I have shot many different cartridges, from 22 Hornet up to 458 Win Mag & 450 NE. I was going to ask about everybody's favorite. Instead, I'll ask what your favorite TWO are. Think two-gun set for around the world excursion. Please leave the 22 LR and the shotguns for another day. You can own all the guns you want, just take 2 rifles on this trip. (We will be on a fantasy trip, there will be no Government red tape about guns & ammo or visas & passports!!) Remember, you are on vacation, not surviving TEOTWAWKI. Yes, your favorite squeeze can accompany you if you want, BUT their guns are not for you to choose or use! One other restriction: NO CREW SERVED WEAPONS! must self-portable. (Full auto isn't a problem, belt fed is!)

I really like Rugar No 1's. For everything in the world, I would go with a pair of No 1's. The big boy gun would be in 375 H&H and the catch all in 7x57mm Mauser/275 Rigby. (I've groundhog hunted with 7mm Mauser in a different single shot, it kills them very dead!)

Ivan