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Offline 44 Man

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The one I chose first (30-30)
« on: October 23, 2008, 09:33:57 AM »
I'm approaching this from another direction.  I got into a conversation the other day in regards to spending 2 or 3 winter months in Texas (by God!) (sorry, can't hardly say the word Texas by itself anymore).  Ok back to the subject.  I was thinking what guns I could take with me in the RV and what I would have to leave home.  It all came down to my little H&R 30-30 would be the first choice and a couple of handguns.  (Ok, FOUR handguns!)  I might also have to take my AR-15 along just because.  Anyway, the first gun that came to mind was the little 30-30 as THE gun to have with me!  I don't want this to be a thread about the 'last ditch survival weapon' but rather about which gun you would pack first for a trip where you had no specific hunt in mind, you just wanted a gun along if there might be an opportunity.  I thought it was interesting that my 30-30 came to mind as the first one to pack.  44 Man

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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2008, 09:57:25 AM »
While I like my H&R .30-30 a really old one with the full length fore end so often called a Mannlicher I doubt it would be the first to go in for such a trip. My Rossi M92 in .357 Magnum might be tho. But for a rifle to go hunting with no specific critter or task in mind I'd likely not leave the Model Seven in 7-08 behind ever. Like you some revolvers would have to figure heavily in the guns taken. I'm also a serious wingshooter so a shotgun would naturally have to tag along.
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2008, 10:27:49 AM »
I to would have a few hand guns, my Ruger 45 colt, Ruger 41 mag, and a Davis derringer in 32 mag just in case!
For sure a WIN 1300 shotgun!
As for a rifle, it would be a 270 WIN and maybe a 243 and/or 223.
270 for the bigger stuff and the 243/223 from deer on down to small varmints.
OH, lots and lots of different types of ammo to cover the realms of each of these guns.
Don't think I would need the AR but it would be nice!


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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2008, 10:55:46 AM »
My #1 "go along" gun is my old H&R 12ga take down.





 Works mighty fine of raccoons in the trash, bears around camp and has kilt its fare share of ducks as well!!  ::) :o ;D

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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2008, 11:04:56 AM »
Your H&R 12GA looks like a can full of whoop-ass on both ends!  My personal pick would be my 45 Colt Carbine along with my 45 Colt Blackhawk, and my extra 357 barrel with my 357/9mm Blackhawk Convertible for back up.  Oh, hand my 12GA barrel.
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2008, 11:06:42 AM »
.30-30s never a bad choice thou, kinda like a good ole pair of jeans, They work.
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2008, 12:11:34 PM »
That would be a mighty hard decision for me. I think the 30-30 would be a good choice. Could be shot for any thing from varmints to deer and maybe a little more. I have one, but just have not had enough trigger time with it to become a favorite yet. I think I would opt for a 223 if I was to pick just one rifle, but maybe a 22 rim fire instead. This is hard :( I would have to have a shotgun along; maybe my 870 Super Mag, it is so versatile with it's different chokes; from rabbits to quail up to geese or even shooting a clay bird once in a while. Along with a 22 revolver and a 357 double action. But I like my 44 mags too. Maybe a T/C Contender with a few barrels. I hope I never have to make that decision. :)
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2008, 02:01:26 PM »
This is an easy one for me. It would be my 308 Win./12 GA combination gun.
I call this one my "business gun", it's always ready for anything from up close fast moving targets to extended range shots.

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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2008, 02:53:20 PM »
For me, one gun from varmints up to deer/antelope would be my 243 model 7 remington.
(would have been my 243 handi if I had'nt traded it.  Dang it!!)

Throw in a 22 for plinking, bunnies & squirrels; a handgun for fun/protection; and a shotgun
for birds & clays and I'd be a happy camper!

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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2008, 01:26:49 AM »
Very good replies!  You do want to remember if you are living in an RV for 3 months, packing room will be at a premium.  I should have broken down my handguns.  A single action .22 and .45 colt, and of course my .45 1911 Colt Defender.  And likely my lightwt 'J' frame S&W .38 spl.  Probably could leave the Colt Defender home as the .38 could fill that role.  I'm thinking more that I will also want the AR-15 in .223, mostly because it is a new gun to me and I need more trigger time with it and of course the .223 is a very handy caliber also.  If I owned the 6.8 spc upper I want to get for it, that 'might' replace the duties of the 30-30.  Notice I said 'might'.  It would just be very difficult for me to leave the little H&R behind.  It's just too much of an old friend and the trusty 30-30 is so versatile.  Not too much, not too little.  Enough is enough.  I guess I'm old fashioned that way.  44 Man
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2008, 01:48:07 AM »
My 30-30 would be one of the first to go with me.... The biggest decision I would have to make is if I'm take the iron sighted winchester or the scoped marlin.... I know there are cartridges out there that are much more efficient than the 30-30, but its not lacking by any means....
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2008, 03:58:14 AM »
I'd take my Handi .45-70 cause you can't overkill anything, but you can sure underkill a lot.  Then I'd take my .17 HMR Handi and my Topper/Pardner .410/12 ga.  If I had room, I'd also bring my .357 Handi and Blackhawk.
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2008, 04:19:37 AM »
Also, I'd take along my Lee Hand press and reloading suppies, that take up surprisingly little space in a plastic tote.  I used this rig for many years before upgrading to a Rockchucker.  I have a Lyman Nut Cracker too for 38/357 but would need to get some 45 Colt dies if I wanted to go total cowboy.
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2008, 04:59:08 AM »
 The 30-30 choice is always a good one . A single shot 30-30 is unsurpassed for versatility, IF it will shoot the different bullet weights  well . MY H&R 30-30  will ONLY shoot the 150 Grain Sierra RN bullets, well .  If yours shoots the other bullet weights it would be my first choice too.   
 I Do NOt feel handicapped with that bullet in mine for it will perform as well as any for the expected use and range of a 30-30.  BUT  I would like it a lot more if it also would shoot  the 125s/130s  and  maybe even the heavier bullets for larger game .
     That being said , and in the realm of what you need I would grab my soft case, which contains the H&R 30-30 and the Hard case next to it . that contains the other 4 barrels fitted to that frame . This would give me the ability to have a 45/70 ; a 30-06 ; a 223; and a 12 Ga  for any thing I can ever think of. I can throw that hard case  under the bed of an RV stand the soft case up in any closet ( hard case contains also a screw driver and my hand -torque wrench  for changing barrels )
   MY 4 5/8 Ruger Black hawk 357, MY Kimber Ultra compact Carry ( 45ACP) and a 22 revolver Would cover the rest of my needs nicely for a few months . Did I mention that I ALWAYS  have my  NAA mini  in my pocket  ;D
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2008, 06:33:43 AM »
Don't blame you. People do not believe me until I show them but of all the Handi rifles I have my 30-30 is consistently the most accurate at 100 yards ... and that's with plain old Winchester Power Point 150 grain factory ammo. It even rivals my old bolt action 30-06 Winchester in the accuracy department and that's doing pretty darned good.

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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2008, 07:05:44 AM »
Quote from: Graybeard on October 23, 2008, 09:57:25 AM
But for a rifle to go hunting with no specific critter or task in mind I'd likely not leave the Model Seven in 7-08 behind ever.

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My one dedicated back-up rifle; my only synthetic stocked rifle; my "always bring it along no matter what I'm hunting just in case something happens to my main rifle," rifle, is an 18.5 inch barreled Remington Model Seven in 7mm/08 stoked with 162 gr. Nosler FB's and topped with a Leupold VXII 3x9 Compact.

But that's my preference... Your 30/30 Handi also sounds fine to me!  Especially when backed up with the AR and a good, meaning large caliber, revolver type handgun.   ;D
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2008, 07:27:49 AM »
I would have no problem with my .30/30 Handi being the only one along except for my Glock if you are not counting those you don't hunt with.  I would hunt anything thats aroung where I live with it.
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2008, 10:12:00 AM »
If I could only Bring one gun for any 4 legged hunt it would be my .243 Rossi...
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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2008, 06:15:35 AM »
I bought a Handi in .30-30 about a dozen years ago, ostensibly for my (then) kindergarten-aged son (who's a "Southpaw").  In the meantime, I enjoyed the little rifle myself (of course) , which shot into about an inch with either flavor Remington factory loads and handled like a dream in close quarters. 

When my son became old enough to hunt, I ordered a "youth" buttstock for the Handi and set it up for kids.  The boy has graduated to an adult sized Marlin 336 (also in .30-30) and the Handi now serves new kids each year in Michigan's Youth Hunt (a September weekend for taking whitetails).  I sat beside another youngster a few weeks ago who took his first deer with that rifle.  As usual, the 150 gr. Corelokt zipped right through the forkhorn, and no tracking was required.  Perfection!

I understand why you'd choose the .30-30 Handi for a stowaway in your RV.  It's very accurate, sufficiently powerful, hardy, "handy" (of course!), ammo is ubiquitous and it stows in a tiny package.  It can feed you, protect you and entertain you for pennies.  What's not to like?

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Re: The one I chose first (30-30)
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2008, 05:53:10 PM »
since I am afraid of being called a Commie/heretic I will not mention my Yugo SKS

I would probably go with my Remington 700 with shortened Classic stock in 7mm-08 and a pile of my Hornady 120 SP handloads. 
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