one rifle for everything

[crowsnest2002]

Probably will get some flogging for this one but I really love the versatility of the 308 and the ease of loading for it. It can handle varmints to deer which is really everything I'd need it for. Plus it's a little cheaper on the wallet to practice with versus some of these magnums.

 

[rustyshackleford]

I think if you had a 338-06 or a 35 Whelen there wouldn't be anything that walks or crawls that you couldn't handle. I really want to have a 358 win built off a new winchester action though myself. Meanwhile in the real world I would have to agree with the 308 or 30-06 with a 3-12 scope for covering 98% of all hunting scenarios.

 

[Marplot]

I have a drilling it is a Colt Sauer Model 3000. It has a 12x12 barrels with a 30 06 rifle underneath. I can hunt about anything. Birds to tigers.

But my real favorite is a Waffen-Krauser. One barrel set is a double rifle with 9.3X74R. dangerous game cartridge. The other set has a 16ga shotgun on top and a powerful 7x65R rifle.

Both have quick detachable Kahle scopes. All fits in a small case that is TSA Approved.

 

[birddog 68]

Holy zombie thread. 10 years old

 

[FireFlyFishing]

.223 for varmints
.308 for varmints and everything else

I like other cartridges, but if I only get one or two rifles, that's it. My Dillion 650 is setup for both…so I can pump out the ammo as long as I have components…which are easy to source for both cartridges.

Barrel life is great on both, but need a new barrel? No problem finding those either.

Dies? Always in stock.

SHTF? I'm ready and can find ammo elsewhere.

 

[FEENIX]

Because this is LRH, the .300 WM, remains my go-to chambering for antelope to elk size game up to 1000Y.

 

[memtb]

.223 for varmints
.308 for varmints and everything else

I like other cartridges, but if I only get one or two rifles, that's it. My Dillion 650 is setup for both…so I can pump out the ammo as long as I have components…which are easy to source for both cartridges.

Barrel life is great on both, but need a new barrel? No problem finding those either.

Dies? Always in stock.

SHTF? I'm ready and can find ammo elsewhere.

A "Zombie Thread" (walking dead thread…yes I'm a poet ) about the coming "Zombie Apocalypse"!

Yep, anyone with a "thread"(see what I did here ) of good sense will maintain a good supply of "critical components", including the ability to cast bullets in the larger calibers for use on small game….. for hard times, which could last for years.

Whenever I see the hoards of shooters crying about component shortages…..I think that the posts would be better suited for the Humor Section! It's like driving you car until you run out of fuel…..and then complain about hiring the tow truck to save you!

Oh, and in line with the thread……been doing this for years! memtb

 

[memtb]

SHTF? I'm ready and can find ammo elsewhere

Maybe! memtb

 

[FireFlyFishing]

Maybe! memtb

Well, when the zombies eat all the soldiers, I just run around picking up ammo!

 

[Axl]

I have a drilling it is a Colt Sauer Model 3000. It has a 12x12 barrels with a 30 06 rifle underneath. I can hunt about anything. Birds to tigers.

But my real favorite is a Waffen-Krauser. One barrel set is a double rifle with 9.3X74R. dangerous game cartridge. The other set has a 16ga shotgun on top and a powerful 7x65R rifle.

Both have quick detachable Kahle scopes. All fits in a small case that is TSA Approved.

Tigers? Where can you hunt Tigers?

 

[HockeyDad]

How are you gonna use a rifle to hunt birds? What do you think you're Chuck Norris or something?

 

[Laguna Freak]

Well, I like to play with guns. But if I had to have just one, it would be my 1999 Steyr Pro Hunter 30-06. Dang, it would be hard to give up my long and short action 300 WSM's and the other rifles in the safe. One of which is older than me and I was born before Kennedy got whacked by the mob and fed 3 letter agencies.

 

[Laguna Freak]

How are you gonna use a rifle to hunt birds? What do you think you're Chuck Norris or something?

When I was a kid, I once took half a dozen tasty small game birds with a 22 LR before the rest flew off. I know, I know, pot-shooter!

Purty dang good shooting though, knockin' their wee little heads off

 

[Pastor Gun.zales]

Tigers? Where can you hunt Tigers?

Oklahoma... Haven't you seen Tiger King????