mosttoyswins
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Hey gang,
I started another thread in the General forum where I am asking for opinions on making my collection small but well rounded...here is the link, please feel free to add your .02.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=230954
Obviously no collection is well rounded without a few long guns.
My question is regarding the different calibers. I have no idea what the difference in rifle calibers are, what they should be used for and the best platforms for each.
I would like some opinions on different rifle calibers based on...
1. Availability and affordability of ammo
2. Best all around caliber for HD, hunting small to large game
3. Caliber that can be used in many different platforms in case I want to expand my collection in the future with out having to buy different types of ammo.
For example, I have decided to keep my handguns relegated to 9mm, .45 and .357.
I would like to try to do the same with rifles if this is possible.
Sooooo...
Here are some calibers that were recommended in the other thread.
Could you please tell me what these different calibers are used for and what you think is best for my arsenal.
1. 7mm
2. .30-06
3. .308
4. 30-30
5. 45-70
6. 6.5x55
7. 7.62x54r
8. 7.92x57
I am considering buying a lever action rifle in .357 since that is going to be the caliber of my revolvers. Is a rifle chambered in .357 a good choice? Can it be used for hunting, HD etc etc...
If there are any calibers not listed that I should consider, please let me know which ones and why.
Thanks in advance for the help!
MTW
I started another thread in the General forum where I am asking for opinions on making my collection small but well rounded...here is the link, please feel free to add your .02.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=230954
Obviously no collection is well rounded without a few long guns.
My question is regarding the different calibers. I have no idea what the difference in rifle calibers are, what they should be used for and the best platforms for each.
I would like some opinions on different rifle calibers based on...
1. Availability and affordability of ammo
2. Best all around caliber for HD, hunting small to large game
3. Caliber that can be used in many different platforms in case I want to expand my collection in the future with out having to buy different types of ammo.
For example, I have decided to keep my handguns relegated to 9mm, .45 and .357.
I would like to try to do the same with rifles if this is possible.
Sooooo...
Here are some calibers that were recommended in the other thread.
Could you please tell me what these different calibers are used for and what you think is best for my arsenal.
1. 7mm
2. .30-06
3. .308
4. 30-30
5. 45-70
6. 6.5x55
7. 7.62x54r
8. 7.92x57
I am considering buying a lever action rifle in .357 since that is going to be the caliber of my revolvers. Is a rifle chambered in .357 a good choice? Can it be used for hunting, HD etc etc...
If there are any calibers not listed that I should consider, please let me know which ones and why.
Thanks in advance for the help!
MTW