Post by: elkaddict652 on November 20, 2013, 05:43:46 PM
Post by: bowhunterwa87 on November 20, 2013, 05:46:40 PM
Post by: troyspinetar on November 20, 2013, 05:49:57 PM
.270
.300 Win Mag
Post by: horsehunter509 on November 20, 2013, 05:51:31 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 20, 2013, 05:56:46 PM
big long range gun
evil black rifle - AR15 something
Post by: LEN on November 20, 2013, 05:59:21 PM
LEN
Post by: Curly on November 20, 2013, 06:00:21 PM
But, if you must have 3 more rifles besides the .308 for your wife..........I would get:
.338 Win mag (for a dedicated elk rifle)
.22-250 (for the long shots at coyotes)
30-30 (for hunting the brush for blacktails)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 20, 2013, 06:03:11 PM
AR 223
AR 458 SOCOM
17 WSM
22 mag
Plus a few more secrets
Post by: wildweeds on November 20, 2013, 06:03:57 PM
Post by: X-Force on November 20, 2013, 06:04:35 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on November 20, 2013, 06:06:54 PM
Remington 700 in 6.5 Creedmoor
Daley/CZ Mini Mauser in 6.8 spc
Post by: jackelope on November 20, 2013, 06:08:50 PM
Post by: jeffro on November 20, 2013, 06:15:44 PM
I'd add .223 or 22-250, .300 ultra mag or .338 mag and one of the following, .450 bushmaster, .458 socom or a 12ga rifled slug gun
Post by: Mike450r on November 20, 2013, 06:16:24 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on November 20, 2013, 06:25:12 PM
Post by: jyerxa on November 20, 2013, 06:29:12 PM
I was 14 or 15 when I got my brush gun. I had been eye balling a octaganal barrel lever action 30-30 at Earnst for about the previous two years and was saving up my money to get it. Dad came home and told me he found a really sweet deal on a brush gun at work and sold me on it. Of course I couldn't wait to get my own first rifle (carbine) and handed him over my piggy bank.
So he came home from work with a gun case that was bulging in all the right spots. I could see the outline of my first rifle (carbine). I was just pumped with adrenaline and anticipation. Dad was smiling from ear to ear like any proud father does when he hands his son his very first rifle all his own.
I can't remember who unzipped the gun case. I think dad did. But that was the most butt ugly rifle I had ever seen. :yike: :yike: If my face didn't express the site of horror at seeing something as ugly as sin it never has since. :puke:
But that is my number two. A Remington model 300 35 cal. And I like it now days with affection. :chuckle:
And every thing else is just for fun. Well there is that self defense issue too. ;)
Post by: Dmulcahy on November 20, 2013, 06:30:44 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 20, 2013, 06:32:48 PM
Post by: RadSav on November 20, 2013, 06:41:10 PM
Varmint = .22 (.223 or .22-250) Combo would be 6mm or .25cal (243 or 257 Bob)
Flat Shooter = any of the 270's with my preference being the .270 WSM. I'm a big fan of the 7Rem, but with todays bullets the fast .270's will do just about anything the 7mm would inside 500 yards.
Pounding round = 8mm or .338 (.325WSM or .338 WIN)
With those you would be set for anything from fox to coastal grizzly.
Don't forget you should own at least one shotgun!
Post by: starbailey on November 20, 2013, 06:47:28 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on November 20, 2013, 06:53:45 PM
you could learn to shoot only the '06 till it's like an extension of yourself.
"Beware the 1 gun man" ... heard that somewhere...
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on November 20, 2013, 07:06:56 PM
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Post by: bigsads on November 20, 2013, 07:19:37 PM
Post by: Blacklab on November 20, 2013, 07:32:46 PM
AR 204
AR 223
AR 6.5 Grendel
Post by: fowl smacker on November 20, 2013, 07:43:59 PM
.338 RUM
12 GA
Post by: splitshot on November 20, 2013, 07:44:45 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on November 20, 2013, 07:46:15 PM
264 win
6.8 SPC
Post by: Fowlweather25 on November 20, 2013, 07:57:13 PM
7mm rem. mag
.300 RUM or .338 win mag.
And an AR of course.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on November 21, 2013, 07:05:41 AM
however, just for fun, i really wouldn't mind picking up a couple lever actions in .30-30, .35 rem, or .45-70. maybe a big elk/bear gun in .338 mag, and something small for plinking/varmints for longer ranges like a .223 or .22-250.
shotguns on the other hand, i can twist up all kinds of justification to buy another one. they're like steelhead rods to me...i just need at least one more!
Post by: coachcw on November 21, 2013, 07:09:04 AM
Post by: skeeter 20i on November 21, 2013, 09:32:52 AM
He's a funny guy, you'd have to know him and his military background to get the humor in that statement. I've never chased the "dragon" with rifle calibers, but pistol calibers, that's a whole different expensive topic.
Post by: bullcanyon on November 21, 2013, 09:36:31 AM
7mm mag
338 rum
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 21, 2013, 10:03:55 AM
Fwiw
I have a 17hmr, 22lr, 243, 7mmrem, 30-06, 300 rum. And a few others mixed in. Some are inherited. I hunted with and killed my elk this year with a 375 h&h and it made me really want one! Was awesome!
Post by: deltaops on November 21, 2013, 10:54:04 AM
Marlin 22lr
Mossberg .243 bolt action Wood Stock
Remington 770 .270
Ruger American Rifle .308
Stevens Single Barrel 16 gauge break action
What I will add to the safe later:
Remington 30-06 with wood stock
20 gauge cheaper one for the boys
12 gauge for me
if the money allows, maybe an AR 15.
Post by: Swiftkid on November 21, 2013, 11:06:45 AM
25-06
7mm
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 21, 2013, 11:13:37 AM
.300 WSM Browning X-Bolt Medallion
.45/70 Marlin 1895 Guide
If I could only have one, it'd be the .25-06
Post by: Labs07 on November 21, 2013, 01:16:16 PM
Post by: lostbackpacker on November 21, 2013, 01:22:35 PM
Post by: C-Money on November 21, 2013, 01:32:47 PM
30-06
7mm-08
Post by: Bookworm007 on November 21, 2013, 02:03:54 PM
.22 LR in a savage bull barrel
Winchester 12 gauge pump
If I can't kill it with one of those I have have bigger problems..... Like that dinosaurs have come back to life.
I would love to have something in 45/70, and maybe a .223 black gun.
Post by: fishingnut71 on November 21, 2013, 03:26:24 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 21, 2013, 03:29:40 PM
My other 7mm RM
My 3rd 7mm RM
Yeah, I like the caliber just a little bit. :chuckle:
Post by: Encore 280 on November 21, 2013, 03:42:12 PM
" " " 280 Rem.
My Remington 700 in 280
Looking to see if I can get a 7mm RUM barrel with brake made for the Encore frame.
Post by: jackmaster on November 21, 2013, 03:48:49 PM
Post by: huntnphool on November 21, 2013, 04:15:45 PM
My 7mm RM:tup:
My other 7mm RM
My 3rd 7mm RM
Yeah, I like the caliber just a little bit. :chuckle:
Post by: birdwacker on November 21, 2013, 04:24:05 PM
Post by: BiggLuke on November 21, 2013, 04:38:25 PM
As in 30 caliber, or 27 caliber, or 50 caliber???
what's with all the 0.XXX answers? and what's with all the millimeter answers? lol :chuckle:
uh... my answer would be 30 :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: Holg3107 on November 21, 2013, 04:56:21 PM
2: Remington model 7 youth in 6mm for the kids
3: 45-70 lever action
Noticed there wasn't a shotgun in the mix. Better thro in a 12ga while your at it.
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 21, 2013, 05:14:36 PM
7x57
20ga
.45 ACP
Post by: mrolen on November 21, 2013, 05:19:02 PM
.243
.223
Post by: C-Money on November 21, 2013, 05:25:03 PM
Post by: BiggLuke on November 21, 2013, 06:47:29 PM
Post by: mountainman on November 22, 2013, 12:28:24 AM
300 ultra
444 Marlin
22-250
Post by: hillbilli on November 22, 2013, 02:38:49 AM
I started out with .303 brit as my primary caliber, but switched to .308. (ammo price, availability at the time, plus the semi-auto i always wanted was a .308..
I have a .223 now- which i got for a match target rifle, but it also suffices for coyotes and varmints..
I have a .45-70, just because I always wanted one..
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 22, 2013, 04:04:58 AM
Then >>>
.270
25-06
.243
.223
300 WSM
I may need to add a 204 in there someday !! :tup:
Post by: demontang on November 22, 2013, 11:16:22 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 22, 2013, 01:58:42 PM
next gun will be a .22? something.
Post by: yorketransport on November 22, 2013, 08:02:00 PM
A small bore 20 or 22 center fire. I love the 204 Ruger. :tup:
A good short barreled carbine. If a lever action I'd go 45-70 or 450 Marlin (depending on whether or not you reload). In a bolt gun I'd go with either a 338 Federal or 358 Win.
And everybody needs a heavy game rifle. If you want something truly practical, a Ruger Alaskan in 375 Ruger is hard to beat. If you just want to have fun, the 416 Rigby and 458 Lott are an absolute riot to shoot! Not as practical as the 375 Ruger though because of the weight of the guns. :twocents:
If you're just talking a complete gun collection I'd go a different direction. You have your hunting guns covered. Now you need the fun stuff.
A target/varmint gun. The 6mm BR is a great varmint/target combo. Low recoil, extremely accurate, and factory guns available.
A specialty pistol of some kind. Whether it's a break action Contender or Encore or a bolt action like the Strikers, Weatherby CFP, or XP-100, once you're had one you'll be hooked! There's just nothing quite like pulling the trigger on a handgun which is capable of out shooting most rifles. :tup:
And finally, some sort of semi auto rifle. I'm not a big fan of the AR, AK, or SKS platforms but they are a ton of fun to shoot. I have to admit though that I bought my son a Colt/Umarex M16-22lr and it is one of the most entertaining guns I own. :chuckle:
Andrew
Post by: jay.sharkbait on November 22, 2013, 08:28:43 PM
And everybody needs a heavy game rifle. If you want something truly practical, a Ruger Alaskan in 375 Ruger is hard to beat. If you just want to have fun, the 416 Rigby and 458 Lott are an absolute riot to shoot! Not as practical as the 375 Ruger though because of the weight of the guns. :twocents:
Andrew
I have a .450 Ackley and a .416 Taylor. They are obscene, especially the Ackley.
Really fun and I agree, everyone should have one.
Post by: higunner on November 22, 2013, 10:14:06 PM
Tikka Hunter/.25-06
Remington 700/.280
Winchester M70/7mmWSM
Remington Sendero 2/.300 RUM
Weatherby Accumark/.30-.378
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 22, 2013, 10:34:22 PM
6.5 Creedmoor
444 Marlin
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 22, 2013, 10:36:32 PM
Post by: Westside88 on November 22, 2013, 10:44:19 PM
Post by: wildweeds on November 23, 2013, 12:29:23 AM
17 Remington
6.5 Creedmoor
444 Marlin
Post by: Rooster1981 on November 23, 2013, 07:09:10 AM
.58 cal muzzy
300wsm
16 gauge shotgun
Post by: orchemo on November 25, 2013, 08:05:13 PM
7mm-08 for the wife.
243 is great rounds also.
Post by: wadu1 on November 25, 2013, 08:12:41 PM
.17 HMR
.22
22-250
.223
6.5X55
.308
30-06
9.2X62
45-70
.50 Muzzy
.54 Muzzy
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 25, 2013, 08:16:28 PM
340wby
7mm-08
22-250
22 magnum
Post by: lhrbull on November 26, 2013, 11:56:41 AM
rem 280
280 rsbc improved
30-30
30-06
300 weatherby
257 roberts
rem 8mm mag
so if i were to add it would be
257 weatherby
378 weatherby
if i were to add to your selection
257 weatherby
300 weatherby
325 wsm
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 26, 2013, 03:11:43 PM
And everybody needs a heavy game rifle. If you want something truly practical, a Ruger Alaskan in 375 Ruger is hard to beat. If you just want to have fun, the 416 Rigby and 458 Lott are an absolute riot to shoot! Not as practical as the 375 Ruger though because of the weight of the guns. :twocents:
Andrew
I have a .450 Ackley and a .416 Taylor. They are obscene, especially the Ackley.
Really fun and I agree, everyone should have one.
Be careful where you shoot solids out of those big bores. I have witnessed dill pickle sized projectiles flying off into the distance :yike: like at metal gongs!
Post by: gadwall on November 26, 2013, 06:45:27 PM