If you could have only one rifle

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This is my "one" rifle a Ruger scout with synthetic stock. I've used it on deer, goats and in an IPSC match. One of the things I like about scout rifles is you can set them up for different situations. Use the irons or a red dot in the bush or chuck on a suppressor and a conventional scope if you want to take longer shots. .308 may not be the "best" but its proven, cheap and available in different weights.

I also have a .223 and a .22 both are great at what they do but if I could have only one it would be the scout paired with a shotgun for small game.

It would have to be an old Winchester model 94 in 30/30 with the short barrel and saddle ring

Honestly just a .223

Just ONE rifle? ...I can't believe you'd all want to carry on living!!!

An easy question with a simple answer. It has to be a 25/303 in a Boyds stock.

tikka 7mm08 job done

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Originally Posted by Spudattack

If you were only allowed 1 rifle...
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Quite interesting seeing the difference in replies between this thread and the linked one I started a few years ago.

Quite amazing how fashions change[emoji848]


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Yes, very interesting. Looks like the bigger cartridges were more popular a few years ago.

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Originally Posted by GDMP

I reckon if Ruger came out with a Scout configuration in the cheaper Ruger American, it could be a very good seller for them....

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Yes, the weight and the AI mag put me off their .223 scout.

One of these would be sweet.

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https://www.doveguns.com/product-pag...ag-scout-rifle

25/06 if only hunting with it, 24" barrel three loads 110 ELDx 117 BTSP 117 RN
The one I have has a 26.5" Barrel and a 3-12x56 scope.

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Originally Posted by shooternz

25/06 if only hunting with it, 24" barrel three loads 110 ELDx 117 BTSP 117 RN
The one I have has a 26.5" Barrel and a 3-12x56 scope.

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Now here’s a cartridge you don’t hear of much these days...

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Originally Posted by Ranger 888

Just ONE rifle? ...I can't believe you'd all want to carry on living!!!

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Give it time....it might not be a choice...


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Originally Posted by GDMP

I reckon if Ruger came out with a Scout configuration in the cheaper Ruger American,it could be a very good seller for them....

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Howa do a 308 scout. Comes with mag and option flush dbm, iron sights 18” barrel

Got mine right here.
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Kimber Montana, 6.5CM, 24" 1:8 Trueflite barrel

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Choices and tally so far. 308 winning, closely followed by .223, then .270 and 7mm latte

17HMR x1
.223 x5
6x45 x1
.243 x1
6mm CM x1
25/303 x1
25/06 x1
260 x2
6.5x55 x1
6.5 CM x2
6.5 PRC x1
270 x3
7mm08 x3
.284 x1
7mmSAUM x1
7mmRM x1
7mm STW x1
.308 x6
300BLK x1
30/30 x1
30/06 x1
300WM x1
.50 Muzzle loader x1
12g x1

260 for me

I have a .223 and a .260, the .223 seems to be the main one that leaves the safe these days.

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Originally Posted by Tahr

When I'm prime minister I'm banning pumpkins and .270's.

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Well I'm not voting for you. Pumpkin is about the only vege with some substance I'm allowed to soak in fat and eat.

Other than that it would be a close call between the 2x3's. Since I only shoot small game it would have to be the 223. I think the 243 is slightly more versatile, but a bit much to feed on a lot of small game.

My only centerfire ,20inch 7saum.
Does it all big and small, close and far.
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Hell that's a tough call, for the bigger game and longer ranges I like the 300 Win Mag. Smaller deer and the pest animals a 243 , but we can only choose one so it would be the Win mag.
(I Think)

Ooohhh! That’s some flash kit there @Pongo12 Probably worth more than everything I currently own....

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Originally Posted by Hunter_Nick

Ooohhh! That’s some flash kit there @Pongo12 Probably worth more than everything I currently own....

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@camo wsm special that one

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Originally Posted by Mooseman

Hell that's a tough call, for the bigger game and longer ranges I like the 300 Win Mag. Smaller deer and the pest animals a 243 , but we can only choose one so it would be the Win mag.
(I Think)

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Limited opportunities for rabbit pie then Brian ;)

.308 Winchester

Hands down the most versatile cartridge ever devised. You can shoot subsonic, downloaded slow and heavy, superfast varmint, regular hunting rounds, hot and heavy... Everything from undamaged subsonic rabbits to the heaviest stag.

What’s not to like? And, it’s damn cheap to run.

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Originally Posted by chainsaw

284 18 or 20in bbl

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I’m with Chainsaw - 20inch 284 1st, 2nd and 3rd

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Originally Posted by Flyblown

Limited opportunities for rabbit mince memory pie then Brian ;)

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Fixed it.

.25 Creedmoor, 60 to 130 grain bullets, rodents to reds.

.308 for me

Jack of all trades, even if a master of none

For NZ the 308 as the best all rounder, ammo availability etc but my favourite cartridge is the mighty 7x57 of which my personal custom rifle will be chambered in.

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

I will not conform to these "one gun nazi's". I'll be like the resistance (not serious of course).

Blaser with a number of different barrels. One serial number equals one gun.

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The serial numbers are on the barrels

Only one Rifle - Hardy Hybrid with 6.5CM or PRC, and 300PRC barrels - maybe a 223 barrel for cheap shooting.

If that's cheating and you really only want one caliber I'll stick with my 6.5 creedmoor - projectiles between 90g and 160g will take any game in NZ, accurate, good factory ammo readily available if for some reason i'm caught out.

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Bugger. I just checked and you are right.
I'm not playing the one gun game anymore.

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That's ok @7mmwsm I'm not keen on this game either

I'm my early 20s I ran with one gun for around a year
A Remington left hand .270
Shot a he'll of a lot of rabbits and hares as I had the dog to feed.

But can confirm it was not an ideal scenario
Since then I guess I have added another gun per year after that

So I'm suggesting a post on " if you can buy only one gun per year "

Tika 308 T3x,20in barrel,suppressed.Cheap to feed on fmj147,100rds=$100 for the close in small game.Hornady SSTs 150gr,will shoot deer out to 500-600yds if need be.Best deer shot iv done 437yds.Easy to get ammo for.$1200 gets you a fun rifle and a lot of veni.

308 for the north island and 270 for the south
if things get any rougher import wise that might be about all we can get ammo wise
mostly because all the cool kids have 6.5s these days

It would have to be something 30 calibre but not on extreme ends of speed spectrum so for me it's a toss-up between 30-06 and 308. There isn't a lot you can not accomplish hunting-wise with either of those. Affordability and availability of ammunition would probably give the 308 the nod ahead of the 30-06 but, having owned a 30-06 as my first hunting rifle, sentiment would have me pick that calibre.

a cape rifle would just about have to be the ticket...SxS one barrel smooth and one rifled.....

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Originally Posted by Micky Duck

a cape rifle would just about have to be the ticket...SxS one barrel smooth and one rifled.....

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I would probably now go for an o/u combination gun, top barrel in 7x57 and bottom in 20ga, express sights and a 2-8x32 in qd rings.

Would sort NZ hunting nicely


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280 rem nothing that it cant deal with

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Originally Posted by Flyblown

Limited opportunities for rabbit pie then Brian ;)

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True but rabbit pie ain't my favorite. Most calibers can work as a one for all rifle at a pinch, i would rather be over gunned on small game than under gunned on the bigger stuff or the distant ones. Lucky we aren't limited to just one.

I’m loving the diversity shown in everyone’s different choice here! It’s bloody good to see, because how boring would life be if we all just went for the same thing....

And just to clarify, I’m not a mole working for you know who.

303 with a nice Scope and a set of swing off mounts.