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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8896547 08/06/23 10:01 PM
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I have about 220 in 7.7x58mm , 300+ in 8x57mm and have shot them all and hunted with a couple . I just had a 8x57 with me last pig hunt .

Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: diablodog] #8896558 08/06/23 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by diablodog
I have about 220 in 7.7x58mm , 300+ in 8x57mm and have shot them all and hunted with a couple . I just had a 8x57 with me last pig hunt .


I don't know anyone with over 500 rifles, unless they were an importer for resale.


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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8900643 08/14/23 02:16 AM
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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8901090 08/14/23 09:00 PM
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3-220 Swifts, 3-223's, 2-6.8 SPC, 2- 308



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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: Wilson Combat] #8905064 08/21/23 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilson Combat
300 HAM'R

2 with day scopes
2 with Thermal scopes
3 that I use for Lehigh Defense bullet testing

I've also got several .308 and .358 rifles I shoot quite a bit. Love the .358 Win caliber, the most underrated caliber there is!

Also, like most I've got several .223/5.56 that are mostly range toys.

For your 300 HAM'R rifles, what are your two day scopes, and what are your two thermal scopes? (just curious)

Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: Sewer rat] #8973571 12/16/23 01:53 AM
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2 556 ar15 2 300blackout ar15.2 300 ham’rs 3 450 marlins

Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8973578 12/16/23 02:08 AM
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223 and 308 are the rifles I have in different forms (bolt, semi-auto). 9mm is where I have lots of guns too.

Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8973643 12/16/23 04:22 AM
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Have two .300 Ham’r rifles. One Wilson AR and one Ruger American Ranch converted with a Wilson barrel. Just bought another Ham’r barrel on THF to either build an AR pistol or SBR. All three are (or will be) used for deer and hog hunting.

Have 10mm handguns in Sig X Ten, 1911, and Super Redhawk. Also a variety of 9mm, from sub compact to Glock 19.

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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8973649 12/16/23 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by scot
Do any of you have two rifles in the same caliber that you would say you use regularly or have a different purpose?


Pretty good collection of 243's.

Ruger Predator dedicated to varmint calling.
Ruger Predator I carry in the truck.
Styer Pro that I used to carry a ton, most accurate of the bunch.
Ruger 77 Tang Safety I bought for Mrs B.
And one built on a Mauser 98 action that I've never shot.


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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: HWY_MAN] #8973665 12/16/23 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by HWY_MAN
Originally Posted by scot
Do any of you have two rifles in the same caliber that you would say you use regularly or have a different purpose?


Pretty good collection of 243's.

Ruger Predator dedicated to varmint calling.
Ruger Predator I carry in the truck.
Styer Pro that I used to carry a ton, most accurate of the bunch.
Ruger 77 Tang Safety I bought for Mrs B.
And one built on a Mauser 98 action that I've never shot.



243's for me also
Ruger Compact
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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8973685 12/16/23 12:34 PM
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Yes. Multiple 44 mag, .35 Rem 22-250 and 30.06 between me and my two sons.


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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: ARtexas] #8973724 12/16/23 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ARtexas
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300 HAM'R

2 with day scopes
2 with Thermal scopes
3 that I use for Lehigh Defense bullet testing

I've also got several .308 and .358 rifles I shoot quite a bit. Love the .358 Win caliber, the most underrated caliber there is!

Also, like most I've got several .223/5.56 that are mostly range toys.

For your 300 HAM'R rifles, what are your two day scopes, and what are your two thermal scopes? (just curious)


Trijicon 3-9x40 Accupoints, Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro and Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro

Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: Wilson Combat] #8974050 12/17/23 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilson Combat
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300 HAM'R

2 with day scopes
2 with Thermal scopes
3 that I use for Lehigh Defense bullet testing

I've also got several .308 and .358 rifles I shoot quite a bit. Love the .358 Win caliber, the most underrated caliber there is!

Also, like most I've got several .223/5.56 that are mostly range toys.

For your 300 HAM'R rifles, what are your two day scopes, and what are your two thermal scopes? (just curious)


Trijicon 3-9x40 Accupoints, Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro and Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro



Can’t comment on the thermals, but I bought Trijicon Accupoints for my two Ham’r rifles after seeing WC recommendations on THF. 10/10 would buy again.

Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: 65x55] #8974079 12/17/23 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 65x55
M96 6.5x55 rifle (29.1" barrel) maximum velocity for higher wind hunting
M94 6.5x55 carbine (18" barrel) short and light for roaming woods




I'm a 6.5x55 guy also.

Remington 700 Classic in 6.5x55 as my main big game hunting rifle
Baikal Combination gun 6.5x55/12GA as my roaming woods rifle
M41B Sniper 6.5x55 for Target shooting and some hunting. Some competition shooting in the past.
CG63 Swedish Target Rifle 6.5x55 for target shooting.
Several other Swedish Mausers in 6.5x55 various years for collecting and less serious plinking.

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Originally Posted by Sniper John
Originally Posted by 65x55
M96 6.5x55 rifle (29.1" barrel) maximum velocity for higher wind hunting
M94 6.5x55 carbine (18" barrel) short and light for roaming woods




I'm a 6.5x55 guy also.

Remington 700 Classic in 6.5x55 as my main big game hunting rifle
Baikal Combination gun 6.5x55/12GA as my roaming woods rifle
M41B Sniper 6.5x55 for Target shooting and some hunting. Some competition shooting in the past.
CG63 Swedish Target Rifle 6.5x55 for target shooting.
Several other Swedish Mausers in 6.5x55 various years for collecting and less serious plinking.


I've heard about those Baikals, how well regulated is it? I think remember reading about someone rechambering one for 6.5 Grendel, or at least wanting to do so.

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M96 6.5x55 rifle (29.1" barrel) maximum velocity for higher wind hunting
M94 6.5x55 carbine (18" barrel) short and light for roaming woods




I'm a 6.5x55 guy also.

Remington 700 Classic in 6.5x55 as my main big game hunting rifle
Baikal Combination gun 6.5x55/12GA as my roaming woods rifle
M41B Sniper 6.5x55 for Target shooting and some hunting. Some competition shooting in the past.
CG63 Swedish Target Rifle 6.5x55 for target shooting.
Several other Swedish Mausers in 6.5x55 various years for collecting and less serious plinking.


I've heard about those Baikals, how well regulated is it? I think remember reading about someone rechambering one for 6.5 Grendel, or at least wanting to do so.


I have the same 11 dovetail scope mount mounted that came with the gun new and an old Bushnell red dot that has never failed me. So set up more like a scout rifle. I keep it sighted in at 50 yards for my purpose and fairly accurate. The shotgun barrel shoots where I point it. It never needed adjustment. There is a screw between the barrels at the end of the forearm I assume for regulating the barrels, but I have never messed with it. I have taken a number of mixed big game, turkeys, and small game with it. I also have one of the old Savage 20GA barrel inserts with it and hunt it as 6.5x55/20GA when I have the need. And I still have two or three cases of the old 6.5x55 Gallery ammo that I used to use for small game hunting with this rifle. A friend bought one new the same week that I did, but in 7x57R/12. Both his barrels shoot to point of aim too. But these are true Baikals. Pre Remington. Ugly, heavy, and an overly tight lockup that has never loosened. Don't Care. I really like it's versatility and I could not break it if I tried. I was walking the woods hunting Hogs, Squirrels, and Wood Ducks in East Texas with it just last week.

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Awesome Blue. My favorite caliber too. Model 81 is on the wishlist.


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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8975811 12/20/23 06:11 PM
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Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8975820 12/20/23 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by scot
Do any of you have two rifles in the same caliber that you would say you use regularly or have a different purpose?


The voice in my head says not to answer this in case my wife is reading..... grin

The quick answer is no. I have multiple in the same caliber (you know.....just in case!), but I always use the same one. The others are there for standby.

Re: Multiple rifles in the same caliber you actually use? [Re: scot] #8975907 12/20/23 10:42 PM
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I love this thread. I was just wondering the same thing. I went ahead and purchased a 2nd 6.5 PRC. One for backcountry and a heavier setup for fun shooting and hunting out of a box blind



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Savage 10FP 308 for most hunting; Sig 716 DMR for multiple quick shots/pigs; HK91 with night vision, and a Remington 750 Carbine for the truck front seat or front of four wheeler... use them all a lot;

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