OK, You asked for it ... What is the most versatile cartridge?

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OK, You asked for it ... What is the most versatile cartridge?

Small game, medium game, large game .... plinking ... a great time at the range ... etc. ....

My vote goes to the 12ga .....

0faustus0 said:
Ok, ok .... I see ... we need a couple more constraints ... ;)

Here is the scenario .... in the foreseeable future ... our beloved government manages to pass a law ... that allows you to only keep one gun! One gun to do all your hunting .... shooting .... etc.

Now .... yes you could keep a drilling ... or a combination gun ....

But what is the caliber that you would keep for all your needs ....
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FreedomIsn'tFree said:
Variety is the spice of life so it's a good thing we have so many calibers to choose from.
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Ok, ok .... I see ... we need a couple more constraints ... ;)

Here is the scenario .... in the foreseeable future ... our beloved government manages to pass a law ... that allows you to only keep one gun! One gun to do all your hunting .... shooting .... etc.

Now .... yes you could keep a drilling ... or a combination gun ....

But what is the caliber that you would keep for all your needs ....
 
375 H&H IMO. Minimum legal requirements for Africa. Ammo and components common enough. Almost every manufacturer makes one. Can be down loaded for smaller animals. Recoil is manageable.
 
0faustus0 said:
Ok, ok .... I see ... we need a couple more constraints ... ;)

Here is the scenario .... in the foreseeable future ... our beloved government manages to pass a law ... that allows you to only keep one gun! One gun to do all your hunting .... shooting .... etc.

Now .... yes you could keep a drilling ... or a combination gun ....

But what is the caliber that you would keep for all your needs ....
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For my needs and the hunting I do it would be my Winchester M70 7mm Rem mag, For zombies in the streets we would need another thread for that.LOL
 
Dogleg said:
.375 h&h.
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X2 fer sure for us reloading folks as we can go from 80 gr lead round ball rodent loads on up to 300+ gr bullets for the heaviest critters we can offer up. The cartridge is so nice to load for and in a decent rifle, many can expect 30-06 levels of accuracy on long shots. I consider the round to be a reloader's dream for all round versatility. :cool:
 
SHELL SHUCKER said:
X2 fer sure for us reloading folks as we can go from 80 gr lead round ball rodent loads on up to 300+ gr bullets for the heaviest critters we can offer up. The cartridge is so nice to load for and in a decent rifle, many can expect 30-06 levels of accuracy on long shots. I consider the round to be a reloader's dream for all round versatility. :cool:
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:)Agreed. My first 375 is a Winchester model 70 Super Express in 375 H&H. Then,;) for a touch of variety, I later picked up a custom Remington 700 in 375 Chatfield Taylor. Fairly potent big bores and you're right, fun to load for.;) Shot some dangerous looking paper but, sadly,:( no field use, ;) yet.
 
358 NORMA MAG. All capital letters ( i am yelling it) 158 grain pistal bullets for the small stuff. 250 gr. For medium big. 280 gr Swift A frame for the really nasty ones.
 
.375 H&H no question. It can take any game in North America at any reasonable range and is a good stopper as well. The downside is recoil is more than a 30-06 and rifles tend to be heavier. I would love to try an 8 lb .375 Ruger with a shorter barrel. The Ruger may be the perfect one as overall jack of all trades.
 
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