Three calibers for the rest of your days
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belton-deer-hunter
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well i seen a few but i would say
.22
30-30
12 gauge
i am shocked more people didnt think to bring their marlins on this come on i know more of you out there have 30-30's dont you
.22
30-30
12 gauge
i am shocked more people didnt think to bring their marlins on this come on i know more of you out there have 30-30's dont you
Karbon
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.22
.30-06
12ga
That's my only three list.
Not very original, but I'm thinking that's meaningful.
.30-06
12ga
That's my only three list.
Not very original, but I'm thinking that's meaningful.
If I could have one and only one it would be a 376 steyr scout. But as I write this I'm thinking that 35 whelen or 375 hawk would do a fine job. When I'm faced with this question I usualy start thinking about only having one rifle and then having a custom job put together. Something along the lines of a classic 30's 1903 sporter.
If I answer this under current conditions and I'm just trying to cut down to a few well used and practical guns that are off the shelf box stock then I'd pick
1) 7.62x51 general use hunting/3-gun/trunk gun
2) 22 lr cheap practice/small game/training/fun plinker
3) either 375 hawk,375 epstien,or 376 steyr for ctitters larger than black bear or close range brush hunting
This fits closely with my current battery of long guns
mossberg semi 22lr
mossberg bolt 22lr
steyr scout 308
cetme 308
98 mauser sporter 8x57 (grand dads) loaded with 220 grain bullets
At some point I'll either rebarrel the old 98 or get one more working rifle in a larger caliber. I could get by just fine with what I have but I have this crazy Idea that I might go to africa some time and would want a rifle that would fit there laws on FPE and bore dia.
If I answer this under current conditions and I'm just trying to cut down to a few well used and practical guns that are off the shelf box stock then I'd pick
1) 7.62x51 general use hunting/3-gun/trunk gun
2) 22 lr cheap practice/small game/training/fun plinker
3) either 375 hawk,375 epstien,or 376 steyr for ctitters larger than black bear or close range brush hunting
This fits closely with my current battery of long guns
mossberg semi 22lr
mossberg bolt 22lr
steyr scout 308
cetme 308
98 mauser sporter 8x57 (grand dads) loaded with 220 grain bullets
At some point I'll either rebarrel the old 98 or get one more working rifle in a larger caliber. I could get by just fine with what I have but I have this crazy Idea that I might go to africa some time and would want a rifle that would fit there laws on FPE and bore dia.
MagnumCaliber357
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-Old Time Hunter
Now i truly hope you are joking. Sir if you are not joking, your not dumb or stupid, just uneducated. I an not suggesting uneducation in general , specifically pretaining to firearms.
7.62x51mm NATO - This was a standard NATO ammunition. Not sure when it was adopted, but nonethe less all (or most correct me if I'm wrong) NATO countries use 7.62. The M14 rifle, that is still used in Iraq by our soldiers today, is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It is also used in M60 when that was used before it was virutally replaced by the M249 SAW. 7.62x51mm NATO is NOT to be confused with 7.62x39mm (7.62 short, 7.62 ComBlock). 7.62x39mm is used in the AK-47 (other AK models like the AKM) and the SKS. The .308 Winchester is a "civilian" 7.62 NATO that operates at higher pressures and slightly smaller so not suggested in 7.62 NATO chambers.
5.56x45mm NATO - Current standard of NATO and our military. 5.56x45mm NATO is the chambering for most M16 derivadives, including, but not limited to the M16a2, M16a3, M4a3, xm177. This was adopted in the early 60's along with the introduction of the M16, then later offically adopted by NATO. Just like the 7.62 NATO it has a civilian counterpart, the .223 Remington. The .223 can be fired in a 5.56 NATO chamber, but not visa versa.
I hope this was informative and articulated. If this did not inform you, having prior knoledge, my hopes were to inform others.
Happy trigger time!
I am sort of working on doing this myself. I just find it impractical to have a whole lot of different calibers around.
As things stand right now, I have it down to .22LR, .308 / 7.62x51, and .223 / 5.56x45. I also still have an SKS but only because it isn't worth selling. I figure that the SKS can stay at my dad's house and add to his firepower. I don't count this as one of "mine" anymore.
The others will do all that I need to do from a rifle. If I were pushed, I could even get rid of the 5.56 and still be OK.
Not much that I can do with a 5.56 that I can't do with a 7.62x51 with the right ammo.
As things stand right now, I have it down to .22LR, .308 / 7.62x51, and .223 / 5.56x45. I also still have an SKS but only because it isn't worth selling. I figure that the SKS can stay at my dad's house and add to his firepower. I don't count this as one of "mine" anymore.
The others will do all that I need to do from a rifle. If I were pushed, I could even get rid of the 5.56 and still be OK.
Not much that I can do with a 5.56 that I can't do with a 7.62x51 with the right ammo.
Squidward
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Honestly, I now only have two; .22 and .223.
If I buy another it'll be a K31 in 7.5x55 because it is inexpensive, well-made and can shoot better than my abilities.
If I buy another it'll be a K31 in 7.5x55 because it is inexpensive, well-made and can shoot better than my abilities.
wheelgunslinger
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22 magnum
30/06
.375 Holland and Holland - I have a great affinity for this caliber, so it's more of an emotional choice and I have the knowledge that a well placed 06 round can do anything I ever need to do with a rifle up to 500 meters. But the romance of the .375 is there. And so, it makes my list.
30/06
.375 Holland and Holland - I have a great affinity for this caliber, so it's more of an emotional choice and I have the knowledge that a well placed 06 round can do anything I ever need to do with a rifle up to 500 meters. But the romance of the .375 is there. And so, it makes my list.
warriorsociologist
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Just 3:
.22LR
.308
12ga
Though, I'd miss many of my others...
(and since this is the "rifle forum", I assume I'd still be allowed at least 1 handgun caliber, right??? SO, add 10mm to that list).
.22LR
.308
12ga
Though, I'd miss many of my others...
(and since this is the "rifle forum", I assume I'd still be allowed at least 1 handgun caliber, right???
SO, add 10mm to that list).Dionysusigma
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.25 ACP
.30-40 Krag
.40-82
Probably .223, .308, and 7.62x39. Pistols would be .22 lr, 9mm, and .357/ .38... I'm not proficient, comfortable, or rich enough for anything more powerful than those six.
.30-40 Krag
.40-82
Probably .223, .308, and 7.62x39. Pistols would be .22 lr, 9mm, and .357/ .38... I'm not proficient, comfortable, or rich enough for anything more powerful than those six.
Old Time Hunter
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Magnum Caliber357,
Please do not confuse my post generated from a sarcastic point of view.
Frankly, you did not explain anything to me that I did not know already. My point still stands...why do we discuss anything in a "global" (i.e. NATO) bent? If a 7.62 commie size is actually a .30 Cal, say .30 cal. Same goes for the 5.56 (5.56/25.4= .2188) and the .223 Cal. Let the eurocrats have their moniker's, just keep 'em out of my back yard.
Guess my sun burnt neck shines through and boy, am I proud of it! Just a little tired of urban "boy racers" with techno gismo's that require absolutely no skill invading my euphoric realm. They probably could not tell gun powder from saltpeter!
Please do not confuse my post generated from a sarcastic point of view.
Frankly, you did not explain anything to me that I did not know already. My point still stands...why do we discuss anything in a "global" (i.e. NATO) bent? If a 7.62 commie size is actually a .30 Cal, say .30 cal. Same goes for the 5.56 (5.56/25.4= .2188) and the .223 Cal. Let the eurocrats have their moniker's, just keep 'em out of my back yard.
Guess my sun burnt neck shines through and boy, am I proud of it! Just a little tired of urban "boy racers" with techno gismo's that require absolutely no skill invading my euphoric realm. They probably could not tell gun powder from saltpeter!
It's got nothing to do with secluded rednecks, really.
Myself, I just retired after 20 years in the military, and I have no problem differentiating 7.62mm NATO from the 7.62x39 M43 Soviet round.
Likewise, if somebody refers to the 5.56mm NATO round, I know it's not .22 Long Rifle or the 5.45x39 Soviet AK-74 round.
We only adopted the 7.62x51mm NATO in 1953, with the M14 as the rifle to fire it in 1957 - after deliberating between it and the FN-FAL. That's a relatively short 53 years for the cartridge, and 49 years for the rifle, so I guess I can understand the reluctance to adopt the nomenclature.
Of course, one can always refer to the NATO rounds as .308 Winchester and .223 Remington, but that would be a half-truth.
Myself, I just retired after 20 years in the military, and I have no problem differentiating 7.62mm NATO from the 7.62x39 M43 Soviet round.
Likewise, if somebody refers to the 5.56mm NATO round, I know it's not .22 Long Rifle or the 5.45x39 Soviet AK-74 round.
We only adopted the 7.62x51mm NATO in 1953, with the M14 as the rifle to fire it in 1957 - after deliberating between it and the FN-FAL. That's a relatively short 53 years for the cartridge, and 49 years for the rifle, so I guess I can understand the reluctance to adopt the nomenclature.
Of course, one can always refer to the NATO rounds as .308 Winchester and .223 Remington, but that would be a half-truth.
danurve
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Well many of my purchases are limited by budget, ( for many they are );
22wmr
.243
12 gauge
Under each of those selections I paragraphed why and all that but then chose to delete that jazz. Look 90% of everyone here knows why they bought their guns or what any particular cal is good for. But I will say I selected the shotgun because of location.
22wmr
.243
12 gauge
Under each of those selections I paragraphed why and all that but then chose to delete that jazz. Look 90% of everyone here knows why they bought their guns or what any particular cal is good for. But I will say I selected the shotgun because of location.
frank c
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My picks,17hmr,223,and 308 cal.coobie
AStone
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Bump a quiet thread
Since the thread title is about "calibers",
I'm going to resist listing "gauge" as one of mine
(assuming the 12 ga. gets to go along anyway).
Calibers.
Here are mine, which are changing daily.
.22LR (CZ 452)
.30/30 (Marlin 336W, coming soon)
.45/70 (Marlin 1895G, coming later)
Of course, this probably all depends upon where one lives,
and what one needs those calibers for.
YMMV, of course.
Nem
Since the thread title is about "calibers",
I'm going to resist listing "gauge" as one of mine
(assuming the 12 ga. gets to go along anyway).
Calibers.
Here are mine, which are changing daily.
.22LR (CZ 452)
.30/30 (Marlin 336W, coming soon)
.45/70 (Marlin 1895G, coming later)
Of course, this probably all depends upon where one lives,
and what one needs those calibers for.
YMMV, of course.
Nem
Eightball
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.223, .308, and 7.62x39. I like my .30 cals
.223=low kick, but not .22LR. .308=nifty. x39=intermediate.
.223=low kick, but not .22LR. .308=nifty. x39=intermediate.
first : 221 fireball. You could count it as a pistol round but in a rifle it can be loaded between 22 lr ballistics and 222 rem on the top end wich would cover all small bore needs
second : 350 rem mag. Can be loaded with light 140 gr bullets for vermin,200 grainers for general use and 250's for moose bustin'
Third : 375 epstien. 375 weatherby power in a '06 length package.
second : 350 rem mag. Can be loaded with light 140 gr bullets for vermin,200 grainers for general use and 250's for moose bustin'
Third : 375 epstien. 375 weatherby power in a '06 length package.
wizard of oz
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I can do it if I get 12g also.
.22lr (rifle and handgun)
.38/.357 (rifle and handgun)
.308
.22lr (rifle and handgun)
.38/.357 (rifle and handgun)
.308
RNB65
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.22
.223
.308
.223
.308
fungusmunkey
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I agree with belton-deer-hunter.
.22 lr
30-30
12ga
Those three are the minimum i would like to live out the rest of my days.
I'd miss 357 but could do without..
.22 lr
30-30
12ga
Those three are the minimum i would like to live out the rest of my days.
I'd miss 357 but could do without..
Schleprok62
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I'd go with
.223 Rem
7mm-08
.280 Rem
I also go along with the philosophy that if a .280 (30.06) can't stop it or drop it, I don't need to be shooting at it.
.223 Rem
7mm-08
.280 Rem
I also go along with the philosophy that if a .280 (30.06) can't stop it or drop it, I don't need to be shooting at it.
JesseL
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Schleprok62 said:
I'm curious why the 7mm-08 and the 280? They both fire the same 7mm bullets at velocities within 200fps of each other. So why the (seeming) redundancy?
My choices are;
.22 long rifle
.30-30
308/7.62 Nato
With the exception of my 94 trapper in 45 long colt these cover the weapons I currently have. I make a point of not buying any new weapons in calipers I don't have to simplify my supply needs. I wouldn't even have the 30-30 except that's my wife's rifle and at least around here the ammo's everywhere. By the way the reason I list 308 and 7.62 Nato together is that there is a certain amount of cross over in the headspace and many weapons can safely use both. Springfield M1A's are normally headspaced to use both safely. I shoot both rounds out of my M1A and my Remington 788.
.22 long rifle
.30-30
308/7.62 Nato
With the exception of my 94 trapper in 45 long colt these cover the weapons I currently have. I make a point of not buying any new weapons in calipers I don't have to simplify my supply needs. I wouldn't even have the 30-30 except that's my wife's rifle and at least around here the ammo's everywhere. By the way the reason I list 308 and 7.62 Nato together is that there is a certain amount of cross over in the headspace and many weapons can safely use both. Springfield M1A's are normally headspaced to use both safely. I shoot both rounds out of my M1A and my Remington 788.
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