Favorite caliber

dragenbottom1 · 02-27-2009, 11:53 AM

caliber 3006 good for everything my new toy 8mm mauser sporterized is the my new most favorate if yo dont mind ordering ammo didnt like it at first cuz i was shooting priv somthing ammo and it wouldnt hold a pattern now switched to reningto and now can stach them at 150 yards

ryansparky1 · 02-27-2009, 12:03 PM

I like the 7mm remington mag for all north american big game. 30-06 is my second choice, I am currently having a 7mm-08 built, should be here next week. I hope it will be good for long range shooting, coyotes, targets and deer mostly. (out to 600 yards or so)

cooker300 · 02-28-2009, 07:19 PM

my fav deer rifle is my 270 win.
my new fav to shot is my traditions kentucky pistol in .50
fav small game guns 12ga.. or my 17hmr

TRUE GRIT · 03-05-2009, 01:18 AM

The .35 Remington is my favorite rifle cartridge. My dad used it, my grandpa used it, it will always be at the top of my list. I also really like the .270, and the last few years I have used the .308 more often, but the .35 Rem in an old Marlin is just so much cooler.

nmhunter · 03-08-2009, 01:39 AM

Like a lot of folks contributing to this, I own a lot of calibers in a lot of different rifles, but I have to agree that in terms of just plain shooting fun, nothing beats a .22LR. In terms of hunting versatility, I graduated from the Jack Connor School of .270 Winchester.

oliver1800 · 03-08-2009, 06:56 PM

12 gauge. Shoots big game with slugs and can shoot small game with bird shot.

Horseshoer · 03-11-2009, 04:11 AM

My favorite is my Ruger 270, but for rocky mountain hunting, It;s my Weatherby mag. in 270. This will reach out and touch something!!

boomer.hide · 03-11-2009, 04:19 AM

Here in the Northeast; short action 308, long action 270....

300rummer · 03-15-2009, 12:30 AM

I love my 300 Remington ultra mag. Flatest and very accurate out the two model 700s me and my son own.

samuel · 03-15-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by oliver1800

12 gauge. Shoots big game with slugs and can shoot small game with bird shot.

Good choice,and a very worthy backup on a HP rifle hunt. sam.

ArkansasHunter · 03-15-2009, 09:46 AM

My favorite caliber would be the one I don't own. I have studied up on it and for my hunting situation for Deer would be the 358 Win.

Lord willing I'll own a Browning BLR in 358 some day...A.H

SightNSqueeze · 03-15-2009, 10:11 AM

.30-06. I've killed deer with it, most of my rifles are chambered for it, and I think it is about the best all around caliber. The 7.92x57mm (8mm) and 7.62x54R come real close to the .30-06 in ballistic performance.

The .303 British is potent and a great performer too without the sore shoulder associated with the above from a days shooting.

thebigitch62 · 03-15-2009, 11:08 AM

I see only one post about my favorite rifle. the .300 rem ultra mag. I have 2 #1 stainless sendero #2 is custom built on a model 700 action with a krieger barrel & H&S precision stock. I also have a rem 700 25-06 but it stays in the safe come hunting season.

Sir Elwood · 03-18-2009, 05:41 PM

I haven't had the opportunity to shoot a lot of different calibers, but I do like my 7mm remington magnum.

Coltwin · 03-23-2009, 05:46 PM

If you shoot a LOT, the "magnum" calibers are a"pain in the shoulder" for most and permanently damage your hearing nerves, even with ear plugs. Why anyone who practices with the 30-30 and 30-06, needs anything "hotter", is a mystery.
All of these magnums and hot-shots are simply to make money and many are used a few years by the MACHO guys untill a bigger and hotter number is created for those who think "bigger is better". They don't seem to realize that it's not how big it is, it's how you USE IT, that matters.

skiking · 03-23-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Coltwin

If you shoot a LOT, the "magnum" calibers are a"pain in the shoulder" for most and permanently damage your hearing nerves, even with ear plugs. Why anyone who practices with the 30-30 and 30-06, needs anything "hotter", is a mystery.
All of these magnums and hot-shots are simply to make money and many are used a few years by the MACHO guys untill a bigger and hotter number is created for those who think "bigger is better". They don't seem to realize that it's not how big it is, it's how you USE IT, that matters.

You aren't coming with me to Africa.

Midas · 03-23-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coltwin

If you shoot a LOT, the "magnum" calibers are a"pain in the shoulder" for most and permanently damage your hearing nerves, even with ear plugs. Why anyone who practices with the 30-30 and 30-06, needs anything "hotter", is a mystery.
All of these magnums and hot-shots are simply to make money and many are used a few years by the MACHO guys untill a bigger and hotter number is created for those who think "bigger is better". They don't seem to realize that it's not how big it is, it's how you USE IT, that matters.

Go ahead, whack a cape buff with your .243

SwedeSteve · 03-23-2009, 08:20 PM

coltwin- I've been hunting with a 7mm Mag since 1978. Although not exclusively, I still have hunted it hard. So I feel justified in saying you are full of hooey !!

FortyXDM · 03-24-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

My favorite caliber would be the one I don't own. I have studied up on it and for my hunting situation for Deer would be the 358 Win.

Lord willing I'll own a Browning BLR in 358 some day...A.H

Go ahead and buy the BLR, If the Lord doesn't want you to, he'll stop you.

pruneemac · 04-11-2009, 10:47 PM

2 favorites- for game deer and smaller .243 for deer and bigger 300WSM

02-28-2009, 07:19 PM	#63
cooker300 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the PA woods Posts: 128	my fav deer rifle is my 270 win. my new fav to shot is my traditions kentucky pistol in .50 fav small game guns 12ga.. or my 17hmr __________________ one shot one kill, no fears no regrets

03-05-2009, 01:18 AM	#64
TRUE GRIT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North East L.A Posts: 589	The .35 Remington is my favorite rifle cartridge. My dad used it, my grandpa used it, it will always be at the top of my list. I also really like the .270, and the last few years I have used the .308 more often, but the .35 Rem in an old Marlin is just so much cooler. __________________ Roll with the punches, learn from your scars.

03-08-2009, 06:56 PM	#66
oliver1800 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North East Wisconsin Posts: 402	12 gauge. Shoots big game with slugs and can shoot small game with bird shot. __________________ I'm a farm boy who likes guns and hunting, don't you dare make fun of me.

03-11-2009, 04:19 AM	#68
boomer.hide Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern Maine Posts: 105	Here in the Northeast; short action 308, long action 270.... __________________ TWO TO THE CHEST, ONE TO THE HEAD

03-15-2009, 09:46 AM	#71
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 16,943	My favorite caliber would be the one I don't own. I have studied up on it and for my hunting situation for Deer would be the 358 Win. Lord willing I'll own a Browning BLR in 358 some day...A.H __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

02-27-2009, 11:53 AM	#61
dragenbottom1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: upstate ny Posts: 21	caliber 3006 good for everything my new toy 8mm mauser sporterized is the my new most favorate if yo dont mind ordering ammo didnt like it at first cuz i was shooting priv somthing ammo and it wouldnt hold a pattern now switched to reningto and now can stach them at 150 yards

02-27-2009, 12:03 PM	#62
ryansparky1 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 44	I like the 7mm remington mag for all north american big game. 30-06 is my second choice, I am currently having a 7mm-08 built, should be here next week. I hope it will be good for long range shooting, coyotes, targets and deer mostly. (out to 600 yards or so)

03-08-2009, 01:39 AM	#65
nmhunter Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 41	Like a lot of folks contributing to this, I own a lot of calibers in a lot of different rifles, but I have to agree that in terms of just plain shooting fun, nothing beats a .22LR. In terms of hunting versatility, I graduated from the Jack Connor School of .270 Winchester.

03-11-2009, 04:11 AM	#67
Horseshoer Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 15	My favorite is my Ruger 270, but for rocky mountain hunting, It;s my Weatherby mag. in 270. This will reach out and touch something!!

03-15-2009, 12:30 AM	#69
300rummer Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	I love my 300 Remington ultra mag. Flatest and very accurate out the two model 700s me and my son own.

03-15-2009, 10:11 AM	#72
SightNSqueeze Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Intercoastal Sea Islands, SC, USA Posts: 2,719	.30-06. I've killed deer with it, most of my rifles are chambered for it, and I think it is about the best all around caliber. The 7.92x57mm (8mm) and 7.62x54R come real close to the .30-06 in ballistic performance. The .303 British is potent and a great performer too without the sore shoulder associated with the above from a days shooting.

03-15-2009, 11:08 AM	#73
thebigitch62 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Port Orchard Wa Posts: 146	I see only one post about my favorite rifle. the .300 rem ultra mag. I have 2 #1 stainless sendero #2 is custom built on a model 700 action with a krieger barrel & H&S precision stock. I also have a rem 700 25-06 but it stays in the safe come hunting season.

03-18-2009, 05:41 PM	#74
Sir Elwood Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	I haven't had the opportunity to shoot a lot of different calibers, but I do like my 7mm remington magnum.

03-23-2009, 05:46 PM	#75
Coltwin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11	Favorite caliber If you shoot a LOT, the "magnum" calibers are a"pain in the shoulder" for most and permanently damage your hearing nerves, even with ear plugs. Why anyone who practices with the 30-30 and 30-06, needs anything "hotter", is a mystery. All of these magnums and hot-shots are simply to make money and many are used a few years by the MACHO guys untill a bigger and hotter number is created for those who think "bigger is better". They don't seem to realize that it's not how big it is, it's how you USE IT, that matters.

03-23-2009, 08:20 PM	#78
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,158	coltwin- I've been hunting with a 7mm Mag since 1978. Although not exclusively, I still have hunted it hard. So I feel justified in saying you are full of hooey !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-11-2009, 10:47 PM	#80
pruneemac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 89	2 favorites- for game deer and smaller .243 for deer and bigger 300WSM