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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 470191" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>You don't indicate what kind of budget you have, so we are all shooting in the dark here. (Get it?) Like the others, I think you should add some kind of good 22LR. Then, not in any particular order: A small caliber, centerfire rifle. Many prefer the 22-250, but the 223 would be my first choice. If you can only afford one, then mine would be an automatic, black rifle (multi-purpose). A good medium bore comes next for hunting and some target practice. Anything from the 6.5 on up through the 30's works fine. Your 308 fits the bill here. I would also suggest eventually adding anything in a 338 magnum (Edge, Lapua, Rum) for some true long distance stuff beyond 1000 yds. To my mind, there is no sense in adding a big bore (400's and up) unless you plan on going to Africa some day. (Although the 375 and 416's are considered medium bore in Africa, I call 'em big bore in the lower 48).</p><p></p><p>That's it for the long guns. I would also have at least one 12 and one 20 gauge shotgun in my arsenal. Pistols are a matter of preference. I would have at least one auto and one wheel gun so that you become familiar with the operation of both. My auto would be in a personal protection caliber such as 9mm, 40 S&W, 10mm, 45. The revolver in 38 Special. I would also have a target 22LR pistol for plinking.</p><p></p><p>Now, on to the blackpowder rifles, compound bows, crossbows, spearguns....... well, that is best left for another thread. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 470191, member: 4809"] You don't indicate what kind of budget you have, so we are all shooting in the dark here. (Get it?) Like the others, I think you should add some kind of good 22LR. Then, not in any particular order: A small caliber, centerfire rifle. Many prefer the 22-250, but the 223 would be my first choice. If you can only afford one, then mine would be an automatic, black rifle (multi-purpose). A good medium bore comes next for hunting and some target practice. Anything from the 6.5 on up through the 30's works fine. Your 308 fits the bill here. I would also suggest eventually adding anything in a 338 magnum (Edge, Lapua, Rum) for some true long distance stuff beyond 1000 yds. To my mind, there is no sense in adding a big bore (400's and up) unless you plan on going to Africa some day. (Although the 375 and 416's are considered medium bore in Africa, I call 'em big bore in the lower 48). That's it for the long guns. I would also have at least one 12 and one 20 gauge shotgun in my arsenal. Pistols are a matter of preference. I would have at least one auto and one wheel gun so that you become familiar with the operation of both. My auto would be in a personal protection caliber such as 9mm, 40 S&W, 10mm, 45. The revolver in 38 Special. I would also have a target 22LR pistol for plinking. Now, on to the blackpowder rifles, compound bows, crossbows, spearguns....... well, that is best left for another thread. :-) [/QUOTE]
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