One rifle, one cartridge, one load for everything

[Licensed to kill]

My Ruger No1 in .338 with 3-9 Burris compact did everything I asked it to for a LONG time from sheep to mule deer, whitetail, moose, Elk and a whole shwack of bears, everything I pointed it at fell over.

 

[troutseeker]

Well, having recently gotten into a .300PRC, I find it makes for a for a very good do everything rifle. My is a Christansen’s Arms Mesa FFT with a Leupold 3.5x10x50 and weighs 7.4lbs. Shoots from 175 gr to 212 gr bullets accurately and should've enough humph for everything.

 

[vagrantonwalkabout]

My Winchester model 70 ranger in 30-06 and 180gr rem core locks
Can hunt 95% of North America big game and defend against 100% of North America big game.
Second choice would be a 20ga or 12ga pump shotgun.

 

[scotteboy]

30-06
180 nosler partition
56gr h4350
that'll drop most critters on the planet

 

[Highwind]

There's a few considerations that come into play when I think of a one gun scenario. First thought is - do I need to bring all the ammo with me, or can I access ammo out there. In locations where there are no Moose or Elk; and smaller Black Bears around a 243 does the job on my primary game which would be Whitetail deer and smaller critters. And in this vein - I am also thinking about rabbits and grouse (headshots). Ducks and geese might fall off the list. Further North where Moose and Elk are present I think a 270 is enough gun to take these animals down. If I'm further north where Bison are available - then a 30-06 (which is minimum) I'd pick that. I have larger caliber options but finding ammo may be a challenge.

 

[flying pig]

Pre ‘64 Model 70 in 300 H&H, the ground squirrel to Grizzly rifleman’s rifle.