuse me - I have to go to the gun safe, as I have grandkids to spoil.
Who should get what?