>>1207579Small game hunting while out: Savage Rascal or other older single shot, .22 of your flavor, CCI CB Longs out of my long barrel single shot are quieter than my el cheapo airgun.
Large game/threat protection: 44 magnum levergun and/or pistol to match
General Purpose defence/hunting: 357 Carbine and revolver, use 357 for two and C2 four leg game such as deer and coyote, use very light 38 specials for very small stuff
Grizzly Hunting:
8x56r (if surplus rifle oriented)
45-70 Levergat or singleshot
300 win mag
338 Lapua
Long shots but light weight:
Tikka t3x 6.5x55 or your preferred flavor
Concealeable:
Small pistol of choice,
Takedown .22 such as papoose, 10/22, or a well tested ar7.
Wildcard: Blackpowder rifle of choice.