What's do you think the best all-around cartridge...

[lloydsmale]

if long range is hunting out to 300 yards the 06 hands down. If it meant 400 or more the 7rem mag or the 300 win. the little more pop they have way out there will show up on the larger animals. Cant see why id want to fuss with a willdcat or even a short mag (alothough i own one) When the 7rem mag will get it done and can be bought as an over the counter gun and ammo is over the counter even at wallmart if you dont reload.

 

[Varberger757]

My choice would be the fantastic 7x64 Brenneke! gun)

 

[idaho elk hunter]

I personally like the 7mm and 338 caliber rifles. But in the end,, if a 22 long rifle does not work, then the 50BMG will get the job done. I guarantee it!

 

[gohring3006]

I personally like the 7mm and 338 caliber rifles. But in the end,, if a 22 long rifle does not work, then the 50BMG will get the job done. I guarantee it!

the .22 and the big fifty yep I would say you got it covered lol.

 

[Deleted member 46119]

Most of the responses are what people think or have used.

The game you list has been taken with all number of caliber+chamberings.

I've only had one shot on game so I don't think I have much weight in this discussion but

I believe that all that game has been taken with the 30-06 and 300WM with high success.

If it were me and I wanted one caliber+chambering it would be the 300WM.

 

[deadidarren]

i don't live in the us i'm in aus and what works here work's there so

if i could only have one rifle it would be a sendero in 7mm-300wm

because i can't afford a full custom and i like a 7mm 180 at 3200fps... gun)

 

[g0rd0]

if you mean a caliber that can effectively knock down north american big game at reasonable range and still be able to buy ammo for it in any corner store or gas station the choice is 3006.
But as far as I am concerned 7mm rm. It out shoots the 06 and still is reasonably comfortable to shoot. The down side is a corner store or country gas station will not have any ammo in stock if you need it. So, carry more than you need I usually take double what I need when I go deer hunting (2 rounds).

 

[Edd]

What would you choose?

Pre 64 Model 70 Winchester 375 H&H.

 

[SidecarFlip]

The best all around cartridge is the one that is the most accurate and kills the most cleanly in the rifle or pistol I happen to be shooting at the time.............

 

[HARPERC]

Pre 64 Model 70 Winchester 375 H&H.

Tough call, either that or the featherweight 30-06,

 

[tuck2]

It may no longer be the best but if I could have only one big game rifle I d keep my old 308 Norma Mag . It handles my reloaded 165 and 180 grain bullets very well with all the ft/lb of bullet energy needed at the distances I have shot big game.

 

[RHC]

Lots of neat choices!

 

[Mateo]

A lot of great ideas/ suggestions. Just to be different I'd go with the 6.5mm SAUM. Fast, light recoil, and deadly accurate. A fun gun at the range, yet still enough power to reach out and kill at long range.

 

[RHC]

Wouldn't that basically be a 6.5 Remington Mag?