What Is The Most Offbeat Caliber You Shoot

IMPD2079 · Apr 1, 2020

I guess it would be a 32 caliber derringer

Westpacwill · Apr 1, 2020

Glenn B said:
Most guns I shoot are in everyday/common calibers but I have one rifle in a somewhat offbeat caliber if only because of its age and because the caliber was surpassed by something better. That caliber would be 7x57mm Mauser for my Mauser Chileno 1895.

One or two others I shoot might be considered a bit offbeat by some - 22 Short (not all that popular anywhere) and 32ACP (not a very popular caliber in this country) but the 7mm Mauser is about the most unusual I currently have in inventory.

The most offbeat caliber I have ever shot, in a centerfire firearm, was 7.5x55mm Swiss in the Schmidt Rubin 1911 that I used to own.

Westpacwill · Apr 1, 2020

My new Henry lever action 45-70 was a very common caliber in the frontier days although they are less common now. It has been certified to hunt the larger game in Africa, I believe, so it's a real addition to the armory. I'll sit on my back porch of the evening and any rhinoceros that breaks through the picket fence is headed for the last round-up (if rhinos do round up?)

ZX9RCAM · Apr 1, 2020

Welcome to the Forum!

91B10 · Apr 2, 2020

Marlin mdl 27 in .32 WCF (.32-20) I load blackpowder cartridges for it. It's a hoot!

91B10 · Apr 2, 2020

Oh yeah, almost forgot it's been a long time since it's been out of the safe. 8mm Remington Magnum (Rem mdl 700 BDL). It draws blood on both ends.

wakal · Apr 2, 2020

Because Moonpie asked...this is why I buy 7.92x33 Kurz in bulk.

Wilderness 1864 · Apr 2, 2020

Glenn B said:
Most guns I shoot are in everyday/common calibers but I have one rifle in a somewhat offbeat caliber if only because of its age and because the caliber was surpassed by something better. That caliber would be 7x57mm Mauser for my Mauser Chileno 1895.

One or two others I shoot might be considered a bit offbeat by some - 22 Short (not all that popular anywhere) and 32ACP (not a very popular caliber in this country) but the 7mm Mauser is about the most unusual I currently have in inventory.

The most offbeat caliber I have ever shot, in a centerfire firearm, was 7.5x55mm Swiss in the Schmidt Rubin 1911 that I used to own.

Not really all that offbeat, but I do shoot 44-40. Still shoot 7.5x55 Swiss.

zackmars · Apr 2, 2020

TheMailMan said:
.32 Short Colt....if I could find the damn ammo at a reasonable price.

As someone with a .32 long colt, i feel your pain.

jconn465 · Apr 2, 2020

Two I have but don’t shoot much
338 win mag
5.7x28
Just too expensive until I start reloading

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Axxe55 · Apr 2, 2020

jconn465 said:
Two I have but don’t shoot much
338 win mag
5.7x28
Just too expensive until I start reloading

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I'm not being critical, but just curious as why buy guns that are expensive to shoot, if you don't reload?

There are many other calibers that can do just as well, but much cheaper to shoot.

kbaxter60 · Apr 2, 2020

SQLGeek said:
I do have a repo 1861 Springfield but it's been so long since I've shot it that I forgot to list it.

This post is screaming for a pic.
AAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

jconn465 · Apr 2, 2020

Axxe55 said:
I'm not being critical, but just curious as why buy guns that are expensive to shoot, if you don't reload?

There are many other calibers that can do just as well, but much cheaper to shoot.

And if I see my way thru this Kung Flu ordeal
I will start reloading. Those two were just too good deals to pass up .

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BMF500 · Apr 2, 2020

I have all the gear to reload all of mine including the expensive (.300wby, .450 Bushmaster, .500 S&W). I'm kind of afraid to because I don't know how. I have a F#$k ton of once fired brass for when I start though!

Axxe55 · Apr 2, 2020

jconn465 said:
And if I see my way thru this Kung Flu ordeal
I will start reloading. Those two were just too good deals to pass up .

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Okay. That makes sense.

SQLGeek · Apr 2, 2020

kbaxter60 said:
This post is screaming for a pic.
AAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

I'll fish it out this weekend and do just that.

Texasjack · Apr 2, 2020

I won a 300 WBY a few years ago. Remarkably accurate (sub-MOA) - also remarkably expensive ammo. Reloading dies keep the cost in line. Can't even remember the last time I took it out and shot it. It clears people from the adjoining benches in just a few shots!

ZX9RCAM · Apr 2, 2020

jconn465 said:
Two I have but don’t shoot much
338 win mag
5.7x28
Just too expensive until I start reloading

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Welcome to the Forum!

Axxe55 · Apr 2, 2020

jconn465 said:
And if I see my way thru this Kung Flu ordeal
I will start reloading. Those two were just too good deals to pass up .

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I have bought more than my fair share of guns that I didn't really need, but wanted them, just because the price was too good to pass up!

CharlieBonz · Apr 3, 2020

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