Calibres you'd like to own

[ismith]

Curious if guys here have any calibres or guns they would love to own one day.

For me it's a double in either 9.3x74r or 450-400 NE. The latter is my preference but really don't think I'd have more than one or two opportunities in my life to use it.

A 404 Jeffery would be the other (bolt version of a 450-400NE).

A Rigby rifle is at the top of the list for me but I'm unlikely to have a spare $10-20k anytime soon. A Brno ZG47 in original condition would be my second choice.

What about other folks?

You pretty much nailed it as far as my wish list goes, but you misspelled “Caliber”.

 

[mattkehn117]

9.3x62
300 WSM
358 WSM

 

[mattkehn117]

I'm looking forward to 8.6 Blackout once it gets SAAMI spec, otherwise I've tried most of the ones that interest me.

A bit more than 4 years later, and they still haven’t gotten SAAMI approval

 

[6mm Remington]

I have a Ruger 1B in 6mm Remington and a Ruger 1B in 30-06. I also have a custom build on a Model 70 in 280AI. I don't need another 280AI, but one in a Ruger 1B sure would be sweet to complete the trifecta or awesomeness!

Build a Winchester Model 70 controlled feed action into a 6mm Remington. Build the proper 6mm Remington that Winchester should have chambered in their Model 70 in addition to the .243 Winchester.

 

[turbobrick]

A bit more than 4 years later, and they still haven’t gotten SAAMI approval

Yeah, it didn’t stop me though, I’ve had one for 3 years or so. It’s pretty fun when the 350 grain subs hit steel at 300 yards. Challenging but rewarding to load for.

 

[Trial153]

I have always wanted a 250 Savage in a lever gun. Dont know why or what I would do with it but I want one. Every one I have ever seen was in terrible condition.
I also would like a 358win in a lever gun…

 

[elevatorman]

I'm starting to get the itch for a 22-250 or 220 swift for a rifle I can shoot all varnits (coyotes to skunks) with that I can also take out and shoot affordably. Reloading of course. I'm scoping up my 17 hmr again currently. But an kinda pissed at current prices. 20 bucks for a box of 50 ain't rimfire prices. So am now thinking of a centerfire varmit rifle and just reload. Or maybe a 17 remington

 

[turbobrick]

I'm starting to get the itch for a 22-250 or 220 swift for a rifle I can shoot all varnits (coyotes to skunks) with that I can also take out and shoot affordably. Reloading of course. I'm scoping up my 17 hmr again currently. But an kinda pissed at current prices. 20 bucks for a box of 50 ain't rimfire prices. So am now thinking of a centerfire varmit rifle and just reload. Or maybe a 17 remington

Take a look at 22ARC, its got some great features.

 

[elevatorman]

Will do, thanks

 

[blueridge]

I'm starting to get the itch for a 22-250 or 220 swift for a rifle I can shoot all varnits (coyotes to skunks) with that I can also take out and shoot affordably. Reloading of course. I'm scoping up my 17 hmr again currently. But an kinda pissed at current prices. 20 bucks for a box of 50 ain't rimfire prices. So am now thinking of a centerfire varmit rifle and just reload. Or maybe a 17 remington

I shot both my 22-250 and 17hmr yesterday. Love both of them.
I think the 17hmr is one of the best plinking/practice rimfire rounds there is. Great accuracy (if no wind) and ballistics 200 and under, great for developing good shooting habits. Buy a 3” gong, turn the scope power all the way down, and practice all kinds of shooting stances and angles.

 

[elevatorman]

Ive had a 17 hmr for a long time. It can cut baseball cards in half at 50 yards reliably It's so accurate. Loved the savage 93r17 so I bought the same exact gun in 22 a few years later to shoot on the cheap. Just never got around to scoping the 17 back up till now. My 22 will keep a 1" mpbr (+/- .5") to 66 yards. The 17 hmr will do it to 128 yards. That's a long way to hold dead on and shoot a squirrel in the noggin. It is a fun gun to shoot and plink with.