I like the .25-06!
I have a .25-06 for deer/antelope and varmint hunting. But if I were to get a rifle/caliber STRICTLY for predator hunting, then I'd consider the .243. I like the .243 for deer and smaller, but I found the .25-06 to be a better long range shooter.
So I guess I'm saying look at the .243 and .25-06 for the uses you've stated.
I have a .25-06 for deer/antelope and varmint hunting. But if I were to get a rifle/caliber STRICTLY for predator hunting, then I'd consider the .243. I like the .243 for deer and smaller, but I found the .25-06 to be a better long range shooter.
So I guess I'm saying look at the .243 and .25-06 for the uses you've stated.