Most Versatile SA Caliber?This is a discussion on Most Versatile SA Caliber? within the Ruger Single Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Yeah it's a dead horse...I was going to contine beating it but why bother...good point on the ammo availability......
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August 6th, 2012, 02:20 PM
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#76 |
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Yeah it's a dead horse...I was going to contine beating it but why bother...good point on the ammo availability...
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August 6th, 2012, 02:36 PM
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#77 |
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Another forum argument that will never reach a conclusion.
| Well I 'think' just about every one can agree that "if you don't reload", the .357 is the most versatile due to available ammo for it and cost and useful for a large range of purposes up to deer size game hunting. Even I, a .44Spec and .45 Colt advocate, can agree with that statement.
But then the debate is on once you get past that point initial agreement. Then comes down to "versatile for what?" . What did the OP have in mind for 'versatile'? Cost standpoint? Hunting Standpoint? Punching paper standpoint? Varminting? Long range shooting? Etc. Etc. Etc. Lots of variables  . Point I'd like to make is I own one of each caliber, so I use what I think is either the best for the job at hand, or just for what I want to shoot with today. Going into bear/moose country? I'll pack the .45 Colt... Going out on the prairie? A .357 may do unless you are in Buffalo country. Practice bullseye shooting? grab the .22. CC? My .44Spec Bulldog will do. Tis the whole reason multiple calibers have been invented in the first place. Variety of purpose, means variety of firearms and calibers. You don't hand a soldier a .45ACP revolver and tell him to take out an enemy tank with it.... Use the right tool for the job (if possible). And of course there is plenty of overlap!
Yep discussion could go on forever . But just buy one of each and your good to go and debate ends  . No buy two of each, or three?
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August 7th, 2012, 09:44 AM
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Thanks for the replies gents. Some of the other guys summarized quite well the versatility of various calibers. Here is my understanding and summary of the concensus of this thread.
From your replies:
Looks like the .357 gets the nod for all-around versatility: factory ammo availability, reloading options, economy, paper-punching, plinking, self-defense, small to medium size game hunting.
Seems as if the.22LR definitely has the advantage in economy and maybe factory ammo availability and small game hunting.
The 44 mag & .45 Colt (and perhaps the .454) have the advantage in reloading options (from medium to HEAVY loads)and hunting large game.
This thread has helped me decide. I've been a .44 man all my life, but i've been wrong in ignoring the other versatile calibers. You men are right. I need to own at least one SA in each caliber! Any advice on how to convince the wife of this?
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August 7th, 2012, 10:04 AM
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I need to own at least one SA in each caliber! Any advice on how to convince the wife of this?
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August 7th, 2012, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mavracer  Make sure they're all the same finish and same barrel length | Thanks got a good chuckle from this, never thought of that tactic.
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August 7th, 2012, 11:20 AM
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Thanks got a good chuckle from this, never thought of that tactic.
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"Oh this old thing I've had it a long time"
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August 27th, 2012, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bearcatter I would think a .357. It can also shoot .38 special, and the +P .38s. There are lots of factory loads and bullet styles, even shot shells and blanks available. | yep !!
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August 28th, 2012, 12:40 AM
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Be a toss up between .45C and .357.
Got the .45 in SA, my .357 will not be a SA.
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August 28th, 2012, 05:21 PM
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While I favor the 45 Colt and the 44 mag/special, one thing that keeps me coming back to the 38/357 is availability. I've had the situation of needing ammo on a trip where my ammo was lost because of an accident. The small town store had .357, 30/30 and 30-06 but did not have 45 Colt or 7mm mag. Fortunately I had backup guns and the hunting trip was saved. Since that day I have become very conservative and many calibers have found a new home, but the .357 is a keeper.
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November 18th, 2012, 08:09 PM
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| most versital {is that spelled right?]
I am with funGun, great comment
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November 19th, 2012, 06:38 PM
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Versatile is different for different folks. 357 is out for me because I feel it isn't near enough gun for my yearly (sometimes more than yearly) pack trips into grizz country. 44 mag makes more sense for ME personally, where I reload and can make nice Special loads for defense on two legged critters.
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November 20th, 2012, 05:02 AM
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I have .45 Colt/ACP, .44 Spcl., .22LR/Mag, and .357. I love them all and load for all the CF's, but the .357 is King. Why? Brass is plentiful, available, and cheap.
Every time I want .45 Colt or .44 Special brass, I have to wait weeks or months for it to come back into stock. I will always be able to feed my .357.
.45 ACP is a close sceond for the same reason; Brass!
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November 20th, 2012, 07:23 AM
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You know I just thought of this. Ruger used to offer a Blackhawk .357 Mag. with a spare cylinder in 9mm. That option would really bring versatility to the SA .357.
I'm still primarilary a .44 Special & .45 Colt fan, but will give credit where credit is due.
Frank
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November 20th, 2012, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank V You know I just thought of this. Ruger used to offer a Blackhawk .357 Mag. with a spare cylinder in 9mm. That option would really bring versatility to the SA .357.
I'm still primarilary a .44 Special & .45 Colt fan, but will give credit where credit is due.
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They still offer the combo, and yes it is versatile. Same is true for the 45Colt/45acp combo. I have both and they provide many options.
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November 20th, 2012, 04:22 PM
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A friend of mine has the .45 Colt/.45ACP combo & says he mostly shoots ACPs, He'd got a Dillon set up for ACP.
Frank
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