If we could only own 5 rifles and one shotgun, what chamberings would you choose?

A Few Guys

We are an affluent group , I'm certain there are a few guys
who would love to own any 5 guns & a shotgun.


Me ;

.17 HMR - Cooper 57M
.22lr - 1710 Anschutz
.22lr - Stevens Favorite
.25 Stevens rf - Stevens Favorite
.32rf - Stevens Favorite

20 gauge - Winchester model 12

... skwerl
 
We are an affluent group , I'm certain there are a few guys
who would love to own any 5 guns & a shotgun.
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^ when I first started posting here I remember thinking reading these cabin fever threads “ man I wish I could own 5 (7, 10 whatever) guns”.

After serious downsizing that’s exactly the amount of guns I own, but I bet they are a lot nicer than I would have imagined in my mid 20’s

At the time I was certain the only gun I would ever need would be the 2 barrel combo smooth bore rifle sight and 28 inch barrel 870 I used to hunt blacktails. Though I was strongly considering buying a savage 22 :dancingbanana:
 
22 LR. Ruger 10-22 (plinker, small game)
223 Ruger RPR (Varmint)
6.5x47 Lapua Impact precision (PRS)
308 Remington 700 LTR (hunting)
308 Barnard P (F-Class)
12 gauge Winchester model 12
 
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Brian46 said:
Multi Cal chassis stuff for me, drilling, etc. That way you can have as many calibers as you want
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For sure, they are extremely popular in Europe where there are limits to the number of rifles (receivers, specifically) you can own. I'd still have a dedicated target rifle, but for hunting a composite switch-barrel with .243 and 7-mag is good to go.
 
conor_90 said:
^ when I first started posting here I remember thinking reading these cabin fever threads “ man I wish I could own 5 (7, 10 whatever) guns”.

After serious downsizing that’s exactly the amount of guns I own, but I bet they are a lot nicer than I would have imagined in my mid 20’s

At the time I was certain the only gun I would ever need would be the 2 barrel combo smooth bore rifle sight and 28 inch barrel 870 I used to hunt blacktails. Though I was strongly considering buying a savage 22 :dancingbanana:
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Hey conor , ''Ditto ''

For years I had 4 guns - .357 mag. , .22 , .243 , Double bbl 12 g

... skwerl
 
1. 22LR - Small Game
2. 223/5.56 - varmint and long pig
3. 6.5x55 Swede - medium - large game
4. .308 - large game and SHTF implement
5. 375H&H - extra large game

6. 12 GA
 
My “list” would have evolved over time … today would include 17 HMR / .22 LR / 6.5 X 47 Lapua / 308 Win / 20 Gauge. Primary use for each … 17 HMR - gophers / .22LR - gophers and “yard” pest management / 6.5 X 47 - deer/coyotes / 308 - deer / 20 Gauge - “yard” pest management (primarily birds). All but the shotgun are used for target shooting.
 
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22lr probably a bolt
9mm probably not a bolt
243 lever
223 bolt
30-30 or a 308 but I like the 30-30 more
12ga double but I like the 20 better
Each has a purpose with not too much overlap. No plans for any big animal hunting though
 
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