what would they be? Mine would include (1) Model 39 Marlin 22 carbine (2) Reminton 870 12 gauge (3) Brno ZG-47 30-06 (4) pre-64 M-70 375H&H (5) DS Arms FAL semi-automatic. For a gun nut like myself who mostly favors high quality, classic sporting rifles & shotguns, this list represents a lot of compromises because many of my favorite guns are not on the list!

hmmmm, tough one.

But of the ones I own...Anschutz 1700 Signature Classic .22LR, a .22-250 or Swift, or 6mm....Varmint rifle, a Browning FN .30-06 Olympia Grade, a Smith K-22 6 inch barrel, my Winchester 101 12 gauge with choke tubes, and a Kimber Concealed Carry .45. Had to leave out the accurized Ar-15 since the varmint rifle will do the same job for me and I would rent a big bore if I went where I needed it. Actually, laws aside, I could handle anything that walks with the above, just marginally in dangerous game cases.

Ohhhhhh,don't ask mean questions like that!

Well,since if I could only own 5 guns I would be doing more hunting with than then shooting and fondling them.I'd take a nice quality 22 LR made by Anschutz or an origanal Winchester 75 Sporter;a good 222 Remington,a good 257 Roberts,a good 300 Weatherby and a good 45/70.I'd take the four centerfires all in Ruger #1s.

Gatogordo-
You have good tastes my friend.I have a pair of Browning Olympian Grades in 243 and 270,and they are exellent,beautiful (and expensive!)rifles,though the Safari Grade is more practical for hunting purposes.

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fla3006,

For the moment I have only 4 rifles but before the end of this my #5 rifles will be in my hands.

One lever action rifle Marlin model 336W in .30/30

One lever action rifle Marlin model 444SS in .444 Marlin

One bolt action rifle Parker hale mod 82 in .308 Win

One bolt action rfile CZ model 550 Safari Mag in .458 Win Mag/.458 Lott

Next One bolt action rifle CZ model 550 Safia Mag in .375 H&H convert into .375 RUM

what would they be? Mine would include (1) Model 39 Marlin 22 carbine (2) Reminton 870 12 gauge (3) Brno ZG-47 30-06 (4) pre-64 M-70 375H&H (5) DS Arms FAL semi-automatic. For a gun nut like myself who mostly favors high quality, classic sporting rifles & shotguns, this list represents a lot of compromises because many of my favorite guns are not on the list![/QUOTE]

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Rem 552 .22 lr
Rem 700 .280 Rem
Marlin 3758 .375 win
Rem 870 12 ga /w chokes
Ruger GP-100 .357 4"

The ones I would keep if I could only keep 5...

Hmm...

.45 Colt Gov't Model Series 70
20ga Browning Superposed Lightening
.22 Browning Semi-Auto
.270 Win M70
.375 H&H Mag Win M70

Luckily for me I have all of those except the .270....and that's next

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It is not enough to fight for natural land and the west; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it's still there. So get out there and hunt and fish and mess around with your friends...Enjoy yourselves, keep your brain in your head and your head firmly attached to the body, the body active and alive, and I promise you this much: I promise you this one sweet victory over our enemies, over those deskbound men with their hearts in a safe-deposit box and their eyes hypnotized by desk calculators. I promise you this: you will outlive the bastards.

- Edward Abbey

[This message has been edited by JLHeard (edited 01-22-2002).]

Only five huh? First off I would consider myself immesurably deprived but here goes.

.22 cal. Ruger MkII stainless bull barrel
.44Mag S&W Classic DX
30-06 Win Mod 70 Classic Super Grade
.338 " " " " " "
Some type of 12 gauge shotgun just because everybody ought to have one.

The above would allow me to do all the hunting I am probably ever going to do. Unless I really do get to Africa Hummm...maybe I ought to take that 06 out and......

Well,

as I only CAN own six guns be legal reasons, I write what I have:

Husqvarna 9,3x57 (9.3Mauser)
Sako/M98 8x60 (equal to a .30-06)
Brno Fox .222 Rem
Brno 465 .22 Hornet
Sauer und Sohn drilling 12/12/6.5x57R
Sauer und Sohn shotgun 12

With tears and crying I would have to give my Husky 9.3 away...

Fritz

Shoot, I was reading the lists again and recounted mine, ooops, listed 6. Hard as it is, of those I guess I would let the K-22 go. And, upon further reflection, I would choose a varmint rifle in 6mm that could do double duty as a deer type rifle as well. The problem is, no shooter needs less than 20 guns and 100 is more reasonable.

Brian M:

Thanks, in some ways I was lucky, bought the Olympia used and the previous owner had already banged up the stock, so I have no problems with using it for hunting. I have considered buying some more, but, as you said, they are pretty pricey for what they are.

These questions are always interesting here is my list.

1. Under & Over shotgun.

2. Remington VSSF 22/250

3. Ruger MK11 30/06

4. Marlin 1895SS 45/70

5. CZ 550 .416 Rigby

I had great trouble in leaving my Hornet out of the list and I could not justify sacrificing a centerfire rifle for the inclusion of a rimfire, The shot gun with light shot would have to fill the role of the small game close range gun. The Hornet could have taken the shotguns spot but I just can't be without a shotgun and ferrets. The above I reckon would suffice for anything that I ever might wish to hunt.

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Gatogordo,

Funny you should say that,the previous owner who's estate I bought the Olympian 270 from use it to kill the Grand Slam of sheep.Suprisingly he kept it in very nice condition,but it is a salt gun and I am in the process of getting it restored.

Olympians are VERY pricey now.A NIB one in the plain old 30/06 or 270 now runs around $3800.Anything desireable like a 222 or a 458 will run around $4500 on up.Get something real rare like a 257 Roberts or 284,and you get into the "name your own price" range.

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PC: What are the gun laws like now "down under"? I didn't know they'd let you own magazine rifles anymore. Are there still plenty of opportunities for shooting in the outback?

You guys are taking a huge risk, incrimenating yourselves in this way! I, for one, plead the 5th, and say there is no way I could exist with just 5 guns...

Just in case my wife happens to walk by and look over my shoulder! No sense cruising for an argument!

Lets see, I need 2 .22 rimfires, 1 lr and 1 mag, make them both CZ's, I need a .22 centerfire, either 22-250 or 220 swift, a .25 since I already have an Ackley Roberts being built, a 6.5mm and make it a 264 Win Mag for no appearant reason, a 30-06 just because everyone should have one, a 338 Win Mag since I can't kill elk without one , a 35 whelen and I'll have to think of the reason later, a 375 H&H because I call myself a hunter, a 416 Rigby because I like pain when I shoot, an 1886 45-70 since it is so cool, and a 458 Lott for when the Rigby doesn't give me enough pain! I also need my '57 20 ga wingmaster since it was my dad's, my 3 16 ga's, and a 10 ga BPS cause I REALLY hate doves!

There, this thread can't be used against me in court!

Boy, that was fun!

fla3006, they have banned semi auto centerfire rifles, semi auto .22 rimfires and shotguns as well as pump action shotguns all thanks to one stinking knob jockey and his AR-15 .223 in Tasmania. Always the way one person completely stuffs it up and the law abiding who store there arms safely and have complied with registration etc. are the ones that pay the price.

As for hunting in the outback yes there is still good "quantity" shooting to be had. Allthough things have become stricter since I first went outback at age 11. I usually head up twice a year and am looking to head away in April.

Regards PC

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In my best Big Southern Dummy accent "It depends on your definition of 5."

Well let me give it a shot.
Browning 10ga. Pump
22-243 Middlestead in Rem. 700. with match barrel.
25-06AI in Ruger No. 1 with match barrel.
30-378 Weatherby Accumark with match barrel.
45-70 Marlin Guide Gun

Let me tell you there ain't nothin like shooting doves with a 10 Ga. Kinda expensive though.

Andrew V. McGee

Just five...Well, let's start with a couple of 22s - a Ruger Mark II and a Marlin 39 (yep, a 39, not a 39A).

Down to three - a shotgun, for sure, a 6 lb., 16 ga side by side with enough shells to capture anything from clays to ringnecks.

Two left, the big stuff: a .270, pre 64 M70, with loads from 100 to 160 gr. for most anything that barks, grunts or growls; and for those that grunt, stomp, snort and charge, a Browning Medalion .375 should punch their ticket.

Sure would hate to leave that little Browning BLR, .284 behind tho'. Man, what a handy little rifle that is. And my Ruger Bisley, .45 Colt...

That we should be so lucky. best...glenn

You guys better have at least ONE gun in 7.62x51 NATO! or 5.56mm

Rem. 870 12 ga.

Colt .45 ACP, Series 70 Combet Commander

HK-G3

Mauser 98 in 30-06

Browning semi auto rifle in 22LR

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.22 anshultz or BRNO
6.5x55 My Kimber built M96 Synthic sporter
12g Under and Over
.300 win mag stainless / synthetic Ruger M77?
.404 M98 Mark X action, Kari hardwood stock.

+ my 686-6" but I can conceal that when they count

10/22 LR
.30-06 (CRF, stainless, synthetic stock)
.270
.338 WM (CRF, stainless, synthetic stock)
.416 Rigby CRF

But since I am a "one-gun hunter," the .338 I already have is keeping me happy.

I forgot to answer!

Ruger 10-22 .22
Bushmaster AR-15 .223
Winchester Model 70 Supergrade .30-06
Winchester Model 70 Stainless/McMillan .375 H&H
Browning Citori Over & Under 12 Gauge

Man that was painful! Only five. Sheesh!

Hmmm... Tough one.
Sako Finnfire .22
Rem Mod 7 ss in .260
Win Mod 70 SuperGrade in .338 Win.
Ithaca 12
Sig model 229.
Never mind what's under the blanket in the trunk of the car... Mike

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1) 7x57 in Mauser, for the class;
2) 308 in Rem 7, great fun gun;
3) 35 Whelen in Rem 700;
4) 45/70 in Ruger 1;
5) 416 Rem Mag in Rem 700.

Now, 22's are not real "guns", right? Nor are shotguns real "guns", nor are pistols real "guns", nor blackpowder arms. Yeah, 5 could do it, by my accounting.

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Good Shooting!

If I could only own 5 guns I'd be up in arms!!! (no pun intened, well, maybe a little )

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Even the strongest oak must bend to the winds of fate.

Every well rounded shot needs a 12 bore and a 22LR which leaves a big medium and small rifle. I'd take a 9.3x62, 6.5x55 and 222rem which is what I have. Then again I'm not well rounded so I'd borrow a 12 bore and keep my 7x57 and I'd download my 222rem and keep my 243.

1. 22 LR (looking for a good buy for this)
2. 6,5x55 Voere
3. 375 H&H CZ 550 Magnum
4. 20 gauge Browning 325
5. Drilling 20/20/7x57R (I hope someday ...)

This would cover all my (present) needs!

If I could only have 5, I'd be pissed, I guess the ones I'd keep are 1; George Gibbs Bristol, sporterized & engraved Springfield Kraig. 2; 1886Win T/D .33 minty, 3; M-71 348 Deluxe long tang 99%, 4; Sav Mod 1899 250 99%, 5 Sav 1899 38-55 rifle, boy she shoots, 6; Marlin 1894 .25-20 Short rifle Hex, what # am I at, % IS NOT ENOUGH I need a couple to hunt with!!!

22
o/u 12 ga
30-06
375 H&H
458 Lott

I couldn't pass this one up.
1. Marlin golden 39-22 lr
2. Ithaca mod 37, 12ga, 24"
3. Savage model 110, left hand, 30-06
4. ak-47 or similar clone
5. S&W mod 19, 2 1/2", night sights

Good luck and good shooting

Ruger/Sikes MK II 4" heavy barrel,
Kimber full size .45,
Winchester 1885 Low Wall .22rf,
pre-64 M70 .375 H&H DG ready,
Ruger #1 in .500 NE.

~Holmes

What is really scary is that for some of the guys posting on this board a five gun limit or worse is reality. That doesn't even include the representative of Big Brother leaning over your shoulder counting the number or type of catridges you are allowed or deciding if you have given an "acceptable" reason for being able to have anything at all. Thank God for those ancestors of mine who generations ago had the good sense to pack up and come here.

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JBD, so true!...

My "five" guns?

1) Snubnose 357 (SP101)
2) Redhawk
3) 12 Gauge (M1 Super 90)
4) Bolt action .375/.4XX
5) T/C Encore with LOTS of different barrels (223, 308, 20 ga., 22-250, 243, 300(or 338) WM, 22lr, 209X50 ML...)

Let me have six, I'd add an M1A. Tough choice!

Bill

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Assuming I live somewhere that is huntable and ideally in the southern hemisphere. I would choose . . .

1) Colt 1911 Government in .45 acp
2) Remington 870 Police 18" in 12 guage
3) Winchester Model 70 in .416 Rem Mag
4) Spingfield M1A in 7.62 NATO
5) Remington 40XC-KS in 7.62 NATO

#1 and #4 for self defense . . . #2 for self defense, small game and birds . . . #5 for medium sized plains game . . . and #3 for the big fun stuff while up close and personal.
Ya know, I don't really need any more than this . . . anybody wanna buy the rest of the collection?

Regards,

JohnTheGreek

12 ga.
.223
.308
9mm
762x39mm

In various configurations.

WE ONLY HAVE THE FREEDOMS WE ARE WILLING TO DEFEND AND FIGHT FOR----Chainsaw

1. Kimber 22 mag
2. Rem 870 12 ga w/extra slug bbl & mag ext
3. 357 S&W 686
4. Winchester Model 70 in 308
5. Winchester Model 70 in 375 Hawk

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The sole purpose of a rifle is to please its owner

I hate these questions!

1: Marlin 39A
2: Win Super Grade .375H&H
3: M70 .270 Win.
4: Win. pre-64 Model 12
5: H&K USP Compact .45ACP

This was a really tough question but Okay, here are my choices....
1. A Kreighoff O/U shotgun with a full Kolar tube set. with chokes of course.
2. A 470 Nitro express double rifle made by one of the great old English Gunfirms like H&H, or John Rigby.
3. A Remington 700 in 30-06
4. A heavy barreled .243. Winchester or Remington
5. A medium weight barreled .22 like an old Winchester M-52

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Pennsylvania Frank

Colt .45 Gold Cup
Ruger Bisley .45 LC
Weatherby MarkV .270
SS Model 70 .375 H&H
Beretta 682 12g

Would miss the M1 garand for sentimental reasons, could let the rest go I GUESS...

#1 CZ550 Safari 416 Rigby
#2 Ruger M77 tang safty .338 Win.
#3 Rem 870 Skeet Grade with multible barrels
#4 S&W modle 57 41 Rem mag Scoped
#5 Ruger 10-22 Duluxe
I already have all these but the Rigby, and I will someday have it. Boy it's hard to leave my old faithful Rem 788 in 308win off the list.
X-Ring AKA Scooter

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If your living like there is no HELL, you better be right!