Thread: If you only had one to rule all

One rifle to cover all the big game hunting I do across the country is basically just what I have now and have had in the past. A shortish 7mm shooting a 160 - 168gr pill.

284, 7mm RM, 7mm SAUM, 7mm PRC. Currently on the SAUM but i’m sure i’ll play with a PRC too when they come out.

Originally Posted by stagstalker

One rifle to cover all the big game hunting I do across the country is basically just what I have now and have had in the past. A shortish 7mm shooting a 160 - 168gr pill.

284, 7mm RM, 7mm SAUM, 7mm PRC. Currently on the SAUM but i’m sure i’ll play with a PRC too when they come out.

You hit the nail on the head it doesnt matter which one so long as its .284

I think all of us are approaching this from the wrong angle we are stating our rifles generally - one rifle - okay 12 gauge shotgun 6-7 shot smaller birds 3-4 shot ducks 2 shot rabbits geese buckshot goats- solid slug- everything else - (yes two barrels -one rifled )only one problem - convincing those silly DOC buggers to give you a special permit as a 12 gauge rifle

And not to be cheeky and to contribute to the thread for me its 7 saum lite rifle short barrel short action punches near the big 7 magnums performance with less powder leaps and bounds increase in knock down over the 6.5 and not far behind the 30 what more do I need.

correct shot placement will knock them down with most calibers

Originally Posted by blip

correct shot placement will knock them down with most calibers

Im talking knock down not kill if a .22 cal bullet can penetrate at 1000mtrs and placement is correct the target will die eventually/be killed . Thats not knock down power

Originally Posted by stagstalker

One rifle to cover all the big game hunting I do across the country is basically just what I have now and have had in the past. A shortish 7mm shooting a 160 - 168gr pill.

284, 7mm RM, 7mm SAUM, 7mm PRC. Currently on the SAUM but i’m sure i’ll play with a PRC too when they come out.

Shortish 7mm….?…7x57 Mauser, been around since forever.
Come up with a decent argument of it failings…

Originally Posted by Bent Barrel

Shortish 7mm….?…7x57 Mauser, been around since forever.
Come up with a decent argument of it failings…

Ammo availability.

Originally Posted by Bent Barrel

Shortish 7mm….?…7x57 Mauser, been around since forever.
Come up with a decent argument of it failings…

thats about it- ammo availability - otherwise pretty much bang on- still think my 12 gauge idea though has merits if one was limited to one rifle

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

I think all of us are approaching this from the wrong angle we are stating our rifles generally - one rifle - okay 12 gauge shotgun 6-7 shot smaller birds 3-4 shot ducks 2 shot rabbits geese buckshot goats- solid slug- everything else - (yes two barrels -one rifled )only one problem - convincing those silly DOC buggers to give you a special permit as a 12 gauge rifle

I love waterfowl hunting but tbh if I could only have one then my shotguns miss out and so do the birds. Big game has always been number one for me so being able to do what I currently do there would win in my priorities.

Originally Posted by Bent Barrel

Shortish 7mm….?…7x57 Mauser, been around since forever.
Come up with a decent argument of it failings…

By shortish 7mm i’m referring to rifle/barrel length not cartridge dimensions.

Id probably have a 6.5x55

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Id probably have a 6.5x55

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Tell ya what I still have a soft spot for the 270 and I've had shit tonnes of other wizz bang cartridges but I have been really really impressed with the 243 for just being a good wee killer thats super easy to shoot, it inspires confidence and is very reliable for neck shots with those animals that are just a wee bit further away, easy to find decent factory ammunition etc etc. Really can't be bothered flinging lead at animals that are 400+yds away these days and anything closer is in a world of trouble with the 243 anyhow.