Ultimate hunting trip, where? what? which gun & caliber?

rasterman77 · 12-29-2007, 12:49 PM

If you could go anywhere, hunt anything and take any rifle in any caliber.. what would you choose for ALL the questions?
The ultimate hunting trip.. oh, I guess you could include who you would take with you and any favourite gear you might have or want.

Mooseman684 · 12-29-2007, 01:10 PM

The Ultimate Hunt would be for Osama Bin Laden, with a Barrett .50 cal and a Large , sharp K-Bar Knife in the backpack....

rasterman77 · 12-29-2007, 01:25 PM

I recently printed out these targets Free Targets for Shooters! I get a better sense of accomplishment with these rather than a traditional target.
Mooseman, I would imagine most, including me, would consider your home one of the ideal locations in the world to hunt.

bigbuddy21 · 12-29-2007, 01:26 PM

the big five in africa with the kimber capriva .375 h&h

Mooseman684 · 12-29-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rasterman77

I recently printed out these targets Free Targets for Shooters! I get a better sense of accomplishment with these rather than a traditional target.
Mooseman, I would imagine most, including me, would consider your home one of the ideal locations in the world to hunt.

+1 !!!!
Rich

ash · 12-29-2007, 01:47 PM

Endor, Ewoks, Blaster, 40 megawatt range

redhed · 12-29-2007, 02:32 PM

ANYWHERE other than Illinois where I could hunt deer with my Marlin 30/30 lever action rifle.

ShawnF · 12-29-2007, 07:34 PM

Wyoming, mule deer and antelope (with rabbits and prarie dogs) 30-06 and a 17hmr

although ewoks with 22-250 would be fun too

rasterman77 · 12-29-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnF

Wyoming, mule deer and antelope (with rabbits and prarie dogs) 30-06 and a 17hmr

although ewoks with 22-250 would be fun too

What's your favourite namebrand for a 30-06?

SDorton9 · 12-29-2007, 08:53 PM

Bring a Mosin to Hoth and shoot me a Wampa, that would be a hell of a trophy to have in a living room.

ShawnF · 12-30-2007, 03:17 PM

I have always liked Rugers mkII, they get the job done

forestgleaner · 12-30-2007, 03:51 PM

I would like to head to alaska, and have a go at moose, brown bear, wolf, and caribu. I would take two guns. One would be an older ruger, tang safty in 338 win mag, the other would be a 270 in and older ruger as well. either would do the job; but would feel better, chaseing the brown bear, or visa versa.
ewoks were peaceful creatures, don't think I would want to hunt them.

rasterman77 · 12-30-2007, 05:53 PM

Ruger is a great gun mk11 is controlled feed and many people prefer it, is that why you like it Shawn?
Forestgleaner, when you say older Ruger, do you mean before they where controlled feed?

Magnumsrule · 12-30-2007, 06:47 PM

Africa to take any game. Take a 300 win and 375 H&H or larger.

ShawnF · 12-30-2007, 11:16 PM

I like it because it is accurate and reliable, they are not lacking in the looks department either. My favorite was the synthetic and stainless with the ruger in the side of the stock, they only make it in a .22 now, but i have it in a 30-06 and a 7mm mag

rasterman77 · 12-31-2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnF

I like it because it is accurate and reliable, they are not lacking in the looks department either. My favorite was the synthetic and stainless with the ruger in the side of the stock, they only make it in a .22 now, but i have it in a 30-06 and a 7mm mag

Does it have the narrow/thin stock where the Ruger is written?

Midas · 12-31-2007, 12:33 AM

At this point in my life, everything I say here is just a fantasy, but a trip to Africa would be nice, and of course a 375 H&H would be going along.

rasterman77 · 12-31-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Midas

At this point in my life, everything I say here is just a fantasy, but a trip to Africa would be nice, and of course a 375 H&H would be going along.

Why a fantasy?
I gotta know.. I'm a eternal optimist.

I have not shot a .375 yet but considering "black death" would be on my list for game, I would want one.

Midas · 12-31-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rasterman77

Why a fantasy?
I gotta know.. I'm a eternal optimist.

I have not shot a .375 yet but considering "black death" would be on my list for game, I would want one.

Well, in all honesty, I don't have the "desire" to travel to Africa, or Alaska, I'd rather do my hunting around these parts. However, if someone offered me a hunt, I would go to Alaska or Africa in a heart beat

rasterman77 · 12-31-2007, 01:01 AM

I hear ya Midas, I love my local area and I hate the idea of a guided hunt. I need the feeling of accomplishment, doing the leg work, research, and taking home meat for the freezer. Not to mention the ever growing appreciation for the country around us.
I would love to travel but it would have to be after alot of work and maybe staying in that area for awhile.. no guides, maybe a "local" hunting buddy.

12-29-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
rasterman77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 298	Ultimate hunting trip, where? what? which gun & caliber? If you could go anywhere, hunt anything and take any rifle in any caliber.. what would you choose for ALL the questions? The ultimate hunting trip.. oh, I guess you could include who you would take with you and any favourite gear you might have or want. __________________ 2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein

12-29-2007, 01:10 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,693 Images: 2	The Ultimate Hunt would be for Osama Bin Laden, with a Barrett .50 cal and a Large , sharp K-Bar Knife in the backpack.... __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-29-2007, 01:25 PM	#3
rasterman77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 298	I recently printed out these targets Free Targets for Shooters! I get a better sense of accomplishment with these rather than a traditional target. Mooseman, I would imagine most, including me, would consider your home one of the ideal locations in the world to hunt. __________________ 2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein

12-29-2007, 01:26 PM	#4
bigbuddy21 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new albany in. Posts: 976 Images: 5	the big five in africa with the kimber capriva .375 h&h __________________ LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

12-29-2007, 02:32 PM	#7
redhed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Armpit, Illinois, USA Posts: 333	ANYWHERE other than Illinois where I could hunt deer with my Marlin 30/30 lever action rifle. __________________ I'm a member of PETA. People Eating Tasty Animals!

12-29-2007, 01:47 PM	#6
ash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 934 Images: 3	Endor, Ewoks, Blaster, 40 megawatt range

12-29-2007, 07:34 PM	#8
ShawnF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 136	Wyoming, mule deer and antelope (with rabbits and prarie dogs) 30-06 and a 17hmr although ewoks with 22-250 would be fun too Last edited by ShawnF; 12-29-2007 at 07:37 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-29-2007, 08:53 PM	#10
SDorton9 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl Posts: 53	Bring a Mosin to Hoth and shoot me a Wampa, that would be a hell of a trophy to have in a living room.

12-30-2007, 03:17 PM	#11
ShawnF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 136	I have always liked Rugers mkII, they get the job done

12-30-2007, 03:51 PM	#12
forestgleaner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 167	I would like to head to alaska, and have a go at moose, brown bear, wolf, and caribu. I would take two guns. One would be an older ruger, tang safty in 338 win mag, the other would be a 270 in and older ruger as well. either would do the job; but would feel better, chaseing the brown bear, or visa versa. ewoks were peaceful creatures, don't think I would want to hunt them.

12-30-2007, 05:53 PM	#13
rasterman77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 298	Ruger is a great gun mk11 is controlled feed and many people prefer it, is that why you like it Shawn? Forestgleaner, when you say older Ruger, do you mean before they where controlled feed? __________________ 2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein

12-30-2007, 06:47 PM	#14
Magnumsrule Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Alberta, Canada Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 2	Africa to take any game. Take a 300 win and 375 H&H or larger. __________________ Cartridge Group Like to discuss cartridges? Join HERE!

12-30-2007, 11:16 PM	#15
ShawnF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 136	I like it because it is accurate and reliable, they are not lacking in the looks department either. My favorite was the synthetic and stainless with the ruger in the side of the stock, they only make it in a .22 now, but i have it in a 30-06 and a 7mm mag

12-31-2007, 12:33 AM	#17
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,813 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	At this point in my life, everything I say here is just a fantasy, but a trip to Africa would be nice, and of course a 375 H&H would be going along. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

12-31-2007, 01:01 AM	#20
rasterman77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 298	I hear ya Midas, I love my local area and I hate the idea of a guided hunt. I need the feeling of accomplishment, doing the leg work, research, and taking home meat for the freezer. Not to mention the ever growing appreciation for the country around us. I would love to travel but it would have to be after alot of work and maybe staying in that area for awhile.. no guides, maybe a "local" hunting buddy. __________________ 2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein