Next rifle caliber thoughts !

You have one too many already... get rid of the Creedmoor...

Or if you just gotta be a gun nutter, you definitely need a .22 centerfire, the .223 makes the most sense and will be the cheapest to shoot. On the other end, you could go with a bit of a boomer, something that throws bigger chunks of lead... like a .45-70, or a medium bore in the .358, 9.3mm, .375 range... take your pick, lots of good ones in there. Already having the .30/06, a Whelen or 9.3X62 makes sense... lob 250-300 grain bullets... they do a great job killing stuff more or less dead... would also be a good back up rifle if something happens to your .30/06.
 
Leavenworth said:
Okay trying to think ahead , if I was to purchase one more rifle what caliber / cartridge would you add .
It would mainly be used for hunting . I’m covered for what I basically hunt moose and deer but might want something else .

I have a 30.06 and a 6.5 Creedmoor .22 LR . It would be something that’s not wood stocked and stainless or cerakoted metal
Thank You !
Leavenworth
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You could get a Ruger American Ranch in 450 bushmaster if ye want as a lightweight thumper to carry about the woods. Great cartridge for folks that reload using
hardcast boolits. Easier on the wallet as well. ;)
 
Thanks for all the replies fellas ! I’m thinking things through and one thing I don’t own any more is a lever action rifle I had a brand new Marlin 336C in 1989 but was forced to sell it , regretts ! So what if I bought a lever action in a caliber/ cartridge that I have a revolver in say .357magnum or 44 magnum ? Just thoughts
Leavenworth
 
Leavenworth said:
Thanks for all the replies fellas ! I’m thinking things through and one thing I don’t own any more a lever action rifle I had a brand new Marlin 336C in 1989 but was forced to sell it , regretts ! So what if I bought a lever action in a caliber/ cartridge that I have a revolver in say .357magnum or 44 magnum ? Just thoughts
Leavenworth
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Sure for MULEYS - you already have a 6.5 CM for WHITETAILS ! :p Lol RJ
 
Hi Hoyt . I value your knowledge on Firearms but ……… get rid of the 6.5 Creedmoor that’s blasphemy. LOL !
I bought an Remington 700 American Hunter model with Bell & Carlson stock in 6.5 and it fits me like a well fitted glove . It shoots pretty well with factory loads but still need to experiment a bit more with different ammunition and see if I can’t get it to shoot a bit better or get into reloading .
Leavenworth
hoytcanon said:
You have one too many already... get rid of the Creedmoor...

Or if you just gotta be a gun nutter, you definitely need a .22 centerfire, the .223 makes the most sense and will be the cheapest to shoot. On the other end, you could go with a bit of a boomer, something that throws bigger chunks of lead... like a .45-70, or a medium bore in the .358, 9.3mm, .375 range... take your pick, lots of good ones in there. Already having the .30/06, a Whelen or 9.3X62 makes sense... lob 250-300 grain bullets... they do a great job killing stuff more or less dead... would also be a good back up rifle if something happens to your .30/06.
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Leavenworth said:
Hi Hoyt . I value your knowledge on Firearms but ……… get rid of the 6.5 Creedmoor that’s blasphemy. LOL !
I bought an Remington 700 American Hunter model with Bell & Carlson stock in 6.5 and it fits me like a well fitted glove . It shoots pretty well with factory loads but still need to experiment a bit more with different ammunition and see if I can’t get it to shoot a bit better or get into reloading .
Leavenworth
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I was mostly joking... a take off of the old "ONE .30/06 is all you need in NA."

I would have chosen something more classic, but there are plenty of good reasons to go with a Creedmoor. I do think your next rifle should be a .223 though.
 
In that case you’re as hopelessly misguided as the rest of us, can do everything with what we’ve got but itchy to try something new. The .223 was a good suggestion simply gap wise. Personally, I’ve been reducing the chamberings I stock, and increasing the different kinds of rifles that shoot them. I wouldn’t stray too far from you .22 / 6.5C / .30-06 battery, it’s got it covered to the point you could lose one of the centerfires and not notice.

I’d say determine what you’re interested in doing, be it mountain hunting, coastal hunting (stainless), a BC walking rifle for grizzly country comfort, targets at long range, a semi or single or double… and make a plan based on that. Often that’ll be in a chambering you already feed but just in a new interesting rig with different features, be it lighter, classier, faster, or our favourite just plain pricier.

In summary having been down the road you’re on several hundred times, I’d look for a new interesting rifle in a familiar chambering, rather than look to the cartridge for the change. :)
 
hoytcanon said:
I was mostly joking... a take off of the old "ONE .30/06 is all you need in NA."

I would have chosen something more classic, but there are plenty of good reasons to go with a Creedmoor. I do think your next rifle should be a .223 though.
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:)That was a fairly recent choice for me. I picked up a 6.5 CM in a Remington 700 Limited Edition.
 
Sound advice Ardent
Thank You !
Leavenworth
Ardent said:
In that case you’re as hopelessly misguided as the rest of us, can do everything with what we’ve got but itchy to try something new. The .223 was a good suggestion simply gap wise. Personally, I’ve been reducing the chamberings I stock, and increasing the different kinds of rifles that shoot them. I wouldn’t stray too far from you .22 / 6.5C / .30-06 battery, it’s got it covered to the point you could lose one of the centerfires and not notice.

I’d say determine what you’re interested in doing, be it mountain hunting, coastal hunting (stainless), a BC walking rifle for grizzly country comfort, targets at long range, a semi or single or double… and make a plan based on that. Often that’ll be in a chambering you already feed but just in a new interesting rig with different features, be it lighter, classier, faster, or our favourite just plain pricier.

In summary having been down the road you’re on several hundred times, I’d look for a new interesting rifle in a familiar chambering, rather than look to the cartridge for the change. :)
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