|
|
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,875
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,875 |
Let's see now;
240 PSP
250 Savage
257 Roberts
6.5x284
264 Win Mag
7-08
7x57
280 AI
30-06
300 H&H
300 WSM
Just sayin'
donsm70 I like your Super Pooper. When I was a kid I remember seeing that one in an old Cartridges of the World my grandfather had and couldn't stop laughing. 
Retired and Loving It!!
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 171
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 171 |
Not enough, but to get the job done I am using either an A-bolt .308; BPR 30.06; or my first, a Marlin .30.30. It is getting harder now to use this one in low light due to aging eyes.
BTW - new guy here. I have been lurking for awhile but decided to chime in since this has become the fist site I check when at the computer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 481
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 481 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008 |
1-25-06
3-270
1-308
2-30-06
That's just for deer. Elk are another subject. So I'm going to say the answer is seven.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,104
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,104 |
Welcome and yup the 30/30 will still getter done.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,150
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,150 |
Let's see now;
240 PSP
250 Savage
257 Roberts
6.5x284
264 Win Mag
7-08
7x57
280 AI
30-06
300 H&H
300 WSM
Just sayin'
donsm70 I like your Super Pooper. When I was a kid I remember seeing that one in an old Cartridges of the World my grandfather had and couldn't stop laughing. I guess Warren Page had a pretty good sense of humor.  donsm70
Life Member...Safari Club International
Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance
Life Member...National Rifle Association
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,150
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,150 |
Let's see now;
240 PSP
250 Savage
257 Roberts
6.5x284
264 Win Mag
7-08
7x57
280 AI
30-06
300 H&H
300 WSM
Just sayin'
donsm70 Come on Don. You know your 375 H&H will work for deer too... You are right, Lawrence. I suppose the 338 W.M., 358 Norma Mag, 416 Taylor and 458 Lott would work, too. donsm70
Life Member...Safari Club International
Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance
Life Member...National Rifle Association
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 11,240
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 11,240 |
Not enough, but to get the job done I am using either an A-bolt .308; BPR 30.06; or my first, a Marlin .30.30. It is getting harder now to use this one in low light due to aging eyes.
BTW - new guy here. I have been lurking for awhile but decided to chime in since this has become the fist site I check when at the computer. Welcome to the fire! My old .30-30 is my primary gun for deer. IMHO it is the perfect design for the N.C. mountains. My foul weather gun is an old Ruger boat paddle in .30-06. My latest edition is an S.C. made Model 70 in .270 WSM. That gun has been amazing right out of the box
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,586
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,586 |
On telling my wife I was going Elk hunting with my friend . She says to me I better buy a Elk rifle cause the deer rifle won't work. She was right. Have wild boar rifles, antelope rifles, coyote rifles and bear rifles. The list and "need" goes on and on.
Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,575
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,575 |
Asking this forum if another rifle is needed is akin to scheduling an AA meeting at a distillery.
I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,943
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,943 |
Not enough, but to get the job done I am using either an A-bolt .308; BPR 30.06; or my first, a Marlin .30.30. It is getting harder now to use this one in low light due to aging eyes.
BTW - new guy here. I have been lurking for awhile but decided to chime in since this has become the fist site I check when at the computer. Welcome to the fire!!
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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,943
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,943 |
Let's see now;
240 PSP
250 Savage
257 Roberts
6.5x284
264 Win Mag
7-08
7x57
280 AI
30-06
300 H&H
300 WSM
Just sayin'
donsm70 Come on Don. You know your 375 H&H will work for deer too... You are right, Lawrence. I suppose the 338 W.M., 358 Norma Mag, 416 Taylor and 458 Lott would work, too. donsm70 See, I knew you were giving us your short list....
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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 14,096
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 14,096 |
Need????
I quite often say that I'm just one rifle away from being satisfied!
Best,
GWB
A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,047
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,047 |
270 WBY
30-06
405 WCF
300 WSM
Molan Labe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 803
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 803 |
Seven, I like to collect Savage 99's. I also have 3 bolt action rifles that are scoped. My calibers start with the 22 Hi-power, go to the 250-3000, then to the 303 Savage, 300 Savage and 308 Winchester. I have killed over 20+ deer in the last 17 years and have never felt undergunned. My favorite is a Savage 99F Featherweight with a 2.5X Weaver Scope in 300 Savage. It is my go to weapon of choice and has never failed me. Squeeze the trigger and I got venison for the table. Longest shot 180 yards, closest 60 feet.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 10,810
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 10,810 |
..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. I used to buy rifles and gear No more!!!! I'm putting my money into tags and trips Money for more memories......not a full gun room
Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,352
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,352 |
..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. I used to buy rifles and gear No more!!!! I'm putting my money into tags and trips Money for more memories......not a full gun room i heard that. im definitely wantin to plan a trip west somewhere. ive never been. maybe thats where i should dump my money.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300 |
..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. I used to buy rifles and gear No more!!!! I'm putting my money into tags and trips Money for more memories......not a full gun room Spoken like someone who has BTDT. You'll never regret that decision�.
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 603
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 603 |
I have pared it down quite a bit over the years. Used to have about 17. Now that I'm in the "over 60" crowd, I don't need the big boomers anymore....(except for my .375 H&H, which I will take to the dirt nap with me)...
1. .243 Win Savage
2. .243 Win Ruger 77
3. .270 Win Ruger 77
4. .270 Win M70 pre-64
5. 7x57mm Win M70
6. .35 Whelen Ruger #1
7. .300 H&H Ruger #1
8. .375 H&H Weatherby Mark V
"It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues." Ten Bears
NRA Benefactor LIfe Member
USCG Veteran
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,601
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,601 |
..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. Need? Just one! God has blessed me richly. I certainly have more than I need!
Nut
Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny.
Thomas Jefferson
|
|
|
|
|
620 members (12344mag, 007FJ, 1eyedmule, 10ring1, 160user, 10gaugemag, 57 invisible),
2,775
guests, and
1,276
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,190,574
Posts18,453,925
Members73,908
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
