If only one rifle. . . what?

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04 October 2008, 07:41

DWright

If only one rifle. . . what?

I'm just curious, but thought it might make for a good topic; if for all your hunting you could use just one rifle and caliber, what would it be? I have a few favorites, but if limited to only one, it would be my Sako AV in .338-06. It would take care of everything from Deer and Hogs to Big Bear.

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04 October 2008, 08:21

Bwana-be

Me I suppose it would be a 300 Winmag, which I don't own. Thank goodness I can have more than one!

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04 October 2008, 08:34

namibiahunter

For North America, my .338 WinMag had done all that I'd ask it to do, which was bring down game. However, since I also hunt in Africa I'd have to go with my .375 H&H, if I had to have only one gun for world-wide hunting (not protection, not target shooting, not plinking, not impressing the boys at the club).

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04 October 2008, 08:42

ar corey

.300 Win Mag. with 180 gr. TSX or Accubonds for everything.

I would glass bed it and add some mercury recoil traps to tame it down. Also a Limbsaver recoil pad.

I would add a ballistic or mil-dot reticle scope and learn to shoot it from 200-600 yards.

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04 October 2008, 13:43

Dr. Lou

6.5x55 would cover 95% of my hunting needs, but to make sure I cover 100% I'd go with the 375 H&H- all Sakos, of course.

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04 October 2008, 14:11

Farmer John

I have only one rifle its a Tikka Battue 9,3x62 , if I change it it will be a 8x57. Problaby a Tikka Battue or a doubble in 8x57irs .

04 October 2008, 16:06

JOE MACK

One rifle would definitely be my .411/.416 Rem Mag. I can load everything from pistol bullets to 400gr.Woodleighs.

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04 October 2008, 16:45

Jeff Sullivan

I have a Blaser R-93 with a 9.3x62 barrel that I am confident that I could pretty much hunt the world with it.

04 October 2008, 17:58

Fish30114

Well, Jeff Sullivan's post brings a question to mind.....is it 'cheating' your question to answer buy saying: my one rifle would be a Blaser or other rifle with multiple barrels??

If not, I'd go a Sauer 202 with the longer action, which actually allows me to go with anything 308 family on up, I actually have the barrels to do 243, 308, 22-250, 6.5x55, 25-06, 270, 300 WM, 375 H&H, 416 RM. How'd that do?

04 October 2008, 18:44

30378

7mm Remington Mag shooting a 160gr Nosler Partition is really hard to beat for all North American game.

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04 October 2008, 18:45

Larry Sellers

If only one for here in the USA and Africa it would be my CZ550FS in 9.3 X 62. A tack driver with enough power in the tight spots. Maybe this is what I should do and sell all the others I have?? Not!! What fun would that be?

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04 October 2008, 18:53

ron williams

8X68S if I was only allowed one rifle. If I was allowed three they would be 6.5x55, 8X68S and the 9.3x62.

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04 October 2008, 18:55

bartsche

.358 X .404 IMP

That's cause that's what I got. Load it up or down as the game dictates.

Now if it weren't to be used on anything larger than moose I'd go with the 7 X 57.

When this question is asked again in about 2010 I may change my mind.

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04 October 2008, 19:53

Steffen

quote:
Originally posted by Fish30114:
Well, Jeff Sullivan's post brings a question to mind.....is it 'cheating' your question to answer buy saying: my one rifle would be a Blaser or other rifle with multiple barrels??

not according to several European countries

i would probably go .30-06

04 October 2008, 20:14

Paul Tunkis

A few years ago I would have said 30-06 and would probably never looked back. Now, I'll go with my 9.3x62. Not as good as a 270 for western open ground hunting, but I've killed antelope with it at realistic distances. Not ideal for africa, according to some, but everything I shot there died. If I'm after dangerous game, the reality is that there will be heavier weapons in more experienced hands anyway. The rifle, a modified M77 tang safety, is light and handles extremely well, which is a plus.

04 October 2008, 21:06

Sendero300

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338 win mag 160 gr ttsx barnes and 250 gr partitions

Crusher, how's the accuracy and recoil with the 160's and what loads do you use?

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04 October 2008, 22:02

Bear in Fairbanks

If I could have only one rifle it would be my trusty old pre-64, Mod. 70 .270 Win with 150 Partitions. It just plain works. It'll do for just about anything here in Ak. but I wouldn't use it on brownies. I know, some guys will say it's a bit light for moose & grizzlies but a friend has used it on both. This "puppy's" accurate too. Just my thoughts.
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04 October 2008, 22:29

LRH270

Either a 9,3x74R or .375. Shoot, that's what I use 95% of the time anyway.

If you're talking only one gun period, then either the Simson 9,3/12/12 drilling with the .22 WMR insert or the 9,3/9,3/20 Merkel drilling.....Or the 9,3 Chapuis with the 20 ga barrels....

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05 October 2008, 00:06

mstarling

For North America ... my perfect rifle is a pre-64 M70 in .338 WM. Has a Krieger cut rifled barrel, NECG iron sights, and a McMillan stock. Shoots 2" at 300 yards.

If you include Africa ... either a 9,3 or a .375 H&H. The Chapuis in 9,3x74R with a set of 20 ga barrels is close to ideal. I would like to reserve one larger gun for dangerous game.

Always and interesting mental game that might have some instructional value for those just starting a collection ... but I'm not one to "thin" the already acquired herd of nearly 20 hunting rifles. My kids will do that after me (though I think they'll keep them all).

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05 October 2008, 00:16

ted thorn

I have many rifles but if I had to choose just one for everything in this world it would be the .375 H&H loaded up or down it my be the worls most versatile comon round.

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05 October 2008, 00:37

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My Remington 700 in bore 338 Win Magnum, and the cartradgide Winchester Power Point bulle 200 grains.

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05 October 2008, 01:10

MikeyB

Deer, moose, elk, and black bear, hmm... tough decision... NOT!

.30-06 is a no-brainer!

Make it a light weight gun with a decent powered variable and I would be okay with one gun to hunt.

Which gun is the real question, I'd prefer a tuned, hand made rifle, preferably an accurized M70 action with Timney trigger, floating 24" Krieger barrel and pillar/glass bedded into a McMillan EDGE stock. Add a DNZ mount and 2.5-8x Leupold and anything in my home province out to 300 yards or so has something to worry about.

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05 October 2008, 02:01

Con

Mmmm ... custom built Ruger stainless/synthetic in 358Norma with open sights and a Leupold 2.5-8x on top fitted on Ruger mounts altered to be QD.

I'd see out my days with one those even though I don't need anything above say a 30/06.
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