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What rifle would you buy a friend? #15659076 01/15/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas A friend put my boy to work 18 months ago as an appliance repairman helper. He taught him that business, now has moved him up two pay grades, gave him a ten buck an hour pay raise. My kid is smart, ( gets that from the wifey), running his own truck, has his own area he takes care of, the other techs rave about how well he is doing. He got his refrigeration license, he has worked hard and is a former Navy corpsman. I want to buy my friend a little something. I’m gonna buy a Vanguard, but what caliber? He has a 308, 270, and a 243. He is 64, wouldn’t want a fire breathing magnum. I was thinking a 25.06 or a Creedmoor. I want it to be a surprise or I would ask him. What would you all suggest as far as caliber???

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659084 01/15/21 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,230 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,230 Northern Louisiana What can you (or he) find ammo for? Now with even more aplomb

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659091 01/15/21 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,230 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,230 Northern Louisiana If ammo is not available for a new chambering, I'd maybe lean towards a nice glass upgrade like a scope or binoculars. Now with even more aplomb

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? JPro #15659139 01/15/21 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,616 Mi. E efw Campfire Ranger efw Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,616 Mi. Originally Posted by JPro What can you (or he) find ammo for? ^ yep in today’s market it’s all about that.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659160 01/15/21 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,993 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,993 Tallahassee, FL USA I see 6mm Creedmoor in the local shops around here Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659203 01/15/21 Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 1,354 KC R Rossimp Campfire Regular Rossimp Campfire Regular R Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 1,354 KC With 308 Win, 270 Win and 243 Win in tow and 308 Win covers big game up top, 270 Win same and 243 Win for light work, I’d get him a nice plinker, could be a 223 Rem, but was thinking more 17 Hornet, 22 Hornet, 17 HMR, 22 WMR or 22LR.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? Rossimp #15659221 01/15/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by Rossimp With 308 Win, 270 Win and 243 Win in tow and 308 Win covers big game up top, 270 Win same and 243 Win for light work, I’d get him a nice pinker, could be a 223 Rem, but was thinking more 17 Hornet, 22 Hornet, 17 HMR, 22 WMR or 22LR. He has an AR, so he has the plinking covered.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? JPro #15659239 01/15/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by JPro What can you (or he) find ammo for? I have 5 boxes of Creed ammo I could include. I have Talley bases and a Leupold 4.5 x14 scope on the way. If I didn’t put good mounts and a decent scope on it, he’d buy some cheap crap to put on it. I can load 25-06’s or Creedmoor also if need be.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659277 01/15/21 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,844 Big Sky Country TheBigSky Campfire Outfitter TheBigSky Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,844 Big Sky Country I think you've got your answer. The 6.5 Creedmoor based on how you will already have him "good to go out the door" with the ammo on hand. Add to that, when ammo does come back in stock, that will be one that will be most available. He doesn't really appear to have any holes in the spectrum of "needs"; so, your idea of that 6.5 is a good one. _________________________________________________________________________ “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? efw #15659288 01/15/21 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX 2 257heaven Campfire Ranger 257heaven Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX Originally Posted by efw Originally Posted by JPro What can you (or he) find ammo for? ^ yep in today’s market it’s all about that. That was my first thought. I've also seen more 6mm CM in stock online than most others. Sent from my Dingleberry Handheld Wireless

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659292 01/15/21 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 740 R ridgerunner_ky Campfire Regular ridgerunner_ky Campfire Regular R Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 740 He already has better cartridges than a 6.5 Creedmoor. Does he have free hog hunting access? He has rifles. They need too go hunting.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659331 01/15/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,504 MarineHawk Campfire Regular MarineHawk Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,504 It seems that he has everything from 6mm (.243) to .308 covered. So, I would think, if your looking to cover different ground, and given VG caliber limitations, it could be something either like the 22-250 Rem. or you a 300 WM, but not the latter if you consider that a fire-breather.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659372 01/15/21 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,668 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,668 Either Texas or Idaho One of the 308 Win Mauser M12's for $500. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? JPro #15659393 01/15/21 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,393 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,393 NE South Dakota Originally Posted by JPro If ammo is not available for a new chambering, I'd maybe lean towards a nice glass upgrade like a scope or binoculars. +1 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: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659421 01/15/21 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,701 Lakewood, CO z1r Campfire Regular z1r Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,701 Lakewood, CO Assuming ammo supplies return to "normal" in the not too distant future, I'd be thinking of the 6.5 Creed. Prior to the rush on ammo, it was readily available in a variety or loadings at very reasonable prices, cheaper even that .270 and .30-06. I have a Vanguard in 6.5 Creed and love it, like that it has a 2" longer barrel than the Howa as well. But do also have a Howa in 6mm Creed, one of those Brownells specials I got for $200.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659533 01/15/21 Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 21 L LeadHead76 New Member LeadHead76 New Member L Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 21 I wouldnt trouble him with a new caliber that he has to have ammo and deal with.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659644 01/15/21 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 Campfire Outfitter utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 He has the big game centerfire needs covered with the guns he has. How about a really accurate .223? That is about as much fun for informal shooting as you can get, beyond a .22lr. Actually, now that I say that, if he does not have a deadnuts accurate .22lr, I would get him the Tikka 1x. Shooting clay pigeons at 200 yds with a .22lr is a hoot.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659705 01/15/21 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,490 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,490 Wind River Wyoming Maybe a rifle that's not a bolt action. If caliber and use of those calibers is already covered, perhaps the type of rifle is more in parallel to what you want to do. Lever action, auto or Single Shot. If for example the 308 covers all the needs for him and he has a few 308s it may be more appreciated to buy a 308 in a lever action or a single shot. Think "gun" not "cartridge". In fact you may also consider handguns and shotguns. Last edited by szihn; 01/15/21.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? ridgerunner_ky #15659713 01/15/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by ridgerunner_ky He already has better cartridges than a 6.5 Creedmoor. Does he have free hog hunting access? He has rifles. They need too go hunting. Plenty of hogs, he hunts on same lease I do.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? szihn #15659722 01/15/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by szihn Maybe a rifle that's not a bolt action. If caliber and use of those calibers is already covered, perhaps the type of rifle is more in parallel to what you want to do. Lever action, auto or Single Shot. If for example the 308 covers all the needs for him and he has a few 308s it may be more appreciated to buy a 308 in a lever action or a single shot. Think "gun" not "cartridge". In fact you may also consider handguns and shotguns. He has a bunch of handguns, although that is a good idea.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659746 01/15/21 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis L LEADMINER Campfire Regular LEADMINER Campfire Regular L Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis Or nice blade...no issues feeding one of those.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659761 01/15/21 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,945 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,945 NB / Canada You can never go wrong with a gift certificate from his fave LGS. Let him decide what he wants.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? LEADMINER #15659775 01/15/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Originally Posted by LEADMINER Or nice blade...no issues feeding one of those. I was thinking the same thing.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659793 01/15/21 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,112 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,112 Willamette Valley, Oregon Take him on a guided fishing trip. The cartridges you list have a ton of overlap and you only have room to go up in recoil. Not worth it at 64. So, a fishing trip. P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659802 01/15/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas I was thinking rifle, cause he has a son and a daughter, plus son in law that come up to our lease to hunt. They have no rifles of their own, so he loans his out, borrows one of mine. Last edited by hanco; 01/15/21.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15659835 01/15/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN He’s just not that tore up about rifles then. If he was he would have the kids set up and several of his own. He obviously has money going by the first post. So rifles are just tools to him. I say all that to say the 6.5 creedmoor with your 5 boxes of ammo is absolutely perfect. Especially since ammo is what it is right now.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15660082 01/15/21 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 976 Pennsylvania, USA jmh3 Campfire Regular jmh3 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 976 Pennsylvania, USA Originally Posted by hanco Originally Posted by szihn Maybe a rifle that's not a bolt action. If caliber and use of those calibers is already covered, perhaps the type of rifle is more in parallel to what you want to do. Lever action, auto or Single Shot. If for example the 308 covers all the needs for him and he has a few 308s it may be more appreciated to buy a 308 in a lever action or a single shot. Think "gun" not "cartridge". In fact you may also consider handguns and shotguns. He has a bunch of handguns, although that is a good idea. What are his handguns chambered in. Maybe a lever action in the same chambering? A .357 or .44 lever action would be something I probably wouldn't buy but would love to get as a gift. ------------------------ John

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15660702 01/15/21 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,914 seattle, wa, usa O okie john Campfire Tracker okie john Campfire Tracker O Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,914 seattle, wa, usa Originally Posted by hanco I was thinking rifle, cause he has a son and a daughter, plus son in law that come up to our lease to hunt. They have no rifles of their own, so he loans his out, borrows one of mine. Maybe get him something in a cartridge he already has rifles for. No sense in making the supply chain more complex. Okie John Originally Posted by Brad If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15660772 01/15/21 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 21,690 Kentucky C CrimsonTide Campfire Ranger CrimsonTide Campfire Ranger C Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 21,690 Kentucky Originally Posted by hanco I was thinking rifle, cause he has a son and a daughter, plus son in law that come up to our lease to hunt. They have no rifles of their own, so he loans his out, borrows one of mine. You're on the right track. buy the 6.5 Creedmoor for him and watch it become a favorite. "The number one problem with America is, a whole lot of people need shot, and nobody is shooting them." -Master Chief Hershel Davis

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15660915 01/15/21 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 590 L longbarrel Campfire Regular longbarrel Campfire Regular L Joined: May 2009 Posts: 590 He has the 30 and under stuff covered pretty well. How about a .338 federal? NRA Benefactor Life Member NAHC Life Member

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15661453 01/15/21 Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 10,099 Kentucky Hills R reivertom Campfire Outfitter reivertom Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 10,099 Kentucky Hills Originally Posted by hanco A friend put my boy to work 18 months ago as an appliance repairman helper. He taught him that business, now has moved him up two pay grades, gave him a ten buck an hour pay raise. My kid is smart, ( gets that from the wifey), running his own truck, has his own area he takes care of, the other techs rave about how well he is doing. He got his refrigeration license, he has worked hard and is a former Navy corpsman. I want to buy my friend a little something. I’m gonna buy a Vanguard, but what caliber? He has a 308, 270, and a 243. He is 64, wouldn’t want a fire breathing magnum. I was thinking a 25.06 or a Creedmoor. I want it to be a surprise or I would ask him. What would you all suggest as far as caliber??? Look at something Henry has for sale. That little lever action 410 is something most guys would like , but wouldn't buy for themselves. They would be fun to squirrel hunt with. They even have a short model for a home defense/truck gun. Any of their lever guns are nice rifles. Last edited by reivertom; 01/15/21.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15661730 01/15/21 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 580 Gainesville, TX ledvm Campfire Regular ledvm Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 580 Gainesville, TX .260 Remington...you can buy ammo

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15662143 01/15/21 Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 184 Ohio - Headed to the back 40 ... StuckInOhio Campfire Member StuckInOhio Campfire Member Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 184 Ohio - Headed to the back 40 ... How about a nice little 357 Mag rifle like a Winchester M92 or M94? Could use it as a walk about gun or it's a great home gun. Can shot 38 Spl in it also. Marlins, Henry's and Mossbergs would be good also. Not much recoil so when he gets older he can still shoot it. When you can get the last word with an echo, you may have the last word with your wife. - Chief Joseph, Nez Perce If goose was the only meat, there would be a lot more vegetarians. - Lloyd Adams, waterfowl hunter

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15662801 01/16/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 4,678 C clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 4,678 Or this https://stdgun.com/mauser-m12-black-impact-308-winchester-rifle-20-barrel/ and just let him think you dropped full price 😇😁

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15662810 01/16/21 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 18,979 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 18,979 Central MS 6.5 cm. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15663457 01/16/21 Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 201 Weatherford, TX S Smilner01 Campfire Member Smilner01 Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 201 Weatherford, TX I bought a friend of mine a .17 hornet when I got an awesome deal on a pair of them. Not something I would have thought would have been as fun of a gun to shoot as it is. Sends a pellet sized bullet at 3650fps

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15664090 01/16/21 Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,445 SheriffJoe Campfire Tracker SheriffJoe Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,445 6.5 Creedmoor. Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue. Pronoun: Yes, SIR !

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15664363 01/16/21 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,124 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,124 OMAHA I'd go with a Weatherguard in 6.5 CM.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15664458 01/16/21 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,257 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,257 6.5 CM “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15666563 01/16/21 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,490 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,490 Wind River Wyoming Browning BLR in 358 Win. Why? Just seems cool.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15666742 01/17/21 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX High_Noon Campfire Outfitter High_Noon Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX 6.5x55 l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? High_Noon #15666751 01/17/21 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,240 The Land of Cotton GeoW Campfire Ranger GeoW Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,240 The Land of Cotton Originally Posted by High_Noon 6.5x55 Bingo! "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon! "A Well Regulated Militia" Life Member

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15666764 01/17/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born I gave this one to my friend because he wanted a rifle like the one I had when I was a kid... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? bsa1917hunter #15666992 01/17/21 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 3,248 Columbia, South Carolina S Sasha_and_Abby Campfire Tracker Sasha_and_Abby Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 3,248 Columbia, South Carolina Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter I gave this one to my friend because he wanted a rifle like the one I had when I was a kid... VERY PRETTY.... Sako???? "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went" Will Rogers

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15667021 01/17/21 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,631 N Northman Campfire Regular Northman Campfire Regular N Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,631 Tikka T3 Stainless in 308. They could buy all the "pretty rifles" they want.. they would get a functioning, stupid simple and robust rifle from me. The US in the last 40 years: Socialism for big corporations and military industrial complex & Rugged individualism for the individual.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? Northman #15667128 01/17/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by Northman Tikka T3 Stainless in 308. They could buy all the "pretty rifles" they want.. they would get a functioning, stupid simple and robust rifle from me. That’s an idea, I have one in 22-250. They are fine rifles.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15667990 01/17/21 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 17,230 Arizona Sycamore Campfire Ranger Sycamore Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 17,230 Arizona Originally Posted by hanco A friend put my boy to work 18 months ago as an appliance repairman helper. He taught him that business, now has moved him up two pay grades, gave him a ten buck an hour pay raise. My kid is smart, ( gets that from the wifey), running his own truck, has his own area he takes care of, the other techs rave about how well he is doing. He got his refrigeration license, he has worked hard and is a former Navy corpsman. I want to buy my friend a little something. I’m gonna buy a Vanguard, but what caliber? He has a 308, 270, and a 243. He is 64, wouldn’t want a fire breathing magnum. I was thinking a 25.06 or a Creedmoor. I want it to be a surprise or I would ask him. What would you all suggest as far as caliber??? Creedmoor all the way. New cartridge, effective, low recoil, good for long shots! Not going to be any different that what he has, but would let him have "his own" rifle when he loans others out! Originally Posted by jorgeI ...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15668043 01/17/21 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,285 MA 308ld Campfire Regular 308ld Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,285 MA Originally Posted by hanco I was thinking rifle, cause he has a son and a daughter, plus son in law that come up to our lease to hunt. They have no rifles of their own, so he loans his out, borrows one of mine. Buy him the same rifle you loan him. Ed

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? 308ld #15668231 01/17/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by 308ld Originally Posted by hanco I was thinking rifle, cause he has a son and a daughter, plus son in law that come up to our lease to hunt. They have no rifles of their own, so he loans his out, borrows one of mine. Buy him the same rifle you loan him. That’s an idea, but Sako Bofors barrel 264’s are hard to find.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15668289 01/17/21 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 990 in the South! LeakyWaders Campfire Regular LeakyWaders Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 990 in the South! Originally Posted by hanco I was thinking rifle, cause he has a son and a daughter, plus son in law that come up to our lease to hunt. They have no rifles of their own, so he loans his out, borrows one of mine. I'd get him a nice 22LR or a 7mm08 due to the loan outs.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? Sasha_and_Abby #15668310 01/17/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born Originally Posted by Sasha_and_Abby Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter I gave this one to my friend because he wanted a rifle like the one I had when I was a kid... VERY PRETTY.... Sako???? Nah, its an old P14. Cool old rifle. My buddy loves it.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? Northman #15668329 01/17/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born Originally Posted by Northman Tikka T3 Stainless in 308. They could buy all the "pretty rifles" they want.. they would get a functioning, stupid simple and robust rifle from me. Thats a great rifle. I recently bought that exact rifle used with scope for $549.99. I figure I'll use it as a "loaner". Great little rifles. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? Pharmseller #15668391 01/17/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by Pharmseller Take him on a guided fishing trip. The cartridges you list have a ton of overlap and you only have room to go up in recoil. Not worth it at 64. So, a fishing trip. P I don’t think he fishes at all, never heard him say a word about it.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15668415 01/17/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Not many at all vote for a 25-06. I’m surprised Last edited by hanco; 01/17/21.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15668442 01/17/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born Originally Posted by hanco Not many at all vote for a 25-06. I’m surprised Whats a 25-06? Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? bsa1917hunter #15668720 01/17/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas hanco OP Campfire Savant OP hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,008 Texas Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by hanco Not many at all vote for a 25-06. I’m surprised Whats a 25-06? A 25 Niedner

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? bsa1917hunter #15668778 01/17/21 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,240 The Land of Cotton GeoW Campfire Ranger GeoW Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,240 The Land of Cotton Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Thats a great rifle. I recently bought that exact rifle used with scope for $549.99. I figure I'll use it as a "loaner". Great little rifles. If the Tikka is a loaner, what is your go to rifle? "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon! "A Well Regulated Militia" Life Member

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? GeoW #15669445 01/17/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,959 Battle Born Originally Posted by GeoW Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Thats a great rifle. I recently bought that exact rifle used with scope for $549.99. I figure I'll use it as a "loaner". Great little rifles. If the Tikka is a loaner, what is your go to rifle? . Lets don't go there. Some guys here don't like pictures of nice rifles.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15670429 01/17/21 Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 348 Little Rock, Arkansas B Bisley Campfire Member Bisley Campfire Member B Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 348 Little Rock, Arkansas Out of the box idea, cz 527 carbine in 7.62x39. Will kill the [bleep] out of hogs and deer at ranges 99% of the population shoots. Also cheap plinking ammo.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15671714 01/18/21 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,262 Texas Gulf Coast/Kansas L louiethedrifter Campfire Regular louiethedrifter Campfire Regular L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,262 Texas Gulf Coast/Kansas Another vote for the 6.5 CM.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15671791 01/18/21 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,298 Idaho muleshoe Campfire Outfitter muleshoe Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,298 Idaho I'd go to a 22r of some sorts. Maybe find a nice pre-lock 39a, who doesn't like those? Throwing in a new chambering that covers a spectrum he's already got covered seems like something he wouldn't use near as much as a sweet 22lr. Black Cows Matter!

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15672100 01/18/21 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip A nice 22lr. He's got deer hunting covered. Camp is where you make it.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15672131 01/18/21 Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 137 A arapahoe14 Campfire Member arapahoe14 Campfire Member A Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 137 I think a 25-06 would be an awesome gift to receive. Its common enough that it isn't hard to find ammo, but it's also unique these days. 6.5 CM would probably be more practical - he's probably thinking of buying one anyways if he's a gun guy.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15672596 01/18/21 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,366 Idaho D drover Campfire Tracker drover Campfire Tracker D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,366 Idaho If he doesn't have a 22 rifle that would be the way to go IMO, it is hard to beat a good 22 for having fun and shooting a lot. I handled a new CZ 457 the other day, it is a very nice rifle for $469. drover 223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers. 24hourcampfire.com - The site where there is a problem for every solution.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15676783 01/19/21 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,372 Portland, Ore D Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,372 Portland, Ore The Creed would be a good additon. I had about the same mix in the lighter chamberings, but a .30-06 instead of the .270. I added a 6.5 Creedmoor.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15676852 01/19/21 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,761 west of the Chesapeake Bay D doctor_Encore Campfire Outfitter doctor_Encore Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,761 west of the Chesapeake Bay I have a friend is new to deer hunting without his own rifle, his wife asked me to select a rifle for her to buy him plus scope for his upcoming birthday. He is getting a T/C Venture II in 6.5 creedmoor and a Leopold.

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? pacecars #15676883 01/19/21 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,252 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,252 Cheyenne, Wy Originally Posted by pacecars I see 6mm Creedmoor in the local shops around here That is all I see here all the time. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What rifle would you buy a friend? hanco #15677554 01/19/21 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,425 Oceanside I iskra Campfire Regular iskra Campfire Regular I Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,425 Oceanside Just noticed this Thread! So... What rifle would I buy a friend? Obvious!!! One 'she' couldn't hurt me with! Anonymous... & Stay Safe!