Another vote for 25-06! I built my first one in the mid 1960's when it was still a wildcat (.25 Neider). My Dad talked me out of it and I bought a new M77 Ruger in 25-06 in 1970. I have not used any other cartridge since then for deer, antelope or feral hog and I have taken way over a hundred of...
Southern Cal. I was a freshman in 1959, back in the day when freshman had to play freshman sports, graduated in 1963.
My friend in Eastland can't hunt anymore as he has vision problems. He has leased out all of his place and is in a care home now.
Played college football against Texas, Baylor and Texas Tech. Also I was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. I visit a guy who worked for who lives near Eastland and shoot pigs, turkeys and deer.