Roy, I think many of us recognize the allure of versatility in our weaponry, and would never wish to quell the ambitions of a dedicated Savage dreamer..., obituaries aside, but common ballistic logic does seem to lean .22 caliber cartridges toward being meant strictly for varmints-class varmints. Why not come at the question from the opposite direction, take a larger caliber and jazz up the versatility with lighter-faster-pointier projectiles, something like a fast twist 6mm-250, (..., and who here would want to take that out for even the occasional bear or boar hunt?).
..., just sayin'
