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If you could have only 5 barrels forever what would they be?

22 Hornet
35 (6.5%)
204 Ruger
24 (4.5%)
22-250 Rem
13 (2.4%)
223 Rem
72 (13.5%)
243 Win
35 (6.5%)
270 Win
15 (2.8%)
280 Rem
36 (6.7%)
357 Mag
39 (7.3%)
30-30 Win
39 (7.3%)
30-06 Springfield
46 (8.6%)
308 Win
21 (3.9%)
7MM-08 Rem
17 (3.2%)
25-06 Rem
35 (6.5%)
45-70 Goverment
80 (15%)
444 Marlin
3 (0.6%)
450 Marlin
2 (0.4%)
500 SW
23 (4.3%)

Total Members Voted: 109

Voting closed: March 16, 2007, 06:03:23 PM

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Offline DalesCarpentry

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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #30 on: February 17, 2007, 06:14:36 PM »
It is clear so far that the 45-70 and the 223 are well liked around here.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #31 on: February 17, 2007, 07:24:33 PM »
My choice would be 223,204,25-06,30-06,308
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #32 on: February 17, 2007, 10:22:46 PM »
Let's see .....

On my one and only [SB-2] receiver, I'd go with a 12 gauge Topper Deluxe Classic barrel (if not a 20 gagg TDC bbl instead),

A .30/06, .223 Remy, .45/70 and .357 Maxie.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #33 on: February 17, 2007, 10:35:00 PM »
243, 357, 308, 45-70

Why only 4 ?
Just because I keep a "slot" for a 22lr, that didn't appear in the list !
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #34 on: February 18, 2007, 01:45:23 AM »
The .30-06 was my only rimless choice.  I'd rather have a .30-40 Krag but it wasn't listed.

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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #35 on: February 19, 2007, 03:20:51 AM »
I know nobody likes it but you could have listed the 44mag.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #36 on: February 19, 2007, 04:15:28 AM »
If they made them with the correct bore size, the .44 Magnum would have been my 5th choice.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #37 on: February 19, 2007, 11:17:01 AM »
I went by the current barrel program and I only left out 2 barrels that are curently avalable. The 44 Mag and the 45 Long Colt. I see now that I should not have left any barrels out including shotgun barrels. Sorry I will try harder next time I run a poll.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #38 on: March 04, 2007, 04:55:05 AM »
Just thought I would move this out to the front to give people who have not voted a chance to.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #39 on: March 05, 2007, 10:30:24 AM »
In a break open single shot like the handi rifle, my 5 choices would be rimmed cartridges probably,
30-30 , 348 win., 375 win. 45-70, 12ga.
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Re: If you could only have 5 barrels.
« Reply #40 on: March 15, 2007, 11:32:04 AM »
Well folks only 2 days left for the poll. If you have not voted this is your last chance.  ;D
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #41 on: March 16, 2007, 05:44:08 AM »
I am kind of surprised at the 30/06 in third.
Don't see many in handis.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #42 on: March 16, 2007, 06:30:23 AM »
I'd like to see the Huntsman barrel on it also, you can load a muzzleloader for almost anything. 
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #43 on: March 16, 2007, 06:44:58 AM »
.348 Winchester!!! be still my heart!!!....<><.... :D
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #44 on: March 16, 2007, 07:22:39 AM »
I could only come up with 4, well 3 really.

223 for varmints and fun.

30-30 for everything up to the big bears.

06 for the big bears and shots that could exceed 250 yd.

500 S&W just because. ;D
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #45 on: March 16, 2007, 09:27:01 AM »
Quote from: PartsMan on March 16, 2007, 05:44:08 AM
I am kind of surprised at the 30/06 in third.
Don't see many in handis.


"The 30-06... good for moose to squirrel!"  :o

Sorry to all you long timers, I just couldn't resist the temptation.   :-[  ;)

To you new folks a bit of explanation.  Long ago we had a resident troll who claimed to have participated in all sorts of activities (legal and ill-legal) with the '06 and the above quote was sort of his signature saying.

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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #46 on: March 16, 2007, 09:46:17 AM »
I just filled the last hole in my hunter package , 4 barrels all for 1 frame , 243 , 30/30 , 270 , and 45/70 . My next step is to build a custom case to hold the frame and all barrels .

Should be able to take anything in North America with 4 legs . what do you think ?  ;)

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:D If i can,t stop it with 6 it can,t be stopped

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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #47 on: March 16, 2007, 09:54:03 AM »
Sounds like you are all set to go Stimpy.  Now what will you be making that case out of... maple.. mahogany... perhaps cherry?  I think good old stout red oak would be fitting for a 4 barrel Handi outfit.   ;)
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #48 on: May 07, 2007, 01:02:45 PM »
Nobody picked the .308.  Or 7mm-08 that surprises me.
is that because the most voted for Cals are the most accurate in the Handi?
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #49 on: May 07, 2007, 02:11:33 PM »
There were 21 votes for the 308 and 17 votes for the 7mm-08. ;D
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #50 on: May 07, 2007, 02:53:06 PM »
 Old datil has to be different, I know you did not list two of my barrels but I have them
 any way. Mine are 219 Zipper, 25-35 win. 30-30, 357 Maxie, and the old stand by
 45-70. I have them, Two are custom, all rimmed cases. Marv.
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Re: If you could only 5 barrels.
« Reply #51 on: May 08, 2007, 03:11:31 PM »
Okay, guys, since the poll was closed with limited voting and other people still chiming in, I am going to post my 2 cents.

243 win for varmints and small big game
308 for medium and deer-sized game
30-06 for medium game with heavier bullets
500 s&w for big and dangerous game
410/45 colt for small game and survival hunting

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