any "One Rifle" owners out there

my first thought was an all-around rifle which lead me to thinking about somthing in 7.62x51mm

then i thought about which i would get the most use out of, that would be my SAR-2 in 5.45x39mm w/ kobra red-dot sight. i consider this the ultimate home defense rifle in my urban (not cosmopalitian) setting.

but the most enjoyable, reliable andl useful rifle in my situation has to be my russian SKS in 7.62x39mm
 
I am not sure I classify that I have one rifle, I have two types of rifles.

One is a 7-08 rem 700 that I picked up just for deer hunting in Texas. Good gun, can't see the need for much more for what I hunt here.

Two is my M1A collection. Currently it sits at a Supermatch, National-match, loaded, and conventional. I love the type of gun, it is easy to shoot, accurate and lots of fun on the range. I really do not know why I like them, I am not of military descent so it is just that they are accurate and fun to shoot targets with.

Some day I keep toying with the idea of a 25-06 or maybe a 25 ultra-mag if they ever make one, but until then I will keep saving for an M-21.
 
A few Rifles

I have a few but it might grant some insight. I used to horse trade and went through a lot of them, now I just keep'em and this is what i have in order of acquisition;

Remington US 1903-A3 30-06 (Scoped and Sporterized)
Armalite M-15C 223
Remington 700 LTR 308 (fluted heavy barrel 20")
M1 Garand 30-06

I wont be trading any away, happy with all of them, one of these days I would like to get an M1A to have the approved version of the las 4 US service rifles.
 
Win Mod 70 Compact Classic in 7mm-08 w/Leupold 3x9 compact
Win Mod 70 coyote in 22-250 w/b&l 6x24

I am comtemplating selling the coyote for a glock 34. and maybe getting a NEF superlight in 223.

my son bought a NEF superlight in 243 that make nice 1" groups at 100yds. At 5 1/2 lbs it makes a nice eastern PA G-hog gun. I will not get rid of the 7mm-08 it is the perfect woods gun for me. it will digest every thing from 110gr varmit loads to some heavy 160 grn hunting loads.

I also like the Idea of getting some extra barrels for the New England Firearms super light I might get

357 with sights for real close deer.
12 gauge turkey
22 hornet w/ 4x scope for squirrl and plinkin
243 with 3x9 scope for mmy 19 year old daughter for deer.

each barrel is $75 and rifle is $190 a couple of inexpensive scopes total cost is $500 for the equilvilent of 5 guns....
 
For many years I owned only a Remington 7400 in 30 06. I figured it was about the best do it all round available for hunting.

After I came into a little more money and improved my shooting form I went smaller and bigger with a Remington Model Seven in 7mm 08 and a 700 in 300 Ultra Mag.

After developing an desire to increase time spent shooting I added a FAL.
 
I actually have three, but the Mauser K98k is more of a wall hanger than a shooter.

My working rifles are a Bushmaster AR-15 M4 for in-your-face possibilities, and an H&K G3 clone for longer range, reach-out- and-touch-someone situations.
 
Combat = M-16 format guns - why? the best there is right now, and ammo and mag's are everywhere

Sporting = Weatherby Mark V's - I like everything about Roy's original the deisgn, have them in various Calib. 240 to 460, all basicly handle the same, safety, bolt, etc.
 
Okay, I had only one rifle for quite sometime.

First it was my Rem 700 in 300 WM, but then I thought that's more then I need for my area and my intended uses. So I traded it in for a Marlin Guide Gun. My theory was that it had all the power/range for the hunting that I'd do.

Well after a bit I decided that the Guide Gun wasn't all I needed so I picked up a NIB Rem Classic in .375 H&H. All the power and the range I could want. . .

Well, then ammo cost came into play! Oh yeah, and the fact that after about 10 rounds from the bench, the H&H becomes a chore to shoot.

So I added a 25-06 to my fold. I think I have it all covered now. . . well except for a 50BMG!

Derek
 
As to the original question - - -

"If you only own one or two rifle(s) (ignoring rimfires) What are you packing, and why?"

I have several, but for years my only nice centerfire was a Ruger M77S in .257 Roberts. Never failed me on deer, hogs, cans or small appliances. Wonderfully accurate and very easy to shoot. Handloading precision ammo was a breeze.

After a time, I wanted a true "all around" rifle and got a Ruger 77R in .30-06, and that did it. The .257 went mostly neglected but for other people, family and friends. It might as well have gone away.

I have other rifles: "Battle," "tactical," match, scout, plinker, varmint, woods, and so forth. But when someone says, "Bring your rifle," or I say, "My rifle," I'm thinking of that '06 with a fixed 4-power scope.

Best,
Johnny
 
No doubt about it 30-06 is the one gun for a North American. But my money is still on the the worlds most versitile round known to man and that is with out a doubt the .375H&H. Got enough stuff to stomp elephants and does less meat damage on deer than anything in the .300 mag catagory. It's also as flat shoting as an 06.
Not to mention it has a reputation as being extremley accurate. Mine has well over 2000 rounds through it and it'll still shoot well under an inch at 100yds. It's just a standard (cut down to 20'') model 70 Win. I've very rarely seen one that won't shoot well out of the box. Although the quality of new Winchester has suffered dramatically in the last couple of years especialy in the larger bore rifles.
 
Russian Saiga professionally converted back to AK47 with a 14" barrel and a 74 style MB welded on to make it 16.25". I liked the AK rifles because mags were very well made & inexpensive. Also ammo is cheap and is powerful enough to take deer in my hunting conditions.
 
The only rifle I own is a Russian SKS. I was introduced to guns via pistols and only recently learned to appreciate rifles. I expect my rifle count to increase with time. :)
 
M-14. I wanted a Springfield M1A, but I couldn't afford it all at
once- so I built mine up a piece at a time. Love it to death.
.308 will do just about anything.

However, I have been looking at one of those surplus M48
Mausers (8mm- Yow!), and I am really interested in Armalite's
new AR-180B (might have to get myself a "mouse gun" one of
these days....)

ANM
 
Just got the one...

Pre-ban 1994 Colt Sporter (AR-15type) with the pencil barrel, 2x cheapy scope, Muzzle-brake, telescoping stock...

Why do I have it? Because the PRK decided to legislate my right to own one away from me. And since my main philosophy on hunting is "Shoot'em with a camera," I don't have much call for a rifle other than for two-legged critters. My .223 does that just fine.

HOWEVER....

I am in the market for a nice lever-action... No reason, just want one! :D

JT

PS: BTW, my hunting comment is just that I never have and have no real desire to do so. I have a lot of respect for those of you who do, but DAMN it seems like a lot of work!
 
I've imposed a freeze on rifle purches untill I bag my next elk. Hopefully, that means I'll have another pretty soon. ;) Untill then, not counting my muzzle loader, my "one rifle" is a reliable Ruger 30-06. While not fancy, it is certainly functional, and reasonably accurate.
 
I only own two centerfires rifles a Steyr Scout and a M38 Swede in 6.5x55mm The Swede was my second gun purchased [first was a Ruger Security Six] it is very accurate with either Mil Suprplus or federal classic ammo. But the weight and ergonomics leave something to be desired.

I bought the Scout because I wanted to see if Cooper was right. IMHO the Steyr Scout rifle isn't everything Cooper says it is, but buying one was the only way I was going to be able to find out.

I plan to add an AR for plinking [ammo is cheap] and to backup handguns and SG for HD. Plus I think the AR is a very good choice for introducing beginning shooters to rifles. Low recoil, action locks open, etc.

And after the AR I will probably add a 375 H&H. With 270 grain bullets it will suffice for any non dangerous big game with the same trajectory as the 19" 308 Scout with 150 grain bullets. So hunting and practice [bullet drop and wind drift] with the 308 will be close enough to the 375 that I won't have to use different holds & etc in the field at hunting ranges when using the 375. Plus the 375 is an international civilian cartrige sorta like the 308 is an international military cartridge [ie part of the Scout concept]. And with 300 grain Swifts or Speer AGS-solids the 375 would be good for any DG less than Jumbo IMO.

If I started over I would probably go with a AR, 300 win, and a true heavy [416 Rem or 458 Lott].
 
everyone will probably jump on me for this but I would avoid the AR. they are fairly reliable and accurate, but they are in my opinion far too heavy for the caliber(nowadays at least) I'm selling mine, mostly for that reason. IF you want a plinker type gun, get an sar-1 or something, accuracy is pretty good if you can get past the sights, i suggest a williams peep(my buddy has such a setup) or maybe a scope. -
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Thanks for your replys everyone, I'm downsizing my collection, and was just looking for ideas. Keep em coming if you have any oppinions on what one should have.
 
Bullfrog,
Yeah, I'll jump on you for that comment- although something like a CMP AR is way too heavy, if you get an SP-1 or a similar A1 contour barrel and refrain from adding all sorts of tactical ninja goodies on your rifle, you can have a very nice handling, light rifle in the sub 7lb. range.

The KISS principle is key here.

TM
 
what about Bushmaster new verminter rifle? 24"...bla bla bla.
just over 8 lbs.. Big for an AR but not too heavy - then again, if you get some ever-so-needed "ninja goodies" like scope and bipod it would jump to 10 lbs. I get the shakes really bad just holding my AK with side scope mount and scope with full 30 round clip and fiber stock. I'm guessing that setup is around...6-7 lbs off the top of my head. Maybe I'll walk into the corner market and ask if I can weigh it on one of their scales, hahahahaaaa
 
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