rch10007 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 What caliber do you think is the best to use for: (Copypasta in your reply) ****************************** (P-pistol: ) (R-rifle: ) (S-shotgun: ) CCW: Home defense: (P: ) (R: ) (S: ) Hunting: --Small Game: (P: ) (R: ) (S: ) --Medium Game: (P: ) (R: ) (S: ) --Large Game: (P: ) (R: ) (S: ) Competition: --Pistol: --Rifle: --Shotgun: ****************************** I know this doesn't cover everything, but we can add to the list to make a quick reference chart from the experienced guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 CCW .45acp Home defense 12 ga shot gun Small game: .22lr Medium/large game 25-06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Home defense: (P:.45 ) (R:.223 ) (S:12ga 00 ) Hunting: --Small Game: (P:.22 ) (R:.17hmr ) (S:20ga ) --Medium Game: (P:.357 ) (R:.243 ) (S:12ga ) --Large Game: (P:.44) (R:.338 ) (S:12ga ) Competition: --Pistol:9mm --Rifle:.338 --Shotgun:12ga never hunted with a pistol but i figure thats what i'd use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 CCW: Home defense: (P:45acp)(S:12gauge) Hunting: --Small Game: Any accurate reliable 22 semi auto ruger 10/22 would be a good choice --Medium Game: 20 Gauge Remington 870. --Large Game: Benelli R1 22" Barrell (30-06 308win) Competition: --Pistol:Wilson Combat 45 (I am hooked on there guns) --Rifle:Not enough knowledge --Shotgun:Not Enough Knowledge..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 CCW .38 +p Home defense 12 ga shot gun Small game: AR .223 AK 7.62 Medium/large game .308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonzayne Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 CCW: .45 auto Home defense: (P:45 auto ) (R:.223 ) (S:12) Competition: --Pistol: 45 auto/45 Colt --Rifle: .223/45 Colt --Shotgun: 12 ga./12ga. Hrmm? Maybe I need to be more open to different calibers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You forgot "FUN" That would be a 22lr. Shoot all day for $10! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rch10007 Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You forgot "FUN" That would be a 22lr. Shoot all day for $10! KillJoy I buy 1K rounds of .22lr at a time. When I'm at the ranch in NM, I can use all the rounds in one day popping prairie dogs! The most fun is trying to hit the bastards on the run at 200 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 i dont know that id be using any rifle for home defense... last thing i need is for a bullet to go straight through someone, through the wall and into the apartment next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Best is what you shoot the best, in trying to accomplish a specific goal. My best full frame pistol is bound to be different than the next guy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (P-pistol: ) (R-rifle: ) (S-shotgun: ) CCW: .40 Home defense: (P: .45ACP OR .40) (R: .223/5.56mm OR M1 carbine) (S: 00 Buck) Hunting: --Small Game: (P: .22lr) (R: .22lr OR .22mag ) (S: .410[load depends on game] ) --Medium Game: (P: .460) (R: .30-06 or .308) (S: 12ga load depends on game and location) --Large Game: (R: .700Nitro ) If you mean anything bigger than elk, a pistol or shotgun isn't really practical. Competition: Whatever you're good with, or whatever the rules require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 You forgot "FUN" That would be a 22lr. Shoot all day for $10! KillJoy +1 !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 .700 nitro is like $100/round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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