One cartridge to rule them all

[Submoa_hunter]

If you had to choose just one for game such as deer, moose, elk and bear what would it be. What have you had great success with?

[Flieguy]

I haven't tried it out yet but I'm pretty stoked about my 35 Whelen as a do-all hunting setup.

[prarie_boy1]

I have been hunting with the .30-06 for the past 12 years and although a boring cartridge it has got the job done for me and I see no reason to change other than for the simple reason of owning another firearm. From coyotes to moose it has been very effective.

[catnthehat]

Any number of cartridges out there will do it, I know the B&C 29 have been killed with everything from the '06 and up.
For the animals I hunt a .303 or a .308 in good rifle do just fine as do the 7X57, 260, 6.5X55..........
Cat

[Dom4]

My personal favourite for the things you mentioned is my 30-06 and i would not trade it or sell it for anything.

[sns2]

If the 30-06 were just invented this year it would be hailed as a modern marvel cartridge capable of killing everything North America has to offer, all in a package with very manageable recoil. And, it wouldn't just be marketing hype. It would be the gospel truth. Some things are just hard to improve on.

[gtr]

Originally Posted by sns2

If the 30-06 were just invented this year it would be hailed as a modern marvel cartridge capable of killing everything North America has to offer, all in a package with very manageable recoil. And, it wouldn't just be marketing hype. It would be the gospel truth. Some things are just hard to improve on.

You better go eat supper. You must be feeling week.LOL

[gopher]

Originally Posted by sns2

If the 30-06 were just invented this year it would be hailed as a modern marvel cartridge capable of killing everything North America has to offer, all in a package with very manageable recoil. And, it wouldn't just be marketing hype. It would be the gospel truth. Some things are just hard to improve on.

30-06 you say?

Modern marvel?

Thread idea!

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by sns2

If the 30-06 were just invented this year it would be hailed as a modern marvel cartridge capable of killing everything North America has to offer, all in a package with very manageable recoil. And, it wouldn't just be marketing hype. It would be the gospel truth. Some things are just hard to improve on.

Not likely, without the long history, and huge advantage in time before most modern cartridges were conceived, it might not be a big seller at all. If it was only introduced this year, it could very well be a failure as far as sales are concerned, and it could fade away in a few years.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by sns2

If the 30-06 were just invented this year it would be hailed as a modern marvel cartridge capable of killing everything North America has to offer, all in a package with very manageable recoil. And, it wouldn't just be marketing hype. It would be the gospel truth. Some things are just hard to improve on.

Just a git r dun cartridge.

Other cartridges listed are great too but you also got to take into consideration availability, ease of just buy and shoot as appose to reloading, farting around with pet loads etc don't get me wrong the 338-06 sounds sexy but she needs a little too much attention for the average guy.

[gtr]

Originally Posted by Submoa_hunter

If you had to choose just one for game such as deer, moose, elk and bear what would it be. What have you had great success with?

In answer to your question......284 I will say..

[Bushmaster]

I've used a 7mm Mag for 45 years.....shot from antelope to moose and bear. Great caliber, IMO.

[Smokinyotes]

I think a 300wm is pretty universal. Could be used for everything including big bears.

[Okotokian]

What's the saying about a one-gun hunter?

I think that any rifle from .270 on up that you practice with and use almost exclusively is going to be a better choice for any big game in Alberta than the gun you select from your golf bag of choices that you only shoot a couple times a year (or less).

[CaberTosser]

There's a handful of 'Betty' cartridges: .30-06, .270 Win, .308 Win, 7 x 57, 6.5 x 55

Then there's a bunch a 'Veronica's' as well, they have cachet but are high-maintenance or you're sacrificing something (often magazine capacity and barrel life)

Did you pick a Betty or a Veronica for the woman in your life? (Betty's are where it's at)

[Cowtown guy]

Originally Posted by CaberTosser

There's a handful of 'Betty' cartridges: .30-06, .270 Win, .308 Win, 7 x 57, 6.5 x 55

Then there's a bunch a 'Veronica's' as well, they have cachet but are high-maintenance or you're sacrificing something (often magazine capacity and barrel life)

Did you pick a Betty or a Veronica for the woman in your life? (Betty's are where it's at)

Midge. .375 H&H. A little stout in recoil but not ridiculous. Eat right to the bullet hole. Flatter shooting than a lot would imagine.

[Prairiewolf]

Originally Posted by CaberTosser

There's a handful of 'Betty' cartridges: .30-06, .270 Win, .308 Win, 7 x 57, 6.5 x 55

Then there's a bunch a 'Veronica's' as well, they have cachet but are high-maintenance or you're sacrificing something (often magazine capacity and barrel life)

Did you pick a Betty or a Veronica for the woman in your life? (Betty's are where it's at)

Originally Posted by sns2

If the 30-06 were just invented this year it would be hailed as a modern marvel cartridge capable of killing everything North America has to offer, all in a package with very manageable recoil. And, it wouldn't just be marketing hype. It would be the gospel truth. Some things are just hard to improve on.

Truth.

[JCart]

For me it's management of shot placement, felt recoil and adequate knock down power to dispatch game quick and efficiently. Winchester Model 70 in .270. low recoil, good factory load selection found any where and easy to hand load with good selection of bullets and powder.

Same caliber in 1885 or B78 with iron sights would be handy and easy to pack too.

jrc

[guywiththemule]

Originally Posted by Bushmaster

I've used a 7mm Mag for 45 years.....shot from antelope to moose and bear. Great caliber, IMO.

Same here !

[FCLightning]

270. It works on anything I want dead.

[Redfrog]

Originally Posted by Bushmaster

I've used a 7mm Mag for 45 years.....shot from antelope to moose and bear. Great caliber, IMO.

Add Grizzly, elk, sheep and goats. and 5 more years

Kills them dead.

[jaylow?]

I figured there would be someone loving on the 7mm-08 around here ?

[blgoodbrand1]

300wsm and second choice would be 30-06.
Either would be launching a Barnes bullet.

[aulrich]

338 win mag but thank goodness we don't have to do the one gun foolishness for real

[bigbfidaddy]

.300 winmag hands down one of the most versatile calibers with widespread grain and bullet choices available.

[last minute]

Originally Posted by Submoa_hunter

If you had to choose just one for game such as deer, moose, elk and bear what would it be. What have you had great success with?

winchester 270 cal model 70 no more no less happy hunting

[Kurt505]

I'm really liking my 280 Ackley.

[Submoa_hunter]

300 win mag has took 90% of my game, would have to say it's the do it all for me. Flat, powerful and will take anything with ease. Would be interesting to poll this up afterwards

[kc_okotoks]

midland 3006 with a cheap 4x scope purchased brand new in 1987.

[7mmremmag]

7mm rem mag shooting 140gr TTSX's and 300RUM shooting 180gr Accubonds a very close second.
Of course both model 700's