What would you choose if you could only own one long gun?

Custom hunting rifle photo courtesy Kilimanjaro Rifles. Sierra Bullets asked their staff bulletsmiths the classic question: “If you had to choose only one gun, which would it be?” They received many interesting responses including one that was a “cheater”, which is a drilling which is actually two guns in one. The most commonly mentioned chambering is the venerable 30/06 The.30-06 was the most frequently mentioned chambering. Respondents cited it for its versatility, hunting ability, and easy availability of ammunition. As expected, the.308 Winchester and its cousins, the.243 Win, 7mm-08, and.243 Win, were mentioned. Many people voted for 12-gauge shotguns and classic lever guns. Two bulletsmiths cited.22 LR and we can see the logic behind that answer. The little rimfire cartridge has many advantages, including being quiet, inexpensive, and versatile. SEE ALL ANSWERS. We ask the same question to our readers: If you could only own one long gun, which type would it be? In the comments, please list the type of gun and chambering. If You Could Own Only One Long-Gun – ANSWERS Media Relations Manager Carroll Pilant replied: “I would never own only one gun.” Rich Machholz, a Ballistic Technician, said: “The early Ruger M77s have pretty much everything you could ask for in a bolt-action gun. However, I like the Winchester levers and combination guns, especially the drillings.” Since I already have the first two, my choice is a Doug Turnbull or a side-by-side 20 gauge over.223 drill. Ballistic Technician Philip Mahin replied: “More likely than not it would be a bolt action 3006. Chief Ballistician Tommy Todd answered: “Remington 700 in.308 Winchester.” VP – Sales & Marketing Matt Reams replied: “A light weight Kimber in 25-06.” The.308 Winchester is my favorite rifle. Production Toolsetter Dan Mahnken said: “The Savage action 243 Winchester — [based] on the wide range bullets that are made and the many things that can be hunted with it.” Production Toolsetter David Palm replied: “The Savage action 243 Winchester.” And Ballistic Tech Gary Prisendorf said: “Probably a.22 LR.” Ballistic Technician Gary Prisendorf answered: “Probably a.22 LR.” Production Manager Chris Hatfield replied: “Beretta Outlander 12 gauge.”