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I know it's stretching the original post to include multiple barrels on a single receiver but the T/C Encore with a .17 Fireball barrel for varmints/ predators and a .260 Rem. barrel for big game fits all of my current centerfire needs even though I have other barrels that could sub in like a .223 for the Fireball and a 7mm-08 for the .260. The most versatile 2-barrel combo for game smaller than moose IMHO would be the .223 & .260 or, if bear or moose are a target, I'd replace the .260 with a .308 . If restricted to one gun with one barrel it would be the .260 because of the wide choice of quality bullets from 100 gr to 160 gr. and the ability to reduce loads or max them.
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I basically have one hunting rifle. I think the package comes first and the cartridge choice is second. This one has been fantastic in the mountains and the cartridge is good for anything I'll ever hunt which is everything from pigs to bears/elk/kudu.
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The thought of one rifle is depressing. Yep... Hard concept to wrap one's hands around, must less come up with a logical answer... DF
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I'd rather consider, "If You Could Only Buy One Beer."
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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I basically have one hunting rifle. I think the package comes first and the cartridge choice is second. This one has been fantastic in the mountains and the cartridge is good for anything I'll ever hunt which is everything from pigs to bears/elk/kudu. .223AI...?? DF
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Is the 223 AI sufficient or big enough?
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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Is the 223 AI sufficient or big enough? Now, that's the $64 Fire question, a real dilemma... DF
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I basically have one hunting rifle. I think the package comes first and the cartridge choice is second. This one has been fantastic in the mountains and the cartridge is good for anything I'll ever hunt which is everything from pigs to bears/elk/kudu. .223AI...?? DF Ha ha, no! Had to shoot M-16s in service. Not a fan of anything .223/5.56! This one is a 338 Fed.
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I basically have one hunting rifle. I think the package comes first and the cartridge choice is second. This one has been fantastic in the mountains and the cartridge is good for anything I'll ever hunt which is everything from pigs to bears/elk/kudu. .223AI...?? DF Ha ha, no! Had to shoot M-16s in service. Not a fan of anything .223/5.56! This one is a 338 Fed. It's the Fire, don't ya know. A SA rifle, not otherwise specified, is automatically considered to be a .223AI until otherwise designated... DF
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The thought of one rifle is depressing. Yep... Hard concept to wrap one's hands around, must less come up with a logical answer... DF It isn't to me.... I think it's a great idea! If given my choice between a safe full of rifles or a big room loaded with trophy BG animals and one rifle, I'd take the trophies and one rifle every time. Anybody can accumulate rifles. But getting the hunts in is infinitely more satisfying.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Now, don't start getting logical on us... DF
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Now, don't start getting logical on us... DF DF: Im trying to save these guys a bunch of money....or more specifically spend it in the right places....if a guy can do both, God Bless. Rifles depreciate....but memories of great hunts never go down in value.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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8x57is VZ-24 in a Micky with a good 4x scope 2 position swing safety and a DT Mk.II trigger....200gr@2600fps will do anything I need done. Just like this one in my safe...
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I basically have one hunting rifle. I think the package comes first and the cartridge choice is second. This one has been fantastic in the mountains and the cartridge is good for anything I'll ever hunt which is everything from pigs to bears/elk/kudu. .223AI...?? DF Ha ha, no! Had to shoot M-16s in service. Not a fan of anything .223/5.56! This one is a 338 Fed. That's a sweet rig prm.
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Mine would be a Hartman & Weiss 7x57 built around a mod. 1909 Argentino action, or a Blaser K95 kipplauf in 7x57R.
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Remington 700, 308 Winchester.
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30/06 Improved, 6x42 Lupold and 140 gr NP. Good for everything that walks or crawls.
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Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other, for you freedom.
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I have all the rifles I need and want. But if I were to buy one more rifle... Hmmm... I don't currently have a 22-250, so that would probably be it.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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