Pick just one caliber.

Rattle'em up · 05-02-2008, 07:49 PM

If you could only have one big game caliber for all of N. America what would it be and why?

neophyte · 05-02-2008, 08:25 PM

Rattle'em up: Sir; Ruger Super Blackhawk. .44 with 250grn Keith type
Sir; with long gun I have reached out and touched. Not much incentive for me to learn something new.
Crawling sneaking hiding to with yards; what fun

For me; it isn't about the kill; it is all about my challenges

I go to the grocery store for food.

Brother Bob · 05-02-2008, 08:32 PM

.338 Winmag. Good for anything and everything in N. America

toolman · 05-02-2008, 08:38 PM

.30-06 will do anything you need it to do.

Rattle'em up · 05-02-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neophyte

Rattle'em up: Sir; Ruger Super Blackhawk. .44 with 250grn Keith type
Sir; with long gun I have reached out and touched. Not much incentive for me to learn something new.
Crawling sneaking hiding to with yards; what fun

For me; it isn't about the kill; it is all about my challenges

I go to the grocery store for food.

I actually deer hunted in California with a coworker that used a .44 Ruger Blackhawk. He jumped out of his vehicle with his .44 straped to his waist, and I ask him if he forgot his rifle? he told me that the Ruger straped to his side was all he needed. I never said another word about it.

Rye-man · 05-02-2008, 08:55 PM

.280 rem.

7mmremmag1995 · 05-02-2008, 08:57 PM

22 lr j'k it would be a 375 H&H (that bear ain't gonna move when he sees that stuck up his rear end with safety off.)

Ron AKA · 05-02-2008, 09:17 PM

Based on your other post the .270 you picked is probably as good as it gets for all around. Good choice.

Ron

FISHPOND · 05-02-2008, 09:40 PM

Put me in for the 30-06, plus I already have one.

jimkim · 05-02-2008, 10:49 PM

.45-70 govt.

Mooseman684 · 05-02-2008, 11:24 PM

.300 Winchester Magnum...Hands down, Flat shooting, Many bullet choices on the Market, Plenty of power to kill a Buffalo, Grizzly or Big Moose or anything else !!!
It's what I use as My primary Hunting Rifle...
Lighter recoil than the larger Magnums...
Its what's for SHOOTIN' !

Pumpkinheaver · 05-02-2008, 11:28 PM

30-06 or .35 whelan

Midas · 05-03-2008, 12:51 AM

.338 Win Mag

billy · 05-03-2008, 01:02 AM

.416 rigby

AKHunter · 05-03-2008, 01:50 AM

.338WM

sc928porsche · 05-03-2008, 01:54 AM

Neophyte...Back that up with 21gr of win 296 and mag primer.....great load but dont use it in a Smith or Colt.

DWARREN123 · 05-03-2008, 02:34 AM

8mm Mauser, I like it!

rdale501 · 05-03-2008, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooseman684

.300 Winchester Magnum...Hands down, Flat shooting, Many bullet choices on the Market, Plenty of power to kill a Buffalo, Grizzly or Big Moose or anything else !!!
It's what I use as My primary Hunting Rifle...
Lighter recoil than the larger Magnums...
Its what's for SHOOTIN' !

Same here Mooseman.. I bought a 300 win. for elk and it became my main gun..I use it for almost everything.

samuel · 05-03-2008, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7mmremmag1995

22 lr j'k it would be a 375 H&H (that bear ain't gonna move when he sees that stuck up his rear end with safety off.)

From what I have seen from bears,he is going to move,and about 10 times as fast as you can. sam.

SwedeSteve · 05-03-2008, 05:03 AM

300 Win, or 300 Wby. (billy and his 416!!!! Sheeesh!)

05-02-2008, 07:49 PM	#1
Rattle'em up Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0)	Pick just one caliber. If you could only have one big game caliber for all of N. America what would it be and why?

05-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#2
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (0)	Ruger Super Blackhawk Rattle'em up: Sir; Ruger Super Blackhawk. .44 with 250grn Keith type Sir; with long gun I have reached out and touched. Not much incentive for me to learn something new. Crawling sneaking hiding to with yards; what fun For me; it isn't about the kill; it is all about my challenges I go to the grocery store for food. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

05-02-2008, 08:38 PM	#4
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,361 Trader Rating: (0)	.30-06 will do anything you need it to do. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

05-02-2008, 08:55 PM	#6
Rye-man Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0)	.280 rem. __________________ "A free people ought to be armed." - George Washington

05-02-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,275 Trader Rating: (0)	22 lr j'k it would be a 375 H&H (that bear ain't gonna move when he sees that stuck up his rear end with safety off.) __________________ Just LeDoux it

05-02-2008, 08:32 PM	#3
Brother Bob The Mayor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 2,576 Trader Rating: (0)	.338 Winmag. Good for anything and everything in N. America

05-02-2008, 09:17 PM	#8
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704 Trader Rating: (0)	Based on your other post the .270 you picked is probably as good as it gets for all around. Good choice. Ron

05-02-2008, 09:40 PM	#9
FISHPOND Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0)	Put me in for the 30-06, plus I already have one.

05-02-2008, 10:49 PM	#10
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,775 Trader Rating: (0)	.45-70 govt. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

05-02-2008, 11:24 PM	#11
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,269 Trader Rating: (0)	.300 Winchester Magnum...Hands down, Flat shooting, Many bullet choices on the Market, Plenty of power to kill a Buffalo, Grizzly or Big Moose or anything else !!! It's what I use as My primary Hunting Rifle... Lighter recoil than the larger Magnums... Its what's for SHOOTIN' ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-02-2008, 11:28 PM	#12
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (0)	30-06 or .35 whelan __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

05-03-2008, 12:51 AM	#13
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,704 Trader Rating: (0)	.338 Win Mag __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

05-03-2008, 01:02 AM	#14
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	.416 rigby __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

05-03-2008, 01:50 AM	#15
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 904 Trader Rating: (0)	.338WM

05-03-2008, 01:54 AM	#16
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: living in Alabama now Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (0)	Neophyte...Back that up with 21gr of win 296 and mag primer.....great load but dont use it in a Smith or Colt.

05-03-2008, 02:34 AM	#17
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0)	8mm Mauser, I like it! __________________ Have a nice day!

05-03-2008, 05:03 AM	#20
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,136 Trader Rating: (0)	300 Win, or 300 Wby. (billy and his 416!!!! Sheeesh!) __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers