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I’d take absolutely any standard (non-magnum) cartridge from .257 - .358 cal. My faves include the .25-06, .260 Rem, 6.5x.284 Norma, .270 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, .284 Win, .308 Win, .338 Federal and .35 Whelen.
Given a choice of two short-action rounds, I go .260 Rem and .338 Fed.
Given two long-action rounds, .25-06 and .35 Whelen.
One of each, 7mm-08 and .35 Whelen.
Just one, I choose the classic .270 Win with 130gr bullets, in honor of the great Jack O’Connor.
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I like 280's but in reality a 243 would do.
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.308... or .308 Winchester if talking about cartridges. With good bullets and modest ranges they will do anything you need them to.
I'm really supprised that there aren't more post for the .308 cartridge. .308 
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If it’s not with a 30 cal, it won’t die, I promise.
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30-06 and a few cases of 165 NPT's and a fella would be set for anything.
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I prefer 180 grain bullets out of my 30/06.
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280 Rem. or 30-06 Spr.
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ESPECIALLY THE SNIPERS!
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.350 rem mag, then you can include the bears you excluded.
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For me either a 6.5 Swede with a 140gr NP or a .308 Win w/ a 165gr NP.
couldn't say it any better... edit ... that is the swede part..
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What could be a sadder way to end a life than to die having never hunted with great dogs, good friends and your family?
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.300 Win, and I won't exclude anything. The Win cartridge isn't an absolute, any of the .300 mags will work as well.
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Prior to my shoulder replacement surgery the answer was 30-06 with 180 Partitions. Today it is 7mm-08 with 140 Partitions.
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For all of North America? I'll take my 45-70, and my archaic 300 gr. nosler partitions......
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.350 rem mag, then you can include the bears you excluded. ditto
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I would choose the 338 Win Mag. I almost dislike the the 338 Win, because in my opinion, it is so good that does the duty of many cartridges smaller and larger. At times, the 338 Win makes me wonder why I have the others. Then I face the reality, I like a variety of rifles and cartridges; and most with considerable overlap. Though many will work, if narrowed to one cartridge for deer and larger, the 338 Win Mag is my choice. Just a fun thread here.  I know calibers will very pending on where you live in the US. What would be you're one caliber, you would pick to hunt all of North Americas medium and big game? Not including Brown or Grizzly's Bear?
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