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I am thinking about thinning the heard a little and going to a four gun battery. Kinda thinking I could cover the whole spectrum with the right four guns. Here are my thoughts, but was wondering what others would choose.
223 plinking
243 coyotes and such
280AI most everything from speed goats to elk
35 whelen elk, moose, and bear
lets here your thoughts on this and what changes you would make. Thanks
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I think everyone has their personal choices, but those four would definitely work.
Bob
Here's mine:
.223 Tikka stainless
.25-06 Sako AV
.308 Marlin Express (I like leverguns)
.30-06 pre-64 Winchester M70
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For centerfire, just 3:
.223 (mostly through various ARs) ground squirrels, coyotes, deer, whatever.
.308 for Mule Deer, Elk, Coyotes, targets, whatever.
.300 Win Mag for ranges where the .308 runs out of steam.
With that said, I honestly think a guy could very easily do everything with 2, like a .223 and a 30-06(or.270/.280,6.5 Swede, etc), but as a long time .308 and 300WM shooter, I am very happy sticking with my old standbys.
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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.22 LR
.270 Win
.30/06 or .300 H&H/Win/Wby Tough choice for this slot.
.375 H&H
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223 / .556
6mm
7x57
.300 RUM
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ok i meant centerfires.....22 and 17 hmr are not going anywhere....lol
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223, 257 roberts, 6.5x55, 8x57
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223
6.5x55
30-06
375 H&H
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.22/250
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.30/06
.300 magnum
.375 H&H
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.22/250
.270 Win
.30/06
.300 magnum
.375 H&H Cheater! 
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22 hornet
6mm Remington
260 Remington
9.3x62
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1. .223 rem
2. 30-06
3. 338 wm
4. 375 H&H
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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.223, .22/250,25/06 & .300 mag. Except for the 223 these have done it for over fifty years ..
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.22/250
.270 Win
.30/06
.300 magnum
.375 H&H Cheater!  Gotta sneak one in some how.
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22/250,270 Win,6.5/300 Weatherby, 338 Win mag.
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Despite the overt discrimination against rimfires, in order of preference...
All I really need:
1. 22LR
2. 270Win
3. 12ga
For this thread, pick one more:
4. 300H&H / 375H&H / 9.3x62
Last edited by Orion2000; 08/28/16. Reason: Added a 12ga to the line up...
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My own 4-gun battery is:
12-ga
.22
.30-30
.30-06
I would not trade the 12-ga and .22 for two more center-fire rifles.
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4 centerfires?
223 for plinking/SHTF
fast twist 22-250 for deer/hogs at normal ranges
7mm Rem Mag for when I want to reach way out there or for larger game
375 H&H for the longshot chance that I ever get to hunt dangerous game.
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