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We've enjoyed some informative comparisons: .25-06 vs .270; 308 vs .30-06; .338 Winchester vs .375 H & H. <BR>What would you buy if you were staring a hunting collection? If owned only 3 or so rifles, what would it be?
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Hey Kent,<BR> 3 would be hard. I'd say a 22 Rimfire, a 30-06 and a 375 H&H Magnum would work. I'd rather have 4 then my choices would be a 22 rimfire, a 243, A 300 mag and the 375 H&H. Thank goodness we don't have to settle for three [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img],,,,BEARHUNTER
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3 rifles? Not counting a rimfire? Worldwide?<P>375 H&H (got it)<BR>30-06 (got it)<BR>257 weatherby mag or 243<BR>don't have yet) grin<P>Cheers<P>Tex<P>Trying to get this one started anyway
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I don't intend to include rimfire in this discussion. I'd include:<BR>.223, .270, .30-06, and next would be a .375 H & H. Don't limit your response to 3. These are the 4 I'd not want to do without.
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Since we are not counting rimfires, my three choices would be .223, .308, and 45-70. <P>BigBore
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It would depend on where I would be hunting, and what.<BR> Worldwide, it would have to be a .375 H&H, and probably a .22 Magnum, with a medium, like a .280. Some countries don't allow militaty rounds, so the excellent 30'06/308 rounds wouldn't do. <BR> If varmits were on the menu, then a good .22-250 would be very nice. E
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Ok if you guys are changing the stinking rules (grin)<P>375 H&H<BR>30-06<BR>257 Weatherby<BR>223<P>Tex<P>P.S. And bring on the critters !
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Buddy of mine ownes a cattle ranch in the Northern CA valley, there are some feral hogs running around there with the deer. I'd probably use my .270 on both, .30-06 on the black bear. When (I hope, I hope!) I get the .375, I'd like to try it on elk.<P>What would you use your rifles for?
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I would say:<BR>270<BR>300 win mag<BR>338 Ultra<BR>I have none of these [img]images/icons/frown.gif" border="0[/img] . I rilly do Need Guns, but theres litle that you can hunt in Massachusetts with rifles.<P>What you what to do with the guns makes a lot of diffrence. Things like 223, 22/250, 45/70, & 416 Rigby may be good for what you need too.
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Okay I'll play. I have often thought what hunting rifles I would keep if I were limited.<P>1. 30-06<BR>2. 416 Rem (I'd recommend 375 H&H for most guys)<BR>3. 6mm Rem (heavy barreled varmit rig)<BR>4. 338 Ultra<P>Yes, I have all those.<P>Blaine
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25-06, 300 win, and 45-70!
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Well, I'd have to go with my 223,my 7mm Rem Mag, and I'd have to replace my 300 Win with maybe a 375 H&H or a 340 Weatherby............................... anyone have a good 375(or dare I say..416?) barrel from a 700?
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WOW this is a tuff game, as usual, so I think I will play along with rifles I don't have: Kimber 84 in 7mm-08, AR-10 .308,<BR>Shilo Sharps 45-90, Remington xb-40 22PPC.<BR>Tomorow the list will change.<P>Bullwnkl.
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If I wanted to own only three or four hunting rifles, I would!<P>A 25-06 for coyotes. (Got two)<BR>A 300 magnum for most hunting. (Got one)<BR>A 338 Ultra for "serious" hunting (Got one)<BR>A 416 Rem Mag for the heck of it. (Gathering pieces)<P>On the other hand... [img]images/icons/laugh.gif" border="0[/img]
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I'd absolutely have to have these four:<P>.223 Rem.<BR>.35 Rem. <BR>7x57mm Mauser <BR>.35 Whelen<P>A practical battery for a commoner such as myself. (Wonder if I've ever answered this question the same way, twice in a row ??) [img]images/icons/crazy.gif" border="0[/img]
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If we are not including rimfires, I would definitely have to say my four choices would be:<P>.458 Win Mag<BR>.338 Win Mag<BR>.30/06 Springfield <BR>.22/250
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.270 Wby. , .338-378 Wby. & .50 BMG (grin)
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Ruger 1V in 6mm Rem, 7mm mag and 444Marlin.
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If I was starting a collection, limited to three guns then I would choose; 22-250 heavy barrel, 25 cal short magnum (wildcat), and a 338 cal short magnum (wildcat). Of course the 25 and 338 would be on the same action and if possible similar to the 22-250.
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Lets see, if I was for a three gun armory that would be sufficient for hunting the world...<P>416 Rigby Ruger Deluxe Rifle- for dangerous stuff<BR>338 Ruger All Weather in 338<BR>45-70 Stainless Guide gun<BR> <BR>However, with 4 guns:<P>338-378 in a Weatherby Accumark- just to make it fun <BR>or<BR>25-06 Ruger Varmint Rifle Laminated<P>Then again, tomorrow it will be:<P>308 Springfield Armory Supermatch with a Douglas SS bbl- a little heavy, but hey, I work out<P>458 Lott in a Ruger Deluxe Rifle<P>45-70 Stainless Guide gun- that'll never change
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