It's a tie for me between the 358 & the 7-08.

Spot

.270 Win.

three way tie for me 300wsm,7/08 and the 25/284..........Blake

My favorite all around cartridge is the 300 Winchester Magnum

264 win
35 whelen close second

30-06!

375 H&H !

.30-06 for me.

9.3x62

But, it's hard for me to pick a number one favorite.

-Bob F.

358win then 7mm-08. although after this next season it might be the 338-06

264 win mag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You didn't list the criteria for making it your "favorite." If "favorite" means the one you'd keep if you could only have one, or the one you reach for first when you are going hunting, then I'd say 30-06.

Otherwise my favorite cartridge is the 45-70 Govt. I like the name. I like holding a 45-70 cartridge in my hand. I like the reaction it brings from non-shooters who see one for the first time. I like the conversations that it stirs. I like that it's an old military cartridge. I like that guys still shoot incredibly long shots with it with open sights! I like the exit hole it makes on the back side of 2x4. I like that it brings a smile to my face when I even think about it. I sold my Ruger #1 Liberty 45-70 to a friend last fall and am still regretting it! I still get to shoot it every time we go out, and when I'm busting milk jugs full of water at 200yds it makes me want to run to the gun store and get another one! Sorry, for the long post, but I just wanted to be clear.

1. 270Win
2. 223Rem
3. 300Win Mag

30-06
followed closely by the 7X57
and the 338 Win mag.
and the 300 WSM....grin

280, but I don't own one right now

300 Savage

22LR and/or 257R.

280 Reming Express

.300 Win Mag

I'm taking this as a "favorite cartidge" thread instead of a "pick one for all-around use."

I really like the .270 Winchester. Works extremely well on moderate sized animals, doesn't kick much, and its classy.

"All rounder" is a .300 WM for me.

.280 Remington

If I had to thin out my rifles to one...It would be my 8mm-06AI

270 Winchester but always looking for a new favorite...

284 Winchester.

270 Win,
followed closely by the 338-06

.300 Win. Mag. or .338 Win. Mag. are both near and dear to my heart.

I have a lot of favorites, but based on what I grab to hunt with the most, 7x57 Mauser.

280 AI or 25-284..

It is a tie between the last one I shot, and the next I plan to buy.

For what reason, I just can not get away from my 30-06. Eventho I have a few other calibers both smaller and larger --- the 30-06 is my go-to gun when things get serious. It suppose I have the most confindence in its ability to get the job done!

Long time favorite 7mm Rem Mag.
New favorite 300 WSM

My favorite cartridge is the 45/70 Govt. It's a fun round to handload and shoot. It also has a lot of good history and mystique.

But if I was limited to one cartridge for the rest of my life it would be the 300 Win. It is probably the most versatile cartridge on the planet. The only animals I wouldn't use it on would be African DG, but I don't plan to do that kind of hunting anyways.

.30-06 for "sentimental favorite"

Recently, I've been using more of the 6.5x55 and .257 Bob, though.

I liked (and can appreciate) the answer that went something like: "my favorite varies between the last one I purchased and the next one I'm going to buy". :-)

Mike

7-08, followed closely by 270 Win...
I mean 270 Win followed closely by 7-08...
I mean 300...I mean 25....I mean 22...I'll get back to you...or maybe not...

People should not have to decide certain things...

DJ

25-06 Rem.

So far

1- 22lr
1- 25/284
1- 25-06
1- 264 Win
4- 270
3- 7-08
1- 7x57
1- 7 Rem Mag
4- 280
1- 284
1- 300 Sav
5- 30-06
1- 300WSM
3- 300 Win mag
2- 358 Win
1- 8-06
1- 9.3x62
1- 375 H&H
1- 45/70

.338 WM

Today I go with the 338-06, tomorrow probably 280, etc up and down the line of '06 based cartridges.

270 Win
35 Whelan

I'll say the 308 Win. This can cover the all around and the favorite. I know it sounds boring but it doesn't recoil, shoots accurately, isn't heavy, low maintenance, etc. If I want the speed and need to hold a different rifle, then I'll grab my 204 and shatter the sound barrier and detonate a few dozen varmints from time to time.

270 win!

Put me down for the .375 H&H. I use it for everything.

A 270W--you mean they make other cartridges?

Casey

My sentimental favorite is the 308 norma, my practical side says the 'o6.

1) .270

2) .260

3) .300WM

270 win.

Not sure, but the 348 Win is the coolest.....

284Win......slowly liking the 7-08 as much......

Other than that....30-06

Hello All
look left.
nelson

30-06

270 win or 30-06

7-08, followed closely by 284 win, followed closely by 308, followed closely by 7wsm.

358 Norma Magnum.

30-06AI.
I have slain a couple dozen critters with mine.

338 Remington Ultra Mag close second. Mine shoots scary small groups and delivers a serious smackdown at any distance. (over?)Killed a whitetail with it DRT in 2005, minimal meat damage.

OK - 270 Win by a nose at the moment (sentiment and loyalty wins out), but the 7-08 is gaining on it.

Both have the "cool factor" , but for different reasons...

DJ

220 Swift

270 Win.
284 Win
257 Roberts
Coming on STRONG: 25-06

call me boring, but when it needs to be done the 30/30 can do it.

she ain't fancy or flashy, easy to load, easy on the shoulder, and hard on game

I would lean towards the 7m-08 and the 280. But the 308 has also grown on me lately.

Long

7mm/08 or the 6.5x55 swede.

This is tough; the .270 WIN just barely edges out the .300 WIN MAG for my favorite.

Based on the proportions of rounds fired per year, clearly the 22lr. 1Minute

You know there's so many I'm fond of but think I like the 7 STW round the best.Awesome selection of bullets hard hitting flat shooting and recoil within reason.Also just looking at the case makes me happy.

I don't think that there probably has been a point in my life that the answer would have been anything other than the .30-06. My wife claims that I tend to be a bit inflexible. (In my beliefs and in my joints - I've reached the age where it is possible for some things to be too flexible.)

Favorite:.243, followed closely by 7x57

308

25-06

.270 win.

7x57 OR 6.5x55 Swede

2 - 22lr
1 - 220 swift
1 - 243
1 - 25/284
2 - 25-06
1 - 264 Win
14- 270
5 - 7-08
2 - 7x57
1 - 7 Rem Mag
1 - 7 STW
4 - 280
2 - 284
1 - 300 Sav
1 - 30/30
2 - 308
8 - 30-06
1 - 300WSM
3 - 300 Win mag
1 - 308 Norma mag
1 - 338-06
1 - 338 win mag
1 - 348
2 - 358 Win
1 - 358 Norma
1 - 8-06
1 - 9.3x62
2 - 375 H&H
1 - 45/70

Boy the 270 boys are kick'n tail.

Spot

.270 Win, but my .308 is growin' on me pretty strong....

John

I've had my luck with the 7mm Rem Mag. Got 4 of those. Sample in Savage,Rem,Win and Ruger.

270 win. Now the 280 boys are AI'ing to try to match the ol .270. Just give up and buy the real thing

Put that plainly, I'd have to say the .30-'06.

.308 Win. efficient, accurate, power.

.338WM

Another vote for perfection: .270 Win.

270 Win by a landslide.

MM

7mm-08 then 338WM. My new 338Fed may just change my order though...

RH

its too hard to choose between them,
378 weatherby and 340 weatherby
either will get the job done

7mm-08 followed closely by the .308 win

Was the 7mm 08, now the 7mm 08 improved. miles

.270 Win

6.5 x 57 Mauser...

followed by 6mm Rem..

.270 WSM (not the "old" .270 Win) followed closely by the 6.5x55 Swede and .243 Win.

348 WCF for several reasons.

The 7x57 has been good to me.

270 Win.

The best non-catridge ever designed for North American medium and big game; the .30-06.

Expat

if i only had to choose one, it would probably be 7mm remington mag. it has been very good to me. also like the 264 winchester mag, and this year will be trying out the 7mm-08 for the first time.

I have to go off the board with this one. My favorite carry rifle is my T/C Hawkens 50 cal. Muzzle loader here in NH is before regular rifle season so I get brown on the ground early. No gun tag left. Out of state is the 35 Whelen. Ken

AND we have a tie...... .358 Win /.350 Rem Mag . Alotta love to go around for those 2.

The one that I most regret having sold and plan to replace - 450/400 3".

7mm-08

may have already voted,,,,7mm-08 if not,,,,,for around here it rules

.338 Win Mag

300 Win. Mag.

AD

If I had to walk across Africa and Alaska with only one gun and live off the land then I would pick up my old 30-06 or my 7x57. Thank goodness I never have to make such a decision as I really love my .338, 375 H&H, 416 Rem, and my old Sav. 99EGs in 250 and .308 and 450-400 double to mention a few. Then there is my love, the 25-35 Win SRC that has served me so well all my life, killed a load of deer and a number of elk with it. I think I would just quit hunting.

You left out the 9.3x62 Ray!!

.308 Winchester!!!!!!!!

The 270 Improved that is sometimes called...................the 7mm Remington magnum. DK

280 AI 25-06

270 Win

30.06 in rifle
40 S&W in a pistol

Esox357.

.338 Win Mag

If Hillary only allows me possession of one rifle it would have to be my model 70 classic in 264.

Of course a 270 win would work 90% as well and a 270WSM almost as well as the 270 Win.

Of the rifles i have shot or owned none shot as well or as easily as .308 Winchester. Sure are alot of votes for 7x57. Now, if there were only more rifles to choose from to get one.

It seems that Canadians and Alaskans choose the .300's and bigger, while folks form the lower-48 prefer the .270 or so.

7mmRM
260Rem
338WM

308 Win

243 Win but for targets and pests only.

358STA I like a big thump!

338-06

250-3000

My favorite is the 30-06 Improved (35Whelen)
You can shoot woodchucks with the 158 gr pistol bullets and moose with the 250 gr. I even have a box of 275 gr Barnes for mastodons if they pass through.
whelennut

I can like most any caliber but if I were forced to pick just one (or two or three or ...well U get the idea ):

1. .280 Ackley Improved
2. .300 Winchester
3. .300RUM
4. tie 25/06/.270
5. tie 6MM Remington/ 6BR
6. .257 Roberts
7. .17 Remington
8. .30/06
9. .350 Remington Magnum
10. .223

270
223
22lr

Still don't know, but will never be without a 7-08 or 444......

Mine would be the 9.3x62!

6.5x55 swede
220 swift
300 win mag

6.5X55
9.3X62
300RUM

This is just senseless banter until a new tally tells us what is the BEST. I can't wait, so I can change my favorite to whatever popular opinion dictates. NOT!

it's a tie for me between the .223rem/.223AI and the 7mm-08 ...

I had to give a lot of thought to this one. It would have to be the 22 Long Rifle.

25-06

CK

Sorry I took a day off - here are the new totals...

3 - 22lr
1 - 223
1 - 220 swift
2 - 243
1 - 6.5x55 swede
1 - 6.5x57
1 - 250/3000
3 - 25-06
1 - 25/284
2 - 264 Win
24- 270
1 - 270 WSM
12- 7-08
3 - 7x57
4 - 7 Rem Mag
1 - 7 STW
6 - 280
2 - 284
1 - 300 Sav
1 - 30/30
6 - 308
12- 30-06
1 - 300WSM
4 - 300 Win mag
1 - 308 Norma mag
2 - 338-06
3 - 338 win mag
2 - 348
3 - 358 Win
1 - 35 Whelen
1 - 358 Norma
1 - 358 STA
1 - 8-06
3 - 9.3x62
2 - 375 H&H
1 - 378 weatherby
1 - 45/70
1 - 450/400 3"
1 - 50 Cal MZLoader

Here's the top of the heap this is getting pretty interesting

24 each 270
12 each 30-06
12 each 7-08
6 each 280
6 each 308
4 each 7 Rem Mag
4 each 300 Win Mag

7-08

7 STW

375HH

Wow, .270 is the #1!!

Great caliber, but I would have thought one on the 30 calibers would be #1.

.257 Roberts

For coyotes to elk the .270 win.

All time favorite is my 300H&H, then my 280. I've got a bunch of others that I like too, but they're not my favorites.

This might make a little more sense to you & me Passport.

Favorite by caliber:

1st - 7mm @ 29
2nd - .308 @ 27
3rd - .270 @ 26
4th - .338 @ 7
5th - .358 @ 6
5th - .257 @ 6

I cant pick just one but my top three are:

444 Marlin
35 Whelen
.25-06

we looking at cartridges here not boresize only.

Spot

Just breaking it down another way, thought it was interesting and that maybe someone else would too. I couldn't believe the 270 had that big of an advantage, but with the multiple varieties of both 7mm and .30 calibers they tend to spread out the gun owners over several calibers.

A couple more comparisons like short vs. long vs. magnum length and parent case of the favorite cartridges from the list (I'm sure the '06 has it by a long shot) would also be interesting.

7-08 Ackley. Have I mentioned that before?

300 H&H if it is just one.

For my hunting applications, the 6.5x55.

.243 winchester... the most useable and versatile chambering available.... YMMV..... john w

'06. Regards, Rick.

This poll is like asking your wife what her favorite pair of shoes are!
Make mine the Bob.

This is VERY interesting. I would have thought that the 30/06 would have won this by a landslide.Either the 30/06 guys are shy, retiring types who don't want to express an opinion, or the 270 people are more avid voters, or SOMETHING! But, I suspect a lot of people have discovered that a 270 kicks less and shoots flatter than a 30/06, and kills as well on most of the stuff we hunt. Like Dobrenski says, the 30/06Improved is....a 270.

not the 270...but VERY close..the 280(7mm express)

>>>> 22LR <<<<

By far gets the most use 'round my place.

Oldeguns: You ain't gonna suck me into THAT conversation........

30-06

BMT

.35Whelen and 7mm-08 in a dead heat, followed closely by the .308 and 6.5 Swede.

[quote=BobinNH]This is VERY interesting. I would have thought that the 30/06 would have won this by a landslide.Either the 30/06 guys are shy, retiring types who don't want to express an opinion, or the 270 people are more avid voters, quote]
Probably the majority of 30-06 shooters have no interest in forums or discussions of interesting things like calibers their dad did not use.

StrayDog: You're most likely right. We know the 06 is the most popular out there among guys that just want to go hunting, and may,or may not be, rifle nuts.

1. .270 Winchester
2. .300 Winchester Magnum
3. .22-250

That's as of today, though -- tomorrow the .300 WM might be first.

Rifle:
rimfire 22 LR
centerfire 6mm Rem

but I mostly hunt with a 270 or 30-06

Handgun:
38 Super

Rifle 338-06
pistol 44 Mag
Shotgun 20 ga.

Mel

Can I have 3?

.280 Rem.
.338 Win. Mag.
.416 Rem. Mag

Not necessarily in this particular order.

5 - 22lr
1 - 223
1 - 220 swift
3 - 243
2 - 6.5x55 swede
1 - 6.5x57
1 - 250/3000
1 - 257 Roberts
3 - 25-06
1 - 25/284
2 - 264 Win
26- 270
1 - 270 WSM
14- 7-08
3 - 7x57
4 - 7 Rem Mag
1 - 7 STW
8 - 280
2 - 284
1 - 300 Sav
1 - 30/30
6 - 308
14- 30-06
1 - 300WSM
4 - 300 Win mag
2 - 300 H&H
1 - 308 Norma mag
3 - 338-06
3 - 338 win mag
2 - 348
3 - 358 Win
2 - 35 Whelen
1 - 358 Norma
1 - 358 STA
1 - 8-06
3 - 9.3x62
2 - 375 H&H
1 - 378 weatherby
1 - 444
1 - 45/70
1 - 450/400 3"
1 - 50 Cal MZLoader

Top Dog is still the 270!

270 still #1? Lotta smart shooters on this site!

When the 'Campfire Rifle' was voted the 300 WM was selected. Today its a different round.

To be frank I wish that all my 270's were 7mm's. The 270 Win is a superb round but I still favor the quicker twist that most 7mm tubes have. The only reason I even have (4) .277's is that I liked the rifles.

Savage: Have Kreiger cut you a 9" twist 270 barrel. They'll do it. I had one.Shot great!

250 Savage, followed closely by about 30 others

And where do I get the .277" VLD's?

Too bad the 7mm WSM did not get a fair start. I still like the 8400 WSM Montana's a lot.

7X57 for all beast great and small.

Terry

Savage: Dunno. You need 'em? For targets, we talking? Different story.

280 Rem

The VLD quip is just a reference to an upcoming article by Mule Deer on using Berger VLD's on game. I mean of course that the the .277" bore has little choice in long bullets because of the twist.

In other words what bullet would you shoot with a 1-9 .277" that you could not shoot from a 1-10 twist?

My all time favorite cartridge...22LR.

Favorite centerfire is 257 Wby.

My 2 (tied)all time favorites, the .30-30 and the .303 British.If forced to choose between them it would most likely be the .303.Heavier whomp for larger critters...Glad the only choice I'm forced to make is which one comes out of the cabinet for a walk!

<<<<< See screenname!

I would have to say .35whelen ,8mm Remington mag ,7 STW &
the 6mm-06 are all that I will ever need

I'm with you on this one. For deer, goats, and 'yotes.
Usually take an '06 for with 180s for elk or moose.
or for river bottom deer a 30-30.

22 Magnum.

WB.

If, by "favorite", you mean if I had a choice of ONLY one cartridge, it would have to be a .30/06 in a centerfire rifle even though I don't own one.

My reasoning for this is because I believe with the right bullet and hand-load, the .30/06 is capable to taking any big game in North America including the "big bears"... and doing it with a minimum of "fuss" and recoil.


Strength & Honor...

Ron T.

0.27

220 Swift

.300 H&H

Whatever I happen to have in my hand. That's like asking what is your favorite sense.

6.5x284 it helps me win wood!!!

I'm on that wagon as well Boss.

Put me down for the 6.5x284, and its not for punching
paper either.


I can cover everyting from 6mm to 7mm ground with it.

.280 rem

.22-250 isn't far behind

30-06

257 Roberts

ATM 308W

new fav is a 358

30-06 necked down to a 6.8mm

I have a sporter in it as well --- love taking it into the woods.

6.8-06? I'll have to try that at the local gun store and see if they stock any


I wonder what O'Conner would say?

Lately, I've been hearing the call of the 7x57 as well, along the the 6.5x55.

7/08

6mmrem. It's the only one I own.

A custom 6.5x55

.338-06 for me

6 - 22lr
1 - 22 Mag
1 - 223
2 - 220 swift
3 - 243
1 - 6mm rem
3 - 6.5x55 swede
1 - 6.5x57
2 - 6.5x284
1 - 6.8-06
3 - 250/3000
2 - 257 Roberts
3 - 25-06
1 - 25/284
2 - 264 Win
27- 270
1 - 270 WSM
15- 7-08
5 - 7x57
4 - 7 Rem Mag
1 - 7 STW
10- 280
2 - 284
1 - 300 Sav
3 - 30/30
7 - 308
16- 30-06
1 - 300WSM
4 - 300 Win mag
3 - 300 H&H
1 - 308 Norma mag
4 - 338-06
3 - 338 win mag
2 - 348
4 - 358 Win
3 - 35 Whelen
1 - 358 Norma
1 - 358 STA
1 - 8-06
3 - 9.3x62
2 - 375 H&H
1 - 378 weatherby
1 - 444
1 - 45/70
1 - 450/400 3"
1 - 50 Cal MZLoader

Ok if anyone wants to or already did change your vote tell me what you voted for before so I can adjust the totals vs. looking up each guy.

Top of the heap

270 with 27 people
30-06 with 16
7-08 with 15
280 with 10

Spot

The 270 results don't suprise me much. You can that "Jack" for that.

This is my first vote.

30-06!!

That might be different if I could only get my hands on a .280 featherweight!

The 7-08 is close. But the -06 is it!!

7mm Wby Magnum
300 Wby Magnum

The fast and flat 7mm Rem Mag in 150 grains for deer and 160 grains for anything bigger. I don't mind the thump on my shoulder, makes me feel like Im firing a rifle! And I love the way my Ruger kicks straight back into my shoulder, Hoorah!

"T.J. Housamazilee, put it down....Championship"

30-06

338 Win Mag

Tough choice...I'm a .35 fan, love the .35 Remington in my early 336A's(24" barrel) and the .358 Winchester.

But, I sure would hate to give up the .250 Savage and .257 Roberts.

Put me down for the .280 Remington! Monashee

Two Mausers come to mind.
7x57
6.5x55 Swede

.280 Rem and .338 Win mag

308 win................547.

.270.........with 7x57mm right behind it.

.280 Rem
7-08 right behind it.

6 - 22lr
1 - 22 Mag
1 - 223
2 - 220 swift
3 - 243
1 - 6mm rem
3 - 6.5x55 swede
1 - 6.5x57
2 - 6.5x284
1 - 6.8-06
4 - 250/3000
2 - 257 Roberts
3 - 25-06
1 - 25/284
2 - 264 Win
28- 270
1 - 270 WSM
15- 7-08
6 - 7x57
5 - 7 Rem Mag
1 - 7 Weatherby Mag
1 - 7 STW
13- 280
2 - 284
1 - 300 Sav
3 - 30/30
8 - 308
18- 30-06
1 - 300WSM
4 - 300 Win mag
3 - 300 H&H
1 - 308 Norma mag
4 - 338-06
4 - 338 win mag
2 - 348
4 - 358 Win
3 - 35 Whelen
1 - 358 Norma
1 - 358 STA
1 - 8-06
3 - 9.3x62
2 - 375 H&H
1 - 378 weatherby
1 - 444
1 - 45/70
1 - 450/400 3"
1 - 50 Cal MZLoader

270's still tops but the 06, and 280's are gaining

28 each 270
18 each 30-06
15 each 7-08
13 each 280

Spot

30-06

308 and 358, I gotta love the short action.

308 Winchester with the 7mm Remington mag a close second.

Nuff said...

I just built a savage 110 in 250-3000 and I couldn't be happier with it.

270. enough said,