In the market for a new rifle... Any ideas?

[KNOPHISH]

Or stock up on ammo for those guns you have.

[Slider]

Look at a Colt pistol. They will soon skyrocket in price!!!

[Huntbear]

If you are stuck on getting a rifle, how about one in .338 Federal??  Better yet, how about a .257 Roberts, since I did not see a quarter bore on your list.

[WA Redneck]

I didn't see anything in the 6.5 family.  How about a 6.5x55, 260, or 264?

[addicted]

how about one in .338 Federal??  

oooo yeah. that'd be a good'n.

[Rob]

I thought about a 454 Casul handgun that I could use for hunting, that would be nice.  

No one has brought it up, but I like the 25.06's ballistics. Nice and flat.

I kinda like lever actions. The 45-70 listed in the classified section is nice looking.  I saw one of those on the range a while back. Very classy looking gun with a big punch.  A lever in 357 would be cool, I assume is uses a handgun cartridge?

What are the benefits of an 8mm Mauser, 257 Roberts, or the 6.5 calibers?

I'm liking the idea of the .17 Remington or the .204 Ruger quite a lot.

So many options...

[Straight Shooter]

What about an AR?  Luckily, I was able to pick up a couple after I retured from Iraq in '05.  With the gun laws up in the air, I think that this would be a wise investment.  I'm in the process of putting together a long-range in .308 (Savage, 12FV/10 FP or Remington 700 SPS Varmint/Tactical).

[addicted]

I thought about a 454 Casul handgun that I could use for hunting, that would be nice.  



What are the benefits

you have a 30-30, 30.06, 300wm and a 338mag.  all which thought to be the only caliber one would ever need in their individual times. you have all the base lines covered. at this point it's more moving toward either a specialty caliber, a cool unique caliber, a new favorite, or bigger and better. 

an 8x57is/js(8mm mauser) may benifit in the fact that ammo is still available and it it can be loaded for medium and very large game with a very heavy bullet.

as stated before a 17fireball or a 204 would be flat as it gets and save the pelt.

the benifits of a 6.5mm (257) is that it would be on the lower end of the scale for big game making it still sutable for small game while still legal and perfectly worthy of big game

really the best advice is to buy 2 of everthing.

[rasbo]

youve got everything covered pretty much..44mag is what your list is missing

[Mookie]

Or, get a really nice 22lr. Find an Anschutz 1702 or similar with nice wood, a Weatherby XXII,  Winchester 9422. Top it with a Leupold 2-7. That would make an awesome shooter, great carry rifle, and a superb hand me down.

A Ruger 77/22H, CZ 527 in 22H, or a Savage 40 in 22H would also be a great varmint or small game rifle, plus would hold it's value over a long period of time.

[HUNT]

Remington makes the .204 in the R-15...  A friend of mine bought that gun and its a tack driver.  I have the Remington R-15 in .223 and its a tack driver also....

My .204 is a remington 700 varmint stainless with the bull barrel.....


Good luck

[Rob]

Is the .17 Remington and the .17 fireball the same cartridge?

I assume the 22H is a .22 Hornet?  (centerfire?)

Don't know why, but I am not drawn to assult rifles.  Nothing against them at all - I have shot a few and they are a lot of fun, lots of modifications and customizations you can play with, etc.  For me they just don't have the same romantic draw that a nice bolt action sitting on top of a beautiful wood stock does.

And pardon my total ignorance, but what is a 10/22?  I have heard of them, but never seen one.  I assume it is a centerfire 22 caliber rifle?

[jackelope]

ruger 10/22. semi auto 22lr thats been around for ever. highly customizable...turn them into anything from assault rifles to benchrest target rifles with uncountable custom parts for them.
tons o' fun.

[Clipboard guy]

Is the .17 Remington and the .17 fireball the same cartridge?


And pardon my total ignorance, but what is a 10/22?  I have heard of them, but never seen one.  I assume it is a centerfire 22 caliber rifle?

No the .17 Fireball has a shorter & fatter casing than the .17 Remington.
The Ruger 10/22 rifle is the Model #.  Shoots regular .22 Long rifle.  IMO one of the funner (and cheaper) guns to shoot.   

[Gutpile]

The Ruger 10/22 is an extremely popular rifle. Seems like everyone but me owns one.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Rifle&subtype=Autoloading&famlst=39&variation=10/22%C2%AE%20Rimfire