Author Topic: what is your favorite gun. make and model, caliber (Read 2231 times)

j.trevor123 · « **on:** February 11, 2004, 05:19:37 AM »

what is ur favorite gun, make model and caliber. Just curious

MF · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2004, 05:28:18 AM »

My Winchester Model 70 Stealth in 22-250!

Carl l. · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2004, 11:47:44 AM »

My, 1970 Ruger model 77 in .257 Robrts. Tang safety and adjustable trigger. Carl L.

Lawdog · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2004, 12:34:17 PM »

This isn't a easy question. To many to choose from but the one I grab when it counts is my 40 year old .300 Weatherby Mark V Deluxe. More like an old friend then a rifle. Lawdog

sabotloader · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2004, 12:34:47 PM »

Until I was bitten by the muzzle loading shooting and hunting bug it was a real toss-up My Sako Finbear - 270 or my Weatherby VG 300 Win Mag...

longwinters · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2004, 01:16:23 PM »

My Sako 75 Hunter, stainless/walnut in 7mm.

Long

Doghunter · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2004, 01:37:20 PM »

Tikka-3 243 ss lite .

stillhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2004, 05:45:06 PM »

Browning BLR 81. 308. :wink:

targshooter · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2004, 02:41:29 AM »

Good question.
For the larger calibers, I like the Winchester Model 70. I own two in .375 H&H. This gun works well for me in handling the recoil, its pointing and handling qualities, and for me the Model 70 is sized correctly for this caliber.
For your average calibers (up to and including the .35 Whelen), I like the Ruger Model 77 stainless synthetic. These point well, are light and compact and handle the recoil of these cartridges well for me. Mine are in .308 Win. and .30-06.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2004, 04:20:58 AM »

That's like asking "Mary Ann or the redhead?" -- it depends!

But in general categories...

.22 Rifles
Browning Semi-Auto

Bolt guns
Ruger

Lever Guns
Marlin for .30-30 and bigger
Browning B92 for .357Mag and .44 Mag

Revolvers
Ruger Blackhawk and Super Redhawk

Self Defense Handguns
Kimber Stainless Compact .45ACP

PAINLESS · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2004, 06:11:32 AM »

That is a tough one. if i had to pick it would be my a-bolt 300 win mag. the gun shoots like a dream and has never let me down. my a-bolt .22-250 is also one that comes to mind.

Moose-Hunter · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2004, 08:48:04 AM »

I'd have to pick my custom-built 358 Norma Mag. Other than that one, then it would be my Model 70 338 Win. Mag.

Bushnell Boy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2004, 08:59:33 AM »

In a bolt action it is my Savage 114U .30-06. This gun was a real surprise to me. It is extremely accurate for a factory gun. My overall favorite is probably my Ruger 10/22 carbine. That little gun is a blast to shoot.

Red Neck64 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2004, 04:23:48 AM »

I went to my gun safe,I cant make up my mind.Savage or Remington?Savage 110 in 30-06!

CzaRon · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2004, 09:37:21 AM »

My 1960's vintage BSA Monarch Deluxe.30/06. To quote Buffalo Bill Cody "It has never failed me!"

marylandeer · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2004, 09:59:15 AM »

Ennie mennie minnie moe my sendero or norinko.
30-06 or sks

Sheila · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2004, 10:09:30 AM »

I like the Marlin 22 caliber action bolt rifle.

Gregory · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2004, 12:20:38 PM »

Since this is the Bolt Gun forum:
Centerfire: Browning A Bolt LH 25/06
Rimfire: Remington 581 LH 22LR

RB Rooson · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2004, 01:42:41 PM »

Again, since this is the "Bolt Action" forum:

my 1948 Swiss Schmitt-Rubin straight-pull in 7.5 x 55 mm

Why? Smooth, Accurate and Fast (".....like shooting a Swiss Watch with the kick of a .30-30......")!

JBabcock · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2004, 04:08:46 PM »

It's a toss up between 2 rifles of the same make. Both are J.C. Higgins, built on FN 98 actions. Both have Bold triggers, set to 3lbs. Both shoot great, but the 270 shoots better. The only ammo that I've shot through it thus far that won't group 7/8 of an inch is Remington. The 30-06 is an 1" rifle. I've used both to take game, and used the 270 to take an Elk this year. The 30-06 however was in my hands when I made my best shot I've ever made on a game animal. I was climbing up through some Rimrock at 6500 ft and jumped a 3x4 Muley out of his bed, and just like that dropped him. It happened so fast I can hardly recall the shot. Right behind the shoulder, perfect shot. Both guns fit me great, and frankly, I could probably hunt the rest of my life and never need another gun with those 2.

But, I've got another, to rebarrel to either 338-06, or 35 Whelen. :shock:

CEJ1895 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2004, 02:42:36 AM »

As this is the bolt action forum:
My customized Remington 700 Classic in .35 Whelen for big stuff.
My Weatherby .224 WBY mag for varmints.
My CZ 452 LUX .22 rifle - best rimfire rifle for the money!
CEJ... :-D :-D

Arizona Jake · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2004, 10:07:48 AM »

Winchester Model 70 Super Express in .375 Holland & Holland Magnum.
I would like to own another one, eventually, in .400 Holland & Holland Magnum. :wink:

Muddyboots · « **Reply #22 on:** February 16, 2004, 02:01:37 PM »

Remington Sendero 300 WM, Timney trigger with Bushnell Elite 3200 4x12. Shoots 1" groups all day at 200 yards with 200 gr. Nosler Accubond at 2950 fps. Great rifle and load. Heavy but worth every ounce for accuracy.
Muddyboots

Bear Wallow · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2004, 04:41:05 AM »

Winchester 70 classic LT .270 Winchester Leupold scope, from javelina to elk.

cfmpilot · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2004, 04:38:11 PM »

Definitely my pre-64 Model 70 Winchester in .30-06. There is something about that rifle that gets under your skin. It feels good, it smells good, it shoots good, it sounds good.

j.trevor123 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2004, 04:55:05 PM »

haha sound like yall are some pretty pleased people

whistle pig · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2004, 12:52:16 PM »

Winchester Model 70 Stealth in 22-250 with a leupold 6.5x20

trappenjoe · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2004, 01:27:47 PM »

My dad made my favorite gun , its a 222 with a sako action and a marline heavy bull barel , theres nothing like pulling my little gun out and shooting a one hole group at 25 yrd, and a 1/4 inch group at 100 yrds .
Little joe

RaySendero · « **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2004, 04:15:54 PM »

Favorite bolt rifle = Heavy Barrel Remington M700 in .270 Win.

catman · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2004, 06:32:37 PM »