Taos. I .40 cal such as the .411 Hawk would be fun. I've also thought about the 9.3X62 or 35 Whelen. I shoot both a 358 JDJ (.358X444 Marlin Improved) and a .444 Marlin in Contender pistols and they both hammer game. The 9.3X62 seems historically correct.

Doc, the 7X57 is a great cartridge. I have a Rem 700 set up for long range varmit shooting in 280 Ackley. Just have a desire for a big bore.

Thanks for the replies and keep the ideas coming....RW