What 2 hunting rifles if that was all you could?

Picher: You are right about that. A few shots out in the field doesn't bother be a bit. Just the bench. If I did a lot of target shooting I would work something out, but I really don't. I like the idea of matching 700's too!
 
Unless you reload, target shooting most center-fire rifles will get downright expensive. Even with reloading it isn't exacty cheap. If you really want to do a lot of target shooting, I recommend one of the rifles be in .223. Not because that caliber is any "better" than the rest. Simply because it is the most economical center-fire cartridge you'll find.
 
I actually already have an AR in .223 but it is really just a fun gun. A .223 bolt is on my list for target work in the future. I do have a reloading kit sitting in the box waiting to be set up. Just did finally join a range that will let me take advantage of that. Pretty much have to belong to a range to shoot a lot around here.
 
A .223 bolt is on my list for target work in the future.
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I built a AR (16" White Oak barrel, Geissele trigger) for target work and sold my bolt 223 because it wouldn't do anything my AR wouldn't.
 
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A .223 bolt is on my list for target work in the future.

I built a AR (16" White Oak barrel, Geissele trigger) for target work and sold my bolt 223 because it wouldn't do anything my AR wouldn't.
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I get that. I just love the feel of bolt actions!
 
I also inherited my Dad's 06 last year. He is 85 and has trouble walking to the mailbox and back (about 100 yds). He hunted with it from 1963 until maybe 5 years ago. I will not change anything on it and it will remain so until I am not here any longer. I have 3 other rifles in the 06 as well.

I feel good with them and have shot them for well over 45 years. I feel those coupled with my 460 will handle anything I care to take a shot at. Of course I have lots of others to choose from, but I feel those two are good for anything.
 
A 30/06. Loaded with 150 grain bullets it is very light on the recoil. Very light. You can varmint with the 110 grain bullets and grizzly bear hunt with it in the 180 to 220 grain bullets. Antelope hunt with the 125 grain bullets. There is a reason the 30/06 is what all are compared to. And there is no other caliber out there that does this wide range of feats better. So, the '06 has to be one and in my opinion.

My second choice would be a 243. I know, I know, they are just a 243. But, they are great killing machines in a short actioned, light gun.

Just my opinion, hunt that gun your dad will pass on to you. God Bless
 
6.5 Swede and .22 rimfire have worked fine for the last 20 years. absolutely no reason they shouldn't do fine for the next 20:cool:
 
I guess the best answer after looking at all the replies is,
What ever rifle you can shoot the best, and a 22 rifle
 
To answer your question directly as you put it for your situation, and because you didn't mention a rimfire for plinking, and small game, keep the 30-06 Remington 700. Sell:eek:, or trade:eek: the 270 for a 243.

My choice to what two rifle calibers if I were limited to two.
22 Rimfire, and 30-06.
 
If recoil wasn't a problem I would go with 300 win mag and 22 magnum:

300 win wag for big game such as deer, bears, ETC.

22 mag for the small game like squirrels, rabbits, and even coyotes.

But if you can't handle the 300 win mags recoil I would go with the 308, but you might not be able to shoot a bear with that so if you can handle the recoil get the 300 win mag.
 
I agree that, given your parameters (.30-06 and a hunting CF that recoils less than .30-06), a .243 and that .30-06 would be a good pairing.

In my case, I'd like cartridges that can do double duty - target/tactical competition and hunting - so if limited to 2, it'd be .223/.308 or .223/.260Rem. My match A2 AR15 and my Tikka CTR fill those slots nicely.
 
There are a lot of other calibers I would consider instead of a 243, not that I don't like 243, it's what i shot my first deer with and holds a lot of sentiment. But a 250-3000 or a 257 Roberts would no really cool , the 260Rem, 6.5 Creedmore or 7mm-08 would be a bit better for larger deer and boar.
 
Here in the US:

Weatherby MKV: .30-06

CZ 512 semi-auto: .22LR


If I lived in Africa:

Sako 85: 7mm-08

Weatherby MKV: .378 Weatherby Mag
 
I too have a bum shoulder, Witt machine has a slip on brake that works really well and will not change the rifle, you need to google them to get measuring specs. Price was about $90.
 
.270 winchester
.35 whelen

All good except you can't shoot and save very small game (rabbits), and something bigger for say a Rhino! Other than those sorts of extremes, I think I would take my above two for long and short, big and small. (Whelen is 30-06 necked up to 35).
 
WVMountaineer pretty much nailed it. The 30-06 can shoot 110-220gr bullets which pretty much cover small game to big game.
The .243 can shoot 55-107gr which covers deer down to rabbits and squirrels.
Being a reloader you can load any of these bullets to suit your needs.
Whatever floats your boat I guess. That would be my two. Lost my mom to liver cancer 11yrs ago. She fought hard to no avail. You have my sympathies.
 
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