What caliber should I buy next?

[ivor]

How about a 243win in some sort of predator rifle. Larger varmints, coyotes, and wolf would all be well matched with bullets ranging from 75-100gr.
Ivor

 

[fivehundredlimited]

Thanks for all the responses. Lots of interesting calibers to choose from. I now have some decisions to make.
Fivehundred

 

[8x68]

Thanks for all the responses. Lots of interesting calibers to choose from. I now have some decisions to make.
Fivehundred

What do you want? When you started the thread you must have had something in mind. Go with what you like and feel comfortable with. As you stated "lots of good suggestions". It's your call now. Just remember; match the cartridge with the game hunted and take ethical shots. Have fun!

 

[woodlotowner]

...and don't forget to report back on just what rifle in 6.5mm you did purchase.

 

[a j cave]

Any Sharps and large cal falling or rolling blocks. I injoy my 45-70s,577-450,50-70,50-90, small cal singles like Hornets etc are all fun. All require reloading to play.

 

[hoytcanon]

If we consider the gap as a "gap in purpose" rather than a "gap in bore diameter," then you might also consider a heavy, slow close-up performer... perhaps a pistol caliber, of which I would recommend a .44 Rem Mag... or better yet a .45/70 of some persuasion. You could go the Marlin lever route, or the falling block route... but you will find a .45/70 unique to your current line-up, and great fun to load and shoot... AND a wonderful short range deer/bear cartridge.

 

[TrevorMack]

45-70 lever can't go wrong with that advice.