whitetailwoodsarcher
CGN Regular
pics?
If you could only have one
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blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- A blue part of Ontario
Old faithful ~ Ruger M77 (tang safety) in .308
- Location
- Quebec city
Sako 75 in 6.5X55.
troutseeker
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Prince George, BC
M70 pre 1964 Winchester featherweight, Timney trigger, very low profile Burris one piece mount that has a peep that can be flipped up and used in case something nasty were to happen to the 4x Leupold scope. Front post hand made, and works well.
Chambered in .30/06 using Winchester brass, stiff loads pushing 180 grain Speer Spitzers.
Currently as a 22" Shilen barrel. Original did not survive a horse incident.
Chambered in .30/06 using Winchester brass, stiff loads pushing 180 grain Speer Spitzers.
Currently as a 22" Shilen barrel. Original did not survive a horse incident.
I have more rifles than I have counted. 300+
The one I have taken hunting the most often is a sporter Mauser in 358Win. I seems to handle perfectly, has a good trigger, shoots accurately and is a perfect caliber.
It is not my 'best" rifle, but based on the fact that I choose to take it out the most, I guess it is the one I would keep if I could only have one.
As it happens, it is for sale:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum...01#post8289001
The one I have taken hunting the most often is a sporter Mauser in 358Win. I seems to handle perfectly, has a good trigger, shoots accurately and is a perfect caliber.
It is not my 'best" rifle, but based on the fact that I choose to take it out the most, I guess it is the one I would keep if I could only have one.
As it happens, it is for sale:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum...01#post8289001
A Blaser R93 with a few barrels and scope mounts would be my choice if allowed...or a T/C Encore would be even more versatile, since it could be equipped with a 12-gauge shotgun barrel. However, I assume these would be considered cheating within the spirit of this debate.
So if forced to choose one gun/chambering I would go with the .375H&H, in either a Sako, Winchester or most probably Blaser. Having sold all the rest of my guns, I would be planning on spending that cash on a few more exotic hunts. The H&H would be legal for anything, anywhere...and the Blaser takedown is perfect for travel. I use it a lot...took a deer with it this year...and have total confidence in it.
The .340 Weatherby would be a bit better if serious long range shooting was ever in the cards, but it doesn't meet the minimum-caliber requirement in a lot of countries for African dangerous game. The .375 fits the bill, plus it's a sentimental favourite.
So if forced to choose one gun/chambering I would go with the .375H&H, in either a Sako, Winchester or most probably Blaser. Having sold all the rest of my guns, I would be planning on spending that cash on a few more exotic hunts. The H&H would be legal for anything, anywhere...and the Blaser takedown is perfect for travel. I use it a lot...took a deer with it this year...and have total confidence in it.
The .340 Weatherby would be a bit better if serious long range shooting was ever in the cards, but it doesn't meet the minimum-caliber requirement in a lot of countries for African dangerous game. The .375 fits the bill, plus it's a sentimental favourite.
CreamySmooth
CGN frequent flyer
Blaser R93 in .308.
hometownhero
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Toon Town, Sk
If I could only have one from my collection it would be my winchester model 70 fw 30-06.
John Wesley Hardin
CGN Regular
- Location
- 45.457 x - 77.239
My Winchester 94 Trapper in 45 Colt. This cartridge dropped horses and buffalo and assorted 2 legged varmints in years past and still no elephants here.
J.W. Hardin
J.W. Hardin
hammering hank
CGN Regular
- Location
- Barrie north of
30-06 for sure becauae of the range of loads i could build in this cal but my semi 742 wouldn't cut it in that cal, id halfto upgrade to a bolt.
