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Offline Muddy05

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« on: May 20, 2005, 02:54:27 AM »
Just wanted to find out what you guys shoot and what i might like to add to my wish list!! I like my .25-06 and my .22 hornet.
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2005, 03:07:43 AM »
4570 :-D

also 223, 30-30, 7-08, 270, 308 12 ga 20- ga

ah heck I like em all

lookin for a 444 marlin :grin:
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2005, 03:32:00 AM »
.357 Mag/Max followed close by the .45-70,.30-30 .38-55,.22H, .243, .223, .22 and all the ones I don't have yet. :?  :grin:  8)
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2005, 04:11:29 AM »
well all i gots is a .223 but like it plenty.
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2005, 04:58:02 AM »
45-70.I'll be willing to bet the 45-70 and .223 are the biggest favorites.
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2005, 05:57:31 AM »
You can't go wrong with most any of them. :lol:  You all was want another one. :wink:
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2005, 06:03:18 AM »
Handi-holics have no favorite calibers...just favorite type guns... :wink:

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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2005, 06:05:35 AM »
Hmmm, I'd have to say the 45-70 also, but then there's the 22 Hornet and the 204 ruger, but the .223, 243, 25-06, 270, 280, 30-30, 7x64, 30-06 and 357maxi are all fun too...then there's the 45-120 BC and 338-06 too, that I really like!!!! Hmmm....guess I have to say they're all fun!!!!! :-D  :-D  :-D
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2005, 07:21:37 AM »
Put me in the same category with hellacatcher, Mac and Quick...

Some calibers are easier to reload, some shoot/don't shoot cast well, some are cheaper to by ammo for, some have less/more kick than others, some calibers are said to effectively stop various varmints and critters such as: pigs/deer/moose/elk/ba'rs/prairie dogs/squirrels/dinosaurs...etc...etc

But as far as I am concerned - It ain't so much the caliber as it is the gun!

That bein' said however, shortly I expect my favorite caliber is gonna be 357 mag (at least for a while) 'cuz I am waitin' for a 357 barrel to come back from H&R!

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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2005, 08:48:18 AM »
I prefere to look at in which is the flavour of the week...which one will I work on today...it,s more fun that way...and they don't get  so...jealous...while sitting in the safe... :)  :)  :)

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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2005, 09:30:35 AM »
45-70 , 44 Mag , 357 Mag and 22 Hornet  :agree:
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2005, 01:02:29 AM »
Although I like my scoped .243 Handi, which is a long range tack driver, I prefer to use my 30-30 Handi for shooting at ranges less than 100 yards.
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2005, 04:27:27 AM »
Quote from: Mac11700
I prefere to look at in which is the flavour of the week...which one will I work on today...it,s more fun that way...and they don't get  so...jealous...while sitting in the safe... :)  :)  :)

Mac


same here just i ran out of room in the safe so some are stacked up on the wall.
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2005, 07:12:23 PM »
Quote from: Muddy05
Just wanted to find out what you guys shoot and what i might like to add to my wish list!! I like my .25-06 and my .22 hornet.


If you ain't got a 44 Mag, you ain't livin' :grin: I've often thought "What if i could only have one......Nope, gotta have three, and 44 is top of the list. It don't get the publicity 'round here that other chamberings do, but I;m willing to bet that more 44 owners would rather part with anything else first.
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2005, 07:50:42 PM »
I would have to agree with JPH45. The 44 mag handi is one of the best IMHO. It may not get the recognition of the 45-70 or 223 but  it is on the top of my list. My second chose would be the 223.
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2005, 01:45:40 AM »
Though I am a rookie in the Handi world and I only have two Handi's, my favorite is the .223. I might point out that both of my rifles are in .223 but that doesn't really matter. Accuracy from my Handi's have exceeded my original hopes. I guess I was a skeptic at first but my friends here at home and on this forum convinced me to get a single shot Handi.

Additions to my firearm family will eventually include a 45/70 BC, a .204, and possibly a .243.
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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2005, 03:17:49 AM »
22 Hornet,243..........45-70
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« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2005, 03:27:08 AM »
Thats an easy one for me its the .45/70
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« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2005, 03:49:34 AM »
I have yet to fire my new 45-70.  It's the first rifle, other than a 22 that I have ever owned.  I'm quite sure it will be near the top of the list.  But, like some of you, I just can't choose just one.  I like 'em all.  12ga, 20ga, 20ga Slugger, haven't ever fired a 410 either, but I am sure I will like it.

I like that "Flavor of the week/day".  WORKS FOR ME
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« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2005, 05:53:01 AM »
All calibers a great, some are just "greater" than others!!! :-D
I think my 7x57 can do it all. One should be added to your wish list....<><.... :grin:
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« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2005, 06:25:30 AM »
No. 1 for me would be my 280 with the 44mag/445 supermag being no.2 The 280 will handle anything I shoot with it,at longer ranges than the 45 70 or the other's I have. The 44 mag/445 super mag will do just about anything my 4570 barrel will do with less powder,and a lot less kick.Just my 2 cents worth. Digger
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« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2005, 08:26:58 AM »
Your right Digger, and the .280 is currently available, which sure helps....<><.... :grin:
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« Reply #22 on: May 22, 2005, 08:27:33 AM »
44 Mag. 357 Mag 7MM-08.
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« Reply #23 on: May 22, 2005, 09:46:22 AM »
I've got a .223, .243, 45-70, .35 Whelen, but my favorite is my 30-06 by far.
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