What caliber would best suit my needs?

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well, bill allen, i would recommend the 25-06 cartridge. it has a very small recoil, and is effective past 400 yards for deer. the ballistics are excellent. foot lbs are around 2500 and drop isn't much worse than a 22/250. the recoil is also around the range of a 22/250, and it seems to fit your needs. perfect for a wide variety of shot ranges, and has excellent accuracy. shells vary from about $15-35