So, What's next?

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So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 21 Nov 2018, 11:17 am

So, I feel the need for a new rifle.
But, what calibre to get?
Mostly hunt rabbit, cat, fox & deer.
Suggestions guys, please?
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 21 Nov 2018, 11:21 am

Can’t see a 45/70 in that list :-)
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Post by pomemax » 21 Nov 2018, 12:07 pm

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBntnnCFvOk
you know you need and want one
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 21 Nov 2018, 12:09 pm

YES! YES! YES!
But no. :(
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 21 Nov 2018, 12:17 pm

223... just cuz. Or maybe 6cm creedmore...lol
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Post by Noisydad » 21 Nov 2018, 12:41 pm

You’ve got one in the teens, 20s, 30s - you need one in the 40s now. Maybe a .40-65, .44-40, .45 colt, -.45-70/90/110/120 you know...real men’s calibers :lol:
There's still a few of Wile. E Coyote's ideas that I haven't tried yet.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bladeracer » 21 Nov 2018, 2:03 pm

Grizzle wrote:So, I feel the need for a new rifle.
But, what calibre to get?
Mostly hunt rabbit, cat, fox & deer.
Suggestions guys, please?
List of current toys in my signature below.
Ruger Precision Rimfire .22
Henry .22WMR Lever
Ruger American .17HMR
Fabarm Gamma Lux 32" 12g O/U
1945 Lithgow SMLE .303
Tikka T3 204
Browning A-Bolt 30.06
Anschutz Match 54 .22 S/S Target


Too many shotguns, not enough milsurps!
And maybe some pistol-caliber levers would be fun.
You should have at least seven .22LR, one for each day of the week.
And an air-rifle.
I'm not sure this list has an end :-)
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Stix » 21 Nov 2018, 3:22 pm

Id be following in marksmans footsteps & doing a dasher build... :thumbsup:
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Post by Daddybang » 21 Nov 2018, 4:22 pm

bladeracer wrote:
Grizzle wrote:So, I feel the need for a new rifle.
But, what calibre to get?
Mostly hunt rabbit, cat, fox & deer.
Suggestions guys, please?
List of current toys in my signature below.
Ruger Precision Rimfire .22
Henry .22WMR Lever
Ruger American .17HMR
Fabarm Gamma Lux 32" 12g O/U
1945 Lithgow SMLE .303
Tikka T3 204
Browning A-Bolt 30.06
Anschutz Match 54 .22 S/S Target


Too many shotguns, not enough milsurps!
And maybe some pistol-caliber levers would be fun.
You should have at least seven .22LR, one for each day of the week.
And an air-rifle.
I'm not sure this list has an end :-)


While I don't think one 12g is too many shotguns ( :D ) I reckon blade is right there's soooooo many more to go. Stix is on the right track a wildcat of some sort would fit nicely in the harem and maybe a pcp air rifle(what other semi-auto can ya have without f@#kin around with cat c) a nice .44mag lever or 45/70 !!!
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bigpete » 21 Nov 2018, 4:25 pm

Don't bother with the 45/70.
Go straight 458wm or lott.....
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by pete1 » 21 Nov 2018, 4:28 pm

22hornet, 243 or 270
22LR
223
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bladeracer » 21 Nov 2018, 4:37 pm

I forgot the muzzleloaders as well!
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by marksman » 21 Nov 2018, 4:45 pm

Stix wrote:Id be following in marksmans footsteps & doing a dasher build... :thumbsup:


or a 6.5x284 Stix :drinks: :drinks:
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TheDude » 21 Nov 2018, 4:49 pm

375 H&H. For really big rabbits
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Post by Chappo » 21 Nov 2018, 5:44 pm

pomemax wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBntnnCFvOk
you know you need and want one


If you end up getting one of these can I come over and play?
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 21 Nov 2018, 6:19 pm

6mm br
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by in2anity » 21 Nov 2018, 6:49 pm

I recommend cast lead in a straight wall cartridge - very different to your modern calibers.
At what point does lack of maintenance become patina?
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by duncan61 » 21 Nov 2018, 6:57 pm

.243
.22 winchester .22hornet .222 .243 7mm rem mag cbc 12g
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Post by TassieTiger » 21 Nov 2018, 7:33 pm

A friend is currently loading up 5 full house loads for me to test his marlin? (bigger than the govt?) 45/70 - he does not think I’ll manage to shoot all 5 without complaint...
I’ve seen him shoot some lighter loads with it and that was insane. It’s bloody artillery!!!
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Sauer 30-06 - VX 3
Howa 300 win mag. SHV 5-20/56
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bigpete » 21 Nov 2018, 8:01 pm

45/70 government is essentially the same cartridge no matter what brand of rifle it's in....it can just be loaded hotter in some...
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by in2anity » 21 Nov 2018, 8:07 pm

The only problem with the 45/70 is that it consumes a lot of lead. the 357 is a superb all-rounder on the other hand...
At what point does lack of maintenance become patina?
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bigpete » 21 Nov 2018, 8:25 pm

:D It good if you get the lead for free
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Post by in2anity » 21 Nov 2018, 8:32 pm

bigpete wrote::D It good if you get the lead for free

Damn you BP damn you to hell ;)
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by SCJ429 » 21 Nov 2018, 8:42 pm

I second the 6mmBR suggestion, you already have a 204 for foxes and bunnies and a larger caliber for deer. It is a real shame not to have at least one BR in the safe, it is possibly the best case design ever made. Every boy should have one, if 6mm is too small try a 7mm or 30BR.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by cracker » 21 Nov 2018, 9:06 pm

bigpete wrote:Don't bother with the 45/70.
Go straight 458wm or lott.....

shot my 458 lott on the weekend... fair bit of horse power... imo prob go 375handh if you want too shoot it alot
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by duncan61 » 21 Nov 2018, 11:12 pm

458 lott.wow
.22 winchester .22hornet .222 .243 7mm rem mag cbc 12g
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 22 Nov 2018, 9:50 am

Not fair guys!
I only wanted one, now I'm thinking I need 10 or more!
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Henry .22WMR Lever
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bigpete » 22 Nov 2018, 10:11 am

in2anity wrote:
bigpete wrote::D It good if you get the lead for free

Damn you BP damn you to hell ;)


Mwahahahaha :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bigpete » 22 Nov 2018, 10:14 am

cracker wrote:
bigpete wrote:Don't bother with the 45/70.
Go straight 458wm or lott.....

shot my 458 lott on the weekend... fair bit of horse power... imo prob go 375handh if you want too shoot it alot

Beautiful. I had 2 45/70s, with the idea of using them as a dangerous game stopping rifle.....wish I'd just bought a 458 straight off.....now I've just got one 45/70,and that's only coz it's a double rifle....
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by PaddyT » 22 Nov 2018, 10:40 am

8mm Mauser?, ive got the 22lr, 223 and 6.5manbun , now for something different, just need to find a lefty again!
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