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I would go with the .308 for your mid power gun. you have the hammer and the garden hose the 308 is milder recoil and uses less powder for times like this when reloading. I own all you have mentioned and love them all for what they do, long range accuracy with enough power to drop any known game in N. America for the Weatherby, enough stopping power for the deer and elk sized animals out to 500 yds. for a .308. (ethical shots on game makes this a long shot for me with a .308) in a pinch it shoots farther if you know the gun round combo. and of course the 5.56 is well known as a fun to shoot light recoiling rifle. Honestly My 30-06 has become less included in my rotation than I would have ever believed 20 years ago!Now I need something between 5.56 and 300 wby. Thinking 308 or 30-06.