"Different" calibers

[jackelope]

I'd like to get a .257 Weatherby again.

I'd love to hear the benefits or the "why's" you guys want some of these off the wall calibers.

[bobcat]

45/70 is just a classic, and I can't imagine a better round for relatively close shots in timber, whether the target is deer, elk, or bear. Not sure the 45/70 is an "off the wall" cartridge though. 

[BigGoonTuna]

i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

[Deep Forks]

Wanting a Savage 99 in 250/3000 bad............also in 243 Winchester

[bobcat]

i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

   Another one I want.  And/or a 338/06.

[washelkhntr]

i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

Kicks myself in the ass everyday for selling mine.    I want it back, oh and I wouldn't mind a 257 Roberts.

[Caretaker]

Nostalgic English double barrel rifle, like the ones PH's used in Africa after the turn of the century, 470 Nitro Express or similar.  Problem is I don't have an extra $30K.

[carpsniperg2]

i have to add one more. one of the few guns i have always wanted, but have not bought yet. a good old double for a Africa hunt i really like the 458 Lott cal but would probably go with a 460. the reason i want this gun? knock down factor when black death is 10 yards away, with the look of hate in his eyes can you tell i dream of Africa

[bobcat]

Hey carpsniper, isn't that what Caretaker just said? 

[carpsniperg2]

no he said 470 nitro express. very diffrent then what i said. can't i want a "similar" gun 

[carpsniperg2]

maybe i want a 45-70 also 

[coriantonk]

I need a .223. Jackelope Duped me out of mine. But I got a sweet 7x57 mauser in return (bet not many have one of those)

I have 3 of those 7x57 Mausers.  1 fully sporterized and 1 half done and one bone stock.  I love that cartridge. 

Now what I really want is A  B.O.H.I.C.A.  arms 50 BMG upper to go on an ar15 lower.  I know its only single shot, but that would be one really cool "black rifle"   

[Skillet]

i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

   Another one I want.  And/or a 338/06.

These are definitely on my short list, too.  In fact, I have not one, but TWO Model 70 Featherweights in 30-06.  One I bought whent the "Classics" came out in the mid-90's, and one is a 1957 model left to me by G-pa.  The newer one might get the "338-06" treatment.

[Skillet]

Along with Carpsniper, Caretaker and others, I have a hankering for an old cartridge used in Africa back in the day.  Long, rimmed catridges made for double guns make me  . 
I want the 9.3 x 74R because it has the above drool factor, and is something I can see myself toting out into the elk woods every year.  And I LOVE me some Ruger No. 1 without a scope.  I was looking at bullets on Midway for the 9.3 (.366 cal) and found many that have the round nose with a not-horrible B.C.; and a wide range of weights.  Brass is available as well.  Good elk/deer medicine in a No. 1 w/ iron sights.

Also would love to have an early Model 70 in both 375 H&H and 458 Win.  Just because.

[ing]

i'd love to have a .35 whelen, just because.

I bought one earlier this year....just because.... Hopefully I get a chance to kill something with it this season.