Post by: tgomez on October 25, 2014, 07:11:53 PM
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Post by: Angus on October 25, 2014, 07:32:56 PM
300 win mag
+1 if I were still a rifle hunter. :archery_smiley:
Post by: jrebel on October 25, 2014, 07:40:35 PM
45/70 if range was guaranteed less than 300 yards.
Post by: wheels on October 25, 2014, 07:42:32 PM
Post by: Hunterman on October 25, 2014, 07:44:20 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
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Post by: sled on October 25, 2014, 08:27:05 PM
30-06:yeah:
Post by: lokidog on October 25, 2014, 08:33:48 PM
Just wondering if you could only pick one rifle for bear, elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, small game what would you pick? My personal preference is the 30-06 shooting the .165 grain Hornady Superformance. Can you say LIGHTS OUT. What's your favorite?
.165 grain, what is the velocity with that? .875X the speed of light? :chuckle:
I love my 30-06 with 165 grain bullets though. :tup: Not sure I would use it for "small" game though.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 25, 2014, 08:42:06 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 25, 2014, 08:43:23 PM
I've always been a fan of .25s though.
Post by: lokidog on October 25, 2014, 08:45:50 PM
You might still get some 55 grain bullets (accelerators) for the 06 making it a small game gun.
We played with those back in the 80's (70's?) when they came out, they really blow stuff up, there might be an eyeball or an ear left of a squirrel. :chuckle:
Post by: bigmacc on October 25, 2014, 08:52:36 PM
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Post by: tgomez on October 25, 2014, 08:55:24 PM
Post by: yorketransport on October 25, 2014, 08:55:50 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2F379fc135.jpg&hash=73742c53c45e34368975d70b33ea11200df3015c) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/collegekidandy/media/379fc135.jpg.html)
6mm BR, 308, 300 WSM, 338/375 Ruger, 375 BME.
Seriously, at the moment I really like the 358 Winchester in a short barreled carbine for an all round caliber.
Andrew
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 25, 2014, 09:18:18 PM
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 25, 2014, 09:51:59 PM
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Post by: RadSav on October 25, 2014, 10:02:05 PM
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Post by: Mxracer532 on October 25, 2014, 10:35:52 PM
I have one of each caliber ever made in the entire world, but right now mine is my Savage Model 16 6.5 Creedmoor with a Nikon 3x9x50.
Im with you! My next gun will be one of the 6.5 variants. Thinkin 6.5x284.
Post by: MountainWalk on October 25, 2014, 10:59:38 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on October 26, 2014, 12:12:47 AM
280AI with a 150 TTSX. No need for anything more out to 500 yards
Post by: huntnphool on October 26, 2014, 12:17:42 AM
Post by: lonedave on October 26, 2014, 12:39:05 AM
Post by: Taco280AI on October 26, 2014, 02:11:01 AM
7mm Mag
Rem mag? SAUM? RUM? Wby mag? LRM? WSM? Are there others with mag at the end? :dunno:
Post by: rasbo on October 26, 2014, 04:04:50 AM
Post by: tgomez on October 26, 2014, 06:35:48 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 26, 2014, 07:25:07 AM
I have one of each caliber ever made in the entire world, but right now mine is my Savage Model 16 6.5 Creedmoor with a Nikon 3x9x50.
Im with you! My next gun will be one of the 6.5 variants. Thinkin 6.5x284.
6.5x284 is on my list too. I know a guy that shoots long distance over here, out to 1100 yards, and he dings the steel more than any of us. He does reload and shoots ALOT, since he owns the range. He's a Savage guy and shoots them straight out of the box... :tup:
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 26, 2014, 07:39:05 AM
45/70 if range was guaranteed less than 300 yards.
True story bro, that .45/70 puts the hammer down :violent1:
It has to be lobbed in from a distance but that bullet is a freight train. I've got 300 grain bullets with H4198 behind it and that shoots nice and flat.
Good call. I might even switch my answer...
Post by: bradslam on October 26, 2014, 08:26:42 AM
Really no fun in owning just one,I have SQUIRREL syndrome, .204,(2) .223's(bolt and AR) .243,.270,7MM Rem Mag.I got lucky enough in 93 to draw a Goat tag,used the 7MM on him.Honestly it wasn't enough gun(3 shots in the boilerhouse and he still ran all over the backcountry and turned into a JUMPER!),If I were to do it again(Which will never happen because I found it impossible to cook with any method) The minimum Caliber would be .338 win mag and the shot would be a blow both shoulders out.
When I shot my goat with my .257 Roberts, it ran maybe 30 yards and dropped dead. My grandfather shot quite a few goats in B.C. with his Bob. It is a documented fact that the caliber possesses magical properties.
Post by: police women of America on October 26, 2014, 09:32:00 AM
you can hunt Elk, Deer, Bear with one rifle!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 26, 2014, 09:50:09 AM
Post by: gr8whthunter on October 26, 2014, 09:50:56 AM
Post by: Jingles on October 26, 2014, 09:57:33 AM
Have killed a 395 pound black bear with a 243, and like the effects of the 22-250 for predators, the 300 savage model 99 is versatile for confined areas and is effective for deer, bear sized game. 22LR and Mag will bring down deer.
IMO more important than caliber is shot placement. you can have a 375 H&H mag but if you can't place the shot it is useless
Post by: RadSav on October 26, 2014, 10:05:45 AM
Really no fun in owning just one,I have SQUIRREL syndrome, .204,(2) .223's(bolt and AR) .243,.270,7MM Rem Mag.I got lucky enough in 93 to draw a Goat tag,used the 7MM on him.Honestly it wasn't enough gun(3 shots in the boilerhouse and he still ran all over the backcountry and turned into a JUMPER!),If I were to do it again(Which will never happen because I found it impossible to cook with any method) The minimum Caliber would be .338 win mag and the shot would be a blow both shoulders out.
When I shot my goat with my .257 Roberts, it ran maybe 30 yards and dropped dead. My grandfather shot quite a few goats in B.C. with his Bob. It is a documented fact that the caliber possesses magical properties.
Enough gun is rarely ever the issue with goats. They are slab sided. Going more gun usually works in reverse on these unique critters. Bullet design ends up being the magical factor with goats. More and more guides up north are starting to suggest using the Hornady SST, A-Max or Berger bullets rather than more gun. When using heavy for caliber bullets Boddington has even mentioned breaking the hips with the first shot and then following up with a shot to the chest.
In 1993 or '94 I was at the Bighorn Canyon ranch getting a pig to serve at our wedding. While there a Barnes group was testing some bullet on Catalina goats. Those goats were taking shots like a wishing well taking quarters. Shots were finding their spots and those goats would just not grant the shooters wish! Then later in the day a father brought his son up for his first animal. Shooting a 243 and Winchester Powerpoints the youngster nearly turned his goat inside out with the first well placed shot. Caliber, penetration and magnum velocity had zero advantage over choosing the right bullet for the job.
Post by: buckfvr on October 26, 2014, 10:09:09 AM
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Post by: Biggerhammer on October 26, 2014, 11:16:13 AM
Shortly followed by,
.375 H&H
And the,
7x57
Post by: Blacklab on October 26, 2014, 12:44:45 PM
Post by: hoyt2002 on October 26, 2014, 01:08:05 PM
Post by: wildweeds on October 26, 2014, 02:12:41 PM
My situation was 300 yards,couldn't get an inch closer,very good rest,Same elevation,not uphill or downhill, 162 grain speer magtip bullets(I didn't reload them my grandad did and I'm pretty sure they were boattails) propelled by IMR 4831,All three shots in the boilerhouse were in a 3 inch group on entrance and they were stopped in the hide on the backside,animal had a 2inch layer of fat all the way around,He soaked them up like bee stings.Ultra minimum bloodloss,not a drop on his hide.He jumped off a steep chute and traveled across a glacial boulder field.At that point he was 700 yards and sick,I had another rock solid rest to shoot from,torched on off and shot him through the ankle,he hobbled around and I let another one go on a facing dead away shot,hit a tree branch that was just over his back,Let another one go and got him right in the back of the head.With those same shells I flat out laid down mule deer with that never moved an inch.Not a goat expert by any stretch,My Buddy who lives in Alaska shot his last year with a .375 H&H at 50 yards,blew the heart out and the critter ran 75 yards before piling up.His was a young goat,5 inch horns,Mine was a 9 inch Billy that the Taxidermist estimated at 12-15 years old.I've been shooting 175 grain Barnes X bullets for quite a few years now.I have about 100 left that my grandpa loaded up years ago.
Really no fun in owning just one,I have SQUIRREL syndrome, .204,(2) .223's(bolt and AR) .243,.270,7MM Rem Mag.I got lucky enough in 93 to draw a Goat tag,used the 7MM on him.Honestly it wasn't enough gun(3 shots in the boilerhouse and he still ran all over the backcountry and turned into a JUMPER!),If I were to do it again(Which will never happen because I found it impossible to cook with any method) The minimum Caliber would be .338 win mag and the shot would be a blow both shoulders out.
When I shot my goat with my .257 Roberts, it ran maybe 30 yards and dropped dead. My grandfather shot quite a few goats in B.C. with his Bob. It is a documented fact that the caliber possesses magical properties.
Enough gun is rarely ever the issue with goats. They are slab sided. Going more gun usually works in reverse on these unique critters. Bullet design ends up being the magical factor with goats. More and more guides up north are starting to suggest using the Hornady SST, A-Max or Berger bullets rather than more gun. When using heavy for caliber bullets Boddington has even mentioned breaking the hips with the first shot and then following up with a shot to the chest.
In 1993 or '94 I was at the Bighorn Canyon ranch getting a pig to serve at our wedding. While there a Barnes group was testing some bullet on Catalina goats. Those goats were taking shots like a wishing well taking quarters. Shots were finding their spots and those goats would just not grant the shooters wish! Then later in the day a father brought his son up for his first animal. Shooting a 243 and Winchester Powerpoints the youngster nearly turned his goat inside out with the first well placed shot. Caliber, penetration and magnum velocity had zero advantage over choosing the right bullet for the job.
Post by: Shane54 on October 26, 2014, 04:36:15 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 26, 2014, 04:40:44 PM
300wm followed by 270
So, after many, many questions, what gun did you buy ? Show us a picture if you have bought one yet.
Post by: huntnphool on October 26, 2014, 06:20:46 PM
7mm Mag
Rem mag? SAUM? RUM? Wby mag? LRM? WSM? Are there others with mag at the end? :dunno:
It's been my experience that 7mm Mag refers to Remington Magnum, anyone using one of the others typically posts specifics.
I'd be surprised if anyone on this forum read my post and thought I was referring to anything other than the Rem Mag. ;)
Post by: Encore 280 on October 26, 2014, 06:41:54 PM
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 26, 2014, 07:55:41 PM
Post by: iusmc2002 on October 26, 2014, 08:06:55 PM
I love mine. Someday I'll kill something other than grouse and rabbits with it :chuckle:
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Post by: Brandon.Hunter on October 27, 2014, 05:23:12 PM
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Post by: chester on October 27, 2014, 05:31:24 PM
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Post by: runningboard on October 27, 2014, 05:50:15 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on October 27, 2014, 10:21:20 PM
.270:yeah:
Post by: Vo2max on October 27, 2014, 10:37:18 PM
Post by: hunting4sanity on October 27, 2014, 10:52:48 PM
Post by: 260Rem on October 28, 2014, 01:00:54 AM
I can tell you though the coolest rifle I ever shot was a Jarrett in 220 Jaybird. What a piece of equipment that was.
Post by: WhiteDove on October 28, 2014, 09:20:30 PM
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 29, 2014, 12:00:35 AM
.308 hand loaded with Federal Match brass, primer, Varget powder, Hornady 165gn SST.
Pretty much same here, but with 165 Partition or Accubond. It is either that or .270 Win with 150 Partition or Accubond and IMR 4831.
Post by: C-Money on October 29, 2014, 07:53:44 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 29, 2014, 10:39:38 AM
Post by: cipryan on October 29, 2014, 10:48:45 AM
Post by: timberfaller on October 29, 2014, 10:57:57 AM
but then , the 6.5 Swede and 338/06 AI aren't bad either!!
Post by: bigdave on October 29, 2014, 11:20:19 AM
Post by: HarboritE on October 29, 2014, 11:33:21 AM
Post by: tgomez on October 29, 2014, 11:42:08 AM
Post by: Crunch14 on October 29, 2014, 02:36:52 PM
300 win mag
Yep, with a Nosler Partition
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on October 29, 2014, 02:40:17 PM
Post by: kramman on October 29, 2014, 02:50:51 PM
Post by: HuntinCrazy on October 29, 2014, 02:57:59 PM
Just wondering if you could only pick one rifle for bear, elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, small game what would you pick? My personal preference is the 30-06 shooting the .165 grain Hornady Superformance. Can you say LIGHTS OUT. What's your favorite?
Spot on :yeah: but I hand load my 165's
Post by: gonehuntin68 on October 29, 2014, 05:25:25 PM
Post by: Hunting7mm on October 29, 2014, 05:41:48 PM
Post by: dewandgin on October 29, 2014, 06:21:23 PM
From the Wetside. like the darkside only Wetter!
Post by: go4steelhd on October 29, 2014, 06:27:52 PM
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Post by: mkcj on October 29, 2014, 06:45:21 PM
Post by: nukemduke on October 29, 2014, 07:15:20 PM
Post by: snowshoes22 on October 30, 2014, 04:05:40 PM
Bottle neck. 6.5 Creedmoor
Post by: coyotestalker22250 on October 30, 2014, 04:21:43 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on October 30, 2014, 07:51:19 PM
270 WSM, no doubt!
:yeah:
Post by: bobdog86 on October 30, 2014, 08:59:26 PM
Post by: whackmaster on October 30, 2014, 09:03:40 PM
Post by: passing-thru on October 30, 2014, 09:08:13 PM
:twocents: