Which 7 Rifle calibers would you choose - Page 3

michaelcj · August 17, 2014, 09:46 AM

My Luddite List:

22 hornet - mine is a mdl.# 43 Winchester
250 Savage - don't have, but would take a nice Savage 99 chambered for it.
7X57 have on springfield action
30.06 have on a mauser action
30WCF have 1932 eastern carbine
338 WinMag had Ruger #1 nice but unnecessary sold
375HH- again don't need but an early mdl 70 or HH fantasy
416 Rigby same as directly above
45-70 have Browning 1885

MarkCO · August 19, 2014, 08:02 PM

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Hmmm. Another "pick your favorites" thread. OK.

Actually, it is not. I knew there would be several who did not read the OP, or would not give answers based on the parameters requested, but I am surprised at the huge number of responses that don't answer the OP.

For the few of you who did, thanks, those few posts were interesting.

406MTMarine · August 22, 2014, 11:13 AM

5.56 for small game and if the zombies attach I can find them anywhere.
243 great deer rifle and easy to come by as well
30-06 for large game hunting
308 for large game as well and just plain awesome . vary flat shooting
357 mag popular caliber that I like
44mag for my henry great brush rifle in the slicks close shootin
45.70 kills everything including a 1995 Pontiac engine block lol short story and for another day

std7mag · August 22, 2014, 07:02 PM

I'll go along for the ride.

22LR
22WMR
25 Souper
6.5mm Rem Mag.
6mm Pflueger, just because..

7mm-08 AI
7mm Rem Mag

Have been thinking of trying the 6.5 Rem Mag, necked up to 7mm.

mike7.62 · August 23, 2014, 05:04 AM

I'll play

.223 rem

.260 rem

7.62x39 because I love my CZ 527 carbine

.338 win

.357 mag because I love my Rossi 92 in 357 mag

.416 rem

45-70 1886 win

barnbwt · August 23, 2014, 07:53 AM

I didn't see 14.5x114 on the list anywhere. Every red-blooded American should own at least one belt-fed Destructive Device

TCB

std7mag · August 23, 2014, 10:05 AM

Problem is finding range to let you practice with explosive rounds...

Bucksnort1 · August 23, 2014, 09:46 PM

1. 30-06
2. 30-06
3. 30-06
4. 30-06
5. 30-06
6. 30-06
7. 30-06

Unlicensed Dremel · August 24, 2014, 09:01 AM

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22LR
22WMR
25 Souper
6.5mm Rem Mag.
6mm Pflueger, just because..
7mm-08 AI
7mm Rem Mag

std7mag, you "went along" with a game you made up yourself. You didn't answer the question asked.

mehavey · August 24, 2014, 09:33 AM

You only need two:

● 243 Winchester
● 375 H&H

all else is superfluous.

(postscript: I admit to a lot of XXX Superfluous)

trigger45 · August 25, 2014, 11:16 AM

Well here are mine.

5.56*45mm
.243
6.5*55mm
6.8*43mm
.270
.30-06
8*57mm
Pretty well rounded collection.

Unlicensed Dremel · August 25, 2014, 03:58 PM

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5.56*45mm
.243
6.5*55mm
6.8*43mm
.270
.30-06
8*57mm

Once again, like pogybait and std7mag, you have failed to answer the question asked.

Here it is again, for your convenience:

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So, one from each group based purely on bullet diameter, which calibers would you choose. The lists are not all-inclusive by any means. If you want to say why you chose what, feel free.

1. 5-5.99mm

2. 6-6.99mm

3. 7-7.99mm

4. 8-8.99mm

5. 9-9.99mm

6. 10-10.99mm

7. 11-13mm

You listed one from the 1st category, four from the 2nd, one from the 3rd, one from the 4th, and zero from the 5th, 6th, and 7th categories.

trigger45 · August 25, 2014, 06:42 PM

Sorry. Guess I'm a rebel. The most intriguing calibers are in the sixes. Didn't mean to offend.

Nathan · August 25, 2014, 07:03 PM

7 calibers:

22LR. . . .for plinking and basic rifle training. . .I would like a bolt action, heavy barrel, single shot gun with a big scope for short range accuracy practice.

5.56 x 45 - For an AR. . .HD, SD, fun. . .

6mm PPC - For what else. . .BR

243 Win AI - Long range tactical/hunting/varmint rifle

257 Roberts - A reasonably sized NA hunting caliber. In a 6-7lb rifle with a 22" barrel and a nice 3-9 scope, this is an ideal hunting round.

300 WSM - Long range tactical/hunting rifle. . .about 15 lbs, great scope, S&B or US Optics, in a laminate stock or maybe better in a custom chassis.

338 Federal - Big game round. In about an 8lb gun with a nice 3-9 scope. . .great for larger NA game. . .could go 338 Win Mag also.

458 Lott - Big bore for big game. Africa. . .That's the dream! No scope, of course. Flip up leaves in the rear, front globe sight.

Dang it! 8. . . .Hmm, I guess I need to cut the. . .not sure.

Unlicensed Dremel · August 26, 2014, 10:15 AM

No offense taken; I'm just letting you know. Some people follow the rules - and some people don't.

Nathan, you also failed to answer the question asked, immediately after I re-stated it just 2 posts above yours. But, you were closer to answering it than some others; I'll give you that.

MarkCO · August 26, 2014, 09:43 PM

amprecon · August 27, 2014, 01:56 PM

1. .22lr
2. 7.62x39
3. 6.8spc
4. .308
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?

Panfisher · August 27, 2014, 03:34 PM

Ok what the heck.

.223 Rem in an AR (cause I like my AR)
.25-06 (used to own one, liked its performance)
7-08 (love my little 7-08)
.338 Win Mag (So I could sell it to buy more smaller calibers)
.35 Whelen (coolness factor)
.416 Rigby (So I could sell it to buy more smaller stuff)
.45-70 in a Marlin 1895 Cowboy, reason. Heck Why NOT.

Unlicensed Dremel · August 27, 2014, 05:29 PM

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.223 Rem in an AR (cause I like my AR)
.25-06 (used to own one, liked its performance)
7-08 (love my little 7-08)
.338 Win Mag (So I could sell it to buy more smaller calibers)
.35 Whelen (coolness factor)
.416 Rigby (So I could sell it to buy more smaller stuff)
.45-70 in a Marlin 1895 Cowboy, reason. Heck Why NOT.

Thank you! Finally....

Quote:

1. .22lr
2. 7.62x39
3. 6.8spc
4. .308
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?

FAIL!!!

darkgael · August 27, 2014, 06:33 PM

Mark.....

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answers based on the parameters requested

Your parameters are poorly stated.

You say

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one from each group based purely on bullet diameter, which calibers would you choose.

Since "bullet diameter" and "caliber" are the same thing, you have said
"one from each group based purely on bullet diameter which bullet diameter would you choose" or "one from each group based purely on caliber, which caliber would you choose"
Then instead of a list of calibers, you provide a list of cartridges (which is probably what you actually meant) many of which in each group are the same caliber. For instance, in your first group, nine of the thirteen are the same caliber.
If you do not take proper care in your instructions, you should expect a similar lack of care in some responses.
When you are loading a magazine for a firearm, do you pick up a box of calibers and load calibers into the magazine?

Unlicensed Dremel · August 27, 2014, 07:29 PM

"One from each group". No. It was perfectly clear; sorry. You're reaching. Sigh.

MarkCO · August 27, 2014, 09:05 PM

darkgael, I hope you have a nice day.

darkgael · August 28, 2014, 04:26 AM

Mark: Thanks and yourself also.
I just have a bug about using the word "caliber" when cartridge is what is meant.

Dremel - not a stretch at all - the entire instruction is, based on bullet diameter only, pick one caliber from each group"
Now, tell me...is this a list of calibers? Or is it a list of cartridges?

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8x50 Mannlicher
.325 WSM
8x57 Mauser
8x63 Swede
8mm Remington Magnum
.33 Winchester
.338 Federal
.338-06 A-Square
.338 Marlin
.338 Winchester Magnum
.338 Lapua Magnum
.338 Norma Magnum
.338 RUM
.340 Weatherby Magnum

trigger643 · August 28, 2014, 06:02 AM

I actually have exactly 7 different cartridges of long guns in my safe and although they don't fall into the categories of the OP, they are:

1. .22lr
2. 5.56x45
3. .243 AI
4. 7.62x51
5. .264WM
6. .300WM
7. .50-110

Dragline45 · August 28, 2014, 04:27 PM

.22lr
5.56
.308

Cover's all my bases, don't need anything else.

August 23, 2014, 07:53 AM	#56
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 1,085	I didn't see 14.5x114 on the list anywhere. Every red-blooded American should own at least one belt-fed Destructive Device TCB __________________ "I don't believe that the men of the distant past were any wiser than we are today. But it does seem that their science and technology were able to accomplish much grander things." -- Alex Rosewater

August 23, 2014, 10:05 AM	#57
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Have 20mm anti tank gun for that!!! Problem is finding range to let you practice with explosive rounds...

August 23, 2014, 09:46 PM	#58
Bucksnort1 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2013 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 1,121	7 calibers 1. 30-06 2. 30-06 3. 30-06 4. 30-06 5. 30-06 6. 30-06 7. 30-06

August 26, 2014, 09:43 PM	#66
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,307	__________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

August 27, 2014, 01:56 PM	#67
amprecon Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 1999 Location: TN Posts: 786	1. .22lr 2. 7.62x39 3. 6.8spc 4. .308 5. ? 6. ? 7. ? __________________ "You can't get 'em all Josey." "That's a fact". "Well how come you doin' this then?" "Cause I got nothin' better to do."

August 17, 2014, 09:46 AM	#51
michaelcj Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2011 Location: Lopez Island, WA Posts: 279	My Luddite List: 22 hornet - mine is a mdl.# 43 Winchester 250 Savage - don't have, but would take a nice Savage 99 chambered for it. 7X57 have on springfield action 30.06 have on a mauser action 30WCF have 1932 eastern carbine 338 WinMag had Ruger #1 nice but unnecessary sold 375HH- again don't need but an early mdl 70 or HH fantasy 416 Rigby same as directly above 45-70 have Browning 1885

August 22, 2014, 11:13 AM	#53
406MTMarine Member Join Date: August 21, 2014 Posts: 17	5.56 for small game and if the zombies attach I can find them anywhere. 243 great deer rifle and easy to come by as well 30-06 for large game hunting 308 for large game as well and just plain awesome . vary flat shooting 357 mag popular caliber that I like 44mag for my henry great brush rifle in the slicks close shootin 45.70 kills everything including a 1995 Pontiac engine block lol short story and for another day

August 22, 2014, 07:02 PM	#54
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I'll go along for the ride. 22LR 22WMR 25 Souper 6.5mm Rem Mag. 6mm Pflueger, just because.. 7mm-08 AI 7mm Rem Mag Have been thinking of trying the 6.5 Rem Mag, necked up to 7mm.

August 23, 2014, 05:04 AM	#55
mike7.62 Member Join Date: May 25, 2012 Location: Down South Posts: 95	I'll play .223 rem .260 rem 7.62x39 because I love my CZ 527 carbine .338 win .357 mag because I love my Rossi 92 in 357 mag .416 rem 45-70 1886 win

August 24, 2014, 09:33 AM	#60
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,886	You only need two: ● 243 Winchester ● 375 H&H all else is superfluous. (postscript: I admit to a lot of XXX Superfluous)

August 25, 2014, 11:16 AM	#61
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	Well here are mine. 5.5645mm .243 6.555mm 6.843mm .270 .30-06 857mm Pretty well rounded collection.

August 25, 2014, 06:42 PM	#63
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	Sorry. Guess I'm a rebel. The most intriguing calibers are in the sixes. Didn't mean to offend.

August 25, 2014, 07:03 PM	#64
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,328	7 calibers: 22LR. . . .for plinking and basic rifle training. . .I would like a bolt action, heavy barrel, single shot gun with a big scope for short range accuracy practice. 5.56 x 45 - For an AR. . .HD, SD, fun. . . 6mm PPC - For what else. . .BR 243 Win AI - Long range tactical/hunting/varmint rifle 257 Roberts - A reasonably sized NA hunting caliber. In a 6-7lb rifle with a 22" barrel and a nice 3-9 scope, this is an ideal hunting round. 300 WSM - Long range tactical/hunting rifle. . .about 15 lbs, great scope, S&B or US Optics, in a laminate stock or maybe better in a custom chassis. 338 Federal - Big game round. In about an 8lb gun with a nice 3-9 scope. . .great for larger NA game. . .could go 338 Win Mag also. 458 Lott - Big bore for big game. Africa. . .That's the dream! No scope, of course. Flip up leaves in the rear, front globe sight. Dang it! 8. . . .Hmm, I guess I need to cut the. . .not sure.

August 26, 2014, 10:15 AM	#65
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	No offense taken; I'm just letting you know. Some people follow the rules - and some people don't. Nathan, you also failed to answer the question asked, immediately after I re-stated it just 2 posts above yours. But, you were closer to answering it than some others; I'll give you that.

August 27, 2014, 03:34 PM	#68
Panfisher Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,337	Ok what the heck. .223 Rem in an AR (cause I like my AR) .25-06 (used to own one, liked its performance) 7-08 (love my little 7-08) .338 Win Mag (So I could sell it to buy more smaller calibers) .35 Whelen (coolness factor) .416 Rigby (So I could sell it to buy more smaller stuff) .45-70 in a Marlin 1895 Cowboy, reason. Heck Why NOT.

August 27, 2014, 07:29 PM	#71
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	"One from each group". No. It was perfectly clear; sorry. You're reaching. Sigh.

August 27, 2014, 09:05 PM	#72
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,307	darkgael, I hope you have a nice day. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

August 28, 2014, 06:02 AM	#74
trigger643 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2011 Posts: 322	I actually have exactly 7 different cartridges of long guns in my safe and although they don't fall into the categories of the OP, they are: 1. .22lr 2. 5.56x45 3. .243 AI 4. 7.62x51 5. .264WM 6. .300WM 7. .50-110

August 28, 2014, 04:27 PM	#75
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	.22lr 5.56 .308 Cover's all my bases, don't need anything else.