if you could only have one rifle for hunting what would it be?

[marty06]

Sako AV 30-06.

 

[savagelh]

for me it would be any reliable, accurate, lightweight, left-hand bolt action rifle with a quality 3-9x40 in 308, or 30-06. I'm hoping all of this combination will be found in my new tikka t3. I haven't fired it yet though.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Valmet

 

[Pickles]

Savage Axis.

Probably in .308.

 

[Brutus]

Just one would really really hurt.....

but a combination gun is my best answer based on my current needs

 

[Calum]

These threads make my brain hurt, lol.

Currently I'm happy with the .243.
If I needed longer range then the .270 would be my next choice... For my hunting needs.

YMMV.

 

[Ardent]

To the latest iteration of this thread, .375 H&H double rifle with mounts, affordable enough to be abused and hauled about the world. Merkel 140AE is my pick.

 

[rhino62]

I guess it depends where you live, since the terrain and game you are going to hunt would influence your choices along with the amount of money that you could afford to spend. I currently have 308 bolt action and a 45/70 lever action

 

[Jack Robinson]

My Browning BBR in 7X61 S&H

 

[mudgunner49]

ONE RIFLE???!!! Sir, you basic premise is seriously flawed and I cannot take part in this travesty of a discussion.

One rifle indeed...

 

[philthygeezer]

...or a Winchester Model 70 Alaskan in .375 H&H magnum. That would do just fine.

 

[Fire306]

Tough Call, I have several rifles, that could potentially be "the one"
Sako 75 Deluxe in 300WSM, high potential, or my next build Sako 75 Grey Wolf in 7WSM.
If I could have only one though, I think I would stick with a beauty nice wood stock, so I will say Sako 75 Deluxe, Krieger Barrel (blued), 7 WSM. To me a rifle must have nice wood, and blued barrel to be a true beauty.
Each to your own.

 

[bobdbldr]

If I could only have 1 rifle for hunting, it would be,,,,,, SAD!

 

[rhino62]

Always interesting to see what people think, however food for thought!
http://http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hunting.firearms

 

[Brutus]

Always interesting to see what people think, however food for thought!
http://http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hunting.firearms

Not a bad article overall.

But recommending a specific action above all others? This is a bit too opinionated, I think so myself. The land that pretty much spawned North American big bore leverguns.........right!

 

[rhino62]

Not a bad article overall.

But recommending a specific action above all others? This is a bit too opinionated, I think so myself. The land that pretty much spawned North American big bore leverguns.........right!

308 bolt, 45/70 lever for me personally

 

[geologist]

Either the one in the middle, BRNO 602 .375 H&H or the one on top, BRNO 600 30-06 Springfield.

 

[black powder]

T/C encore 7mm rem mag ...single shot ..the closest cal . to a 270 wsm ..T/C don't make 270wsm barrels so the closest choice was the 7 mm rem mag .. very satisfied with the BARNES 140 gr bullet ..

 

[geologist]

Double post, sorry.

 

[chuck nelson]

'ol faithful

Ruger M77 in 308WIN. Fits my like a glove. Feels like an extension of my body

I absolutely love the look of that rifle! Honestly used. Perfect.