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my pick for 3 rifles if I was forced to choose
- Thread starter eldermike
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All good responces so far.
I have an AR, it's a core with the "handle" on it for sights. I also have a great 30 carbine with a folding stock. I did not include these in my thinking because I am trying to stay away from survival thinking. It's become almost impossible not to think in terms of survival these days; but I thought it might be fun to harken back to the days when a great hunting rifle was everyones prized possession.
So I picked my three based upon a dream where there is no one coming for my guns and I leave my doors unlocked at night because I forgot where I put the key.......(I did live like that for many years)
Just for fun.
I have an AR, it's a core with the "handle" on it for sights. I also have a great 30 carbine with a folding stock. I did not include these in my thinking because I am trying to stay away from survival thinking. It's become almost impossible not to think in terms of survival these days; but I thought it might be fun to harken back to the days when a great hunting rifle was everyones prized possession.
So I picked my three based upon a dream where there is no one coming for my guns and I leave my doors unlocked at night because I forgot where I put the key.......(I did live like that for many years)
Just for fun.
The Great Mahoo
New member
Hmm, that would be a hard choice, indeed! Can I just tape a bunch of them together to pass as 1 gun?
If push came to shove:
1. Bolt-action .22 (though if I get around to picking up a good lever-.22, that would be it)
2. Either my AR or mini 14
3. Close call between my 1895 45-70 and my bolt-action .308. Probably the 45-70.
If push came to shove:
1. Bolt-action .22 (though if I get around to picking up a good lever-.22, that would be it)
2. Either my AR or mini 14
3. Close call between my 1895 45-70 and my bolt-action .308. Probably the 45-70.
Wow, just 3, assuming for hunting only. Would have to opt for:
Winchester Model 70 Ultimate Shadow in .270WSM
Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .223 Rem
Savage Model 93R17 TR in .17HMR
Of course, I would still keep my S&W M&P 15-22 and M&P 15 Sport, right? Otherwise, I might have to rethink my "varmint options".
Winchester Model 70 Ultimate Shadow in .270WSM
Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .223 Rem
Savage Model 93R17 TR in .17HMR
Of course, I would still keep my S&W M&P 15-22 and M&P 15 Sport, right? Otherwise, I might have to rethink my "varmint options".
L_Killkenny
New member
I wasn't forced to choose I did in voluntarily, and it wasn't 3 it was 2:
- Homebrew 10/22 with a 16.5" GM sporter barrel.
- Homebrew Savage 110, .243 with an 18.5" McGowan sporter barrel.
Done.
- Homebrew 10/22 with a 16.5" GM sporter barrel.
- Homebrew Savage 110, .243 with an 18.5" McGowan sporter barrel.
Done.
3 for anything and everything:
1. Stainless 77/22 in .22 WMR. It will do everything .22LR will and more. The reverse is not true.
2. Stainless tang safety M77 in .30-06. The reasoning there should be obvious.
3. Stainless 700 in .375 H&H. For anything that the .30-06 is a little light in the loafers for comfort on. You know, brown bears and cape buffalo and the like.
1. Stainless 77/22 in .22 WMR. It will do everything .22LR will and more. The reverse is not true.
2. Stainless tang safety M77 in .30-06. The reasoning there should be obvious.
3. Stainless 700 in .375 H&H. For anything that the .30-06 is a little light in the loafers for comfort on. You know, brown bears and cape buffalo and the like.
dalegribble
New member
i would be lucky to be able to choose 3 in 1 caliber or 3 of one brand or 3 in one action style but i guess thats why i bought them all.
I all ready only have 3 Calibers so I guess that works for me.
1. 22LR for small game
2. 357 magnum Carbine for Small game up to Deer (yes I use it frequently on Idaho mule deer)
3. 45-70. For tings bigger than deer.
Where I live its very dense forest. A long shot is 75 yards.
1. 22LR for small game
2. 357 magnum Carbine for Small game up to Deer (yes I use it frequently on Idaho mule deer)
3. 45-70. For tings bigger than deer.
Where I live its very dense forest. A long shot is 75 yards.
It's still amazing that the 30-06 still holds its place in all-a-round best choice if I could only have a few rifles, or even one.
It was not in my choices considering three but if it was only two I could have my three choices change to 22LR bolt action and a 30-06 model 700.
It was not in my choices considering three but if it was only two I could have my three choices change to 22LR bolt action and a 30-06 model 700.