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Posted: 7/15/2013 10:38:48 AM EDT

[#1]

Marlin lever action in 45-70.

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:39:42 AM EDT

[#2]

I've always wanted an express double rifle in .470 or an original .416 Rigby. After owning and hunting with a .338 Win Mag for a number of years, I'd put my personal upper limit at the .375 H&H Mag. That is to say the .375 is the largest caliber I aspire to ever own. I figure that would cover me for African hunting should I ever win the Powerball...lol.

Konger

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:39:55 AM EDT

[#3]

Something in the 30 mm size would be nice

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:40:54 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Punt gun

That's an overgrown muzzleloading shotgun. Would be cool to have as a wallhanger though.

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:41:19 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
.950 JDJ

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130428173760/nazizombiesplus/images/3/32/McBros_.950_JDJ.jpg

One day i would love to shoot that gun. I have no idea why though

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:42:38 AM EDT

[#6]

Anzio 20/50

http://www.anzioironworks.com/Anzio-20-50.html

800 grains at 3200fps+

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:45:38 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I've always wanted an express double rifle in .470 or an original .416 Rigby. After owning and hunting with a .338 Win Mag for a number of years, I'd put my personal upper limit at the .375 H&H Mag. That is to say the .375 is the largest caliber I aspire to ever own. I figure that would cover me for African hunting should I ever win the Powerball...lol.

Konger

I don't know your financial situation, but I can assure you that you don't have to be wealthy to experience Africa. You can get plains game in South Africa for around $6k and I've even seen tuskless elephants for not much more than that.

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:47:22 AM EDT

[#8]

I desired to own a 470 NE double rifle, so I bought one.
See how easy that was?

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:48:31 AM EDT

[#9]

Anzio 20mm…

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:50:35 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Anzio 20mm…

http://i.imgur.com/rfnZlWL.jpg

Canada doesn't have a .50 limit, there are some ridiculous WWII anti armor bolt guns floating around up there

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:54:21 AM EDT

[#11]

Have a 416 rem mag Model 70 from the custom shop, Shiloh Sharps Hartford model 45-110, Win 76 replica 50-95, and 2 45/70s.

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:57:18 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
what is your definition of a "sporting rifle"?

Something of a classic design, made with the entent to harvest game.

I know a bunch of guys who buy some kind of "going to africa" or "shooting a polar bear" rifle and never do anything with it. If I was just going to own rifles to hunt I doubt I would bother with anything bigger than 308 unless I was making a special trip, THEN I would buy a dangerous game rifle. I just do not see the appeal, to each their own.

this

there is a quantity used to measure recoil called "free recoil energy"

basically, it's just the amount of energy that the rifle would have if it was free to recoil backwards, just like the bullet going one way and the rifle going the other

the free recoil energy is the amount of energy your shoulder has to soak up to stop the rifle

the reason the 30-06 has been so popular for so long is that a hunting weight 30-06 firing a 150 grain bullet develops about 17.5 ft-lbs of free recoil energy

any gun that develops more than about 20 ft-lbs will be uncomfortable for most shooters, make them flinch

those elephant killer type 45-70 loads with 350 and 400 grain bullets will generate free recoil energy of almost 50 ft-lbs.

barrel porting and using a muzzle brake will reduce recoil by a large amount but then you have increased muzzle blast. If you ever shot a heavy 357 mag load out of a 4 inch barrel and then tried the same load in a 6' barrel you will know the difference that muzzle blast can make

I always look at this from the perspective of passing the "paper plate test" at 25 yards with a handgun and 100 yards with a rifle. If you cannot pass the paper plate test with 5 shots, you're basically just wasting your time and money.

Probably you wouldn't want a .585 Nyati, then.

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:59:09 AM EDT

[#13]

I have a 416Rigby; I'm good with that.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:21:01 AM EDT

[#14]

In the 1980's, I had a Ruger Number 1 in 375 H&H Magnum, in addition to a Mauser in the same caliber. I used them for deer and elk hunting. I did briefly own a Ruger Bolt Action in 458 Win Mag, but never used it for hunting, just for the thrill of shooting big heavy bullets.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:23:30 AM EDT

[#15]

I have the .458 in a Ruger #1 Tropical, but would like a Barrett M107 in .50 BMG.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:29:29 AM EDT

[#16]

I have a Rem 798 (Yugo Mauser) in .375 H&H and a .45-70 Guide Gun and don't have any desire for anything bigger.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:33:19 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Remington 700 Classic .375 H&H Magnum

This one.
Why do I need it? I don't, but I have always wanted one for some reason.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:33:23 AM EDT

[#18]

Got that covered ....... Ruger #1 Tropical in 458WinMag and Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan in 375 Ruger ....

Considering having 458WinMag bored out to 458Lott ...................

223/308/30-06/375 Ruger/458WinMag ...........................

Non-sporting .........................

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:35:41 AM EDT

[#19]

Lazzeroni, Long magnum sporter in .338 Titan with the best Swarvoski scope I could find.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:36:16 AM EDT

[#20]

my 300 win mag, 7MM-08 and 45-70 are enough for me.

There is little to no mkt for these big guns anymore. We have had the same guns that have been mentioned so far in this thread on the rack for a year, never touched.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:37:53 AM EDT

[#21]

A .50-90 Shiloh Sharps with a 16 pound bull barrel. I already have a couple of .54 Hawkens.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:41:34 AM EDT

[#22]

I can't decide if I would want a .338 RUM or a lever gun in .444 or .450

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:43:32 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Not .50bmg or .338 lapua?

I personally would like to have a Ruger #1 Tropical in .416 Rigby or a .45-70 in a Marlin Guide Gun.

well too late
in arf style i have BOTH

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:45:14 AM EDT

[#24]

DPeacher loads his .416 Rigby to max.

THEN hands it to a buddy to watch him shoot it.

I only did that twice. That fucker kicks like a pissed off mule.

TXL

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:46:42 AM EDT

[#25]

A clone of Jeff Cooper's "Baby" (a custom ZKK-602) in either the original .460 G&A or in .505 Burns; I'm undecided on which cartridge to use. Apparently CZ offers the pop-up aperture sight as an option now on the CZ-550, whereas they had discontinued it for many years. Not sure if I'd use one of those new CZ actions or an original ZKK action, either.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:47:23 AM EDT

[#26]

.270 - do all caliber or possibly 7mm mag if I wanna get crazy.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:47:44 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Quigley Sharps.

A .45-70 is as big as I want to go.
Currently my biggest is a Garand in 30.06 or maybe my 8mm Yugo Mauser.

I do have a .50 caliber Hawken but haven't shot it in years.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:49:54 AM EDT

[#28]

I've always wanted a 375 H&H in a Winchester Model 70 Safari configuration (barrel band sling mount, express sights). No idea why other than they look cool.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:57:54 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Quigley Sharps.

Shiloh?

Beautiful rifle....a guy I shoot with has one....about 7k invested...

Yep. That's why it will remain a desire to own for now.

It doesn't take nearly that much to get into a Shiloh. Base rifles start at $1800.

My current big game dream rifle is a classic sporterized Springfield or pre-64 Win. Mod. 70 in .400 Whelen. Not exceptionally powerful by modern standards but very classy.

Posted: 7/15/2013 11:59:30 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

I've always wanted a 375 H&H in a Winchester Model 70 Safari configuration (barrel band sling mount, express sights). No idea why other than they look cool.

They look cool because they are cool.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:05:49 PM EDT

[#31]

I have a little hankering for a .416 right now.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:06:33 PM EDT

[#32]

How big do they come?

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:14:18 PM EDT

[#33]

I had a Ruger #1 in .416 Rigby, that is as large as I would want to go. Kicks like a mule

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:20:04 PM EDT

[#34]

Maybe a 500 A-Square or a 600 Overkill. Just to say I'ver got one. I'll probably get 45/70 sometime. I had a 450 Marlin, but got rid of it in favor of an M&P 45.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:20:32 PM EDT

[#35]

40 mike mike MK-19

ETA: but if there is a ban, I would opt for a single shot like an RPG-7. Much more sporting purposes.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:21:56 PM EDT

[#36]

338 or 408

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:22:20 PM EDT

[#37]

I have it already a sporter Springfield 03-A4 in .458 Win Mag.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:22:23 PM EDT

[#38]

Had a precision rifle in .300 RUM. That was plenty for me. 240 gr SMK at something like 2750, iirc.

I'll never be in Africa, so I don't have a desire or need for a big double.

If my dream ever materializes to move to AK, I'll probably invest in a .338 winmag in a model 70 flavor.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:22:25 PM EDT

[#39]

.460 Wby Mag. and I have one..

some day i got to get around to making a 600 overkill.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:23:28 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
I have it already a sporter Springfield 03-A4 in .458 Win Mag.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w260/lugerman_album/1903/1903458.jpg http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w260/lugerman_album/1903/1903serial.jpg

Dang, that really bumps up the bolt thrust on that old rifle. Has this been researched for safety?

Given the different areas of each caliber .0745 sq in for the .30 and .1647 sq in for the .458, that is 2.2 times the effective pressure on the bolt, if the cartridges are of the same sammi pressure limit.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:24:16 PM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:

Quoted:

what is your definition of a "sporting rifle"?

Something of a classic design, made with the entent to harvest game.

Oh . . . then make mine a Boys 20mm

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:25:45 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
I have a little hankering for a .416 right now.

you and your girly man calibers! /shakes head..

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:27:25 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I have it already a sporter Springfield 03-A4 in .458 Win Mag.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w260/lugerman_album/1903/1903458.jpg http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w260/lugerman_album/1903/1903serial.jpg

Dang, that really bumps up the bolt thrust on that old rifle. Has this been researched for safety?

dont worry its fine..

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:27:45 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I have a little hankering for a .416 right now.

you and your girly man calibers! /shakes head..

I actually like to shoot them a little bit without having to see an orthopedist.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:27:52 PM EDT

[#45]

An M110 would be nice if I couldn't get a 14" railway gun.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:31:30 PM EDT

[#46]

.30-06 Spfd. (180gr at 2700fps)

20.3 recoil energy,

12.8 recoil velocity

.600 N.E. (900gr at 1950fps)

154.0 recoil energy,

28.8 recoil velocity

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:31:55 PM EDT

[#47]

Non-magnum: CZ Mannlicher in 9.3x62
Magnum: Browning BAR Safari 338 Win Mag w/boss muzzle brake

Both are powerful enough for any hunt I'm likely to experience and the would serve well in hunts I have planned. An elephant is not in my future.

Posted: 7/15/2013 12:32:32 PM EDT

[#48]

It would be cool to have a .50BMG or .338 Lapua or even a 20mm rifle, but I'd probably never shoot them due to the lack of need for one (I don't hunt big game), distances required to make them useful over other guns, and the cost of ammo. The largest rounds I have any interest in are .308/7.62 and 12ga and MAYBE .300 winmag.