One caliber away from contentment... who else?

[krish]

@krish You have truly excellent tastes in firearms mate.
Bob

Thank you.
Krish

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Thank you.
Krish

@krish
I know you like fine timber and wood rifles, that one will fit in nicely.
I will have to get around to calling you soon. Life has just got in the way for a while.
Bob

 

[krish]

@krish
I know you like fine timber and wood rifles, that one will fit in nicely.
I will have to get around to calling you soon. Life has just got in the way for a while.
Bob

Any time Bob.
Krish

 

[bobdahunter84]

Well I wanted a 460 wby. But in CRF. Finally after about over 20 years came across this one. Member TARB has one. He was nice enough to offer me that. Yes I am TAKING IT.
KRISHView attachment 567861

That's a piece of art. Just a beautiful gun. What's the going rate on something like that?

I've never had the "pleasure" of shooting a 460 Wby. I imagine it's the equivalent of getting in the ring with tyson.

 

[Dr Ray]

Hey everyone...

I have decided that I am only one caliber away from complete contentment... does anyone else feel the same?

I thought I had the complete armoury but looking again l think l'm missing something...
Looking in my safe I have everything from rabbits to long-range deer hunting to close-range elephant hunting covered -but I'm missing one caliber that would be perfect FOR ME.
And l believe that caliber is the .243 Winchester.

I have always owned bigger calibers but my absolute favourite hunting spot in the world (@CBH Australia this is where we hunted ) is where l hunt Fallow deer - and not particularly big Fallow at that. There's no Sambar, just Fallow so a bigger caliber isn't required.

Now, having said that I have hunted this spot with the following calibers... .458 Win Mag, 425 Express, 338 Win Mag and my next trip l was going to bring my 308 Norma Mag.
All have done - or will do the job, but all of the above are expensive, kick hard and are big for Fallow... and l think a .243 Would be perfect for this hunting spot.

Why the .243 over other certain calibers?
Well for one l really like the .243.
I also like the idea of walking into a gun shop and have a selection of readily available ammo off the shelf.
I can choose ammo from 55 to over 100gn.
Recoil is mild so my wife and kids can comfortably shoot it.
Pretty flat trajectory - similar to my 308 Norma.
It's effective on Fallow sized game. I've personally seen with my own eyes a mate drop 2 Fallow with one shot using factory Federal blue-box 100gn ammo.
I think it would be a nice step down from my 308 Norma.

As far as rifles go, l think my perfect .243 would be housed in a Winchester M70 with a 22" barrel with a nice trim 3-9x scope on top.
If l couldn't find a Winchester M70 it would have to be something that is nice light and trim.

Now, all the above is just me dreaming as l have NO budget for a new rifle!
BUT!
If l could afford one more rifle it would be a .243 Winchester.
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea and it's not very exotic or exciting, but l already own enough exciting calibers so a .243 it would be

Is anyone else one caliber or rifle away from complete contentment?
If so, would love to hear what it is! And it can be as exotic or rare as you want.
And l bet it's not a .243!

Russ

What about 25/06 or 7/08??

 

[Tintin]

450 NE contentment is getting that little bit closer, rifle (a 458WM) is at gunsmith. Just waiting on a shell holder, and a few more projectile options to try.

 

[CBH Australia]

@Kiwifire111 this thread might interest you.
Many varied responses but being that I am responsible I am not buying any more at the moment.

 

[skydiver386]

I currently have 15 different rifle calibers at the moment; so for me it's not really about the next caliber, but rather the next beautiful rifle or killer deal that catches my eye. That being said, I keep hearing 257 Roberts, 6.5x55, and 6.5 Creedmoor calling my name; which is kind of funny as those three are almost the same thing.

I'm falling in love with the .257 Roberts more every day. My girlfriend Tina has a Savage Lady Hunter we ordered from the Savage custom shop in 257, and so far 6 head of nice game animals have fallen to that rifle. Even with it's extremely thin barrel, half inch groups are the norm.

 

[IvW]

I am dreaming but if I could have....
9.3x74R/6.5×57R Blaser BBF
22 Hornet/20ga/7×57R BD14
7x65R K95

I WOULD BE SORTED. ...

I am in pursuit of the first one that I have found availible....

9.3x74R/6.5×57R Blaser BBF.....

 

[eyedok]

Just got a Remington Model 8 .35 Rem, have same caliber in a Marlin, but Hamers gun right now has me pretty content- first time in a while i am not searching…..

 

[colorado]

I'm still deciding whether I want to keep or rebarrel my Mark V in 270 Weatherby, or trade it and get something else. Bought it used, shoots good, can't shoot it at the long range Fort Carson range cause they're worried about it bringing down helicopters lol I'm going to ask what calibers are ok this weekend.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I'm falling in love with the .257 Roberts more every day. My girlfriend Tina has a Savage Lady Hunter we ordered from the Savage custom shop in 257, and so far 6 head of nice game animals have fallen to that rifle. Even with it's extremely thin barrel, half inch groups are the norm.

@skydiver386
Load it with nice 117grain SST or 100gn TTSX and have fun mate.
Loaded with the 100gn @3,200fps its at another level.
Bob

 

[krish]

Yes I am missing 500/416. It will be original Rigby with all the options. Some time later in 24.
Krish

 

[Flewis]

Yes I am missing 500/416. It will be original Rigby with all the options. Some time later in 24.
Krish

Are you going to get a double rifle?

 

[krish]

Next year hopefully. If at all I get one it will be 500/416. Not because I need it because I want it.
Krish

 

[Flewis]

That’s all the reason you need.

 

[krish]

I got bunch of brass for a great price from
@RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION
So I want to get a RIGBY 500/416.

 

[IvW]

Rigby 416 No.2 or 500/416NE?

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I got bunch of brass for a great price from
@RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION
So I want to get a RIGBY 500/416.

@krish
That's a good enough reason. No use having the brass if you haven't got the rifle.
Bob

 

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