If you could only own ONE bolt action rifle ? ... not a troll thread

M700 Classic in 35 Whelen for me. (It's 3 rifles in one)

225gr AB for the big stuff (35 Whelen)
200gr RN for the deer (35 Remington)
158gr XTP for fun (357 Magnum)

 
My custom M98 375 H&H. Knocks down deer with authority, good out to 300 yards easily, and has the flexibility to hunt larger and more dangerous game from time to time. Plus it functions flawlessly and I shoot it well.
 
Some nice gun choices there gentlemen.

Personally I'd have concerns for stocking up a bit on the less popular calibers and general availability which is one of my main reasons for choosing .308.
 
Pre-64 model 70 in 6.5x55 with a 22" match grade barrel. Can go from coyotes at long range, to moose if you have the confidence. My mouth is watering just thinking about that gun.
 
I'll go with my Tikka battue light in 30-06 with the VX-3 1.75-6 glass in Warne grooved receiver quick disconnect rings.

Works great for hunting, cheap enough that I don't baby it, and for company while walking in the mountains I just pop off the scope, and I've got a 6.25 pound rifle with great, fast iron sights.

Sometimes I wish it was stainless, but I've carried blued guns for ages in all weather, and never had a speck of rust with even the most slackadaisical maintenance.
 
It would be 30-06 for me. It will kill anything in North America and at longer ranges. With the right scope, 600 yards no problem.
 
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If it's seeing alot of inclement weather or humidity, get it professionally coated. The best investment I made.

Great rifle and calibre choice.


Bartledan said:
I'll go with my Tikka battue light in 30-06 with the VX-3 1.75-6 glass in Warne grooved receiver quick disconnect rings.

Works great for hunting, cheap enough that I don't baby it, and for company while walking in the mountains I just pop off the scope, and I've got a 6.25 pound rifle with great, fast iron sights.

Sometimes I wish it was stainless, but I've carried blued guns for ages in all weather, and never had a speck of rust with even the most slackadaisical maintenance.
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The Kurgan said:
If it's seeing alot of inclement weather or humidity, get it professionally coated. The best investment I made.

Great rifle and calibre choice.
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Thanks :)

I'm on the fence about coatings. They don't protect the only parts I really care about protecting: the bore and chamber.

But again, my old Marlin 1895 and I went everywhere in the vilest of weather, and never a spot of rust.

I'll probably still go for it at some point.

Cheers!
 
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