If you had to choose just one caliber???

[Greyman]

There are a lot of great all around calibers but when you come down to the parameters of factory ammo it has to be the 30-06 you can walk in any hardware store in the middle of nowhere and find a box of 30-06. The next I would agree with the 12 gauge, It would be cool if someone made an affordable over under with both-I remember Baikal used to make one but I never actually handled one.

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[jeremys4]

.600 nitro express I’m not man enough to shoot one but if I had to have one. Jokes aside probably a bps magnum.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Its kind of boring but I'd pick a 30-06. Wide range of factory loads for it.

Although I'm tempted to start using my 9.3x62 for everything.

 

[GlockZ]

As much as I want to say 270 Win, I'l have to pick the old reliable 30-06.

 

[coleslaw]

Lot's of .30 and 7mm...Where's all the 6.5 guys? lol

 

[Deleted member 40315]

.300 Win mag or 30-06.

Great choices both but 300 win mag has the greatest range of bullet weights. I’d say 300 win mag.

 

[sharpshooter97]

.45-70 Gov, although ammo is expensive you can find loads for anything from a whitetail to a grizzly

 

[Jape]

If we are talking cartridge, then the 300 win mag gets my vote.

 

[brownbear932008]

I'd have to pick 30-06 if I only had one such a wide range of bullet weights and can be found anywhere.

 

[blueknight99]

How much more powerful is the .300 Winchester Magnum versus the .30-06? Also, is there any recoil difference. I have a .270 wichester and one to have another big game rifle, looking for a cartridge to go with it.

 

[FLS]

.30

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Lot's of .30 and 7mm...Where's all the 6.5 guys? lol

I only own two rifles, a .22lr and a .264 win mag. The .264 has been a great all purpose caliber, but you have to reload and even then bullet selection sucks. Cabelas/basspro/sportsman seldom carry anything, you can’t even get a box of etips on their websites. So for someone who wants to be able to just run factory ammo I wouldn’t recommend a 6.5... maybe components will become easier to find with the hipster craze.

 

[Walkathon]

7 MM Rem Mag for me

 

[CATAHOULA12]

.270 Winchester or 7mm-08...

 

[Foxtrot1]

How much more powerful is the .300 Winchester Magnum versus the .30-06? Also, is there any recoil difference. I have a .270 wichester and one to have another big game rifle, looking for a cartridge to go with it.

Rifle Trajectory Table

Honestly their is not as much difference on maximum point blank range between the 2 as you would think. With todays scopes and range finders I think it is a mute point.

To me there is a noticeable step up in recoil and muzzle blast going from a 30-06 to a 300 win mag. I think the muzzle blast bothers me more than the recoil, but I personally don't care for it.

My rifles have transitioned from a 7mm Rem Mag to a 7x57, 30-06, and a 9.3x62. I think the 06 sized cases are a great combination of power and shootability. If I were picking one for everything, I would be happy with a 30-06. Bullets for every type game is readily available off the shelf and most people can shoot an 06 accurately.

 

[BrokenArrow]

7 Mag for me

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Rifle Trajectory Table

Honestly their is not as much difference on maximum point blank range between the 2 as you would think. With todays scopes and range finders I think it is a mute point.

To me there is a noticeable step up in recoil and muzzle blast going from a 30-06 to a 300 win mag. I think the muzzle blast bothers me more than the recoil, but I personally don't care for it.

My rifles have transitioned from a 7mm Rem Mag to a 7x57, 30-06, and a 9.3x62. I think the 06 sized cases are a great combination of power and shootability. If I were picking one for everything, I would be happy with a 30-06. Bullets for every type game is readily available off the shelf and most people can shoot an 06 accurately.

Another 9.3x62 shooter!

 

[Harrier]

Ordinarily I’d say .30-06, but lately I’ve fallen in love with my Mauser in 7x57. I’d feel comfortable using it on everything from predators to elk.

 

[jt13]

I've recently been reaching for my 7mm RM for nearly all hunting applications

 

[Europe]

I buy you guys books. send you to school, tell you all that I know and you still get it wrong LOL

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