cjanak
August 10, 2008, 01:11 PM
What is the ideal all-around hunting rifle battery?
Rules:
-Limit of 5 calibers/rifles
-Must be capable of taking game from varmints up to big, dangerous game.
Definitions:
Varmints and Small Game – prairie dogs, rabbits, coyotes, etc.
Medium Game –Antelope, deer, goats etc.
Large Game – Elk, Moose, etc.
Very Large/Dangerous Game – Buffalo, Rhino, etc.
I think I’d go with the following:
.22LR - varmints and small game
.220 Swift - varmints, small and medium sized game
6.5x55 Swede – medium and large sized game
.338 Winchester Magnum – large and certain very large sized game
.416 Remington – very large and dangerous game
Were I to factor in availability of rifles, factory ammo and cost I’d probably swap the Swede for a .308 and the .220 Swift for a .223.
Honorable Mention: Had there been room for a sixth, I’d probably go with the 7MM Remington Magnum or perhaps a .30-30, the former fitting nicely between the Swede and the .338 with the later performing well as an all purpose mountain rifle.
Rules:
-Limit of 5 calibers/rifles
-Must be capable of taking game from varmints up to big, dangerous game.
Definitions:
Varmints and Small Game – prairie dogs, rabbits, coyotes, etc.
Medium Game –Antelope, deer, goats etc.
Large Game – Elk, Moose, etc.
Very Large/Dangerous Game – Buffalo, Rhino, etc.
I think I’d go with the following:
.22LR - varmints and small game
.220 Swift - varmints, small and medium sized game
6.5x55 Swede – medium and large sized game
.338 Winchester Magnum – large and certain very large sized game
.416 Remington – very large and dangerous game
Were I to factor in availability of rifles, factory ammo and cost I’d probably swap the Swede for a .308 and the .220 Swift for a .223.
Honorable Mention: Had there been room for a sixth, I’d probably go with the 7MM Remington Magnum or perhaps a .30-30, the former fitting nicely between the Swede and the .338 with the later performing well as an all purpose mountain rifle.