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30-40 Krag in a nicely sporterized 1898 that was smothered in dust in the darkest corner of a long gone local store.
Didn't set out to buy a Krag, but even as a young machinist I could appreciate the extensive hand work that went into it. So I saved up some money and, well, you all know that story.
Its been a perfect performer and a nice shooter for me for close to 40 years now.
Work is what you do to finance your real life.....
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Paul.
"Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"
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Bored and looking to generate some data just for the fun of it.
The first center-fire rifle that was really and truly yours (not a family gun or loaner) - for what cartridge was it chambered?
Mine was .303 British Mine as well. Bought it through the mail from P&S sales for 12.95. Still have it.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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8x57 in a sporterized m95 mauser from greer's gun shop in roanoke. $65 and it went home with me. had one of those swoopy fajen stocks, had been reblued {well}.
still had a military trigger, williams open sights. used the weak 8mm factory stuff but it killed deer when i could find them. got laughed at by most of the family who,
like about everyone else were firmly in the 30-30 camp. sold it to a friend when i joined the navy.
If you're not having fun; you're not doing it right!
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Remington 788 in 308. I bought it when I was 15 or 16. It came with a 4x Tasco scope. One of the most accurate guns that I have owned.
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25-06, though I really wanted a 222 (that was next).
Both 700 Remingtons.
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I got a Ruger M-77 tang safety in a 270 Win. Still use that rifle.
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Calling it done after Scotty's .270.
Caveats as stated previously.
.30WCF/.30-30 28
.30-06 22
.308 12
.270 12
.243 11
.303 British 10
.244/6mm 8
757 6
7mm Rem. Mag 6
.22-250 6
.222 6
.25-06
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.32 Special 4
.223/5.56 4
.30 Carbine 4
.44 Mag 3
8X57 3
.257 2
.300 Savage 2
25-.35 2
.260 2
.250 Savage 2
7.62X54R 2
6.5X52 2
.30 Gibbs 1
.17 Rem. 1
7mm Weatherby 1
8mm Lebel 1
.32-20 1
.22 Hornet 1
.35 Whelen
.356 Win. 1
.30-40 1
7.62X39 1
.35 Rem. 1
.444 1
7.65X53 1
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Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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I will add that mine was a 300 RUM... I guess everyone makes mistakes 
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a post 64 model 94 in 30-30. I didn't keep it long. It was a real turd.
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)
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7.62X39mm. 1st I took a game critter with 7mmRM (bear). Not part of the original question but a significant distinction, methinks. Mine too. Cal. 7.62x39 in a 1951 Russian SKS, purchased for $95 as I recall. Used it briefly as a deer rifle until I upgraded to a .30-06. Edit: Didn't notice the OP had called this survey done before I posted.
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Not to worry - still interesting.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
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Marlin 336 chambered in .30-30. Bought it back when they still used good walnut, for $169 new. I still have it, refinished the stock and it looks nice.
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