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Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... bsa1917hunter #11396647 08/25/16
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,201 W. Pa. B basdjs Campfire Regular
basdjs Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,201 W. Pa.	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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Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... IndyCA35 #11396717 08/25/16
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748 P prm Campfire Outfitter
prm Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748	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.

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... hanco #11396750 08/25/16
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by hanco 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

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... IndyCA35 #11396753 08/25/16
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,408 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter
Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,408 NE South Dakota	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

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... prm #11396755 08/25/16
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by prm 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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Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... IndyCA35 #11396756 08/25/16
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,408 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter
Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,408 NE South Dakota	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

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... Bugger #11396765 08/25/16
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by Bugger Is the 223 AI sufficient or big enough? Now, that's the $64 Fire question, a real dilemma... DF

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... Dirtfarmer #11396842 08/25/16
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748 P prm Campfire Outfitter
prm Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748	Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by prm 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.

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... prm #11396902 08/25/16
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by prm Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by prm 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

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... Dirtfarmer #11397006 08/25/16
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana
BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900	Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by hanco 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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Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... BobinNH #11397242 08/25/16
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,097 Central Louisiana	Now, don't start getting logical on us... DF

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... Dirtfarmer #11397269 08/25/16
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana
BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900	Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer 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. Last edited by BobinNH; 08/25/16. The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... CowboyTim #11397386 08/25/16
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,963 Wisconsin C CowboyTim Campfire Tracker
CowboyTim Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,963 Wisconsin	Originally Posted by CowboyTim 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... Mauser Rescue Society Founder, President, and Chairman I don't always shoot Mausers, but when I do...I prefer VZ-24s. jdi do píči

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... prm #11398066 08/25/16
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,546 G Gringo Loco Campfire Outfitter
Gringo Loco Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,546	Originally Posted by prm Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by prm 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.

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... IndyCA35 #11398209 08/25/16
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chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 603	Mine would be a Hartman & Weiss 7x57 built around a mod. 1909 Argentino action, or a Blaser K95 kipplauf in 7x57R.

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... IndyCA35 #11399767 08/26/16
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louiethedrifter Campfire Regular L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,263 Texas Gulf Coast/Kansas	Remington 700, 308 Winchester.

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... IndyCA35 #11406858 08/30/16
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AVMan555 Campfire Regular A Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 589 Nebraska	30/06 Improved, 6x42 Lupold and 140 gr NP. Good for everything that walks or crawls. Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you..... Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other, for you freedom.

Re: If You Could Only Buy One Center Fire Rifle... IndyCA35 #11407198 08/30/16
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Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,408 NE South Dakota	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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