Two rifle set for North America hunting, what cartridges would you pick.

[troy fairweather]

I've had the idea for years to build a match pair of rifles, like what they would do in Africa. We don't have the big stuff like Africa but still think it would be nice to have two rifle to work with. But a 7mm rem mag would cover every thing here, but two rifles are better one lol. I'll never have The money but thought it would be cool to do a hunting road trip, going state to state and try hunting different animals.

The first rifle would be the most versatile gun, think having the game size cut off around mule deer or smaller black bear game size. But something that could work hunting varmints, like woodchuck or coyote.

Rifle two for bigger black bear, elk, moose, up to big brown bear and bison, even some of the bigger planes game animals like in Texas. The cartridge would have to shoot fairly flat tho, but 400 yards should be plenty for any type of hunting in North America, same for rifle one.


to pick the cartridges the action type used make a big difference, for these I was thinking standard mauser 98 type actions. My choice would be commercial FN's. But m70 type of cz action would be nice to. Both with appropriate scopes, with qd rings and back up sights. stock could be wood or glass/carbon something ambidextrous with a straight comb,

There are a few cartridges I would like for rifle one, it would be hard to pick but many would be great. Here's what I think I I'd use.

Rifle one, 7x57
Rifle two, 375 ruger

what would you pick, I should have done 3 guns because a shotgun would allow more game.

 

[Steve Milbocker]

270 / 338 Win . Except for grizzly I think I can cover all the bases with a 270. Thanks Jack for my inspiration

 

[JumboJVT]

270 / 338. Except for grizzly I think I can cover all the bases with a 270. Thanks Jack for my inspiration

Ditto. But if I was starting fresh, maybe 7mm-08 for a short action and a half pound less gun.

 

[cdb1]

6.5 SAUM
.300 H&H Magnum

 

[js8588]

Never say never, Troy.
Let's start planning for 2032. Ought to give us enough time to save the $ & we'll still be on the right side of 50.

Winchester Westerner in 270
Steyr SM12 Half Stock in 9.3x62.

 

[troy fairweather]

Never say never, Troy.
Let's start planning for 2032. Ought to give us enough time to save the $ & we'll still be on the right side of 50.

Winchester Westerner in 270
Steyr SM12 Half Stock in 9.3x62.

I'd be 41 then, I wish I could put some money away, can't even spare $20 week these days. Not getting the stimulus hurts to. Maybe I'll have some guns to sell then to pay for the trip lol, now I am thinking going about the trip, the hunting license would be the big expense. A small camper so no motels, a gym membership for showers I really need to drop some weight tho. Scheduling the different seasons would be a pain, but he good conversation with a hunting buddy.

I really need to do a trip with my dad, he will be 65 this year.

 

[js8588]

I'd be 41 then, I wish I could put some money away, can't even spare $20 week these days. Not getting the stimulus hurts to. Maybe I'll have some guns to sell then to pay for the trip lol, now I am thinking going about the trip, the hunting license would be the big expense. A small camper so no motels, a gym membership for showers I really need to drop some weight tho. Scheduling the different seasons would be a pain, but he good conversation with a hunting buddy.

I really need to do a trip with my dad, he will be 65 this year.

I'm doing much better financially at 32 than I was at 29. I have no doubt you'll similarly improve your situation.

 

[troy fairweather]

I'm doing much better financially at 32 than I was at 29. I have no doubt you'll similarly improve your situation.

Ya hope so. I made good money after high shcool, but so many bad things happen in short time. Lost my house in 2011 from the flood, lost my tool box and had to replace most of it. Lost all my things that were in the house, even a few guns lucky I had most of them at my dads. Sleped on a couch for 8 months after that. Next year dad broke his neck and shoulder, I sold most of my guns to help him out. Had to give my mom 30k for back taxes. 2014 crushed my hand and lost a finger, out of work for 4 months. Went back to work and it was not the same so I left. Job hopping since then.

I hope things turn around.

 

[js8588]

Ya hope so. I made good money after high shcool, but so many bad things happen in short time. Lost my house in 2011 from the flood, lost my tool box and had to replace most of it. Lost all my things that were in the house, even a few guns lucky I had most of them at my dads. Sleped on a couch for 8 months after that. Next year dad broke his neck and shoulder, I sold most of my guns to help him out. Had to give my mom 30k for back taxes. 2014 crushed my hand and lost a finger, out of work for 4 months. Went back to work and it was not the same so I left. Job hopping since then.

I hope things turn around.

They will, my friend. I'll send some prayers your way.

 

[WisBorn]

I'd be 41 then, I wish I could put some money away, can't even spare $20 week these days. Not getting the stimulus hurts to. Maybe I'll have some guns to sell then to pay for the trip lol, now I am thinking going about the trip, the hunting license would be the big expense. A small camper so no motels, a gym membership for showers I really need to drop some weight tho. Scheduling the different seasons would be a pain, but he good conversation with a hunting buddy.

I really need to do a trip with my dad, he will be 65 this year.

Do that hunt with Dad! Mine turned 80 this year. Many found memories hunting together. I'm planning on going home to Wisconsin this fall to bow hunt with him. We never know how long they will be with us

 

[army_eod]

6.5x55 Swede

9.3x62

or

243 Win

35 Whelen

 

[troy fairweather]

6.5x55 Swede

9.3x62

or

243 Win

35 Whelen

Good picks.

 

[troy fairweather]

Do that hunt with Dad! Mine turned 80 this year. Many found memories hunting together. I'm planning on going home to Wisconsin this fall to bow hunt with him. We never know how long they will be with us

We did a small hunt when I was 13, I shot a European boar and dad shot a bison, it was just a preserve hunt, but was fun. Good luck on your bow hunt with your dad, take lots of pictures, I always forget to do that.

 

[MistWolf]

For hunting everything in the US, including Alaska and exotics in Texas, my choice would be a 223 and a 30-06, 35 Whelen or maybe even a 338 Winchester Magnum.

However, I'd much prefer a three rifle battery- 223, 6.5 CM (or similar) and a 35 Whelen or even a 338 Winchester.

Why? Because I'd be doing a lot of shooting and the 223 is perfect for that.

 

[WisBorn]

I've had the idea for years to build a match pair of rifles, like what they would do in Africa. We don't have the big stuff like Africa but still think it would be nice to have two rifle to work with. But a 7mm rem mag would cover every thing here, but two rifles are better one lol. I'll never have The money but thought it would be cool to do a hunting road trip, going state to state and try hunting different animals.

The first rifle would be the most versatile gun, think having the game size cut off around mule deer or smaller black bear game size. But something that could work hunting varmints, like woodchuck or coyote.

Rifle two for bigger black bear, elk, moose, up to big brown bear and bison, even some of the bigger planes game animals like in Texas. The cartridge would have to shoot fairly flat tho, but 400 yards should be plenty for any type of hunting in North America, same for rifle one.


to pick the cartridges the action type used make a big difference, for these I was thinking standard mauser 98 type actions. My choice would be commercial FN's. But m70 type of cz action would be nice to. Both with appropriate scopes, with qd rings and back up sights. stock could be wood or glass/carbon something ambidextrous with a straight comb,

There are a few cartridges I would like for rifle one, it would be hard to pick but many would be great. Here's what I think I I'd use.

Rifle one, 7x57
Rifle two, 375 ruger

what would you pick, I should have done 3 guns because a shotgun would allow more game.

I think the 7mm rem mag or 30-06 bolt rifle is a great start. I would like something like a 45/70 lever. A Marlin guide rifle or 1886 Winchester would be great. The gap is on the small end for varmints. Of course you can use the 7mm for coyotes and prairie dogs. I have killed a few coyotes with mine 7mm

 

[troy fairweather]

I think the 7mm rem mag or 30-06 bolt rifle is a great start. I would like something like a 45/70 lever. A Marlin guide rifle or 1886 Winchester would be great. The gap is on the small end for varmints. Of course you can use the 7mm for coyotes and prairie dogs. I have killed a few coyotes with mine 7mm

I shot a coyote with my dads 7rum years ago. It turned it inside out, wish I had a picture.

 

[Robert]

Since we are not talking about rabbits or other small game then my 375 H&H is all I need. If we include small game then my Marlin bolt action .22 gets added to the list.

 

[troy fairweather]

For hunting everything in the US, including Alaska and exotics in Texas, my choice would be a 223 and a 30-06, 35 Whelen or maybe even a 338 Winchester Magnum.

However, I'd much prefer a three rifle battery- 223, 6.5 CM (or similar) and a 35 Whelen or even a 338 Winchester.

Why? Because I'd be doing a lot of shooting and the 223 it's perfect for that.

Yes a 223 would be a good edition, I was thinking first a 243 would be better for the first gun, and just use the 375 for anything bigger the a whitetail. I have always wanted to go and shoot at one of those priredog towns.

 

[WisBorn]

I shot a coyote with my dads 7rum years ago. It turned it inside out, wish I had a picture.

I shot one in South Dakota on a hunt with my Dad and Cousin using a 300 win mag. Hit the coyote in the front shoulders. The only thing worth saving was the tail.
Lost my Cousin a few years ago it was a great memory with family.

 

[troy fairweather]

Since we are not talking about rabbits or other small game then my 375 H&H is all I need. If we include small game then my Marlin bolt action .22 gets added to the list.

I would like to hunt them to, that is probably what I'd do the most lol. This is turning into a 4 gun setup lol.

 

[troy fairweather]

I shot one in South Dakota on a hunt with my Dad and Cousin using a 300 win mag. Hit the coyote in the front shoulders. The only thing worth saving was the tail.
Lost my Cousin a few years ago it was a great memory with family.

Sorry about your cousin, I just lost one. She was the only women in my family that hunted. Memories are great thing to have, and pictures.

 

[Robert]

I would like to hunt them to, that is probably what I'd do the most lol. This is turning into a 4 gun setup lol.

Na, still just a two gun. I took a small whitetail buck last year with my 375 shooting the same load I shoot for elk. 270gr TSX bullet over IMR 4895 moving along at around 2700fps at the muzzle. Shot was maybe 150 yards. Clean through the heart and almost no meat damage.

It's not the flattest, or the fastest, and people freak out with they see the word 375, but it just plain works. Kicks less and does less meat damage that the high speed magnums and generally out penetrates them as well.

 

[FL-NC]

6.5 CM and 300 win mag.

 

[rdnktrkr]

I like the 223 or 22-250 for the small bore and the great 30-06 for anything in north America (55gr to 220gr) very versatile and will make 400yrd shots, I load 125gr that is a screamer and accurate.

 

[troy fairweather]

Na, still just a two gun. I took a small whitetail buck last year with my 375 shooting the same load I shoot for elk. 270gr TSX bullet over IMR 4895 moving along at around 2700fps at the muzzle. Shot was maybe 150 yards. Clean through the heart and almost no meat damage.

It's not the flattest, or the fastest, and people freak out with they see the word 375, but it just plain works. Kicks less and does less meat damage that the high speed magnums and generally out penetrates them as well.

Ya I like the 375, I've shot a few deer with one was great for deer. I hope to get another soon.