WisBorn
Contributing Member
We have enjoyed a thread picking a two rifle set for North America. I thought we should narrow that down to 2 rifles for your home state or area where you live. I understand that we may hunt several states and countries, but we normal hunt some place close to home too. With that said, if you needed to pick 2 for home what would they be. With state regulations this can narrow your choices or need to pick something different for your state.
I have lived in 3 states in the past 5 years so I have different rifles for each state.
I lived in Wisconsin the longest (50 years) and would go with the a 308 Winchester and my 50 caliber muzzle loader. The 308 is a good choice for deer and black bear. The muzzle loader extends the deer season and is fun to hunt with. I haven't hunted squirrels or rabbits in years so no 22LR. Coyotes can be taken with the 308 or a shotgun loaded with #4 buckshot.
Illinois was next (5 years) they restrict deer hunting to muzzle loaders and shotguns. I picked the Savage 220 20 gauge rifle yes it is a bolt action rifle that shoots sabot slugs very well, it is more rifle than shotgun. The second is a 223 bolt for the range and coyotes in those open fields. The 243 would be a great choice for the coyotes, with a little more bullet weight to buck the wind that never stops blowing in IL.
I moved to South Carolina in January and this is the hardest state for me to chose. My hunting will include deer and pigs. I didn't get to hunt either this past season, I was going to start with my 7 rem mag but it is far more gun than needed. Leaning towards buying a 243 win or 6.5 CM and a 350 Legend. I think the combination should cover my needs and give me 2 new to me cartridges to experience.
If you have different options for SC let me know.
Looking forward to seeing your choices.
Safe Shooting,
Jeff
I have lived in 3 states in the past 5 years so I have different rifles for each state.
I lived in Wisconsin the longest (50 years) and would go with the a 308 Winchester and my 50 caliber muzzle loader. The 308 is a good choice for deer and black bear. The muzzle loader extends the deer season and is fun to hunt with. I haven't hunted squirrels or rabbits in years so no 22LR. Coyotes can be taken with the 308 or a shotgun loaded with #4 buckshot.
Illinois was next (5 years) they restrict deer hunting to muzzle loaders and shotguns. I picked the Savage 220 20 gauge rifle yes it is a bolt action rifle that shoots sabot slugs very well, it is more rifle than shotgun. The second is a 223 bolt for the range and coyotes in those open fields. The 243 would be a great choice for the coyotes, with a little more bullet weight to buck the wind that never stops blowing in IL.
I moved to South Carolina in January and this is the hardest state for me to chose. My hunting will include deer and pigs. I didn't get to hunt either this past season, I was going to start with my 7 rem mag but it is far more gun than needed. Leaning towards buying a 243 win or 6.5 CM and a 350 Legend. I think the combination should cover my needs and give me 2 new to me cartridges to experience.
If you have different options for SC let me know.
Looking forward to seeing your choices.
Safe Shooting,
Jeff