Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Firearms Forum > Guns
 What rifle will cover ALL my needs??? >

What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

Guns Like firearms themselves, there's a wide variety of opinions on what's the best gun.

What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

Old 12-31-2003, 05:51 AM
  #21  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: dedham massachusetts USA
Posts: 1,361
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

i would say the 30-06sprg. just because i own two and they are great. good selection of ammo. ammo is cheap aswell. plus if you go by plane somewhere and they loose your ammo. almost any mom and pop store will carry it.
but my second choice would be maybe a 280rem or 270win depending if you are gonna hunt more deer than elk.
top her off with a nice leupold. ( your gun is as only good as the optic you put on it ) JMHO.....
maybe a 2-7X33mm would surfice..
Quilly is offline  
Old 01-01-2004, 02:17 PM
  #22  
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location:
Posts: 1,491
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

Hi atlasman,

If you are intending to have only one centerfire rifle to do anything in North America....the .30-06! (Actually, you can find ammunition for the .30-06 worldwide.) It is the quintessential "single rifle battery"!

You'll find ammo for it anywhere. You'll find it inexpensively....because it is so common. And you'll find it in very differing loads to tailor for its intended use. It is the most common caliber for a very good reason!

Best of luck with your decision!
akbound is offline  
Old 01-01-2004, 10:10 PM
  #23  
Typical Buck
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 917
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

Since you mentioned you didn't want to spend a lot of money, leave the WSMs out of it (expensive ammo). I'd go with a .270 Win or a 7mm-08 Rem. Both are perfect deer cartridges that are more than adequate for most elk hunting. Good luck!
seattlesetters is offline  
Old 01-01-2004, 10:43 PM
  #24  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rocky Mountains, Colorado
Posts: 1,964
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

30-06!

Good Luck and Good Hunting,
EKM
ELKampMaster is offline  
Old 01-02-2004, 05:30 AM
  #25  
Giant Nontypical
 
eldeguello's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
Posts: 6,270
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

You'll never go wrong with a .30/'06! None of the new short magnums have enough more power than the '06 to recommend them, and you can get '06 ammo anywhere on earth. The short magnum ammo is not yet as widely available!!

Other good choices would be the .270 Win., 7mm Rem Mag., or .308 Win.
eldeguello is offline  
Old 01-02-2004, 08:52 AM
  #26  
Giant Nontypical
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Posts: 5,667
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

My own choice would be the 7mmremmag as it shoots flatter than the 30-06 with similar recoil.
stubblejumper is offline  
Old 01-05-2004, 07:53 PM
  #27  
Typical Buck
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: SE Wisc
Posts: 677
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

30.06 will work just fine. Great all around rifle.
semi is offline  
Old 01-05-2004, 08:06 PM
  #28  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 162
Default RE: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???

For 1 rifle, I would go with a 340wby--its more than sufficient for the big bears and has worked great on antelope and deer. If you are worried about the recoil--ask yourself--do you really feel recoil when shooting at game?
elkaddict is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FirstLight1
Bowhunting
5
08-29-2008 12:37 AM
mobow
Bowhunting
19
09-12-2007 01:51 PM
yeoman
Wildlife Management / Food Plots
7
11-30-2005 11:32 PM
jo hunter
Turkey Hunting
5
02-22-2005 12:56 PM
atlasman
Whitetail Deer Hunting
29
12-30-2003 04:46 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Quick Reply: What rifle will cover ALL my needs???


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.