Here's another vote for a 20 ga shotgun. I bought a mossberg bantam (designed for women and children with a shorter pull) several years ago at a "big mart" store and have been very happy with it. Not as much kick as a 12, more compact, and I find it easier to use. With the shorter pull, it can also be used by all members of the family. The shorter pull does not at all interfere with its use by a adult man.

With a 22, a shotgun, and throw in a lever action 30-30, you're pretty complete. (Lever actions are one gun I would buy used. There are always a lot of them in a local gunsmith's. They are likely to have been owned by a working guy or farmer who took care of his tools and are very likely not to have been shot out with high powered loads.) You can also get a new cheap Marlin 30-30 at a mart store.

Hint: Spend as much time shooting as looking at gun catalogs and you'll be pretty darn good.

TimW