Single shot rifle??

Well, young man, I do suppose that with some people one must be quite careful with one's grammer to prevent unwanted misunderstandings. I carry my weapon to my stand, which is a ground blind, or shooting box, enter, then load the weapon, and unload upon departing. Didn't say one d-- word about climbing a d-- tree. Goat
 
How much deader is your deer because you have two more shots in the magazine? Most people hunt with the intention of making the first shot count; the single shot only forces you to think twice about taking a risky shot.
 
a top quality single shot is a piece of art. Hunting with a single swhot is sort of a challenge to ones self. It's a personal quirk. The top quality single action is capable of equivalent accuracy to most bolt guns, and better than most cheap ones.

A single shot break open is cheap, functional, fairly accurate, and a choice everyone has to make. I'd forgo a handy rifle. Complaints about accuracy and just my own prejudice about ugly guns make that decision for me.

No real specific reason to buy or use a SS rifle, unless it is all you have or can afford. I suggest you use a magazine rifle.
 
Goatwhiskers said:
When I go to my stand I have 2 cartridges, one up the spout, another in my pocket
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Granted, "one up the spout" is rather imprecise, but I'm sure everyone that read it took it to mean a round chambered, it can really have no other meaning.

As far as calling a blind a stand, whatever. You can call your blind a clubhouse or fort for all I care, but don't get snippy because you use different words than almost anyone else to describe things that are common firearms and hunting terms.

Miriam webster's definition of stand includes only one reference to hunting. It is:
c : a raised platform (as for a speaker or hunter) serving as a point of vantage
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Hey Goatwhiskers,

You better carry more than 2 rounds, there’s bears everywhere around here this year. The word is they have a taste for old farts..... I’m taking 20 for my old crack barrel 45/70.... :p... Hog
 
I don't know if he was being "snippy" or just didn't care to be chastized publicly for something he wasn't doing.
Personally, I get a little weary of the behavior police myself... however, if someone states clearly that they are doing something blatantly dangerous, I have no problem with asking for clarification, then discussing it.

Anyway... to the OP... single shots are usually nice rifles, fully capable of being great hunting rifles. As everyone else has mentioned, you must be aware of the inability to hunt "barrage" fashion. With practice, a shooter can get off maybe two aimed shots for every three that a bolt gun guy can.. if he has an ejector instead of an extractor.
But, if you make the first shot count, who cares? I've hunted with a Ruger #1 in 7X57 mauser, and loved it. I also have a TC Contender in .22 K-Hornet that is a delight to carry and shoot. I've had a Handi-Rifle in .22 Hornet that was really nice.
On the higher end single shots (Ruger, Browning, etc..) you will usually see MUCH prettier wood.
 
A taste for old farts? That would be worse than pepper mace!

Unless you really mean old men, and just don't pay attention to the words and grammar that you use.

For shame! Use words that we can all understand!
 
I kind of prefer single shot rifles over magazine fed ones.

I have a TC Contender with a .223 barrel and a .30-30 barrel, the package is light, handy, short, accurate and comfortable to shoot. I also enjoy the looks of the rifle.

My favorite rifle is the Ruger no. 1 in .243 though. I love the look of that rifle and it shoots just as good as it looks.

The main reason, other than looks, that I prefer the single shots is that they are 4" or so shorter than their bolt counterparts with the same length barrel, making them handier and lighter. I also never have really fired more than one round at single deer before, so the quick extra that a semi-auto or a bolt gun offer really isn't advantageous to me.
 
Single-shot rifles can look almost presentable, with a little work -

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These are reasonably light, surprisingly accurate (after floating the barrels), and weather-resistant (laminated stocks and GunKote).
 

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My first was a single shot Winchester 67, bought new for me by my father. With full size stock. I learned to make every shot count, no machine gunning of targets or game. A single shot is a great choice for the beginner.
 
As far as the Handi-rifle and accuracy goes my .243 will shoot moa or better out to 300yrds which is as far as Ive shot it so far and that was with 100gr. cor-lokt ammo. I imagine it could shoot better. The finish isnt great and the wood is kinda cheesy but its a good rifle.
 
One of shooting's great joys is touching off a Sharps Quigley with a 45-70, 500GR lead bullet at a 12" steel plate target 300 Meters out and hearing a clang when it hits. 34" heavy octagon barrel, 13.5 lbs overall, recoil is not even noticable. Fun, fun, fun.
 
One of shooting's great joys is touching off a Sharps Quigley with a 45-70, 500GR lead bullet at a 12" steel plate target 300 Meters out and hearing a clang when it hits. 34" heavy octagon barrel, 13.5 lbs overall, recoil is not even noticable. Fun, fun, fun.
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I have a Remington Rolling Block in .45-70 and the recoil is, how can I say it?, um, er,......... rather noticable!
Then again, my rifle doesn't weigh 13.5 pounds. Maybe I need to put some lead in the butt.
 
The old problem with making light rifles for easy carry in calibers potent enough to be effective hunting rounds ;). My Blaser K770UL is less than 6 lbs with scope, you notice the recoil of a 7x65R. On the range only so, out hunting the adrenaline takes care of that.
 
I just weighed my Remington Rolling Block sporter and it's 9 pounds on my bathroom scale. To say that you "notice" the recoil of a 500 grain bullet is an understatement. A dozen shots off a bench and I'm done.
It doesn't seem to bother me so much when I shoot offhand.

It's reasonably pleasant to plink with 300 grain bullets and Trail Boss loads.

On the other hand, carry a 13.5 pound rifle for a couple of miles and you'll understand why people on safaris hired gun bearers to carry that 16 pound elephant gun for them.
 
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