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#1573363 - 11/02/09 09:21 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: trapperkeck]
wisetrapper trapper Registered: 09/06/08 Posts: 687 Loc: virginia	Anyone ever shot or handled a Stevens model 200? I want a good feeling, accurate, and at the most cost $450.00 _________________________ Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways oh Lord. Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me
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#1573389 - 11/02/09 09:33 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: wisetrapper]
skunkid trapper Registered: 07/10/09 Posts: 69 Loc: Wisconsin	Steven 200 is a great gun. I got mine for $275 new. The triggers are kinda crappy but thats the only thing Ive ever had a problem with. The 250 savage and 260 Rem. are not to hard on fox and will take down a deer with no problems. Shot a few foxes this winter with the 260, very happy with it. _________________________ 09-10 Red Fox 1 Muskrats 8 possum 1 squirrels 3
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#1573405 - 11/02/09 09:37 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: skunkid]
utah cat man trapper Registered: 01/07/07 Posts: 291 Loc: Utah	243 or 25-06
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#1573409 - 11/02/09 09:39 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: skunkid]
sws002 trapper Registered: 01/23/08 Posts: 603 Loc: NE Nebraska (Temporarily MI)	Stevens 200's are great handling and shooting guns, cheap stock and no AccuTrigger is the only difference between them and the top of the line Savage's. You should easily be able to get one for right around $300.
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#1573412 - 11/02/09 09:41 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: sws002]
2poor trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 7108 Loc: Lake Mille Lacs , MN	.260 Remington would be my choice. _________________________ Congrats to Shawn Johnson and Wheelers on there MN Association Presidential & V.P. election victories. It is a lazy man that can't find his wife a second job !
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#1573445 - 11/02/09 09:53 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: 2poor]
Beef trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 122 Loc: East Central Iowa	I love my stevens Model 200 for the price. theres nicer guns out there of course but for the money i would buy another one for sure.
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#1573450 - 11/02/09 09:55 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: Beef]
TrapperMatt trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 2439 Loc: Shippensburg, PA..23 years old	.243 _________________________ Dont Give up, Dont Give in, If you do.. Your done...
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#1573460 - 11/02/09 09:59 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: 2poor]
belliott trapper Registered: 10/15/09 Posts: 32 Loc: Arkansas	I have a 243 and a 25-06. Whenever I need to shoot something I reach for the 06. 243 is a fine round, but I can shoot a 120 grain bullet in the 06 at a deer and its like shooting a 270. If coyotes are your prey a 85 grain hollow point will make them go limp quick.
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#1573472 - 11/02/09 10:10 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: belliott]
Bubber trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 350 Loc: Bend OR	50 BMG. You have your FMJ for most animals from moose clear down to fox. Just goes clean through them with little fur loss and tremendous shock. For you really big animals like hippos, elephants, and the occasional appache helicopter you have your incenerary rounds. _________________________
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#1573479 - 11/02/09 10:15 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: Bubber]
sws002 trapper Registered: 01/23/08 Posts: 603 Loc: NE Nebraska (Temporarily MI)	Originally Posted By: Bubber 50 BMG. You have your FMJ for most animals from moose clear down to fox. Just goes clean through them with little fur loss and tremendous shock. For you really big animals like hippos, elephants, and the occasional appache helicopter you have your incenerary rounds. I would have to disagree here, if you're going to go big, try out the new .416 Barrett, flatter trajectory at 1,000 yards with no loss of energy.
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#1573481 - 11/02/09 10:16 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: Bubber]
wisetrapper trapper Registered: 09/06/08 Posts: 687 Loc: virginia	Say I purchase a Stevens model 200 in 30-06. How much will a gun and scope combo cost about? If I buy a model 200 with the pre-mounted scope will I need to replace it for good accuracy? _________________________ Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways oh Lord. Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me
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#1573493 - 11/02/09 10:29 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: wisetrapper]
T-Rex trapper Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 2168 Loc: 2 near Metro... Minnesota	Most popular or universal I really don't know. But for your application: Quote: from fox up to deer The one I know is .243. I suspect a few more would work fine, but they are just a bit less common. If you are concerned about buying ammo off the shelf, that's what I would suggest. Now, if you are looking for a fascinating hobby. Start hand loading and the whole world opens up. _________________________ I'm serious about security and self defense. Non Lethal Defense for those times when you can't carry your gun.
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#1573496 - 11/02/09 10:31 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: T-Rex]
sws002 trapper Registered: 01/23/08 Posts: 603 Loc: NE Nebraska (Temporarily MI)	I wasn't aware that Savage offered the Stevens 200 in a scoped combo? Perhaps that's recently new to their line-up. I'm never a big fan of packaged deals, usually a good gun with a crappy $25 scope, you're much better off getting the gun and picking out a scope you like.
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#1573549 - 11/02/09 11:21 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: chance]
pass-thru trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 1327 Loc: Hubert NC 34	Originally Posted By: chance for big game no other caliber is more universal then a 300. win mag .375 H&H
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#1573551 - 11/02/09 11:25 PM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: pass-thru]
dnew trapper Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 819 Loc: West Al	.243
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#1573596 - 11/03/09 01:07 AM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: trapperkeck]
Tony L. trapper Registered: 10/10/08 Posts: 60 Loc: Malheur County - Oregon	I like a good 308 bolt action rifle - it will shoot anything from a 100 grain plinker for small game on up to deer, etc. with a heavier charge and bullet! - The plinker bullet will not function in a semi-auto as there is not enough blow-back to reload or eject the cartridge from the chamber!
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#1573604 - 11/03/09 01:38 AM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: Tony L.]
upstateNY trapper Registered: 08/01/08 Posts: 4323 Loc: ny	12 gauge shotgun _________________________ the wheels of the gods turn very slowly
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#1573661 - 11/03/09 05:25 AM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: upstateNY]
TexA 67 & going trapper Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 3810 Loc: Estherville, IA	308 or 30-06 & I don't own either one ! _________________________ TexA Member Iowa Trappers Assn National Trappers Assn
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#1573696 - 11/03/09 06:09 AM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: wisetrapper]
Lugnut trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 722 Loc: Berks County Pa.	Originally Posted By: wisetrapper In your opinion what is the most universal gun caliber on the market? I am looking for something that can shoot long distances, and take things from fox up to deer. I cant decide on just one caliber, any help? Thanks, Wisetrapper Originally Posted By: 45/70 Caliber is the diameter of the bullet. As an example, there are so many 30 calibers that you can hardly count them. What you are looking for is a Cartridge. I believe the most common center fire cartridge in North America is the .30-06. If you are a hand loader, you can load it for everything from varments to elk and bear. Probably the next most common cartridge is the .308 Winchester. Factory ammo for these cartridges can be found most everywhere in a wide variety of loadings. Adios, 45/70, RKBA! Can't add anything to that except to say it's the best answer so far. _________________________ Eh...wot?
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#1573709 - 11/03/09 06:19 AM Re: OT- Most universal hunting caliber? [Re: sws002]
boyswannatrap trapper Registered: 12/27/06 Posts: 2360 Loc: NY	Originally Posted By: sws002 Stevens 200's are great handling and shooting guns, cheap stock and no AccuTrigger is the only difference between them and the top of the line Savage's. You should easily be able to get one for right around $300. If you can find a Timney trigger for the Pre-Accutrigger model 110 and 110's it will fit the Stevens. About $80 more dollars and you have a heck of a gun. PS: I'm not even getting into the caliber debate.
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