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Offline Drilling Man

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #90 on: December 18, 2009, 04:44:55 AM »
  Thanks guys,

  I like it a lot, and although i haven't shot it much....YET, i do plan to do some hunting with it in the future.  Then, "if" i decide to keep it long term, i'm going to make some changes to it...  We'll see..

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #91 on: December 21, 2009, 04:19:15 AM »
Yes DM, I agree a beautiful rifle. How much does it weigh? Nice wood as well. I've noticed you like well figured wood stocks. I do too.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #92 on: December 21, 2009, 10:58:50 AM »
Quote from: pastorp on December 21, 2009, 04:19:15 AM
Yes DM, I agree a beautiful rifle. How much does it weigh? Nice wood as well. I've noticed you like well figured wood stocks. I do too.

Regards,

  Thanks Byron,

  I figure i can't shoot my firearms 24/7/365, so i may as well have something nice to look at when i'm not shooting it...   :D

  My DR weighs just over 7 pounds sans scope.  I like lighter guns, and i shoot them well, so it works out perfectly for me.

  DM
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #93 on: December 27, 2009, 12:15:37 PM »
Just received my Browning 1885 in .260 Remington. This is "The One".
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #94 on: December 28, 2009, 06:43:03 PM »
45-70
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #95 on: December 30, 2009, 04:19:24 PM »
Ruger #1 Medium Sporter in 45-70 Govt
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #96 on: December 31, 2009, 12:13:05 PM »
I've already got it... a pristine Ruger #1 International (aka "RSI") in 7x57mm with a Mannlacher-style stock... a classic rifle in a classic caliber with a Kepplinger Single-Set Trigger... one very beautiful little "package" with a 20-inch barrel and an overall length of just 36-inches.    ;D


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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #97 on: January 05, 2010, 02:59:43 PM »
Quote from: Ron T. on December 31, 2009, 12:13:05 PM
I've already got it... a pristine Ruger #1 International (aka "RSI") in 7x57mm with a Mannlacher-style stock... a classic rifle in a classic caliber with a Kepplinger Single-Set Trigger... one very beautiful little "package" with a 20-inch barrel and an overall length of just 36-inches.    ;D


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It would be better Ron if you took that humongous scope off and put a petite little straight tube on there like the 1.5-5x20.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #98 on: January 05, 2010, 03:55:37 PM »
I choose my short Encore in 308 Winchester. It is not pretty as many rifles on this thread. It is very compact and carryable.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #99 on: January 05, 2010, 04:04:05 PM »
Cheese,

That looks almost as Handy as a Handi ;D

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #100 on: January 05, 2010, 04:09:08 PM »
It is very handy, with the 20" barrel.   :D

Cheese
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #101 on: January 05, 2010, 05:27:53 PM »
That stubby barrel fit in the saddlebag cheese?
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #102 on: January 06, 2010, 02:07:13 AM »
Quote from: mirage1988 on January 05, 2010, 05:27:53 PM
That stubby barrel fit in the saddlebag cheese?


Yes it will!

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #103 on: January 06, 2010, 11:33:48 AM »
affordable in a mid-to-large caliber? a Ruger #1A in whatever caliber you enjoy!   :D   (me? 7x57, or 45/70 in a #1MS)

in a smaller frame, i like my Browning Low Wall 223 (why can't ruger make the #1 in 7/8 size???)

unaffordable? Dakota 10 (well, maybe someday...)

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #104 on: January 17, 2010, 11:02:00 AM »
I already have my tc encore with 243 and sw460mag rifle barrels plus pistol barrels in 30-06 and 454casull.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #105 on: January 22, 2010, 04:45:16 AM »
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #106 on: January 29, 2010, 03:56:21 AM »
I am thinking a ruger #1 in 45-70 with the barrel cut to 20" and a international forend fitted to it.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #107 on: January 29, 2010, 06:44:56 PM »
My Pedersoli Remington Rolling Block Creedmore in 40-65, second would be my Contender carbine with custom 300 Whisper 18" barrel.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #108 on: February 07, 2010, 03:53:20 AM »
Ruger #1 Light Sporter 7x57 :D
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #109 on: February 07, 2010, 11:58:30 AM »
If I could only have 1 it would be my Merkel K1 7mm08

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #110 on: February 07, 2010, 12:01:53 PM »
I changed my mind.........Ruger #3 in .30-40 Krag.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #111 on: February 07, 2010, 04:31:55 PM »
Quote from: Swampman on February 07, 2010, 12:01:53 PM
I changed my mind.........Ruger #3 in .30-40 Krag.

 ;D ;D



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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #112 on: February 07, 2010, 04:46:34 PM »
Just ordered a standard Ruger No. 1 stainless in 30-06 I have wanted one for 30 yrs!
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #113 on: February 07, 2010, 06:56:37 PM »
45-70 Handi Best break open Ive ever owned or shot



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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #114 on: February 11, 2010, 08:32:03 AM »
I have a great time with my very original (1873) Remington Rolling Block #1, re-barreled to 45-70.  And my Springfield Trapdoor Carbine. 

If it's a new purchase, it would be Ruger #1 in .223 or Sharps in 45-120

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #115 on: February 16, 2010, 05:02:12 AM »
Here are my choices of what I own:
-Harrington & Richardson 30-30 with 3-9x50
-Harrington & Richardson 22 Hornet with 3-9x50

Now if you give me a few years to purchase a dream:

Browning B78 Sporter in 30-06



Now if you want to talk about a one gun survivor situation, it would be the above listed 22 Hornet.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #116 on: February 16, 2010, 01:28:05 PM »
Ruger #1 in .243 with pentax 4-16 scope .
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #117 on: March 05, 2010, 04:31:31 PM »
For the past 18 years I had a #3 in 30/40 Krag. However that is a littlechubby so 1885 in 260 came home with me. Then last year I purchased a G2 Contender with a 30/40 barrel from MGM. A light carry gun in 30/40 with an exposed hammer, that's what I want for looking around for deer..
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #118 on: March 05, 2010, 04:36:11 PM »
Quote from: Swampman on February 07, 2010, 12:01:53 PM
I changed my mind.........Ruger #3 in .30-40 Krag.

I second that Swampman!!
Slap the old 220 grainer in it and you are ready to go!!
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #119 on: April 01, 2010, 08:45:50 PM »
My Franco Pedretti break open in .357 mag.
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