Do all Hunting rig, $1000 budget.

[Jack's My dog]

Two is one, and one is none applies to EVERYTHING that is mission essential.

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Then I don't have to pick between 30-06 and .308, one of each please.Now who is going to tell my wife?

[farmerj]

Two is one, and one is none applies to EVERYTHING that is mission essential.

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Then I don't have to pick between 30-06 and .308, one of each please.Now who is going to tell my wife?

At that point, you'd need same caliber backups, so you'd really need FOUR.

[Erud]

And this is why you will never survive the apocalypse.

I thought we were talking hunting rigs????

Which is the best gas station gun parts store in an EOTWAWKI situation?

If you have to ask, you're already as good as dead.

[smurfman]

If the OP is anywhere near the Duluth area, I saw a set up that would pretty much meet his stated needs.

I don't remember if it was Fisherman's Corner, Superior Shooters Supply, or Gander Mountain (odds are in the order stated) but there was a Savage rifle package on the used rack for a mere $399 in 7mm/08. It was blued with the plastic stock and hardly looked used. I seriously considered buying it but already have more 7mm/08s than I really need.

The 7mm/08 would do all the 308 will do though ammo choices are not as varied, widespread, nor cheap as 308. It is a great cartridge and is probably my second favorite deer round. I would have put in my original choice except for the ammo issues, if you will. If it is there the next time I go back, I just might have to buy it.

[Erud]

Can't buy 7mm-08 ammo or Savage scope rings at Cub foods. Might as well just sign your own death warrant.

[Jack's My dog]

For you guys that run Savages, do you think the Accustock is worth the added price?

[farmerj]

I bought a Boyd's laminated and glass bedded my model 10.

Will do the same to my Stevens 200 LA

[BigDog58]

Fixed it for you

[Holland&Holland]

Can't buy 7mm-08 ammo or Savage scope rings at Cub foods. Might as well just sign your own death warrant.

Yea but their bacon is tough enough you can use it to strap a scope on to any platform.

[Erud]

Can't buy 7mm-08 ammo or Savage scope rings at Cub foods. Might as well just sign your own death warrant.

Yea but their bacon is tough enough you can use it to strap a scope on to any platform.

Don't be ridiculous. We are trying to have a serious discussion here.

[Jack's My dog]

Oh boy, just went down the 6.5 creedmore rabbit hole. There seems to be a lot of pluses to this caliber, but it looks like double lung shot would be key on Elk, would plan on anything bigger than that with 6.5. Doesn't pass the Cub food test though.

[Holland&Holland]

Oh boy, just went down the 6.5 creedmore rabbit hole. There seems to be a lot of pluses to this caliber, but it looks like double lung shot would be key on Elk, would plan on anything bigger than that with 6.5. Doesn't pass the Cub food test though.

Pretty sure Cub has 6.5 in stock right now, oh wait no that is ham for 6.50 sorry.

[xd ED]

Oh boy, just went down the 6.5 creedmore rabbit hole. There seems to be a lot of pluses to this caliber, but it looks like double lung shot would be key on Elk, would plan on anything bigger than that with 6.5. Doesn't pass the Cub food test though.

Pretty sure Cub has 6.5 in stock right now, oh wait no that is ham for 6.50 sorry.

The newest CUB in my area sells alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms can't be too far off....

[prushin]

Yeah but when they get the explosives...We've got a real party then.

[Holland&Holland]

Oh boy, just went down the 6.5 creedmore rabbit hole. There seems to be a lot of pluses to this caliber, but it looks like double lung shot would be key on Elk, would plan on anything bigger than that with 6.5. Doesn't pass the Cub food test though.

Pretty sure Cub has 6.5 in stock right now, oh wait no that is ham for 6.50 sorry.

The newest CUB in my area sells alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms can't be too far off....

Remember the old holiday sports and grocery store on 694? They had liquor a gun store and grocery all under one roof plus a McDonald's if I remember right.

Then it changed to a gander. I bought 2 guns there for dirt cheap when they moved.