what do you think is the most versatile cartridge ever made?

[woodlotowner]

Actually, the 8mm Mauser would probably take the crown here. Being the granddad of many of today's cartridges, and equivalent to the 30-06 if loaded properly in a good M-98 action, I'd give it the nod.

 

[FLHTCUI]

Welp according to the man in the pink tutu it would be the 375 ruger, but we all know better than that.
Rob

 

[saskbooknut]

There is no one most versatile, but 30-06 will do.
Any cArtridge from 6.5x55 to 7mm Magnum will serve for Mr. Average.

 

[Cole]

Me 3 for the grand old .30-06 ! With a 180 grain Nosler Partition travelling at 2750fps, there is no animal that walks North America, Europe, Asia and most of Africa that I would not hesitate to go after.

 

[RobbieLaidlaw]

Certainly not 30-06

 

[rkm456]

7x57 because I dig things that are old timey, but any 7mm would do.

 

[colt1851]

30-06

 

[Steppenwolf]

Any WWII main battle rifle cartridge would do the trick.

 

[Dogleg]

.300 Win.

 

[Suther]

7mm Rem Mag, just because I feel like being a contrary s.o.b. today.

I'd agree.

Recoil comparable to the 3006, flatter trajectory, better sectional densities... Pretty hard to argue with.

I hate to say it, but assuming you can shoot it well a 300wm or wsm is pretty dang versatile. A bit more omph for the big critters, particularly big bears and bison... I've seen a well respected guide express disdain for the 7mag as a bison cartridge.

Any WWII main battle rifle cartridge would do the trick.

Carcano! Lol

 

[Magellann]

308 for me also, light recoil compared to others, and more than adequate to drop anything in North America.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Welp according to the man in the pink tutu it would be the 375 ruger, but we all know better than that.
Rob

Your're a bad man Rob . My pick for choice to fill the post topic would be the 30-06. All the best to you & yours for the New Year.

 

[CranePete]

I’d suggest 7X57 or 280 Remington. It’s all about where you put it.

 

[Gatehouse]

Anything in the 6.5 Creed-30-06 category would do the job and have reasonable recoil. I would probably choose one of the 7mm Magnums for myself.

 

[Rich the Butcher]

I'm gonna be a diruptor and say 270wsm.

 

[caramel]

tree 0 eight. Nothing come even close to it.

 

[joe-nwt]

Slow day on the left coast, eh?

Winter boredom. Just like last winter, and umpteen before that.

 

[HChammer]

308 or 30-06 Or to be different .375win

 

[Hitzy]

7x64... it's 103 years old this year.

 

[nowarningshot]

308 or 6.5 creedmore for polar bears, really.