Pick one caliber between .223 and .30-06 - Page 2

MLeake · September 21, 2012, 10:03 PM

.250-3000, since it would be available in a Savage 99.

stu925 · September 21, 2012, 10:25 PM

Another vote for the 6.5x55, I love that cartridge. I'll never be a one caliber guy though.

Stu

homesick · September 21, 2012, 10:27 PM

25-06

TimW77 · September 21, 2012, 10:28 PM

"This is not a practical exercise, nor is there any intended purpose behind the question. I'm just curious."

I actually did this...

Although I like to reload I was spending far too much time reloading and not enough on my real hobby, SHOOTING.

For me the .223R and .308W were "givens".

I've discovered the 6.5mm cartridges to be so versatile, I needed nothing else and SOLD ALL rifles other rifles (still have a 7X57 Mauser I plan to sell).

Replaced ALL of these other rifles/calibers/CARTRIDGES with a pair of 6.5mm cartridges.

The 6.5 Grendel for the AR-15 and the .260R for NON AR-15 rifles.

Doing this worked so good I did the same over .308W. This time the .45-70 was a "given" and sold everything in between.

Replacing all of these with a single cartridge, the .338-06.

There are "exceptions" to every rule. For me those are the M-1/1903 in .30-06, an Egyptian Hakim and K98 in 8X57mm and if I ever find one, a Savage 99 in .358W!

Figure with the .223R for varmints, I can hunt anything in the Western hemisphere with just these 2 rifles!

If I ever make it back to Africa to do more than just work I would be well armed for anything except dangerous game...

T.

Hunter Customs · September 21, 2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

280 Remington.

Seeing that I own a 280 that's where I'll have to place my vote.
With manufactured loads the 280 will do everything the 270 will do, with handloads the 280 will do more.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

johnwilliamson062 · September 21, 2012, 10:40 PM

6.5X55

rickyny · September 21, 2012, 10:41 PM

No 308? Then I pick the 307 Win.

MTSCMike · September 21, 2012, 10:41 PM

7mm Magnum - good for anything in North America

HALL,AUSTIN · September 21, 2012, 11:20 PM

.300win mag, now I usually don't buy into the whole magnum thing but I likes me some .300 win mag

Rob228 · September 21, 2012, 11:32 PM

I'm going to go with .243. I own a few rifles that number a couple of .22's, an AR in .223, a .325 short mag, a .450 Marlin and a pair of .243's. The .243's get more use than any of the others.

ripnbst · September 21, 2012, 11:44 PM

I would probably go with .260 Rem. if not that, a .270 WIN out of a Win model 70 featherweight.

TimW77 · September 21, 2012, 11:57 PM

"^^^I see the above votes for .308 and .30-06. Apparently, someone needs reading comprehension classes

"

Either that are they think they are so smart they don't even have to READ the OP in the first place.

T.

Scorch · September 22, 2012, 12:06 AM

What a silly question! Why, of course I would choose 7X57!

HALL,AUSTIN · September 22, 2012, 12:06 AM

Then 25-06.

TXAZ · September 22, 2012, 12:07 AM

"ALL" is pretty broad. As such, 7mm Weatherby.

TripHlx · September 22, 2012, 12:09 AM

7.62x54r is my first choice, followed by 7.5x55 Swiss (GP11) if it qualifies.

Water-Man · September 22, 2012, 12:30 AM

6.5x55 SE.

Joe Chicago · September 22, 2012, 02:02 AM

7mm08 or 270

10-96 · September 22, 2012, 03:20 AM

I wonder if the OP would let me get away with choosing a 7.62x63?

Gunnut17 · September 22, 2012, 03:46 AM

Since you ruled out .223 and .308, either 5.56X45mm or 7.62X51mm.

Seriously now, .303 British, I'm a big fan of the Enfield platform.

hodaka · September 22, 2012, 08:35 AM

.260 or 6.5 Swede depending upon what I found.

MOshooter65202 · September 22, 2012, 08:50 AM

Hmmmm are we picking a caliber or cartridge between the 223 and 30-06?

If we're picking a caliber? 284 or 7mm caliber for my favorite hunting rifle cartridge 7mm rem mag.Now if we're picking a cartridge between the 223 and 30-06? I'll go with the 280 remington.

Sgt.207 · September 22, 2012, 09:47 AM

Hands down, 270 Winchester.

hooligan1 · September 22, 2012, 09:57 AM

.270 win for me also.

RevGeo · September 22, 2012, 10:33 AM

Realizing you meant 'cartridge' and not 'caliber', I'd go with 7mm Rem Mag. I can load it from 7x57 velocities up to factory specs. It'll do anything a .243, 6.5x55, .270 or 7-08 will do. Felt recoil, to me at least, is no different than a .308, 30-06 or .270.

George

September 21, 2012, 10:40 PM	#31
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,107	6.5X55 __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire.

September 21, 2012, 10:41 PM	#33
MTSCMike Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 128	7mm Magnum - good for anything in North America __________________ IDPA Member A00640 Founding Charter Member - Middle Tennessee Shooter's Club

September 21, 2012, 11:20 PM	#34
HALL,AUSTIN Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2011 Location: asheville north carolina Posts: 366	Not clear on the rules... Sooo .300win mag, now I usually don't buy into the whole magnum thing but I likes me some .300 win mag

September 21, 2012, 11:57 PM	#37
TimW77 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Posts: 222	"^^^I see the above votes for .308 and .30-06. Apparently, someone needs reading comprehension classes" Either that are they think they are so smart they don't even have to READ the OP in the first place. T.

September 22, 2012, 12:06 AM	#38
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,033	What a silly question! Why, of course I would choose 7X57! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

September 21, 2012, 10:03 PM	#26
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 9,656	.250-3000, since it would be available in a Savage 99.

September 21, 2012, 10:25 PM	#27
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 852	Another vote for the 6.5x55, I love that cartridge. I'll never be a one caliber guy though. Stu

September 21, 2012, 10:27 PM	#28
homesick Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 290	25-06

September 21, 2012, 10:28 PM	#29
TimW77 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Posts: 222	"This is not a practical exercise, nor is there any intended purpose behind the question. I'm just curious." I actually did this... Although I like to reload I was spending far too much time reloading and not enough on my real hobby, SHOOTING. For me the .223R and .308W were "givens". I've discovered the 6.5mm cartridges to be so versatile, I needed nothing else and SOLD ALL rifles other rifles (still have a 7X57 Mauser I plan to sell). Replaced ALL of these other rifles/calibers/CARTRIDGES with a pair of 6.5mm cartridges. The 6.5 Grendel for the AR-15 and the .260R for NON AR-15 rifles. Doing this worked so good I did the same over .308W. This time the .45-70 was a "given" and sold everything in between. Replacing all of these with a single cartridge, the .338-06. There are "exceptions" to every rule. For me those are the M-1/1903 in .30-06, an Egyptian Hakim and K98 in 8X57mm and if I ever find one, a Savage 99 in .358W! Figure with the .223R for varmints, I can hunt anything in the Western hemisphere with just these 2 rifles! If I ever make it back to Africa to do more than just work I would be well armed for anything except dangerous game... T.

September 21, 2012, 10:41 PM	#32
rickyny Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4	No 308? Then I pick the 307 Win.

September 21, 2012, 11:32 PM	#35
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Broomfield CO Posts: 459	I'm going to go with .243. I own a few rifles that number a couple of .22's, an AR in .223, a .325 short mag, a .450 Marlin and a pair of .243's. The .243's get more use than any of the others.

September 21, 2012, 11:44 PM	#36
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,038	I would probably go with .260 Rem. if not that, a .270 WIN out of a Win model 70 featherweight.

September 22, 2012, 12:07 AM	#40
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 770	7mm Weatherby "ALL" is pretty broad. As such, 7mm Weatherby. __________________ !أنا لست إرهابي

September 22, 2012, 12:09 AM	#41
TripHlx Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 103	7.62x54r is my first choice, followed by 7.5x55 Swiss (GP11) if it qualifies. __________________ "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. That's ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid for." - Clint Smith

September 22, 2012, 12:30 AM	#42
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: N. Georgia & S. Florida Posts: 1,217	6.5x55 SE. __________________ PROUD TO BE A VETERAN " The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

September 22, 2012, 02:02 AM	#43
Joe Chicago Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2011 Location: Chicago area Posts: 277	7mm08 or 270

September 22, 2012, 03:20 AM	#44
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 2,863	I wonder if the OP would let me get away with choosing a 7.62x63? __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I'm going to use the words "clip" and "Long Colt" every chance I get. It grinds my gears to see new members attacked when we all know dang good and well what's being refered to.

September 22, 2012, 03:46 AM	#45
Gunnut17 Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 392	Since you ruled out .223 and .308, either 5.56X45mm or 7.62X51mm. Seriously now, .303 British, I'm a big fan of the Enfield platform. __________________ ________(====()_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-, I_iiiii__/'''''''''[{]''''''''{_)_)_)_)_)_}======== "\|Pistol calibers\| all suck, so pick the one you shoot best."

September 22, 2012, 08:35 AM	#46
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,511	.260 or 6.5 Swede depending upon what I found.

September 22, 2012, 08:50 AM	#47
MOshooter65202 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2011 Posts: 428	Hmmmm are we picking a caliber or cartridge between the 223 and 30-06? If we're picking a caliber? 284 or 7mm caliber for my favorite hunting rifle cartridge 7mm rem mag.Now if we're picking a cartridge between the 223 and 30-06? I'll go with the 280 remington.

September 22, 2012, 09:47 AM	#48
Sgt.207 Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: NY Posts: 22	Hands down, 270 Winchester.

September 22, 2012, 09:57 AM	#49
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 2,835	.270 win for me also. __________________ Thanks for coming!

September 22, 2012, 10:33 AM	#50
RevGeo Senior Member Join Date: September 18, 2011 Location: North Idaho Posts: 145	Realizing you meant 'cartridge' and not 'caliber', I'd go with 7mm Rem Mag. I can load it from 7x57 velocities up to factory specs. It'll do anything a .243, 6.5x55, .270 or 7-08 will do. Felt recoil, to me at least, is no different than a .308, 30-06 or .270. George