Favorite caliber

Onesonek · 02-11-2009, 10:48 PM

My favorite depends on what the intended use is is. If I had to pick one, the .30 caliber would be at the top of the list. In that it would be the trusted old .30-06. But I use several calibers, ranging .22 to .45. They all have favorite uses depending situation at hand.

Dave

FortyXDM · 02-11-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nathangdad

.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.

I had a .243 in the 70s and wish I still owned it. (Sako)
What are your two guns and scopes?
I often think that perhaps the best caliber up through deer may be the 7 08.
Tom

mx308250 · 02-12-2009, 12:14 AM

Tom, your messing up the flow of answers to the topic.

Apple69 · 02-12-2009, 12:27 AM

My 1st post here! My go to caliber is a 358 Norma loaded with 280gr Swifts,when necessary the 425 Express with Woodleighs is ready to go as needed.

99z28monster · 02-12-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Apple69

My 1st post here! My go to caliber is a 358 Norma loaded with 280gr Swifts,when necessary the 425 Express with Woodleighs is ready to go as needed.

Welcome to G&G! awesome pics!!

Red_Nekked · 02-12-2009, 01:32 AM

honestly....

.44 from a cap and ball....

seriously. only reason i don't carry it (regularly) is...well like the ol boys said. it can get you into trouble but it can't get you out.

thats when i turn to the 7.62

in mass amounts

Red_Nekked · 02-12-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JET1

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

hahaha nope, just got the memo...

FortyXDM · 02-12-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mx308250

Tom, your messing up the flow of answers to the topic.

Don't want to mess up the flow. Lets git er back on topic.

.308

FISHPOND · 02-12-2009, 02:56 PM

30-06 hands down.

kman · 02-15-2009, 05:03 PM

i have a toss up 30-06 or the .308 love them both.

samuel · 02-15-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FortyXDM

Don't want to mess up the flow. Lets git er back on topic.

.308

Ah,lets mess up the flo! sam.

mtm1 · 02-18-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Midas

.338 Win Mag or .375 H&H or me

Yup, me too. They work good on everything.

EtherialOne · 02-18-2009, 07:16 PM

Have to agree that I still love my .22's and next to that I have to say .243 of course I do think that if I lived in a different area where normal shooting ranges were a bit longer I would probably go with a 30-06.

GotCoffee · 02-18-2009, 07:32 PM

All of my guns are my favorites! But if I had to choose one it would be my Stevens Model 34 22rimfire given to me 35 years ago by my parents at Christmas!

kansascoyote · 02-18-2009, 08:56 PM

For me thats like asking which of 100 naked ladies I like the best . Ummm I'll have one of each sir.

deucemx22 · 02-19-2009, 12:04 AM

Nothing beats a Winchester model 94 in 30-30.

swedish mauser · 02-20-2009, 06:02 AM

22 and 12 gauge

petemi · 02-20-2009, 11:08 AM

My .308 and .45-70 are the two most accurate rifles I own. One or the other is good for anything in North America.

Pete

wily1 · 02-20-2009, 11:38 AM

Well I have a .223 that I like because it is very accurate and consistent. But I just bought a Tikka .270 WSM that I haven't shot yet as I am waiting for the dies I ordered and for the weather here in Manitoba to warm up a bit. (don't mind the cold but testing a new rifle is a much more enjoyable experience and easier when it is above freezing) So guess I'll have to get back to you on that one.

FortyXDM · 02-20-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel

Ah,lets mess up the flo! sam.

I second that motion to "mess with the flo".
Reason: Pure unadulterated, out of check, mean spiritedness run amok.

Tom

02-12-2009, 12:27 AM	#44
Apple69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lake Iliamna Alaska Posts: 1	My 1st post here! My go to caliber is a 358 Norma loaded with 280gr Swifts,when necessary the 425 Express with Woodleighs is ready to go as needed. Attached Thumbnails

02-12-2009, 01:32 AM	#46
Red_Nekked Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Good ol' U S of A Posts: 81	honestly.... .44 from a cap and ball.... seriously. only reason i don't carry it (regularly) is...well like the ol boys said. it can get you into trouble but it can't get you out. thats when i turn to the 7.62 in mass amounts __________________ You say "Red Neck" like I don't know it and I'm not proud.

02-12-2009, 02:56 PM	#49
FISHPOND Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 993	30-06 hands down. __________________ You only have the right's your willing to fight for......

02-18-2009, 07:32 PM	#54
GotCoffee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Western S.DAK. Posts: 1,840	All of my guns are my favorites! But if I had to choose one it would be my Stevens Model 34 22rimfire given to me 35 years ago by my parents at Christmas! __________________ "Decaffeinated coffee is kind of like kissing your sister" ~ Bob Irwin

02-11-2009, 10:48 PM	#41
Onesonek Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pipestone, MN. Posts: 654	My favorite depends on what the intended use is is. If I had to pick one, the .30 caliber would be at the top of the list. In that it would be the trusted old .30-06. But I use several calibers, ranging .22 to .45. They all have favorite uses depending situation at hand. Dave

02-12-2009, 12:14 AM	#43
mx308250 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 409	Tom, your messing up the flow of answers to the topic.

02-15-2009, 05:03 PM	#50
kman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hattiesburg,MS Posts: 134	i have a toss up 30-06 or the .308 love them both.

02-18-2009, 07:16 PM	#53
EtherialOne Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rural NC Posts: 66	Have to agree that I still love my .22's and next to that I have to say .243 of course I do think that if I lived in a different area where normal shooting ranges were a bit longer I would probably go with a 30-06.

02-18-2009, 08:56 PM	#55
kansascoyote Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 914 Blog Entries: 1	For me thats like asking which of 100 naked ladies I like the best . Ummm I'll have one of each sir.

02-19-2009, 12:04 AM	#56
deucemx22 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 37	Nothing beats a Winchester model 94 in 30-30.

02-20-2009, 06:02 AM	#57
swedish mauser Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: qld Posts: 15	22 and 12 gauge

02-20-2009, 11:08 AM	#58
petemi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Engadine, Upper Peninsula, MI Posts: 171	My .308 and .45-70 are the two most accurate rifles I own. One or the other is good for anything in North America. Pete

02-20-2009, 11:38 AM	#59
wily1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brandon, Manitoba Posts: 586	Well I have a .223 that I like because it is very accurate and consistent. But I just bought a Tikka .270 WSM that I haven't shot yet as I am waiting for the dies I ordered and for the weather here in Manitoba to warm up a bit. (don't mind the cold but testing a new rifle is a much more enjoyable experience and easier when it is above freezing) So guess I'll have to get back to you on that one.