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Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848572 05/04/20
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 121 Colorado S Sagewind Campfire Member
Sagewind Campfire Member S Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 121 Colorado	A friend took me to a very small gun shop when I was shopping for my first big game rifle as an adult. He was friends w/ the owner and the shop was more of a boutique/ hobby than a business. I had $700 and walked out w/ a Winchester Classic Featherweight in .270 and a Leupold 2x7. Before I purchased, the shop owner offered me a Dakota model 10 in 7x57 for $1400...which I didn't have and couldn't get. It was stunning. Thought about it for years. My pick would be the Dakota. Last edited by Sagewind; 05/04/20. Reason: details Most of all he loved the fall The leaves yellow on the cottonwoods Leaves floating on the trout steams and above the hills The high blue windless skies Now he will be part of them, forever - Earnest Hemingway, Idaho- 1939

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Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848626 05/04/20
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OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,868 Oklahoma	This is my Luxus Arms Model 11 FQ in 7-08 that is listed on Gunsinternational.com. It's new and unfired and needs a good home. https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...del-11-fq-in-7mm-08.cfm?gun_id=101386551 There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! OSU_Sig #14848647 05/04/20
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas	Originally Posted by OSU_Sig This is my Luxus Arms Model 11 FQ in 7-08 that is listed on Gunsinternational.com. It's new and unfired and needs a good home. https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...del-11-fq-in-7mm-08.cfm?gun_id=101386551 Top of the line! That's a sweet one! ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848713 05/04/20
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter
Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri	I’m halfway/not really seriously looking for an 1885 in a big game caliber. Really like my .22 Hornet but kind of limited in what I can use it on. If the right wood in the right price came along in .270/7x57/280/.30-06, my wife would be mad.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848866 05/04/20
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BayouRover Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 3,327 The swamps of SW Wyoming	I have two Ruger #1 Tropical Rifles in 6.5x55 Swede and 280 Remington that are both good single-shot hunting rifle choices any day of the week. It's official. I missed the selfie deadline so I'm Maser's sock puppet because rene and the Polish half of the fubar twins have decided that I am. ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ μολὼν λαβέ

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Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848877 05/04/20
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Tejano Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,263 Out Yonder	The special run 280AI Rugers that classic sporting arms carries has all the features I would get on a custom. Slimmer stock & 25" barrel. Always wanted a Dakota though, they are nice and light weight. I would also think about a 6.5x65 or a 7x64. "When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848889 05/04/20
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas	From the OP, "Keep in mind I don't really want any cambering over a 30-06 as this rife will weight about 7 lbs all up when I'm finished" IIRC Ruger #1's start at 6.8 lbs., sans rings and scope. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848905 05/04/20
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rnovi Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 735 So-Cal	You asked about caliber in a lightweight all-around rifle and my two votes are .270 Win or 7x57r. It really depends - if you are planning international hunting I’d stick with the 270 for more common ammo availability. For domestic hunting, either works. I went the Merkel K1 / K3 route for myself / my wife - they are our Africa rifles. My K1 is in 7mm Rem Mag with a VX3 2.5-8...and the K3 is 7x57r with a VX6 1-6x. Both are 6#, 5oz scoped and are an incredible joy to carry. That 7 Mag is definitely sharp on the recoil, driving a 150gr. E-Tip at 3,000 fps in a 24” barrel...while the K3 drives that same 150 E-Tip at 2,550 fps with it’s 20” barrel. And they are both lookers. That K3 in the safe is without a doubt the best looking rifle in the safe! So that’s my vote. Hunt Africa while you can

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! rnovi #14848915 05/04/20
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas	Top, K3, 308 Win. Bottom: K1, 7mm-08 and the reverse on the flip side! ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 05/04/20. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! ingwe #14848919 05/04/20
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rainierrifleco Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,777 SE Neb	Originally Posted by ingwe 7x57...duh... Perfect choice...more is too big less would be too small

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Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14848929 05/04/20
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Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon	My 1885 low wall is a .260. You can cover all those bases very easily with one, including elk.....mine has killed two so far. I think a 6.5cm would be the best of breed for your needs, as you described them. 7-08 would be my next choice, but recoil will increase and it won’t kill any deader.... BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! Blacktail53 #14848939 05/04/20
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas	Originally Posted by Blacktail53 My 1885 low wall is a .260. You can cover all those bases very easily with one, including elk.....mine has killed two so far. I think a 6.5cm would be the best of breed for your needs, as you described them. 7-08 would be my next choice, but recoil will increase and it won’t kill any deader.... Those low-walls in 260 Rem are scarce as hen's teeth, and go for a pretty penny. IIRC, Winchester is chambering the 1885 in the 6.5 Creedmoor, but they are hard to sneak up on! ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14849064 05/05/20
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada	One of those Renner modified #1s in 7x57R would be cool. http://www.rjrenner.com/ruger-no.1.html

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14849087 05/05/20
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OttoG Campfire Member O Joined: May 2017 Posts: 230	Rimmed is nicer to handle in any single shot. If you go break open instead of falling block you might as well acknowledge you're going to get another barrel at some point. In fact same applies with falling block (just more $). If you acknowledge this early it saves you dancing around a do it all when the gunnutitis strikes. My K95 has 6.5x57R and 5.6x50R barrels. I hate recoil and these have worked well for me.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! Dinny #14849111 05/05/20
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moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA	Originally Posted by Dinny Originally Posted by moosemike I think it's a great opportunity to go rimmed. I couldn't agree more! How about a 7x57R, 348 Win, or a 30-40 Krag? Thanks, Dinny I was thinking 30-40 but .303 sounds cool too.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14849139 05/05/20
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CrowRifle Campfire Outfitter C Joined: May 2004 Posts: 10,872	Ruger number 3 in 30-40 Krag.

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14849248 05/05/20
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sharps4590 Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,047 Missouri	The Merkel Stutzen in 7 X 65R Brenneke, if it's available. NRA Benefactor 2008 Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me." John 14-6 There is no right way to do a wrong thing

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! ingwe #14849348 05/05/20
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Teeder Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,225 PA	Originally Posted by ingwe 7x57...duh... That's the ticket!

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! winchester70 #14849540 05/05/20
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DubThomas Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,186 Bandera, TX	Originally Posted by winchester70 For me, and it covers your needs quite well also, it's a Browning 1885 in 7 Rem Mag. I agree! The lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!

Re: Single shot rifle- best all around cartridge- tell me! lhead71 #14849752 05/05/20
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SS336 Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 2,081 Willamette Valley	7x57...triple duh...

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