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If you were limited to two Rifles what would they be?
06 April 2007, 03:11
FjoldIf you were limited to two Rifles what would they be?
If you play by the silly rules, my LH M70 in 375 H&H and my LH Stag 15 in 223.
If you're an original thinker:
Two CRF long action Savages and then I'd own three boltheads for each, 6 mag boxes and 60 barrels and have every cartridge that I could want.
Frank
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06 April 2007, 03:17
jro45My choices would be my Rem 416 and my 338 Rem Ultra Mag.
06 April 2007, 04:13
kayakerTwo Mausers:
1) 7x64, Swarovski 3-9x36
2) .375 H&H with good open sites and VXIII 1.75-6x32 in Claw Mounts. Rear opened action, accompanying bottom metal with 4 down, barrel band
Both with 23" barrels, quality walnut, M70 safeties, Timney triggers.
Other options would be .30-06 or 7x57 on the lighter end or 9,3 (either 62 or 64) or a.404Jeff on the upper end.
06 April 2007, 04:46
ozhunter9.3x64B and a Double in 470NE.
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06 April 2007, 05:50
zimbabwe7x57 and scoped 9.3x74r
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06 April 2007, 06:01
RuarkReaderI'll take the two bazongas in Fjold's avatar.
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06 April 2007, 06:06
katiesgunsI only need one rifle. Its a take down built on a granite mtn. action 300H&H barrel 400H&H all put together by Clayton Nelson.
06 April 2007, 06:07
L. David Keithquote:
Under this scenario I would encourage everyone to opt for a high capacity assault rifle and an RPG. It would obviously be time to revolt!
I couldn't agree more!
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06 April 2007, 06:14
John SAs always, my 300mag and a 416. Have never found either to be lacking for their intended roles.
06 April 2007, 06:38
Skinner.Is that two rifles for everything or two rifles for each species we hunt or want to hunt plus two for each competitive event, because that seems more realistic to me.
If I were limited to only two total it would be my .375 H&H and .222 Remington.
06 April 2007, 07:21
DavidC300 H&H and a .416 Rigby.
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Dave
06 April 2007, 07:23
PathfinderThe heavy gun is easy...416 Rem Mag. The light one is a toss up between the 30-06 and 338 Win Mag. Guess I'd settle on the 30-06 as the light rifle.
06 April 2007, 07:49
Tex2130-06 and 458 Win Mag
-Or-
.303 Brit and 450 Nitro Express
Jason
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06 April 2007, 08:32
gotogirl3.300WinMag and .375H&H - a perfect pair!
06 April 2007, 08:53
Rick RJust two?
1) 9,3x62 with 3-9X scope and ghost ring sights.
2) Frankengun flat top 20" AR-15 in .223, 2.5-10X scope and popup battle sights.
One for pleasure and one for business...
300 WSM and 375 Ruger
DR B
06 April 2007, 19:53
475Guy375 H&H and 458 WinMag, both Ruger 77's.
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They bid me take my place
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Where the brave may live forever.
06 April 2007, 20:43
Claymanquote:
Originally posted by John S:
As always, my 300mag and a 416. Have never found either to be lacking for their intended roles.
That's exactly what I would say as well. I'd even go so far as to have them be the same rifle (M70 LH would be nice), and have the same scope on each so there would never be a question when I shouldered one. It might sound a little boring and monotonous, but I'd never be uncertain when taking a shot.
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06 April 2007, 20:58
Aaron Rust9.3x62
458 LOT
06 April 2007, 20:59
Rick BehlingWinchester M 70 in .375 H & H and Remington 700 in 7 Rem Mag.
06 April 2007, 22:01
gotogirl3quote:
Originally posted by Clayman:
quote:
Originally posted by John S:
As always, my 300mag and a 416. Have never found either to be lacking for their intended roles.
That's exactly what I would say as well. I'd even go so far as to have them be the same rifle (M70 LH would be nice), and have the same scope on each so there would never be a question when I shouldered one. It might sound a little boring and monotonous, but I'd never be uncertain when taking a shot.
That is exactly what I did my .300WM & .375H&H are both HS Precision w/same Swaro scopes - .300 is olive and .375 is brown - it does help!
06 April 2007, 22:42
Use Enough Gun.375 and 30-06. Preferrably in Winchester Model 70's.
07 April 2007, 05:05
ledvm.308 Winchster
.375 H&H
Both in Model 70 Winchesters!
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07 April 2007, 09:26
Jeff Wemmerquote:
Sako 375 and remington 11-87 12GA
Good call "KIWI"...
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07 April 2007, 19:44
fla300622LR, 30-06
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07 April 2007, 20:14
ParaDocI think I would stick with the classics.
A 270 Win, and a 375 H&H, both on 98 actions.
If I couldn't have a shotgun as well, I would have to think that over carefully.
Maybe a 300 or 338, and a shotgun.
Maybe a drilling 12/12/7x65R and a 375 H&H?
Don't know, I hope I never have to choose just 2 rifles!
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07 April 2007, 20:28
WhitworthI think I would have to go with two of the favorites in my gun safe: M77 .338 win mag, and my Whitworth in .416 Rem.......
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09 April 2007, 04:57
jstevens7x57 and .375, I can't think of much I couldn't hunt with those two with n o handicap.
A shot not taken is always a miss
09 April 2007, 05:26
AtkinsonJust 2?
In a survival mode, I suppose my 30-06 with a bunch of softs and some solids and a my old Win. 63 in 22 L.R. I wouldn't like it much but I'd get by.....and I could carry enough 22 ammo in one pocket to last a lifetime.
Not in a survival mode, I suppose my 06 and my .375, naw make it the same 22....
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09 April 2007, 06:25
308winchesterSince I only have two rifles, the choice is easy!
My 700ADL rem in 308w, with the meopta 1.5-6 scope and a sackfull of 185grain lapua mega factory ammo.
I know it said centerfire, but I would still take my 22LR bolt action..
Johan
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09 April 2007, 06:57
Exit31Two 30-06s. One sighted in with 165 gr premium bullet. The other sighted in with the heaviest 30 cal. premium bullet available. Both Mark x Mauser actions. Amen.
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10 April 2007, 02:34
dgr416I found that the 338 win mag and the 416 rem mag are very versitle.With bullets from 160 grs to 300 gr for the 338 and 300 to 450 for the 416 rem mag.Both are alot flatter shooting than you would think.i like medium heavy barrels for both.
10 April 2007, 04:16
BlacktailerA pre 64 M70 in 375 H&H and another Pre 64 M70 in 375 H&H. If they're gonna limit you to two, the next step is to limit you to one! And when they come to get the last one, hopefully they won't find the one that's buried out behind the barn.
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11 April 2007, 08:28
CRUSHER338 win and 416 would cover but if im not leaving na 338 win and 25-06
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