Wyo. Coyote Hunter
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Depending on the game or varmit: .220 Swift, 25-06 and .300 Win.
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comfisherman
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After much thought its a hard decision between the 300 wsm and 7 Rum. Right now the 7 gets the nod, gotta love the speed and bc of the 7mm projectiles launched in front of that much retumbo.
Long Time Long Ranger
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Depends on for what purpose. 22 and 6mm caliber for varmints. 6mm through 308 caliber for deer antelope size stuff, and 338 for anything bigger.
If I had to pick one caliber for all big game hunting with currently available bullets the best choice is 338. I will take any cartridge in that caliber I can build a light carry rifle with. From 338-06imp/338 Gibbs size up to the largest ones off the 378 wby case.
In big game hunting always remember you can always kill anything at any shot angle with a big rifle. But as the caliber gets smaller you begin to be limited. I don't like to be limited.
Fortunately we do not have to make this choice. Get three rifles. A top varminter that is great for plinking. A top deer rifle that is good for plinking. Then get a 338 that is great for killing stuff.
If I had to pick one caliber for all big game hunting with currently available bullets the best choice is 338. I will take any cartridge in that caliber I can build a light carry rifle with. From 338-06imp/338 Gibbs size up to the largest ones off the 378 wby case.
In big game hunting always remember you can always kill anything at any shot angle with a big rifle. But as the caliber gets smaller you begin to be limited. I don't like to be limited.
Fortunately we do not have to make this choice. Get three rifles. A top varminter that is great for plinking. A top deer rifle that is good for plinking. Then get a 338 that is great for killing stuff.
winmag
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Most anything 30 cal.
Specifically a 300 mag in one variation or another. But I love my ol -06 as well.
Next would be 270 followed by 338. Just seems to me to be the only calibers anyone would ever need for anything in addition to the 22 LR, & a BB gun.
I've had much success with all the above mentioned, so sentimental values on top of success leaves little room for anything else in my personal playbook.
Specifically a 300 mag in one variation or another. But I love my ol -06 as well.
Next would be 270 followed by 338. Just seems to me to be the only calibers anyone would ever need for anything in addition to the 22 LR, & a BB gun.
I've had much success with all the above mentioned, so sentimental values on top of success leaves little room for anything else in my personal playbook.
6mm Remington
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Sorry but I have to list 3 favorites because I cannot single out one of them as "the one"!
6mm Remington: First big-game rifle and I love that cartridge!
30-06: First rifle I purchase for myself and you still cannot go wrong buying one of these! Everyone needs one or two!
.280 Remington: Just a fantastic cartridge that is so terrific!
6mm Remington: First big-game rifle and I love that cartridge!
30-06: First rifle I purchase for myself and you still cannot go wrong buying one of these! Everyone needs one or two!
.280 Remington: Just a fantastic cartridge that is so terrific!
I would have to pick the 6.5-284.
chucknbach
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12 gauge. You didn't say for what.
I like them all depending on what you're going after.
My top three are:
Varmints - 220 Swift 55gr VMAX
Medium size game and varmints - 6mm-284 with 105gr VLD
Large game and long range - 7mm RUM with VLD's
My top three are:
Varmints - 220 Swift 55gr VMAX
Medium size game and varmints - 6mm-284 with 105gr VLD
Large game and long range - 7mm RUM with VLD's
jeff 300
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30-06 best all around rifle out there IMO you can shoot 55 grain up to a 220,240 if you would like to.
KyScott
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270WSM is mine. 130grn Silver Tip flat puts deer down and I havent had to track one that I shot since 2003 when I bought it. Its definately a head shooter when puttin meat in the Freezer. Fast, flat, accurate.
I have to admit that 30-30 put my 1st buck down at 12 years old. I would say its an all around hard to beat round from 0-200yds.
I have to admit that 30-30 put my 1st buck down at 12 years old. I would say its an all around hard to beat round from 0-200yds.
Rev.
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For me it started with the 30-06, then the 300wsm showed up & I just love it!! There have been many to fall by the .30 cal over the years.
