Not caliber 'wars', but honest question, based on my calibers- why would I need more? - Page 2

TheFriendlyMarksman · January 25, 2017, 10:43 PM

All of your calibers except 223 are slow. A faster bullet expands better. While you could probably get away with using FMJ, you'd be better off with an expanding bullet.

HiBC · January 26, 2017, 07:27 AM

Friendly,I'm going to respectfully disagree.

If the 7x57 is a 98 Mauser or strong modern rifle,it can use Hornady light mags or handloads to the 2700 fps range.
Pretty much the same with a 308.
308 works just fine on elk at 300 yds.
On targets with 175 gr Matchkings or equivalent its good as far as our GI snipers use it.The book says 800 meters.
As a general rule the bullet manufacturers will tell you their cup and core expanding bullets perform well down to 2000 fps.

Which is all moot,as our OP says he does not care to hunt.

He could shoot targets and have fun with a trapdoor Springfield or Sharps shooting blackpowder 45-70 velocities.

Having said that,I'll agree that one of the 308's could rebarrel to a .243,or if that 7x57 is a strong action,a 6mm Rem or 257 Roberts are another "golf club" in the bag if the OP gets the itch.
But I would not say he "needs" any of those.

jetinteriorguy · January 27, 2017, 04:48 AM

Love my Henry .357 lever, great gun. People make such a big deal about the lack of a loading gate but to me it's the opposite, I prefer it without. Mine is very smooth with both .38 and .357, very accurate, well balanced and just a joy to shoot. The only thing I like more is my Henry in .41 mag, so far it's been amazing. But then I reload so ammo for the .41 is no big deal and so far all the loads I've tried shoot pretty close to the same POA out to 25 yds.

peggysue · January 29, 2017, 10:14 AM

i have a Henry Big Boy in 45Colt myself.

Rancid · January 29, 2017, 11:12 AM

I've lost track of how many firearms I own. All I know is once or twice a year I spray down the closet with WD40.

But it is nice to dig around in there once in awhile and find something "new", like hey, where did this one come from!

Too each their own.

El Paso Joe · January 30, 2017, 11:35 PM

I don't know if any of this is spozed to be rational. You can get another one without the fear of making the ones you have jealous. What I do is go to the gun shop or show and look until I see one that is blowing kisses at me. I then ask if I can fondle and caress it. If it makes me breathe funny, I figure out if I have enough in the "gun fund" to cover it or if I have something to trade. Then I get a set of dies and some bullets and powder - if I don't already have them. Thus starts a romantic week end or two. Or more. I may need a new safe soon...

natman · February 1, 2017, 10:58 AM

You have a 22, a 223, a 308 and a 12 ga. You're good for just about everything in the lower 48. If you plan on hunting dangerous game you might want a heavy rifle, but that's the only exception.

GarandTd · February 1, 2017, 02:57 PM

I agree with previous posts about want vs need. Very few guns are "needed". Most are wanted. You've got multiple configurations in a number of calibers. 22, 223, 308, 12g cover most of the bases and are common calibers that will probably be readily, commercially available for quite some time.
Personally, I don't really need any of my firearms, but, I like guns and this great country tells me it's my right so I gladly excercise.
A 357 lever gun sounds like a good time. Now I want one!

February 1, 2017, 02:57 PM	#33
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	I agree with previous posts about want vs need. Very few guns are "needed". Most are wanted. You've got multiple configurations in a number of calibers. 22, 223, 308, 12g cover most of the bases and are common calibers that will probably be readily, commercially available for quite some time. Personally, I don't really need any of my firearms, but, I like guns and this great country tells me it's my right so I gladly excercise. A 357 lever gun sounds like a good time. Now I want one! __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

January 25, 2017, 10:43 PM	#26
TheFriendlyMarksman Member Join Date: January 25, 2017 Posts: 33	All of your calibers except 223 are slow. A faster bullet expands better. While you could probably get away with using FMJ, you'd be better off with an expanding bullet.

January 26, 2017, 07:27 AM	#27
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	Friendly,I'm going to respectfully disagree. If the 7x57 is a 98 Mauser or strong modern rifle,it can use Hornady light mags or handloads to the 2700 fps range. Pretty much the same with a 308. 308 works just fine on elk at 300 yds. On targets with 175 gr Matchkings or equivalent its good as far as our GI snipers use it.The book says 800 meters. As a general rule the bullet manufacturers will tell you their cup and core expanding bullets perform well down to 2000 fps. Which is all moot,as our OP says he does not care to hunt. He could shoot targets and have fun with a trapdoor Springfield or Sharps shooting blackpowder 45-70 velocities. Having said that,I'll agree that one of the 308's could rebarrel to a .243,or if that 7x57 is a strong action,a 6mm Rem or 257 Roberts are another "golf club" in the bag if the OP gets the itch. But I would not say he "needs" any of those.

January 27, 2017, 04:48 AM	#28
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	Love my Henry .357 lever, great gun. People make such a big deal about the lack of a loading gate but to me it's the opposite, I prefer it without. Mine is very smooth with both .38 and .357, very accurate, well balanced and just a joy to shoot. The only thing I like more is my Henry in .41 mag, so far it's been amazing. But then I reload so ammo for the .41 is no big deal and so far all the loads I've tried shoot pretty close to the same POA out to 25 yds.

January 29, 2017, 10:14 AM	#29
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	i have a Henry Big Boy in 45Colt myself.

January 29, 2017, 11:12 AM	#30
Rancid Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2015 Posts: 185	I've lost track of how many firearms I own. All I know is once or twice a year I spray down the closet with WD40. But it is nice to dig around in there once in awhile and find something "new", like hey, where did this one come from! Too each their own.

January 30, 2017, 11:35 PM	#31
El Paso Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2006 Location: Spokane Valley Posts: 340	I don't know if any of this is spozed to be rational. You can get another one without the fear of making the ones you have jealous. What I do is go to the gun shop or show and look until I see one that is blowing kisses at me. I then ask if I can fondle and caress it. If it makes me breathe funny, I figure out if I have enough in the "gun fund" to cover it or if I have something to trade. Then I get a set of dies and some bullets and powder - if I don't already have them. Thus starts a romantic week end or two. Or more. I may need a new safe soon...

February 1, 2017, 10:58 AM	#32
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,606	You have a 22, a 223, a 308 and a 12 ga. You're good for just about everything in the lower 48. If you plan on hunting dangerous game you might want a heavy rifle, but that's the only exception.