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gwpercle · September 2, 2022, 01:03 PM

I'll play ... 3 bolt actions ... hunting rifles
I am a reloader and bullet caster so I can tailor loads .

1.) 22 LR - a nice 22 LR is almost a necessity of life , a lot of small game can be hunted and truth be told the 22LR has taken a lot of deer and beast up to alligator .
Mine is a Ruger 10/22 but a Ruger Bolt Action 22 LR would be fine

2.) 7 X 57 Mauser - Custom sporter built on a small ring mauser action ...
I already own this one and reload and cast bullets for it too .

3.) 30-06 - Custom built sporter on a 1903-A3 Springfield Action ... I already own
this one ... if I can't take it with a 220 gr. load then I don't need to hunt it .
A 30-06 is never a bad choice ... I reload and cast bullets for this one also !

These are mine ,
Gary

September 2, 2022, 01:03 PM	#86
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,752	I'll play ... 3 bolt actions ... hunting rifles I am a reloader and bullet caster so I can tailor loads . 1.) 22 LR - a nice 22 LR is almost a necessity of life , a lot of small game can be hunted and truth be told the 22LR has taken a lot of deer and beast up to alligator . Mine is a Ruger 10/22 but a Ruger Bolt Action 22 LR would be fine 2.) 7 X 57 Mauser - Custom sporter built on a small ring mauser action ... I already own this one and reload and cast bullets for it too . 3.) 30-06 - Custom built sporter on a 1903-A3 Springfield Action ... I already own this one ... if I can't take it with a 220 gr. load then I don't need to hunt it . A 30-06 is never a bad choice ... I reload and cast bullets for this one also ! These are mine , Gary