Why do people like certain calibers?

[mljdeckard]

There is a tendency in this hobby, to be given to folklore. You hear stories from your uncle who was in the marines, you read detective stories, you watch the history channel and listen to opinions. Sometimes they're good, sometimes they're not.

My dad has a Remington 760 chambered in .257 Roberts. Igrew up thinking that it was the best cartridge on the planet, just because my dad had one. I knew nothing about it, or similar cartridges. As I got older and learned a little bit about it, I found out that there is a strong case for it being the best cartridge in its range.

I gravitate towards certain cartridges for simplicity. I don't want to complicate my life by having the same things in different calibers, or getting a different cartridge for every job, range, terrain, and season. That's why my life rotates around .22lr, .45 ACP, 12 ga, .308 win, .30 carbine, 22-250, 5.56, 7.62x39, 30-06, and .270. (I have the .270 because it's a gift, and I like it, but I wouldn't have gotten one if it hadn't been.) Maybe I'll add a rifle magnum eventually, and I'd love a vintage Python, but it's a ways down the road.

 

[DasFriek]

Ive become .45acp loyal for a few reasons.
First was my dad used to carry a Colt 1911 back in the early 80's when he had his own business.And every kid wants to emulate his father,right?
Once i grew up and could think for myself i look at all the facts about the round and found the reason in its ballistics.

Ive shot .22lr since i was given a .22 Marlin 60 at age seven.Man that thing jammed alot iirc.

I know of 2 rounds i like wich i dont feel are comprimises,i feel the .45acp is a comprimise in some terms.Its slow on purpose to keep recoil and penetration down.
But 10mm im a die hard fan of as its a no excuse round.
Also the .460 Rowland is another no excuse round.
I cant shoot 10mm as i sold the G20 i had as it was too large to conceal but ammo prices killed me since i dont reload.
The .460 Rowland ive never even seen in person or shot.Once i get some empty holes in my needs filled i hope to get a converson.