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Jimmy S 02-16-2003 10:46 PM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
Since a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, my choice would be to start with the the caliber to hunt the biggest, most dangerous game and work down from there...my vote goes to the 300 Win Mag.

Ruddyduck 02-17-2003 04:08 AM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
The 375 H&H hands down. For smaller game such as deer it can be loaded down with lighter bullets and can be used with confidence in dangerous situations on the great bears in North America.
If limited to only one rifle ,this would be my choice ,plus you ready for that African safari also.

propmahn 02-17-2003 12:37 PM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
tough choice, though i think i go with the 45colt. lots of versitily. though if i was true caliber then id choose 357 for an asorted range of calibers

Deerslayer_37 02-17-2003 02:52 PM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
it would have to be my .270 Win, possibly .300 Wby

slayer

PAhunter86 02-17-2003 11:54 PM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
.30-06 for sure....you could load it with some big bullets up to 220 grains I believe

HuntingBry 02-19-2003 11:22 AM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
If I were stuck in North America I would stay faithful to my 30-06. Since I want to hunt in Africa some day if I could only pick one, I' d also go with the .375 H&H.

bennie 02-19-2003 03:46 PM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
.308 winchester only rifle i hunted with for 33 years see no reason to change

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chip387 02-19-2003 08:23 PM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
7mm rem mag. for me.. takes all game quick and easy:D

McRae 02-19-2003 09:02 PM

RE: Only one caliber for the rest of your life.
 
One gun only for the rest of my life! Thats a tough one. I am going to have to go with my .450 Marlin all my shooting is in close and I have grizzlies in my neck of the woods so its a nice comforting feeling to have it on my shoulder! Its a bit much for a whitetail but just right for a nice big bear or moose!

Excellent question!


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