One caliber/gun...for North America? - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Jon B · 12-26-2020, 02:32 PM

Saw a commercial on the pursuit channel, something like 7 states one caliber...looked like they went from Texas and up to Montana.

I am bored and was curious if you could only have one rifle/caliber to hunt all of the US what would it be? Everything from Javies and Coues deer to Elk, Moose and grizzly.

I am a serious .308 fan down here in Texas but, I believe I would go with a 7 mag with a really heavy bullet.

What's your pick?

eastxhunter · 12-26-2020, 02:33 PM

.308 is the option the solution the ideal situation

Clay C · 12-26-2020, 02:36 PM

.300 win mag

44mAG · 12-26-2020, 02:38 PM

300 Win Mag no question.

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Louis · 12-26-2020, 02:38 PM

.308

Kevin · 12-26-2020, 02:39 PM

300 win mag

deerslayer64d · 12-26-2020, 02:39 PM

7 STW

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wdtorque · 12-26-2020, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

.308

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critter69 · 12-26-2020, 02:43 PM

6.5 prc, or 7 mag would be my top choices. But would be fine with 6.5 creedmoor or 7mm-08, 284, 270 and many others.

TxAg · 12-26-2020, 02:46 PM

Here's some fun reading:

https://www.rokslide.com/forums/thre...-moose.130488/

Elk, deer, moose, black bear all killed with the lowly 223

BeetleGuy · 12-26-2020, 02:46 PM

.270

SL1 · 12-26-2020, 02:52 PM

270 win.

ABroussard · 12-26-2020, 02:53 PM

300 win mag

Jon B · 12-26-2020, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxAg

Here's some fun reading:

https://www.rokslide.com/forums/thre...-moose.130488/

Elk, deer, moose, black bear all killed with the lowly 223

Thanks for the link! I have a problem with the statement that .223 terminal performance is the same as .270 or 300 mag. But to each his own.

freerhunter16 · 12-26-2020, 02:54 PM

.300 Win Mag with 180gr Barnes TTSX would be my choice without hesitation.

Clintk · 12-26-2020, 02:58 PM

300 win mag 180 grain nosler partition

junkmanhunter · 12-26-2020, 02:59 PM

300 win mag without hesitation. Have a few and love them.

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TacticalCowboy · 12-26-2020, 03:01 PM

338 win mag

pilar · 12-26-2020, 03:02 PM

Any .300 mag , H&H , win , PRC , Roy

bloodtrail18 · 12-26-2020, 03:05 PM

30-06

SmTx · 12-26-2020, 03:05 PM

I change rifles depending on the stand I'm sitting. 1 gun for all?? Helllllll nah

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savage1134 · 12-26-2020, 03:08 PM

Am I crazy. 280

dustoffer · 12-26-2020, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodtrail18

30-06

My choice too, but then I'm an old guy

docmay · 12-26-2020, 03:11 PM

300 Wsm or 300 win mag. Lots of options out there now.

TxAg · 12-26-2020, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon B

Thanks for the link! I have a problem with the statement that .223 terminal performance is the same as .270 or 300 mag. But to each his own.

You won't catch me chasing a Grizzly with a 223, but there are some folks that post on that thread that know their stuff. I've become a believer.

LWD · 12-26-2020, 03:16 PM

Holland’s .375. One rifle; one planet.

Or a .338 Win Mag or .340 Weatherby or 8mm Remington Magnum.

But I think bigger is better.

RDT · 12-26-2020, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by savage1134

Am I crazy. 280

If I was a young man knowing what I know now 280 with
hand loads would be my go to caliber . Too old to start over .

savage1134 · 12-26-2020, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDT

If I was a young man knowing what I know now 280 with
hand loads would be my go to caliber . Too old to start over .

Need some?

MUZZYSLINGR · 12-26-2020, 03:24 PM

Lately I’ve been on a .270 Winchester kick and it has yet to disappoint.

However, if I were limited to only one rifle to get things done I would choose either a 30-06 or a .338 Winchester Magnum.

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LWD · 12-26-2020, 03:25 PM

If you take bear and moose off the hunting menu you can use a lot less gun. Without those on the list, I’d my .30-06 with a 168 TSX. But any .30 cal with good bullets will do.

Nicholson84 · 12-26-2020, 03:25 PM

300 Win Mag

Humper · 12-26-2020, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodtrail18

30-06

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustoffer

My choice too, but then I'm an old guy

This is my choice as well... very large selection in ammo, easily available and I’m old too.

bigmike · 12-26-2020, 03:35 PM

‘06

twosixteens · 12-26-2020, 03:37 PM

For one gun do all in the lower 48 300 win mag would be hard to beat sure there are faster 30’s but they come with added recoil cost of ammo and ammo availability.

DRT · 12-26-2020, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodtrail18

30-06

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustoffer

My choice too, but then I'm an old guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humper

This is my choice as well... very large selection in ammo, easily available and I’m old too.

Here too. Although the .308 would work for me as well.

I don't discount any of the mentioned calibers. Even the diminutive. 223/5.56. You can kill with it. Just the amount of blood leaking is also something I look at with calibers.

If you're going to brain pan shoot all of the critters caliber can become a much less critical choice.

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joel45acp · 12-26-2020, 03:41 PM

308 and call it a day

lmartin5 · 12-26-2020, 03:43 PM

7 Mag...180 grain Grand Slam bullet.

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Jon B · 12-26-2020, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmTx

I change rifles depending on the stand I'm sitting. 1 gun for all?? Helllllll nah

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You are in good company! I am the same way!

Jon B · 12-26-2020, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savage1134

Am I crazy. 280

If the question was a non-belted standard round, I'd say .280 AI all day long.

Jeremy7306 · 12-26-2020, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmTx

I change rifles depending on the stand I'm sitting. 1 gun for all?? Helllllll nah

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Where I’m at as well.

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lovetohunt · 12-26-2020, 04:12 PM

I'm a big .308 fan, it's a popular caliber and ammo is easy to find and it is a very accurate round. There is a reason the olympic big bore shooters use the .308.

Quackerbox · 12-26-2020, 04:14 PM

7x57

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Rudyl · 12-26-2020, 04:16 PM

Nothing wrong with the 30-06, been around for a looong time. It can be loaded with 110 gr to 220 gr bullets. And by the way, ammo can be found everywhere (well maybe not right now) but you get the point.

Tommyh · 12-26-2020, 04:17 PM

6.5x55 or 257 wby.

Gerald G · 12-26-2020, 04:21 PM

7mm-08

RdRdrFan · 12-26-2020, 04:52 PM

Some of you boys are crazy. I ain’t chasing grizzlies with anything less than a 300. Take that off the requirement list and it’s a different ballgame.

bphillips · 12-26-2020, 04:56 PM

6.5saum and up would be plenty good for me

Greyman · 12-26-2020, 05:03 PM

Well I'm reading all the posts and it seems to me that alot of you guys aren't actually thinking about the actual question, One gun for ALL of NA. from Javies to Moose and Griz. Don't think I would be going after Javies or Coues deer with a 30 cal you waste too much meat. A big coues deer will weigh around 80lbs. My go to caliber would be a 7mm mag.
No flaming this is MY opinion.

Bigfootwolff · 12-26-2020, 05:23 PM

30-06/308 on the low end, and 7mm Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag on the upper end.

AntlerCollector · 12-26-2020, 05:24 PM

A bow.

Next would be my Remington 7mm mag.

12-26-2020, 02:32 PM	#1
Jon B Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Central Tx. Hunt In: Central Tx and the Western States	One caliber/gun...for North America? Saw a commercial on the pursuit channel, something like 7 states one caliber...looked like they went from Texas and up to Montana. I am bored and was curious if you could only have one rifle/caliber to hunt all of the US what would it be? Everything from Javies and Coues deer to Elk, Moose and grizzly. I am a serious .308 fan down here in Texas but, I believe I would go with a 7 mag with a really heavy bullet. What's your pick?

12-26-2020, 02:43 PM	#9
critter69 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Hunt In: CO and Texas when I can	6.5 prc, or 7 mag would be my top choices. But would be fine with 6.5 creedmoor or 7mm-08, 284, 270 and many others. Last edited by critter69; 12-26-2020 at 02:45 PM.

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12-26-2020, 02:33 PM	#2
eastxhunter Banned!!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Hunt In: The moderators favorite stand	.308 is the option the solution the ideal situation

12-26-2020, 02:36 PM	#3
Clay C Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006	.300 win mag

12-26-2020, 02:38 PM	#4
44mAG Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Buda, TX	300 Win Mag no question. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-26-2020, 02:38 PM	#5
Louis Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2017	.308

12-26-2020, 02:39 PM	#6
Kevin Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Fannin and Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan	300 win mag

12-26-2020, 02:39 PM	#7
deerslayer64d Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: springbranch TX	7 STW Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-26-2020, 02:46 PM	#10
TxAg Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW	Here's some fun reading: https://www.rokslide.com/forums/thre...-moose.130488/ Elk, deer, moose, black bear all killed with the lowly 223

12-26-2020, 02:46 PM	#11
BeetleGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Forney Hunt In: Coleman, TX / Alread, AR	.270

12-26-2020, 02:52 PM	#12
SL1 Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boerne Hunt In: Anywhere	270 win.

12-26-2020, 02:53 PM	#13
ABroussard Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Beaumont, Texas Hunt In: Texas	300 win mag

12-26-2020, 02:54 PM	#15
freerhunter16 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baytown, TX Hunt In: Freer, TX	.300 Win Mag with 180gr Barnes TTSX would be my choice without hesitation.

12-26-2020, 02:58 PM	#16
Clintk Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio, Tx Hunt In: South Tx	300 win mag 180 grain nosler partition

12-26-2020, 02:59 PM	#17
junkmanhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tioga Hunt In: Santo / anywhere invited	300 win mag without hesitation. Have a few and love them. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

12-26-2020, 03:01 PM	#18
TacticalCowboy Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vernon Hunt In: Southern Taylor County, Tom Green County	338 win mag

12-26-2020, 03:02 PM	#19
pilar Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sisterdale Hunt In: Sisterdale and el dorado , Jeff Davis, refugio/sinton , San perlita	Any .300 mag , H&H , win , PRC , Roy

12-26-2020, 03:05 PM	#20
bloodtrail18 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wylie, Tx Hunt In: Uvalde, Tx	30-06

12-26-2020, 03:05 PM	#21
SmTx Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Marcos/Hempstead Hunt In: Jim Wells	I change rifles depending on the stand I'm sitting. 1 gun for all?? Helllllll nah Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

12-26-2020, 03:08 PM	#22
savage1134 Six Point Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Justin Hunt In: MO,TX, GA	Am I crazy. 280

12-26-2020, 03:11 PM	#24
docmay Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Amarillo	300 Wsm or 300 win mag. Lots of options out there now.

12-26-2020, 03:16 PM	#26
LWD Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Euless Hunt In: Young County and anywhere else I can	Holland’s .375. One rifle; one planet. Or a .338 Win Mag or .340 Weatherby or 8mm Remington Magnum. But I think bigger is better.

12-26-2020, 03:24 PM	#29
MUZZYSLINGR Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palestine , TX Hunt In: Home and wherever i can	Lately I’ve been on a .270 Winchester kick and it has yet to disappoint. However, if I were limited to only one rifle to get things done I would choose either a 30-06 or a .338 Winchester Magnum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12-26-2020, 03:25 PM	#30
LWD Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Euless Hunt In: Young County and anywhere else I can	If you take bear and moose off the hunting menu you can use a lot less gun. Without those on the list, I’d my .30-06 with a 168 TSX. But any .30 cal with good bullets will do.

12-26-2020, 03:25 PM	#31
Nicholson84 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2018	300 Win Mag

12-26-2020, 03:35 PM	#33
bigmike Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: granbury , tx	‘06

12-26-2020, 03:37 PM	#34
twosixteens Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Young County Mostly Mack’s Creek Missouri on occasion	For one gun do all in the lower 48 300 win mag would be hard to beat sure there are faster 30’s but they come with added recoil cost of ammo and ammo availability.

12-26-2020, 03:41 PM	#36
joel45acp Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Texas Hunt In: Land Baron in Rocksprings TX	308 and call it a day

12-26-2020, 03:43 PM	#37
lmartin5 Ten Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Angelo Hunt In: Callahan County, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado	7 Mag...180 grain Grand Slam bullet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-26-2020, 04:12 PM	#41
lovetohunt Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Tx Hunt In: Young County	I'm a big .308 fan, it's a popular caliber and ammo is easy to find and it is a very accurate round. There is a reason the olympic big bore shooters use the .308.

12-26-2020, 04:14 PM	#42
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	7x57 Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

12-26-2020, 04:16 PM	#43
Rudyl Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Laredo, Tx Hunt In: Webb County	Nothing wrong with the 30-06, been around for a looong time. It can be loaded with 110 gr to 220 gr bullets. And by the way, ammo can be found everywhere (well maybe not right now) but you get the point.