Whats your favorite caliber?

[bearman49709]

.22LR,16ga,.308Win!

 

[Thuer]

I go for .45colt. I really do like to shoot my old Uberti Schofield. This revolver gives me much first and second prices at a shooting match with handloaded ammo.

But, when my life depents on it, I go for the allround .38 special.
It fits in my S&W model 681, model 15, model 48, model 60, Military and Police, Colt Python, Colt Peacekeeper, Mateba MTR 8, Unica 6, Colt official police, Model 10 and some others.
So when big problems occur I dont have to look to far for a revolver and the proper ammo.

 

[7tenz]

10mm Auto. 22lr in rifle.

I have an affection for all my calibers, except for the 40 S&W. Got some 44 mags, 9mms, and 45acps. The 357 Sigs sometimes threaten the 10mm for top spot.

 

[woodsltc]

1.) .22lr
It's cheap, readily available , easy to shoot, and fun.
2.) .38 spl / .357 Magnum
Easy to reload, very accurate, a lot of data out there for going from mild to wild.
3.) .30-06
Unmatched versatility for the reloader, the ability to take any game in North America, available at any back water podunk bait store.

I know the OP only asked for one caliber, but I think you have to look outside of that box and add a few. I would have to agree with Smith357.....these 3(4) are probably some of the most universally available and versatile rounds you can find. You can cover every conceviable need with these 3 calibers IMO.

Don

 

[mike from st pete]

Favored Calibers

Fun plinking and trigger control practice; 22LR standard velocity.
Reloading/Handloading; 44SPL
All around shooting SD/HD; 357MAG.
Rifle; .30'06
Shotgun; 12gauge 2 3/4

 

[Lee D]

.357 mag....performs well in handguns and long guns

 

[roundgunner]

45 acp. I can't decide if I like it better in revolver or auto.

Well, after thinking about it, I'm sure it is best served from a round gun.

 

[amazingflapjack]

First, but leading a pack close behimd...

The .44 Remington Magnum, preferably in an 8 3/8's 629 no dash-but there are several others. Flapjack.

 

[RobertJ.]

My top 5, in order:

1. .357 Magnum
2. .22 LR
3. .38 Special
4. .30-30 Winchester
5. .44 Magnum

 

[Marshall 357]

roundrunner very nice collection you have there...........I like EM' !

 

[Chipmunk6]

Hmmm, 44russian long, in a 21-4.

C6

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

When is absolutely, positivly has to be on target-.308 win 155gr2900 fps, 10 yards past a 1000 it hits the target! closer than 10 yards-butt stroke it

 

[K Frame Keith]

.22 LR because I can afford to buy it 5000 at a time, .38 spl. because it is the classic revolver round and .45 ACP because it is .45 ACP!

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

That's difficult to have just one. First has to be .22lr for obvious reasons.

Next I would vote for 9mm. Cheap and plentiful.

For centerfire rifles....probably .30-06.

 

[Bluelou]

.38spl.mod 10's. 44mag.629. 12ga.870 rem.

 

[BugEater]

The Trio

.38 S&W Special - Model 10 S&W
30-30 Winchester - Model 336 Marlin
20 gauge - Over/Under

 

[Tom Beavert]

FAV?

45ACP JMB!

 

[mtelkhntr]

My favorite???? I guess it depends on how you look at it.

Rifles - By number 300 Sav.
By emotion, it depends on the day and is subject to change without official notice.

Handguns - By the number 357.
By emotion 357 plain and simple.

 

[Cyrano]

Looking at my handloading records, it's 30-06 by far. Also rans are 8mm Mauser, 30 Mauser Pistol, 9mm P, 45 ACP, and 38 special.

 

[DWFAN]

.38 super, .357 magnum, .38 special.
DW