How many guns to run

[Aussiehunter91]

Just wanting to know how many guns you boys and girls take out with you on a trip weather it be 100% spotlighting or a bit of on foot stuff. I find myself taking nearly every gun as a cover all bases type situation which can be a pain swapping guns around. Seeing as a lot of people might have 10 plus guns and you can't shoot them all at once what do most of you take? I know it depends on the property and terrain and game etc. But just generally what do you take to cover all bases for close stuff and long stuff? 1 rifle for everything or a rifle and a shotty?? Thanks for your input

[Blr243]

I used to take more than necessary but now my sauer 243 bolt gun is the mainstay ,,,,the blr243 is back up just in case for some reason I can’t shot the sauer eg barrel obstruction /whatever .... and I have straight pull shot gun ( not sure why ) it gets bugger all use

[AZZA'S HJ47]

At one point i would take 3-4 rifles last time i went out I took my 308 and 222 just about covers everything those two. Nothing worse than not having enough room to store anything because half of yoyr safes in the boot of the vehicle.

[JimTom]

Mate I generally limit myself to two when I go on a pig hunting trip. The 300AAC for hunting off the ute, and my 308 for walking into swamps.
I used to take a couple of others as well however I have found two is enough for longer trips. If just a quick trip for a day or three I will just take one.

[mchughcb]

When faced with the prospect of being going hunting where you might have to shoot everything, such as rabbit, hare, fox, duck, crow, pig, goat, deer then I generally reach for one of my combination guns. Saves space and you will never leave your bolt at home.

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[bigrich]

Just wanting to know how many guns you boys and girls take out with you on a trip weather it be 100% spotlighting or a bit of on foot stuff. I find myself taking nearly every gun as a cover all bases type situation which can be a pain swapping guns around. Seeing as a lot of people might have 10 plus guns and you can't shoot them all at once what do most of you take? I know it depends on the property and terrain and game etc. But just generally what do you take to cover all bases for close stuff and long stuff? 1 rifle for everything or a rifle and a shotty?? Thanks for your input

for a general walk around hunt i take my 6.5x55 . if i'm going on deliberate pest control i take my 222 . i've noticed in your list you don't have any 222/223 sized rifles aussiehunter . might i suggest accquiring something in a 223 . except for pigs and deer it will cover most everything else your likely to find. having said that , a mate of mine looking after a farmers crop took out a pig with his trusty 222 brno .bullet behind the ear . it's the gun he had at the time .

[Oldbloke]

Almost always just 1. Usually a specific target species.

[8x57]

I always take to many, just because I like to shoot a few of my older rifles. But if I was being sensible I would just take my 308, 223, and a 12 gauge.

[RoginaJack]

Usually 2, Shotty and .243Win or Shotty and .222Rem - does the job and covers most bases.

[GojiraSteve]

Usually 2 here.

The 22/20g combo as a backup or for random bunnies, and whatever centrefire suits the game/terrain. I guess you could technically call that 3, but there you have it.

[9.3x64]

I don’t like leaving firearms in a car or back at camp, I don’t care where I am.
I most often use a Blaser BD14 Bock Drilling in 20 gauge, 7X65R, and a .22 Hornet on the side.
If not I will take a Blaser R8 with 2 or 3 barrels.
223, 7x64, and 9.3x62 most often.
Hiding a barrel is much simpler and very easy to get a little creative, and if a barrel is stolen it’s a much better situation to be in than having a complete rifle stolen because you left in in camp or in a vehicle. Look at it through the police’s eyes..
Switch barrel rifles are a distinct advantage in my mind.

[mchughcb]

I don’t like leaving firearms in a car or back at camp, I don’t care where I am.
I most often use a Blaser BD14 Bock Drilling in 20 gauge, 7X65R, and a .22 Hornet on the side.
If not I will take a Blaser R8 with 2 or 3 barrels.
223, 7x64, and 9.3x62 most often.
Hiding a barrel is much simpler and very easy to get a little creative, and if a barrel is stolen it’s a much better situation to be in than having a complete rifle stolen because you left in in camp or in a vehicle. Look at it through the police’s eyes..
Switch barrel rifles are a distinct advantage in my mind.

You know you need a BBF97 Luxus.

[Bugman]

.243 and the 12 gauge. That's it.

[Blr243]

I really must shoot something this trip with my new shotty

[snag]

ALWAYS .22lr, 12g, 30/30 and .223. Then, depending on the country I'm going to, .22 Hornet, .25-06 and .338-06. Oh, normally an air rifle, .410 shotty and .357 carbine sneak along for the trip too. Plus a few of my old Martinis - just for fun. Luckily I've got a big gunbox in my 4 wheel drive.

[Am88]

If I am roo shooting I ALWAYS have a spare rifle, I've had malfunctions before leaving me without a rifle in the middle of bum****, deer shooting, one rifle on me, and another in the ute locked up as a spare, same deal, or like last trip my best mate left his rifle as he left in a haste and he used my spare. Pig shooting it kind of depends on the country im going into but generally it's my .308, I have once or twice walked to a nice spot we were planning on ambushing some wild dogs with my .222 on a wrap around sling deal and carried the .30-30 in case a pig got jumped, that wasn't too bad at all actually.

My .30-30 is my camp gun, if I'm camping on private land that I can shoot, and if I'm only with my wife or my brother in law is there I always have 3 or 4 rounds in the magazine and it sits on top of my toolbox or beside my fridge in easy reach. If I'm not on private land ie. national park or somewhere I don't have permission to shoot, it's still in the ute but locked in the ute in a locked case and empty magazine, it is always with me. The law states a firearm cannot be used in a national park obviously but my family is priority, I always have it and will use it if need be, not only from dogs or pigs but ya never know who is going to turn up in your camp in the middle of the night.

[bigrich]

ALWAYS .22lr, 12g, 30/30 and .223. Then, depending on the country I'm going to, .22 Hornet, .25-06 and .338-06. Oh, normally an air rifle, .410 shotty and .357 carbine sneak along for the trip too. Plus a few of my old Martinis - just for fun. Luckily I've got a big gunbox in my 4 wheel drive.

i reckon ya need a pack mule as well , put rifle scabbards all over it and it can be a self propelled, four legged golf bag for guns

[SCJ429]

You know you need a BBF97 Luxus.

Where do I get a Big Block Ford 97 Lexus, It sounds like a cool car.

[8x57]

ALWAYS .22lr, 12g, 30/30 and .223. Then, depending on the country I'm going to, .22 Hornet, .25-06 and .338-06. Oh, normally an air rifle, .410 shotty and .357 carbine sneak along for the trip too. Plus a few of my old Martinis - just for fun. Luckily I've got a big gunbox in my 4 wheel drive.

Love your work glad I’m not the only one to pack heavy