Most Versitle?

[bmwhockey]

Hi I am new at Hunting, I was wondering what the Most Versitle Rifle is? is there a calibre that you can use on "most" Game? any suggestions on a "ok" rifle that wont "Break the Bank" THANKS!

 

['Boo]

A Remington SPS or Savage 110 in 30-06 will fill any "needs" you will ever have for hunting in Canada.

"Wants" however are a totally different thing .............

 

[Gatehouse]

Anyting in the .270/308/30-06/7RM area is a good all purpose cartridge.

There are better oens out there, but they recoil more.

The SPS suggested isn't a bad idea, at all

 

[Levi Garrett]

Get a 30-30 winchester , and learn to get close to game, very rewarding

 

[Gibbs505]

Hi I am new at Hunting, I was wondering what the Most Versitle Rifle is? is there a calibre that you can use on "most" Game? any suggestions on a "ok" rifle that wont "Break the Bank" THANKS!

Depends on what you are hunting and where. Hunting for most game, anything that Gatehouse suggested works. However if you are after a big grizz, then I consider the 375H&H minimmum.

 

[BCWILL]

Even though I hate to admit it..................
The Most "Versatile" Cartridge would be the 30-06

If you go with the SPS spend the xtra 100 bucks and go stainless

 

[hithere]

45-70 gets my vote- marlin ;-)

 

[bmwhockey]

Thanks for all the Info, what about a Scope? any suggestions on a "reasonably" priced scope?

 

[NAA]

[quote='Boo]A Remington SPS or Savage 110 in 30-06 will fill any "needs" you will ever have for hunting in Canada.

"Wants" however are a totally different thing .............[/quote]

+1

Thanks for all the Info, what about a Scope? any suggestions on a "reasonably" priced scope?

Personally, I'd go for the Rem 700 SPS [stainless] rifle and top it with a matte Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40mm.

 

[scott_r]

With all the premium bullets on the market Id go for a .270 and never look back. It'll take any critter in North America.

 

[stubblejumper]

The 30-06 and 7mmremmag are two of most versatile cartridges available.I prefer the 7mmremmag myself.

 

[ben hunchak]

This is an easy one...make the questions tougher.....Marlin 45/70....if money is a concern NEF 45/70.

 

[Gatehouse]

This is an easy one...make the questions tougher.....Marlin 45/70....if money is a concern NEF 45/70.

The 45/70 can hardly be categorized as a "versatile" cartridge...

 

[Amphibious]

.308 win.

deer, bear, moose, elk. ammo is cheap, easy to find. low recoil. many different firearms with that chambering to choose from.

Rem 700 SPS Stainless in .308win topped with a leupold VX1 2-7x33mm in tally rings. should run you Under $1000 all in and you'll never "need" another rifle.

 

[aulrich]

It's funny but your better off scriping a bit on the rilfe and getting better glass. As an example you could get a Stevens 200 (it's a Savage without the accu-trigger) you take the difference you would have paid either for the savage or rem and put it into a good scope you would have a hunting rig that could last a lifetime.

As I get older I am less inclined to spend big bucks on a biggame gun, it does need to be reliable and decently accurate. But the advantage of good glass is undeniable get the best you can afford.

As an econo scope the Bushnell Banner line in one I have had good luck with.

what type of hunting do you plan to do?

Also count on getting a 22 rifle every rifleman should have at least one 500 rounds of practice for 13-25$ you can't go wrong

 

[Calum]

Another vote for the 30/30 win.

 

[ben hunchak]

If the 45/70 is not versatile what is........load shot loads for grouse, light loads for small game, and stumpers that approach the .458 Win. Mag in power, all in a 7 1/2 lb. rifle that holds up to 9 shells, and allows you to reload the mag. without taking a shell out of the chamber, or ohhhhh I get now....you can't use TSXs in it.

 

[Gatehouse]

If the 45/70 is not versatile what is........load shot loads for grouse, light loads for small game, and stumpers that approach the .458 Win. Mag in power, all in a 7 1/2 lb. rifle that holds up to 9 shells, and allows you to reload the mag. without taking a shell out of the chamber, or ohhhhh I get now....you can't use TSXs in it.

Barnes does make 2 X bullets designed for the 45/70.

 

[stubblejumper]

If the 45/70 is not versatile what is........load shot loads for grouse, light loads for small game, and stumpers that approach the .458 Win. Mag in power, all in a 7 1/2 lb. rifle that holds up to 9 shells, and allows you to reload the mag. without taking a shell out of the chamber, or ohhhhh I get now....you can't use TSXs in it.

In some provinces it is illegal to use any rifle other than a .22 rimfire for grouse.Even when shot cartridges are used,it is still a rifle.As well the rainbow trajectory wouldn't make a great choice for hunting pronghorns.If you consider 9 rounds as a factor when selecting a hunting rifle,you need more target practise.That being said,I don't consider the 45-70 as being very versatile.

 

[beretta boy]

Maybe let us in on where you live (province/region) and what you hunt.

A vesatile rifle/calibre for the Ontario bush may not be quite so versatile on the flat-ass prairies for antelope or up in the big rocks for elk & sheep.

Besides, anyone who calls themselves a "gunnut" should have at least a few versatile rifles and shotguns as a bare minimum. Why I should have to go through life without a quality 28 gauge sidelock double is beyond me ! And it could be English, Italian or Spanish, I wouldn't complain !!!