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Scorch · June 13, 2006, 04:27 PM

Faced with this same problem, I got:
22 LR for general small game
22 Mag is too expensive, but I like shooting the same stuff I use the 22 LR for.
223 for medium varminting, target
22-250 for long range varminting, target
7X57 for deer, elk, etc.
8X57 for larger game (I really like the metric cartridges, can you tell?)
Used to have a 8mm Mag and a 375 H&H, but they are too much for anything.
12 gauge for geese, late season pheasants, all around
20 gauge for early season pheasants, quail, dove
22 LR pistol for small game, target
357 Mag for target, etc
44 Mag for handgun hunting, target
45 ACP for defense, target

I figure I can take anything that walks on this continent with this combo. Could I use more power? Maybe, but I like what I have. Of course, I always want more.

June 13, 2006, 04:27 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Faced with this same problem, I got: 22 LR for general small game 22 Mag is too expensive, but I like shooting the same stuff I use the 22 LR for. 223 for medium varminting, target 22-250 for long range varminting, target 7X57 for deer, elk, etc. 8X57 for larger game (I really like the metric cartridges, can you tell?) Used to have a 8mm Mag and a 375 H&H, but they are too much for anything. 12 gauge for geese, late season pheasants, all around 20 gauge for early season pheasants, quail, dove 22 LR pistol for small game, target 357 Mag for target, etc 44 Mag for handgun hunting, target 45 ACP for defense, target I figure I can take anything that walks on this continent with this combo. Could I use more power? Maybe, but I like what I have. Of course, I always want more. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services