My collection...

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CrociJA

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Lets say that I have hypothetically worked at trying to make a gun collection that is both utilitarian and diverse. Allowing me to do everything from knocking out a squirrel to taking down a deer (two and four-legged).
At the same time it is also versatile enough, so that if there ever be a shortage on one "type" of ammo, I'd always have the ability to switch to another firearm.
Pistols:
2-.45's (One full sized, one compact-both the same manufacturer and are capable of using the same mag's.)
Rifles:
1-.22 LR
2-.223
3-.308
Shotguns:
2-12G Pump actions (same manufacturer, 20" smoothbore, same model, with the exception of the sights and stock.)
1-12G SA (20" barrel, three chokes)
Now, the only "gap" I see is the lack of a .38/.357 (obviously a revolver), what do you think? Or do you think I should expand upon my rifle/shotgun collection? And if you do have a recommedation, why?
Guess your wondering why I've "limited" myself to nine firearms. As I said, I figured when I started I should be able to create a "well-rounded" selection.
And ehh...Unfortunately no, my wife grew up around guns, and simply is NOT interested in shooting anything other than the .22 LR. Likes to "plink" that's about it.

Thanks for the input,

Jon
 
A two-legged deer :confused:. May be a slight mix-up in metaphors there, bub.

.22 pistol.

Your rifle battery may be a little on the light side. You might consider something in the .35's or the magnum .300's to round it out.

LawDog
 
True. But how "common" is .300 or .35 ammunition? If I should "upgrade" my rifle collection, wouldn't a .30-.06 be a better idea (maybe a Ruger Mk II?) since the ammo is so easily avalible? Or rather more avalible than the others?

Jon
 
I've also looked at owning something that can eat the most popular calibers, which generally means police/military.

Given this criteria, I'd suggest something that consumes 7.62x39, 9mm, and perhaps .40 Liberty (plus the .357/.38sp you already mentioned).

[This message has been edited by JimR (edited June 26, 2000).]
 
Unless you handload, there really isn't that much difference between a .30-06 and a .308. .35 Whelen seems to be pretty available down here, and most stores have .300 WinMag.
YMMV.

LawDog
 
Thanks for the replies,

Looks like I'll be looking at .300 WM, and .357 revolvers. Considering all the target shooting going on in Lake City, Ocla, and Spring Hill I'm pretty sure if I showed up at the range ~hunting season, someone should have a .300 (or possibly .35, haven't ruled that one out either). Maybe they would let me try a few rounds if I reciprocated with my "plain jane" stock! ;)
Wait a minute...LawDog, is there such thing as a .35-.70? I remember one of my neighbors came by the house in Feburary, we got on the subject of rifles and he said his daughter shot such a critter. Maybe there's my solution! :D Invite him, his daughter and there rifle to the range, I pay the range fee's and for a box or two of ammo.

Jon
 
I think the 300 is a good idea...the 375 H&H might be better they are better, with solids, for stopping runaway jeeps and such. With a 308 and 375 you can handle most problems. With solids for penetration and 235 to 270 boat tails for long range work.

For revolvers a 357 with a spare cylinder in 9mm [Ruger Blackhawk for cheap] would fit your "needs" IMO.

handgun cals: 9mm, 38/357, 45acp, 44 mag

rifle cals: 5.56 nato, 7.62 nato, 7.62x39 [AK, SKS, Mini 30], 7.63 x54 [Russian RPK, dragnov, Mosin Nagant, etc], 375 H&H

The 44 mag and 375 will do things the others can't. The 375 is an international cartridge.

A 44 and a 9 mm for pistols with a 5.56 or 7.62 nato with a 375 for rifles will cover most needs.
 
Are you sure that wasn't a .45-70?

A Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70 would be the thing if you foresee bears, moose, or Gorgo the Smog Monster in your future.

LawDog

[This message has been edited by LawDog (edited June 27, 2000).]
 
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