Redhawk, If you're wanting to try something new I would look at the 40-44 Woodswalker. It does a number on whitetails. I shoot 165gr Speer Gold Dots @ 2100fps and at the ranges I commonly kill deer its simply awesome. Favorite? If I had one I wouldn't own so many barrels. Sorry if you think that's a cop out but it's the truth.

500WE, never had any interest in the 226 JDJ or the 7mm JDJ, but I do have a friend that has a 7mm#2 JDJ and have shot it a good bit. I too own a 45-70 SSK barrel and a 50AK. I just restricted my reply to JDJ chamberings.

Kyode, my friend, I'm not rich because I spent all my money on barrels LOL. Seriously though my stash has been accumulated over almost 40yrs and when I started I worked a good union job and still lived with my parents(didn't marry until I was 32).

If anyone has questions about certain chamberings just post an email address and I will get back with you. Be patient and forwarned it may take some time for me to reply as I do not live on a computer.