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Offline azmike

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #30 on: September 11, 2009, 07:12:25 PM »
Quote from: Swampman on August 06, 2009, 04:49:37 PM
Dakota Model 10 in .30-06

Yup, but I'd be hard pressed to choose between the 30-06 and 7x57.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #31 on: September 11, 2009, 08:23:31 PM »
If I could have only one single shot rifle, it would be my Ruger #1 in .308 Win.   My wife gave it to me our first Christmas together in 1968.  Wouldn't be without it.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #32 on: September 12, 2009, 12:52:43 AM »
Ruger #1 International in 243 would probably work for me for my remaining days.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #33 on: September 12, 2009, 02:05:48 AM »
Don't yet have a single shot, and have always loved the #1, and it would be my favorite if cash was not an option. Lately have been looking at the 45/70 H&R Buffalo Classic in 32" barrel.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #34 on: September 12, 2009, 02:44:04 PM »
my ruger no 1 in 35 whelen its a stainless 1a with regular walnut stock and i feel well armed for any big game
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #35 on: September 13, 2009, 02:09:48 AM »
Cooper's first choice... Sako's next, then Browning 1885's (since I've had multiples of all of them).
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #36 on: September 14, 2009, 03:29:22 AM »
I'd be torn between my H&R Handi in .445 Super Magnum and my Handi .357 Maximum.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #37 on: September 14, 2009, 07:01:50 PM »
Ruger no1 in 300 win mag
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #38 on: September 17, 2009, 01:22:32 AM »
30-30 handi
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #39 on: September 17, 2009, 05:31:48 PM »
I own 6- Ruger #1 Bs  and I love them all, but my favorite is my 300 wby mag.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #40 on: September 17, 2009, 05:45:10 PM »
My Handi Duhh!

With the extra barrels I have I could hunt any and all the game in North America if not the world.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #41 on: September 17, 2009, 06:59:51 PM »
Ruger #3 in 30-40.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #42 on: September 19, 2009, 12:28:15 AM »
It would be... and "is"... my Ruger #1 International (aka "RSI") in 7x57 with the Kepplinger single set trigger.  It looks sooooooooooo good in it's full Mannlicher-style stock, 20-inch barrel and an overall length of just 36 inches.    :)


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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #43 on: September 21, 2009, 06:49:53 AM »
Quote from: rio grande on September 17, 2009, 06:59:51 PM
Ruger #3 in 30-40.

rio grande,
What load are shooting in that 30-40?

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #44 on: September 22, 2009, 02:13:16 AM »
Oh my what a can or worms to open  :o

 ??? there are so many that I would love to have but cannot for various reasons but one that keeps cropping up is lack of funds  :'(.

I would dearly love to find a real nice condition Swinburn's patent Martini. Had one in 577/450 some years ago that I let go as I wanted one in original condition and this one had been re-finished  ::) likewise I had a Ruger No1B in 300 Win mag that I traded off. Oh just the thinking of which one is making my head hurt  :-[
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #45 on: September 26, 2009, 05:33:08 PM »
HR1871 Buffalo Classic 45-70. I load it from 150 gr collar buttons for rabbits clear up to 550 gr hard cast flat noses for....well, I'm sure I'll find SOMETHING to shoot with them (anyone seen a T. Rex lately?).
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #46 on: September 27, 2009, 01:55:39 AM »
Quote from: rio grande on September 17, 2009, 06:59:51 PM
Ruger #3 in 30-40.

I've always wanted one.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #47 on: September 27, 2009, 08:52:28 AM »
I've had a few single shots.Some #1s and a few Handis,but my favorite by far is my 45-120 Sharps in my Handi.I love shooting it and reloading for it.The only way I would set it aside would be if Ruger made a factory #1-S in a 45-120.Its the only cartridge I'd want in a Single Shot.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #48 on: September 30, 2009, 01:08:40 PM »
A TCR in .250 Savage. Works for me!!!! :D
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #49 on: October 01, 2009, 03:15:05 PM »
Ruger no1, in 6.5x55.I would prefer it in the International style.    Doug
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #50 on: October 04, 2009, 07:12:17 AM »
I don’t know if you would class it as a rifle.... M79 the Wombat Gun ;D
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #51 on: October 04, 2009, 11:55:09 AM »
45-70 Don't care what brand as long as it shot well. If you could only have 1 rifle you'ld probably be in a survival situation and I would want something versital. That way if need I could shoot 410 shot shells for small game.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #52 on: October 04, 2009, 01:44:34 PM »
.410 shoot out of a 45 LC, can't shoot em from a 45-70.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #53 on: October 04, 2009, 03:19:03 PM »
I think if you do a search you will find threads where people have done it.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #54 on: October 04, 2009, 03:43:47 PM »
My micrometer says the .410 shell would drop down into the chamber of my BC.  The 45-70 cartridge has a rim diameter of .608, the .410 has a rim of .512.  Looks like an invitation to not being able to get it back out of the chamber.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #55 on: October 05, 2009, 12:05:22 AM »
Maybe I misinterpreted the post or missed something I wonder if they might have been loading 45-70 cases with shot
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #56 on: October 05, 2009, 12:49:50 PM »
I have seen posts where people have done that.  Think it throws an awful pattern.  For small game I prefer a collar button.
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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #57 on: October 05, 2009, 05:42:02 PM »
H&R Handi in .45-70. Its like me, reliable, accurate, powerfull, good looking.... well 3 outta 4 aint bad.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #58 on: October 10, 2009, 01:28:13 PM »
If I'm gonna pay for it the #1 RSI 7x57 was my choice.



If we are playing in a fantasy world then I'd opt fer sumthin a little more BBQ-E like the M&H takedown.

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Re: If you could only have one single shot rifle what would it be?
« Reply #59 on: October 12, 2009, 05:33:17 AM »
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like the M&H takedown.

That looks the Haghn (spelling) action. M&H? you were not thinking MH = Martini Henry were you?
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