most versatile cartridge to load? - Page 2

roy reali · November 18, 2009, 08:38 AM

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what do you think is the most versatile cartridge?

not for shooting, but for loading.

How about the 12 gauge shotshell? Yes, I know that technically it is not a cartridge, but it can reloaded all the same.

A_Gamehog · November 18, 2009, 11:20 AM

Back when I only had one rifle and I was wanting to shoot everthing, it was a 1903-A3 Rem 30-06. I still have one today and still shoot it @ 600 yards with 180's at 2600fps, and Coyotes with 147's at 3,000fps+. The 30-06 is the best selling reloading die year after year.

DWARREN123 · November 18, 2009, 11:25 AM

Now a days most calbers/cartridges have multiple loadings that take you anywhere from pip squeak to blow your hand off.

Hi Ball · November 18, 2009, 09:22 PM

We load a lot of various calibers at our place and been doing so since the 1960's give or take a month or two. The most versatile rifle caliber would have to be the 30-06, though I certainly would say the .300 Winchester magnum was right on it's heels.

The most verstatile pistol caliber would have to be the .44 magnum in my eyes simply put. You can load it down almost to .38spl horsepower and can load it hot as well. This calbier can cover a spectrum of tasks and handle many big game animals in the field too.

roy reali · November 18, 2009, 09:54 PM

Go to any bullet supply website and count how many bullets are available for 30 caliber and 7mm cartridges. No other caliber comes close.

crimsondave · November 18, 2009, 10:16 PM

.30-06

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November 18, 2009, 11:20 AM	#27
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	another vote for the 30-06 Back when I only had one rifle and I was wanting to shoot everthing, it was a 1903-A3 Rem 30-06. I still have one today and still shoot it @ 600 yards with 180's at 2600fps, and Coyotes with 147's at 3,000fps+. The 30-06 is the best selling reloading die year after year. __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

November 18, 2009, 11:25 AM	#28
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,758	Now a days most calbers/cartridges have multiple loadings that take you anywhere from pip squeak to blow your hand off. __________________ Have a nice day!

November 18, 2009, 09:22 PM	#29
Hi Ball Member Join Date: July 15, 2009 Location: West of Chicago, Ill. Posts: 17	We load a lot of various calibers at our place and been doing so since the 1960's give or take a month or two. The most versatile rifle caliber would have to be the 30-06, though I certainly would say the .300 Winchester magnum was right on it's heels. The most verstatile pistol caliber would have to be the .44 magnum in my eyes simply put. You can load it down almost to .38spl horsepower and can load it hot as well. This calbier can cover a spectrum of tasks and handle many big game animals in the field too. __________________ Thank a VET for your Freedom!

November 18, 2009, 09:54 PM	#30
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	7mm or 30 cal. Go to any bullet supply website and count how many bullets are available for 30 caliber and 7mm cartridges. No other caliber comes close.

November 18, 2009, 10:16 PM	#31
crimsondave Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2009 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 490	.30-06 next question