Posted on 11/22/2016 5:24:01 PM PST by MtnClimber
We all have a favorite, regardless of what our intended quarry may be; that one rifle cartridge that is near and dear to us. Just as our favorite colors can be indicative of our personalities, our favorite rifle cartridge can tell an awful lot about us as shooters. Let us begin, with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
1. .223 Remington This is the Banty rooster of the bunch, the case with the Napoleonic complex; you embrace it believing you can take on the whole world with a microscopic cartridge, and you may just be right. You have no desire, whatsoever, to hear of any other centerfire cartridge, because your level of self confidence when armed with the .223 will send tactical zombie elephants running for their lives, wetting themselves at the very sight of your AR…
2. .270 Winchester You are a gentleman, carrying your head high, while rocking a vintage red plaid wool hunting suit. Your claim to fame is the ability to sculpt an effigy of Jack O’Connor out of instant mashed potatoes at the deer camp table. Thirty caliber? Never heard of her.
3. .30-’06 Springfield You’re the first born child, the apple of mommy’s eye. Although you never made the Dean’s list, mama hung every one of your art projects on the fridge, proud as a peacock. You did pretty well in life, and although you may not be the shining star you once were, you’re as loyal as a mutt, consistent and trustworthy. Modern bullets have given you a new lease on life, sort of like Viagra or Just For Men gel.
4. .308 Winchester You are the middle child, the defiant one, who always lives in the shadow of your older brother, the ’06, but the two of you don’t speak at family parties.
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.256 Ferret carbine
I like revolvers too. My oldest and still favorite is a Dan Wesson with 6-inch barrel in 44 Mag. I bought it about 34 years ago and is still a great shooter. Just picked up a Ruger Blackhawk in 41 Mag with 7 1/2 inch barrel. Have not shot it yet, but the trigger feels good.
Ok, I’m split personality - half .223 (really 5.56) and half 30-06.
My Marine sniper gunsmith/FFL friend (Desert Storm) is .308.
My FFL good friend/neighbor is a .45/70 I think, tho he’s got mounted trophies of almost every African favorite hunt beast at his house and I think he got them all with a .308......
Interesting......
First rifle I ever shot was my dad’s M1 Garand .30-’06. I fell in love with it as a young teen, even with the painful Garand Thumb. Live and learn! The M1 is still my favorite rifle to shoot. Has a lot of sentimental value, and is also a fine weapon.
Colorado, 8500 ft elevation in the Rocky Mountains. Click on my screen name for photos around here.
I’ve come to consider lever actions as the original assault rifles.
Yeah, me too. They are not as readily available and climbing in price lately. Wish I had moved on it a few years ago.
.338?
Done. You are definitely One Lucky Dude.
1974 Browning BLR in .243 (first year their Japan plant was in operation... Guess I’m just old-school.
You Sir, sound like an Appleseed Rifleman!
Oh, it could only be a .35 Remington. Best woods rifle, ever.
.270 Win man checking in. I’ve got a Browning A-Bolt topped with a German Zeiss Diavari scope. I have a soft spot for my old 30-30 and enjoy others, but the Browning is my favorite.
I like whatever cartridge the rifle in my hand accepts.
What does that say about me?
Makes shoving it back into the saddle scabbard a little easier.
Maybe, but a 444 Marlin is right up there too.
And your hand just naturally wraps around the receiver when you grasp it one-handed.
That too.
Shot a feral hog with one of those once ... it was ... potent.
Hog didn’t have a chance.
I've got both and most of the time it's the 30-30 for me. Besides the cartridge, there is something more elemental about the lever action. If someone else was buying my ammo, it would be the Marlin 90% of the time.
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