I have one, and it oozes solid reliability, and stopping power.
What is the best rifle for everything
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I have one, and it oozes solid reliability, and stopping power.
... OK ! I'll play the Game, and throw in my choice ( And price has to be considered ) .. Ruger 77, and the choice of calibers could be one any of these three; 270 Win., 30.06 Sprg. and 308 Win. ....... Personally, I think I'd opt for the 270 Win. as giving a teeny weenie, bit more versatility than the 30.06, which would be my second pick. ..... Always an entertaining debate, and never a clear Winner ! LOL ! .....David K
Brutus
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I wish my 2003 made Remington 700 Varmint .308 was as good shooting as yours are friend.
Presently it is a 1.5 MOA rifle with selected handloads and good glass. A new custom barrel will be in it's future by summer's end.
I kind of suspect my bone stock 788 also in .308 will outshoot it, with cooling sessions between groups, in it's present state!!
Cheers.......
Sask_Hunter
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haha from single bangers to see through rings in one page, good thing it got better from there.
300wsm shooting good bullets that weighs in around 7.5 pounds is the perfect yukon rifle. ive seen it work from sheep to the giant moose up there, 30-06 to 300wby would also work.
300wsm shooting good bullets that weighs in around 7.5 pounds is the perfect yukon rifle. ive seen it work from sheep to the giant moose up there, 30-06 to 300wby would also work.
blasted_saber
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Ruger M77 in .308 WIN
Something .308 or .284 cal 150 + grains that burns 55-70gr of slowish powder in a rifle with a #2-3 contour barrel and a solid (glass or laminate) stock. 3-10x40 Scope of good quality in solid rings (Talley's come to mind). Needs a time proven action with a 2-3lb trigger that breaks like glass.
Basically what Rembo said.
Basically what Rembo said.
hometownhero
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Ask Jim Shockey and he will tell you its a 338 untra mag. Man did I lol when I heard him say that
While I would like to say my 700 Custom 308 Norma Mag,
I think my M700SS 30-06 is a more practical choice.
This "stock" rifle regularly shoots any weight Partition from 150-200 grains into less than 1 moa.
6x42 Leupold on top.
Regards, Eagleye.
I think my M700SS 30-06 is a more practical choice.
This "stock" rifle regularly shoots any weight Partition from 150-200 grains into less than 1 moa.
6x42 Leupold on top.
Regards, Eagleye.
OK so in 10 hours we have come up with 4 pages of posts. According to my count 30-06 is on top followed by 7mm, 308 and 280 at a tie with 338 in the rear (figure of speach). I think the choices seem to be in a 24 to 26 inch mid size barrel judging by the list of rifles. So lets narrow it down. Pick one out of the four in an action/barrel you like and lets see what we come up with by this time tomorrow. Remember the parameters.
pisces-guy
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I'd suggest a solid choice for an all around rifle would be a stainless bolt action in .300 WSM, it allows for a shorter action(more rigid receiver) than a .300 WM and gives a bit more range than a 30.06. The ballistics basically match the .300 WM but the recoil is a little bit lighter. Put a 3-9X40 scope on it and you've got an effective hunting rifle that resists the elements and gives you plenty of power for longer shots on almost all North American game...I'd only want something bigger to hunt the big bears.
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IMHO the stipulation that this mystical cartridge must be able to do it all with a single load that is manageable by anyone drops the possibilities to a single bore size and just a few cartridges need apply. That bore size is .375, the bullet is a 300 gr TSX, when the cartridges are based on the Ultra/.404 or the .378, although some find these larger cartridges a little objectionable. For them a .375 H&H, a .375 Weatherby, or a .375 Ruger are better options, which when loaded with 270 gr TSXs or a 260 gr ABs, are the ones that can reach out to 600 yards and still perform in a lethal fashion upon arrival. There are a number of rifles that qualify without cost becoming terribly intimidating, although none are cheap. My first choice would be Brno 602, but unlike my bear guns the barrel would be left full length. It would wear a Galco Safari Ching sling which works as both a shooting sling and a carry strap, and I'd choose a mid power variable scope, perhaps a 2.5-8X32 Leupold for its compact size.
375 H&H, hunt anywhere in the world!!
Does everything really mean every animal? Then .375 and forget about 600 yards or affordable.
If it means 600 yards and North American game then .300 Win comes to mind. You might want to forget about barrel life if you want to shoot long strings. There's the bigger cased .300s but forget all about barrel life.
You've got a fighting chance of keeping a barrel on a .338, even the ultra and those of that ilk. Forget about affordable. You might want to re-evaluate your love of recoil with the bigger .338s.
The shops are full of 450 yard hunting rifles, the density is considerably higher than the allotment of 450 yard shooters. Pick something between 7mm and .338 that approaches or exceeds 3000 fps with its "standard" bullet weight and just go hunting.
Stick a scope of approximately 3-9 on it, a 2.5-8 or 3.5-10 is really just splitting hairs on a hunting rifle. If range time is more important you may find a 4.5-14 suits you better, and gives up little in the game fields if 400+ shots are normal.
450 yard big game hunting is well within the comfort zone for subtension reticles like the B&C. Start getting much past that and you're better off twistin' turrets. Theres no particular reason why you can't have both, but it seems that few do.
The cheapest way to get a rifle to shoot is to buy one that already does. There's enough makes with accuracy warranties that you should be able to find something you like.
If it means 600 yards and North American game then .300 Win comes to mind. You might want to forget about barrel life if you want to shoot long strings. There's the bigger cased .300s but forget all about barrel life.
You've got a fighting chance of keeping a barrel on a .338, even the ultra and those of that ilk. Forget about affordable. You might want to re-evaluate your love of recoil with the bigger .338s.
The shops are full of 450 yard hunting rifles, the density is considerably higher than the allotment of 450 yard shooters. Pick something between 7mm and .338 that approaches or exceeds 3000 fps with its "standard" bullet weight and just go hunting.
Stick a scope of approximately 3-9 on it, a 2.5-8 or 3.5-10 is really just splitting hairs on a hunting rifle. If range time is more important you may find a 4.5-14 suits you better, and gives up little in the game fields if 400+ shots are normal.
450 yard big game hunting is well within the comfort zone for subtension reticles like the B&C. Start getting much past that and you're better off twistin' turrets. Theres no particular reason why you can't have both, but it seems that few do.
The cheapest way to get a rifle to shoot is to buy one that already does. There's enough makes with accuracy warranties that you should be able to find something you like.
