Favorite all-around caliber

[Paul]

If I had to pick one, .308 has done everything I’ve ever asked of it. It is easy to find, predictable and forgiving when conditions aren’t perfect.

 

[rfd]

An impossible question to answer by any gun crank, particularly if specific purpose driven.

But for me, that's be the .22LR rimfire in a semi-auto rifle.

If it had to be a centerfire cartrige it'd be the 5.56/.223 in a semi-auto rifle.

Notable mention if I could add a .45-70 single shot to either of the above.

 

[Alan]

An impossible question to answer by any gun crank, particularly if specific purpose driven.

But for me, that's be the .22LR rimfire in a semi-auto rifle.

If it had to be a centerfire cartrige it'd be the 5.56/.223 in a semi-auto rifle.

Notable mention if I could add a .45-70 single shot to either of the above.

Hard to argue with that lineup. A .22LR semi‑auto is pure utility and fun, and 5.56 covers a ton of ground. That .45‑70 mention is great too.