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A M-70 classic stainless synthetic 375 H&H with a 2.5-10x24 Nightforce in a set of Talley QD rings, factory irons would be set for a 50 yard zero, 270 gr TSX's at 2800 and 300 gr Woodleigh solids at 2700 fps would take care of all game anywhere, up close or out to around 400 yards, rain or shine, we'd eat.
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my pre 64 m70 fwt in .308 with straight leupy 4x, like granpa said....all things in moderation.
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my pre 64 m70 fwt in .308 with straight leupy 4x, like granpa said....all things in moderation. Nicely said, nicely done... makes for a good life.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Having no prior knowledge when I was 17, I chose a 308 Winchester. Having learned much over the last 40 years, at age 57 I'd still choose a 308 Winchester.
"I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country."
Robert E. Lee
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A M-70 classic stainless synthetic 375 H&H with a 2.5-10x24 Nightforce in a set of Talley QD rings, factory irons would be set for a 50 yard zero, 270 gr TSX's at 2800 and 300 gr Woodleigh solids at 2700 fps would take care of all game anywhere, up close or out to around 400 yards, rain or shine, we'd eat. Gunner, you are just a stud...  . I'll have to admit, Brad makes a lot of sense by choosing the 308 win. What can we not take down with a good 308 win? However, I tried a few of them and just can't bring myself to liking the short little case. Grew up using the 30-06 and am strongly biased towards it. I'd be happy with using my 30-06 for the rest of my life on anything, even though I said my 338 earlier. A good 270 would also suffice. Just too hard having just 1 rifle or 1 cartridge 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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my pre 64 m70 fwt in .308 with straight leupy 4x, like granpa said....all things in moderation. Nicely said, nicely done... makes for a good life. Yes, but quite boring..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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A Remmy 700 in 7-08 with a 3X9 Leupy perched in a McMillan stock. I was moments away from ordering the stock for the 700 CDL I had in said caliber when a good kid needed a good deer rifle. So, I parted with it and kicked myself in the azz ever since. If only I could get enough money out of my two '06's to cover the price of another 7-08 I would do it but they both shoot so well it's hard to justify it.
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What I already have as my favorite for the past 18 years: a Ruger #1 in .45-70, followed by another #1 Ruger in .45-70 that I had "improved" by lengthening the throat by .30". The first is now owned by my second son. It has very nice wood, 22" tube, Nikon 2-7 X 32 shotgun scope. Weight with 5 cartridges on the stock and sling is 8.6 lbs. There are several very good loads that shoot under 1.5" and 3 or 4 premium loads that shoot MOA when I do my part. Ballistics are anything from plinking loads, to medium cast bullet hunting loads to 450 A-Frame at 2300 fps to 500gr Hornady at 2200 fps. All loads under 65,000 psi. Current hunting loads are mostly 350-grainers: Speer, Hornady and TSX. at 2250 fps to 2550 fps. Another load just developed is the 300 TSX at 2645 fps. It's my favorite "walk-about" rifle for anything from coyote to moose. I really don't need anything else. When it comes down to one only, that will be it! Bob www.bigbores.ca I had a 45-70 #1 and won the wood lottery as well with it. It wore a NECG peep and was accurate as any rifle I ever had. I ran 350 gr hard cast wide flat points out of it with heavy loads. Not sure why I sold it. One of those stupid moments I guess. I never seen a large (500 plus dressed on a DNR scale) black bear fall so fast. It was my hammer of Thor. Scratching my head again thinking about it.
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Finally getting back to posting: I would use the one that I started out with back in 1961--a Model 70 Fwt. in .30-06 with a quality 4X scope.
Ben
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My first centerfire rifle was a BLR 308, pre81 I got when I was 12 or 13.
Other than putting a leupold 2.5-8 I'm Talley's I haven't changed it.
I still hunt with it every year.
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I have had the perfect rifle for a while, but had been too big of a bonehead to realize it. My Ruger 77 Ultralight in 257 Roberts topped of with a Leupold 1-4�20 has worked pretty good. I got side tracked for a while but have come back around. I recently found that it likes 100 grain core-lokts loaded by Wisconsin Cartridge Company. Time to seriously consider trimming the fat now.
If I were to start over I'd go with a Kimber Montana or Forbes in 243 Win with a Leupold 4x.
Dale
I have trimmed that fat! I have one left to sell and I don't miss any I have gotten rid of. My Ruger Ultralight in 257 Roberts will do everything I am going to do from hear on out. If I would get a different "one" rifle it will be a Kimber Montana in 257 Roberts. Dale
The more you know, the less you need.
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My latest plan for the perfect hunting rifle is....
Kimber MT 84L
270 Win
Leupold 6x36LR
Talley LW's
H4831sc
140 Accubond or 150 Partition
I can't imagine a better 'open' country, walk around, deer hunting rifle.
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Sammo.........270???? You gotta lay off the light beer..... 
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This is an old thread...might have posted it already but at the risk of saying it again...  I actually did it back in 1995-96 or so; all the rifles got sold...all the 300's, 7 mags, 338's 257's 7x57's,280's....everything. All I had left was SamO's choice, but a pre 64 M70 FW in 270. It wore a couple of scopes but mostly a 4X. This lasted 4 or so years but I realized how stupid it was to not own a 375H&H so bought it back.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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As of now I would say my model 70 EW BACO made in South Carolina (I know BSA is cringing right now LOL) in a 325 wsm wearing a leupold 3-9 x33 vx scope. Capable of taking whatever walks in North America. Using 200gr accubonds would not hesitate to go brn bear hunting in AK. If I ever luck into a decent priced stainless classic model 70 in a 338 win mag then that might be it
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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Sammo.........270???? You gotta lay off the light beer..... It affects the fit of the loafers.
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If it doesn't plan on eating me,my win. m70 in .308 has everything I need (power---low recoil---ease of handling---etc).It has taken 300+ pound whitetails and NFLD. moose with no problems.Now if it wants to eat me,you can't go big enough!
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A M-70 classic stainless synthetic 375 H&H with a 2.5-10x24 Nightforce in a set of Talley QD rings, factory irons would be set for a 50 yard zero, 270 gr TSX's at 2800 and 300 gr Woodleigh solids at 2700 fps would take care of all game anywhere, up close or out to around 400 yards, rain or shine, we'd eat. Gunner, you are just a stud... . I'll have to admit, Brad makes a lot of sense by choosing the 308 win. What can we not take down with a good 308 win? However, I tried a few of them and just can't bring myself to liking the short little case. Grew up using the 30-06 and am strongly biased towards it. I'd be happy with using my 30-06 for the rest of my life on anything, even though I said my 338 earlier. A good 270 would also suffice. Just too hard having just 1 rifle or 1 cartridge LOL, no, if we are down to one rifle apiece we gotta be able to kill a wild bronco or one traveling 75 mph loaded with groceries. There is a definite case for the 308 or ANY military round, ammo will be there, and of course it lends itself well to an AR trye semi/full auto platform.
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Glad your sporting another 375 in the safes Bob.  We all need at least one rifle in this grandest of old cartridges if for no other reason than the 'cool' nostalgia factor.
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300 Weatherby MKV with a Leupold VX-6 2X10
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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