Favorite caliber

dmsbandit · 02-10-2009, 09:19 PM

I own many different guns and have killed over 60 deer with 12 different cartridges. If forced to pick a favorite caliber, it would be .264. I own (3) 6.5x55s and a 260 Remington. Any of those guns is capable of killing any game in N.A. and I wouldn't worry about killing any of them except the largest bears.

felix cortinas · 02-10-2009, 09:24 PM

My current favorite is the 6.5 Swedish, but the trusty .308 and 7mm-08 make it a big decision on which to pull out of the safe for a backup rifle on a hunt.

samuel · 02-10-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wirehunt

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Dakoma · 02-10-2009, 09:32 PM

6.5x55 Swedish Mauser,will do all I need for now.

GlockMeister · 02-10-2009, 09:48 PM

IDK if I'd call it my favorite, but if or when I get me a bolt action hunting rifle, it'll be in .300win mag. It'll sure as crap knock down what it hits that's for sure. lol

leroy · 02-10-2009, 10:06 PM

my tikka 270

nathangdad · 02-10-2009, 10:38 PM

.243 Winchester and the 7mm/08.

If I had to go with one it would be the .243 Winchester as it is good for game up to and including deer, very accurate with low recoil, and low muzzle blast compared to higher powered cartridges especially the magnums.

lefty o · 02-10-2009, 10:51 PM

my current favorite is the 270WSM, but i like a lot of different ones.

TikkaTakDriver · 02-10-2009, 10:53 PM

.30

JET1 · 02-10-2009, 11:46 PM

i said caliber but im sure everyone knew i ment cartridge /rifle

mosin warrior · 02-10-2009, 11:48 PM

Remington M700 Mountain Rifle in 7mm-08. Light gun with plenty of punch.

99z28monster · 02-11-2009, 12:56 AM

my favorite would have to be the .22 cal rimfire. It is a tried and true caliber and any one can use it from children to veteran hunters. It is cheap,accurate, moderately quiet, and can be shot all day with no ill effects to your shoulder. It is the first rifle most of us cut our teeth on when it comes to guns. It would be the only rifle I would own if I had to choose just one for life. Who doesnt love the 22 rimfire? I just wish I could load them

KC IN TC · 02-11-2009, 01:59 AM

^+1 Until I read that I was going to say .243 but you hit it right on the head. We all own various guns but for the most part when it comes down to it we all shoot more .22lr than any thing else. OK say its economics or lack of recoil but that adds to its "Favoriteness". If we didn't like it we wouldn't shoot it.

trustnoone.45 · 02-11-2009, 02:31 AM

remington 700 30-06

RimfireSpaz · 02-11-2009, 04:06 PM

.22 Magnum...Fairly cheap to shoot, compared to centerfires its much cheaper. It is good out too 150yrds on squirrels, or plinking. Yet it is very effective on deer with headshots at 50yrds. Also a great coyote gun out too 100yrds, with headshots. It can put the meat on the table, and you can have fun with it at the same time. Then comes the .22LR.

owen762 · 02-11-2009, 04:28 PM

Remington 700 .308

skiking · 02-11-2009, 06:08 PM

For me it is a tough call between my Rem 700 .243 and my Win 94 30-30. Both are great for deer and have used the 30-30 for elk, but my 300 WM may be up there once I break it in and get to hunt with it.

338RUM · 02-11-2009, 06:15 PM

Well my favorite caliber is .338, but my favorite gun/chambering has to be the Remington 700 Boone & Crockett in 270 WSM w/ 26" bbl. Perched on top is a Burris Elite 3200 straight 10x it is my "reach out and touch" gun

TheBadger257 · 02-11-2009, 06:23 PM

My favorite cal is the 6mm remington in a remington model 600 to bad the 243 made it flop and my favorite hunting round I only hunt deer and antlope so my is the 25-06 great for the open land flat shooting want to look 257 wm in the near future.

vicv · 02-11-2009, 08:03 PM

my favorite is .73 caliber or there abouts. 12 gauge! nothing it can't do. can take anything from doves to elephants!

02-10-2009, 09:48 PM	#25
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,667	IDK if I'd call it my favorite, but if or when I get me a bolt action hunting rifle, it'll be in .300win mag. It'll sure as crap knock down what it hits that's for sure. lol __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

02-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#27
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,164	For what it is worth my two favorite calibers are .243 Winchester and the 7mm/08. If I had to go with one it would be the .243 Winchester as it is good for game up to and including deer, very accurate with low recoil, and low muzzle blast compared to higher powered cartridges especially the magnums.

02-11-2009, 12:56 AM	#32
99z28monster Military and Patriots Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ottawa, KS/ Ft.drum NY Posts: 922	my favorite would have to be the .22 cal rimfire. It is a tried and true caliber and any one can use it from children to veteran hunters. It is cheap,accurate, moderately quiet, and can be shot all day with no ill effects to your shoulder. It is the first rifle most of us cut our teeth on when it comes to guns. It would be the only rifle I would own if I had to choose just one for life. Who doesnt love the 22 rimfire? I just wish I could load them __________________ I am not a politician but I still have views.

02-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#35
RimfireSpaz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somewhere eastern washington Posts: 290 Images: 10	.22 Magnum...Fairly cheap to shoot, compared to centerfires its much cheaper. It is good out too 150yrds on squirrels, or plinking. Yet it is very effective on deer with headshots at 50yrds. Also a great coyote gun out too 100yrds, with headshots. It can put the meat on the table, and you can have fun with it at the same time. Then comes the .22LR. __________________ Talk low, talk slow, and dont say to much.

02-10-2009, 09:19 PM	#21
dmsbandit Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: upstate New York Posts: 528	I own many different guns and have killed over 60 deer with 12 different cartridges. If forced to pick a favorite caliber, it would be .264. I own (3) 6.5x55s and a 260 Remington. Any of those guns is capable of killing any game in N.A. and I wouldn't worry about killing any of them except the largest bears.

02-10-2009, 09:24 PM	#22
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	My current favorite is the 6.5 Swedish, but the trusty .308 and 7mm-08 make it a big decision on which to pull out of the safe for a backup rifle on a hunt.

02-10-2009, 09:32 PM	#24
Dakoma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast Tennessee Posts: 1,135	6.5x55 Swedish Mauser,will do all I need for now.

02-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#26
leroy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IoWa Posts: 108	my tikka 270

02-10-2009, 10:51 PM	#28
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 6,239	my current favorite is the 270WSM, but i like a lot of different ones.

02-10-2009, 10:53 PM	#29
TikkaTakDriver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Grange, NC Posts: 144 Images: 3	.30

02-10-2009, 11:46 PM	#30
JET1 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 235	i said caliber but im sure everyone knew i ment cartridge /rifle

02-10-2009, 11:48 PM	#31
mosin warrior Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 478	Remington M700 Mountain Rifle in 7mm-08. Light gun with plenty of punch.

02-11-2009, 01:59 AM	#33
KC IN TC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern MI Posts: 582	^+1 Until I read that I was going to say .243 but you hit it right on the head. We all own various guns but for the most part when it comes down to it we all shoot more .22lr than any thing else. OK say its economics or lack of recoil but that adds to its "Favoriteness". If we didn't like it we wouldn't shoot it.

02-11-2009, 02:31 AM	#34
trustnoone.45 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 485	remington 700 30-06

02-11-2009, 04:28 PM	#36
owen762 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nsw australia Posts: 212	Remington 700 .308

02-11-2009, 06:08 PM	#37
skiking Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stumptown, MT Posts: 416 Images: 2	For me it is a tough call between my Rem 700 .243 and my Win 94 30-30. Both are great for deer and have used the 30-30 for elk, but my 300 WM may be up there once I break it in and get to hunt with it.

02-11-2009, 06:15 PM	#38
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,025	Well my favorite caliber is .338, but my favorite gun/chambering has to be the Remington 700 Boone & Crockett in 270 WSM w/ 26" bbl. Perched on top is a Burris Elite 3200 straight 10x it is my "reach out and touch" gun

02-11-2009, 06:23 PM	#39
TheBadger257 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: On the grassy knoll Posts: 105	My favorite cal is the 6mm remington in a remington model 600 to bad the 243 made it flop and my favorite hunting round I only hunt deer and antlope so my is the 25-06 great for the open land flat shooting want to look 257 wm in the near future.

02-11-2009, 08:03 PM	#40
vicv Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: southeastern ontario Posts: 214	my favorite is .73 caliber or there abouts. 12 gauge! nothing it can't do. can take anything from doves to elephants!