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prarie dog shooter, Check out my question on the Big Game category, "Elk rifle". I asked a similar question. There is hours of fun and good reading.

I'd have to keep my .30-06, and my .45-70, and would probably choose either a .223, or a 22-250 (leaning a little towards the .223 because it is cheaper to buy ammo for, and cheaper to reload)

Any one who lists their guns on the internet needs their head examined.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 4pwr:<BR><STRONG>Any one who lists their guns on the internet needs their head examined.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Especially because everything you read on the internet is true [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]<P>At any rate I think our participation here would put us on the same sort of lists as "known gun owners" Or are you concerned about theft?<P>Scott

I think it is great to discuss our experiences with various calibers and such. I just think some things should remain in the realm of our private lives for a variety of reasons,theft being one of them.

4pwr,<P>Now you've really got me interested. Are all your reasons for being "quiet" about what you own security related? Things like theft, confiscation etc... Or do you feel like it's bragging? Or along the lines of airing your dirty laundry in public? <P>Regards,<BR>Scott

Scott my concerns are security related. I like to brag about how well my ole betsy shoots as anyone.Besides I misread the post. I thought we were being asked to list the guns we own. We are being asked what three guns we consider the ideal battery. I can do that. It`s fun. .458 win, 30-06, .223. I consider the 22rf and 12 guage to be everyday tools and would not count them .

That's the spirit. Thought it would be fun for you savy woodsmen to help the less expirienced shooters/hunters to develop a battery of centerfirve rifles. There are some great discussions comparing similar calibers, but none addressing a small arsenal to cover a variety of targets and game. <P>It might help some of us with our next purchase - plus it seemed fun to dream a bit.<P>No one mention a SCOUT type rifle, Sgt. Cooper style - until now. I think a short barreled, lightweight bipod mounted .308 would be a hoot to build.

I never took to the scout rifle concept. I guess I am too tradition bound. That scope over the barrel just doesn`t seem right to me. This is a stupid prejudice as I have never handled or shot one. Do you get a quick and full field of view from the scope. I think if I was interstd in small and light I would look hard at Remmy`s Mod 7. I am a recoil weenie and would think twice about a light 308. A 7/08 or 260 sounds good.

I made myself a Scout once. And I've played with the Steyr Scout. <BR> My take is that they are a step up from the .30-30 carbine. They are virtually as handy, just as fast, and have, at least, twice the range and power. The forward mounted scope does great things. It does make it fast. It shifts the rifle's weight forward, which helps steady holding. <BR> But, it does have some drawbacks. The little scope, mounted where it is, isn't much help when one is trying to see poorly defined targets. A standard 4X is much more helpful. Their light weight makes for some stiff recoil. <BR> I no longer own mine. I have two 7 1/4-7 1/2 lb. sporters that take care of my needs for light sporters. But, I did adopt the CW sling concept. They are much lighter, and twice as fast/easier to use than the conventional military style shooting sling. E

243 Deer and Varmits<BR>270 Deer and elk<BR>300 Win Mag any thing in North America

These discussions are always a lot of fun. Here are my rifle choices:<P>1) .22 (It's surprising how versatile it is)<BR>2) .30/06 (I have all sorts of calibers, but I don't really need them. This will do anything you need done)<BR>3) 7.62x39 (My Russian SKS and a few boxes of these are comforting to have in the uncharted waters we are entering)<P>A 12 gauge shotgun certainly isn't a rifle, but it has a big place in my battery.<P>Would any battery be complete without a Colt 1911-A1 in .45 ACP?

My three choices would be a 270,35 whelen and 45/70.

4 rifles to hunt every thing, every where? OK, I think I'd go with....<P>an AR-15 in .223. Varmints, ugly situations.<BR>.30-06. No better cartridge made.<BR>.340 Weatherby. Lions and Tigers and Bears oh-my<BR>.416 Rigby for thick skinned critters.<P>7mm

Hey guys,<P> My turn, this is a tuffy. But when you think about it, a 12 gauge shotgun would have to be one of my choices. You can shoot shot and slug so you can hunt everything. My .308 would be the next it is perfect and can do almost anything. A 300 ultra would be a must for all the bigger game. So my three would be a <BR>1 12 gauge 870 express Remington shotgun<BR>2 308 7600 Remington<BR>3 300 ultra mag<P>Hey if a shotgun Don't count then I would have a 243 in the place of it in a Howa model.

North America:<P>22LR for the small stuff.<BR>22-250 for pesky critters.<BR>30-30 for sneaking around.<BR>35 Whelen for the serious stuff.<P>Worldwide:<P>Add a .416 Remington to the list.

well... hello everybody. this is my first post here. And what a great topic for you guys to get to know me. here are my choices.<p>BIG GAME .338 Win Mag<p>medium size game I have a few choices for this one.
lever action 30-30... I'm suprised that I'm one of only a few that have choosen this gun. I hunt in really thick areas and couldn't imagine carrying anything else. This is the only gun I own right now and it does the dead for what I use it on. I have a winchester model 94. But I like my brother in law's marlin better. I like the side action for the scope. I could never get my scope adjusted right so I just use sights. most of my shots are not too long anyway.<p>..small/ medium size game I'd have to say a 25.06. I never shot one before but from what I read this sounds like a really fun gun to have.<p>If I could have just one more it would be a remingto 870 12 gauge combo. I bowhunt alot in a shotgun only zone. I'd like to rifle hunt there also but can't until I get a shotgun. So maybe that will be my next purchase..lol

Every post that I read gave me more and more ideas. I had to sit down for awhile to let the powder flow. Large game would be the 338 win. mag. with 250 gr. Nosler Partitions. Medium game would be covered with a 30-06 with 165gr. Nosler Partitions. Varmits would watch out for the 223 and of course another Nosler bullet. I'm addicted to them.

Every post that I read gave me more and more ideas. I had to sit down for awhile to let the powder flow. Large game would be the 338 win. mag. with 250 gr. Nosler Partitions. Medium game would be covered with a 30-06 with 165gr. Nosler Partitions. Varmits would watch out for the 223 and of course another Nosler bullet. I'm addicted to them.

Every post that I read gave me more and more ideas. I had to sit down for awhile to let the powder flow. Large game would be the 338 win. mag. with 250 gr. Nosler Partitions. Medium game would be covered with a 30-06 with 165gr. Nosler Partitions. Varmits would watch out for the 223 and of course another Nosler bullet. I'm addicted to them.