One “Do it All Cartridge” - All of NA

[bdyal1972]

300prc 212-240, 28nosler178-195- 338 lapua 265-285
Or
300 win mag 200-225, 338 win mag 225-250

MONOS ONLY TO PREVENT LACK OF PENETRATION FROM 10 YARDS TO 300 YARDS HEAD ON OR TAIL ON

28" CARBON BARREL PLUS SMALL HOLE LONG BRAKE LIKE ANSWER

50MM OBJECTIVE FFP SCOPE
2X, 3X OR 4X LOW
15X, 18X, 20X HIGH

PILLAR AND GLASS BEDDED COMPOSITE STOCK

GOAL OF 1950 FPS @ 750 TO 800 YARDS

WILL TAKE OUT ANY BEAR, MOOSE, ELK, DEER HEAD ON,TAIL ON OR BROADSIDE FROM 400-600 YARDS

ALL SHOULD ALSO BE GREAT ON STEEL FROM 1400-1900 YARDS DEPENDING ON BC AND BUILD QUALITY

 

[extremesolo]

Tikka superlite in 7mm Rem Mag. With the right bullet would work for dangerous game but would still function for all medium sized game as well without being significantly overkill. They are known to be accurate, light and reliable and the cost won't break the bank either.

 

[DWill]

30-06 Ackley. Have a Rem 700 action, HS precision stock and Shilen barrel. Use 190 Berger's and 180 Game kings depending on whether I'm after antelope or elk. Shot a BC moose with a stock 30-06 years ago using factory core-lokt ammo. All around gun, coyotes to moose and -06 ammo is available most anywhere.

 

[Jimbarnett]

A subject that has been "beaten to death..... with many side-stepping the thread intent. Some choosing custom or full "wildcat" chamberings, some picking rifle/cartridge combo's with impractical weight for everyday, various terrain use by "normal" humans, factory ammunition must be available, potentially needed as a stopping cartridge. So, here's the criteria for the challenge.

Rifle/Cartridge must meet this criteria: only one rifle allowed
#1 - used for all North American Big Game (including dangerous game - assuming no back-up)
#2 - rifle weight - under 11.0 pounds (scoped, fully loaded, slung)
#3 - If a bipod is used - total rifle weight cannot exceed 11.0 pounds (scoped, fully loaded, slung, and bipod)
additional points for combo's coming in at less than 9.0 pounds
#4 - factory cartridge - (improved chambering allowed) must be able to fire a factory cartridge
#5 - various terrain - thick timber/brush to hunting elk, sheep or goats in the mountains, to wide open western plains
#6 - cartridge....bullet weight, bullet (cup-core, partition, mono) design (based upon a potential mixed bag hunt in "big" bear country - no back-up) and brief explanation for your choice

I hope I haven't missed anything!
This should give you something to think about while sequestered at home! So.....what's your "poison"? memtb

Winchester Model 70 .300 H&H or .300 Win Mag - 200 gr Partition. There is nothing on the North American Continent that is safe

 

[JMB 1911]

I am a big .270 fan but given the criteria it would be 30/06 that way if something happened and I couldn't reload or some how ran out of ammo when I was on a hunt I could always get ammo. As far as reloading I can shoot anything from prairie dogs to grizzlies. A little over kill for dogs under for grizzlies but perfect for all the deer , elk and moose

Of course how boring would life be if you could only have 1 rifle

 

[Radman]

A subject that has been "beaten to death..... with many side-stepping the thread intent. Some choosing custom or full "wildcat" chamberings, some picking rifle/cartridge combo's with impractical weight for everyday, various terrain use by "normal" humans, factory ammunition must be available, potentially needed as a stopping cartridge. So, here's the criteria for the challenge.

Rifle/Cartridge must meet this criteria: only one rifle allowed
#1 - used for all North American Big Game (including dangerous game - assuming no back-up)
#2 - rifle weight - under 11.0 pounds (scoped, fully loaded, slung)
#3 - If a bipod is used - total rifle weight cannot exceed 11.0 pounds (scoped, fully loaded, slung, and bipod)
additional points for combo's coming in at less than 9.0 pounds
#4 - factory cartridge - (improved chambering allowed) must be able to fire a factory cartridge
#5 - various terrain - thick timber/brush to hunting elk, sheep or goats in the mountains, to wide open western plains
#6 - cartridge....bullet weight, bullet (cup-core, partition, mono) design (based upon a potential mixed bag hunt in "big" bear country - no back-up) and brief explanation for your choice

I hope I haven't missed anything!
This should give you something to think about while sequestered at home! So.....what's your "poison"? memtb

I suppose that if I was going tomorrow I would take my sweet Marlin .45-70 and a box of Hornady 325 grain FTX. I would feel extremely comfortable with it on a 300-yard shot or in deep, thick heavy brush. The possibly limited range would be greatly surpassed by the carbines length & quick-handling in thick brush. I believe it would meet your criteria. JNO

 

[Deleted member 48126]

Defiance action
Bartlien number 4, 1:10 twist, SS, threaded, 22 inches
Manner EH2, elite fill, mini chassis, rail for bipod
Any number of nice triggers, jewel, trigger tech, timney
Muzzle brake or can depending on weight
Nightforce ultra like rings with their SHV F1 Mil 4-14
Atlas Bipod

AND...all that in

.30-06

 

[Mike Matteson]

I would go with a 338 W. Mag. w/2 x 8 in Lower 48 states. 200 Gr. Accubond, and 250 gr for AK. Presently using a Ruger MK 11 in a 24" barrel stock from factory. I am having a 338 being built with 26" barrel. Not shots over 500 yd presently. New Rifle we'll see maybe out to 600 yds.

 

[sodakota]

Remington 700
Partitions - weight depending on game - mono ok
I was a 338 Win fan and still am, but I find that an improved 375 H&H will kill white tail deer too.
If some one destroyed the bolt by adding a different extractor, I'd throw the bolt away (saving the handle and firing pin assembly) and purchase a replacement.

 

[WV338]

The 35 Whelen has the power and the rifle will be light enough to carry for many miles. The recoil is more of a big push rather than the sharp snap from other magnum rifles. And it has great knockdown power as well. I'm 73 years old and I love carrying it through the lava canyons of Central Oregon.

 

[bdyal1972]

The 35 Whelen has the power and the rifle will be light enough to carry for many miles. The recoil is more of a big push rather than the sharp snap from other magnum rifles. And it has great knockdown power as well. I'm 73 years old and I love carrying it through the lava canyons of Central Oregon.

35 whelen kills like a much bigger rifle!

Blacktails and Roosevelt's Drt

 

[bdyal1972]

I would go with a 338 W. Mag. w/2 x 8 in Lower 48 states. 200 Gr. Accubond, and 250 gr for AK. Presently using a Ruger MK 11 in a 24" barrel stock from factory. I am having a 338 being built with 26" barrel. Not shots over 500 yd presently. New Rifle we'll see maybe out to 600 yds.

338 win is the FIRST do it all NA rifle to 500 yards and beyond!!!

DRT with monos!

 

[John Polk]

A subject that has been "beaten to death..... with many side-stepping the thread intent. Some choosing custom or full "wildcat" chamberings, some picking rifle/cartridge combo's with impractical weight for everyday, various terrain use by "normal" humans, factory ammunition must be available, potentially needed as a stopping cartridge. So, here's the criteria for the challenge.

Rifle/Cartridge must meet this criteria: only one rifle allowed
#1 - used for all North American Big Game (including dangerous game - assuming no back-up)
#2 - rifle weight - under 11.0 pounds (scoped, fully loaded, slung)
#3 - If a bipod is used - total rifle weight cannot exceed 11.0 pounds (scoped, fully loaded, slung, and bipod)
additional points for combo's coming in at less than 9.0 pounds
#4 - factory cartridge - (improved chambering allowed) must be able to fire a factory cartridge
#5 - various terrain - thick timber/brush to hunting elk, sheep or goats in the mountains, to wide open western plains
#6 - cartridge....bullet weight, bullet (cup-core, partition, mono) design (based upon a potential mixed bag hunt in "big" bear country - no back-up) and brief explanation for your choice

I hope I haven't missed anything!
This should give you something to think about while sequestered at home! So.....what's your "poison"? memtb

.340 Weatherby, 358 Norma, .375 Weatherby.

 

[RidgeReaper208]

300 PRC, 225gr ELD-M for NON-DANGEROUS GAME, 212gr ELD-X for DANGEROUS GAME, Fully loaded to include bi-pod weighs in at SUB 9lbs. I don't use a sling, with today's packs having built in rifle holders (scarabs)...slings are obsolete!