Just for fun. If you could have only one rifle for basically hunting anything from smaller game, deer, black, bear, mountain sheep and elk, not counting brown bear or bison what would you choose? Rifle type, caliber, glass( if any) and why.
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"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction" R.R. -
Ruger Scout in 308 ... 2-7 LER scope ... reason...it's a cool ass gun... and magazine feed too. -
M14 with iron sights. That's all you need.Comment
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Can't really go wrong recommending any rem 700 in 308, I like stainless with a synthetic stock.
I personally like FFP vortex glass, 4-16x40 or 50mm. Light weight, easy to carry around.
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Steyr AUG!Post count uber alles!
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Just for fun, you say...............................
General purpose.
This is subject to change every five minutes, but right now I'm thinking the Styer Elite in .308 with a forward mounted Burris 2x7.
Come back in an hour and you may get a different answer, but that remains one very useful all purpose stick.Comment
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Probably my soon to receive shuff mini g in .308, scout rail, red dot optic 1/3 cowitnessComment
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6.8spc ar15Comment
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AR-10 chambered in 260 rem.Comment
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Any 308 or 30-06 bolt action rifle with iron sights is a general purpose rifle.
Everything else in any oddball caliber is a range toy.SHADAP VARMINT!Comment
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I don't hunt so I wouldn't limit a "general purpose" rifle to one that's mainly suitable for hunting. I would say one rifle that's suitable for everything but may not be the best at anything in particular. If the emphasis is on hunting, it would be a bolt gun. But for greater versatility and rate of fire, it would be semi-auto with a detachable mag.
Modern semi-autos have become so accurate and reliable, they rival bolt guns and why give up rate of fire? You may need it and if you ever do, there will never be anything more important. If size and weight are your main priority, an AR, Mini-14 or something along those lines. For a bit more firepower, something in .308 like an M1A. Maybe an AR in .308 is best of both worlds.
But if there was one gun to rule them all, we wouldn't own so many and we could all save our money for ammo and hot sauce.Give a man fire, and he stays warm for one night. Set a man on fire, and he stays warm for the rest of his life.Comment
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All good choices, no doubt.
I have two choices that are battling for the top slot in this competition. A M1A( irons) .308 and a Browning Stainless Stalker( VX3) 7mm rem. As much as I like the M14 platform it's gotta stay in the safe. At my age I welcome a scope and my M1A doesn't have one. I also choose the 7mm over the .308. It's s harder hitting round that shoots a good deal flatter and retains energy much better at far ranges. The rifle is also lighter, shorter and more weather resistant."Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction" R.R.Comment
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Savage Trophy Hunter in .308NRA Lifetime Member / NRA RSO & Certified Basic Pistol Instructor
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General purpose is a broad area ,but once you include elk it puts you in the 30 caliber area .Me a Tikka in 7mm08Comment
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Any bolt action 30-06 with iron sights . The 30-06 carries a wide range of bullet sizes for what ever you're hunting.Comment
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