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If you could own only one
« on: May 27, 2009, 11:06:56 AM »
If you could own only one of these fine rifles to do everything with, what would it be. What cal.? and why?


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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 11:18:22 AM »
Here we go again - My 357 Max - because I can use it from plinking to deer and varmints in between. As long as I do not stretch it to much beyond 150 yards. It does not cost a whole lot to feed either. I could live with that.
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2009, 11:21:44 AM »
This debate again? 45-70. Here's why....
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2009, 11:35:56 AM »
I am notrying to start a debate between people. I am looking for what each individual likes. If people want to turn this into something that is not meant to be I will ask Tim to lock it or delete it. Again, this is not supposed to be an argument between people as to what they should and shouldn't like. I am just curious as to what everyone likes and why. I will use the info to help me decide on my next purchase.


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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 11:47:38 AM »
357.  Cheap to shoot.  Fun to shoot.  Extremely accurate.
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2009, 11:49:44 AM »
Only one? Then you need a do all caliber. There are a few in the Handi.
My Pick would be a 30-06 or 280.
That is unless they ever make any more 35 Whelens in a 26" barrel ;D ;)





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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 11:50:40 AM »
They are not trying to argue Snakeman, But if you would do a search you will find this topic has been brought up many times and has alot of responses. Try doing a search and you may be surprized at how much info there is on this topic. ;D


BTW my choice would prolly be the Max, lite .38s to hot maximums do it all and fun to shoot. 8)

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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2009, 11:54:46 AM »
Every now and then its good to have this topic brought up I think, if not for anything else to stir up some conversation.



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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2009, 12:12:39 PM »
if i could only have one handi i think it would have a to be a sb2 reciever with every barrel fitted to it
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2009, 12:25:22 PM »
yeah mitch!!!! + that !!!
or if ya talk'n bout a complete shooter....
45/70... hands down.......
can reloader lite for plink'n
                 medium fer varmits
                 hot fer whitetail
and even make yer own boolits!!!!!!!
but i guess its all what you think is fun!!!!!!
all the utherns are close be-hind
what-a-handi choice!!!!!!!

btw--- i use tha same powder as many of my hand helds use!!!!!!!!
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2009, 12:31:28 PM »
Bob,
 I know that they are not trying to argue. I know that this is done before. I just brought it up for the fun of it and  to help me decide on my next purchase. I enjoy seeing how other people think and seeing how alot of people think alike. Just trying to have some fun and I don't want it leading to any kind od arguments. Thats all.  ;D


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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2009, 12:35:14 PM »
I shoot form 150 grains to 550 grains, from rabbit plinker to T-Rex slayer, from 25 yards to 1000 (ok only 10 yimes, but I hit the gong on all of the last five). All with the 45-70 BC.  No contest for me.  LIke the others, love the BC.
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2009, 12:45:43 PM »
I am ,as always, the odd man out.30-30 second 357.     Doug
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2009, 12:52:16 PM »
.45-70
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2009, 12:59:12 PM »
30-30      for many common sense reasons
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2009, 01:00:57 PM »
no arguments intended... sounds likea very fun subject!!!!!!!
lets play on!!!!!!!!
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2009, 01:09:29 PM »
Rifle... 30-30
Shotgun... 20ga.



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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2009, 01:15:01 PM »
With all the bullet / powder combo's out there , it will take ANYTHING that walks , crawls , or flys in North America = 45/70 45/70 45/70
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2009, 01:35:45 PM »
Have a 30-30 and can certainly see the arguement in favor, especially for handloaders. Just don't think I could stretch it as far as the 45-70.
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2009, 01:39:19 PM »
I would Own the 12ga /44 mag combo!   ;D
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Or does that not count?   ???
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #20 on: May 27, 2009, 01:43:04 PM »
I would say that the combo counts. Some one else said a SB2 frame with all of the rifle barrels.  ;D


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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #21 on: May 27, 2009, 01:48:26 PM »
STIMPY SAID IT AND I SECOND THE MOTION.  45 70. IT MAKES IT EXTRA NICE, BECAUSE IT CAN BE USED IN PLACE OF THE MUZZLE LOADER HERE IN MISSISSIPPI. MY CHOICE HANDS DOWN.    JIM
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #22 on: May 27, 2009, 02:26:39 PM »
ALL of them starting with the 30-30/45-70/357 first, then decide which is next!! ;D

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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2009, 03:48:15 PM »
My .308 barrel, Current Military round. Ammunition available anywhere in the US.
Or my 44 mag. ?????. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. ???
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2009, 04:22:54 PM »
Changed my mind....45-70.  No, lets stay with the 357.....Nah its gotta' be the 45-70. 
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #25 on: May 27, 2009, 04:27:08 PM »
BOTH!!! The 30-30 was out of stock for almost a year when I bought a used barrel, or it would have been one of my first, the 45-70 was my first accessory barrel, the 357 and 30-30 were the next two used barrels I bought.  ;)

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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #26 on: May 27, 2009, 04:38:04 PM »
If I could only keep one gun it would actually be my 20 gauge Pardner with screw in choke. Within it's range it covers everything possible to hunt in New England from squirrels to moose. It's nice and light and I can carry it all day.
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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #27 on: May 27, 2009, 05:03:36 PM »
I have a .44mag on layaway.  ;D I am undecided on either the .357 or the .45-70. You guys aren't making this any easier on me so I may just have to get the both of them.  ;)


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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #28 on: May 27, 2009, 07:31:33 PM »
The 44 mag would be choice ( if the combo counts then I GUuueesss I'll take that rifled 12 ga barrel tooo) , For alot of the same reasons as the MAX guys love that one .. It just costs me a pinch more for my reloading supplies but boy aint it worth it ..  The Old Fourty Four is the happy middle ground between the 45/70 and the Ol' Max ... And like Lefty mentioned for his 308 .. So can the 44 be found every where in the US....


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Re: If you could own only one
« Reply #29 on: May 28, 2009, 04:18:26 AM »
If I was limited to one it would have to be.......

Scoped - twould be the classic 30-06

Iron sights - my beloved 45-70

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