Single shot rifle?

[orygun]

I hunted a few years with single shot rifles. Never got a shot when carrying one. Only one time did a deer/elk need a second shot, and in that instance if I had been 100 yards away, not 10, it would have kicked the bucket by the time I got there.
Both of the single shots I had were in 45-70. If I were to buy another, I'd likely look for an '06.

 

[aasbra]

I have not hunted in years, but I like my Henry single shot in 30-30. Would not hesitate to use it on a hunt if need be.

I've found it to be accurate at distances reasonable for this cartridge. Have not handloaded for it extensively yet, but without the typical tube magazine, a wider range of projectiles (pointed tips) are possible. Just want to be sure whatever bullet one is using for a hunting application expands properly at the cartridge's velocity.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I have not hunted in years, but I like my Henry single shot in 30-30. Would not hesitate to use it on a hunt if need be.

I've found it to be accurate at distances reasonable for this cartridge. Have not handloaded for it extensively yet, but without the typical tube magazine, a wider range of projectiles (pointed tips) are possible. Just want to be sure whatever bullet one is using for a hunting application expands properly at the cartridge's velocity.


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Like that rifle and sight set up.
Andy

 

[dangerranger60]

One of my favorite places to hunt coyotes starts out on a shared trail in a subdivision. When hunting there I have a single shot rifle that breaks down to fit in a day pack. I share that trail for a little less than a mile and turn off onto a private ranch. The hikers, bikers, and soccer moms from the subdivision think I'm a wildlife photographer. I have not discouraged that. DR

 

[dangerranger60]

I have not hunted in years, but I like my Henry single shot in 30-30. Would not hesitate to use it on a hunt if need be.

I've found it to be accurate at distances reasonable for this cartridge. Have not handloaded for it extensively yet, but without the typical tube magazine, a wider range of projectiles (pointed tips) are possible. Just want to be sure whatever bullet one is using for a hunting application expands properly at the cartridge's velocity.


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When 30-30 was all I owned I reloaded using 110gr bullets meant for a 30 carbine. They work really well on deer down to squirrels. DR

 

[357 MAX]

30 30 is popular for a reason, it works! 30 30 in a singleshot is a whole nother animal. i will never be without a 30 30.

 

[JRuby]

I plan to use my Ruger 1B in 270 for deer this year

 

[orygun]

When 30-30 was all I owned I reloaded using 110gr bullets meant for a 30 carbine. They work really well on deer down to squirrels. DR

I bought a bunch of those bullets to make light loads with.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Yes.

CVA Scout. 300BO.

Break open design makes for a very compact rifle. Light weight and inexpensive.

We hunt out of a boat (frequently going ashore to hunt promising areas), or very dense forest areas.

I really appreciate the lightweight and compact nature of the CVA Scout in those environments.

Only potential disadvantage is (obviously) it being a single shot. Quick follow up shots are problematic. The answer here (equally obvious) is training. You will need to commit to getting out and training with the rifle. But is that so bad? I look at it as a worthwhile endeavor in itself.

Best regards.

WMB

I bought on of these rifles just for the fun of it. Put a suppressor on the front and its almost silent! It is fun to shoot.
Best part is it was just over $400

And comes in like 7 different calibers, all single shot

 

[RVTECH]

I bought a bunch of those bullets to make light loads with.

Same here.

I use to use the Speer 110 grain 'Varminter' bullets. Incredible accuracy with light loads.

 

[aasbra]

I bought on of these rifles just for the fun of it. Put a suppressor on the front and its almost silent! It is fun to shoot.
Best part is it was just over $400

Same here. Picked one up at BiMart a couple months ago at a good price.

 

[oremike]

I've got 2 of the CVA Scouts. One in 45-70 and one in 44 Mag. I had the 44 up for sale but no takers so I'll probably suppress it at some point. The 45-70 is fun to wang the 200 yd gong with. There is a couple Heart beat time lag between dropping the hammer and hitting the gong. Supposedly the CVA's have Bergera barrels. I haven't confirmed that but both have the same parent company.

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[aasbra]

I have a NEF Handi rifle in 44 mag cut down to 16.5" and threaded. Lots of fun with subsonic handloads and a suppressor.

 

[Twodogs]

I hunted with a Ruger #1 in 45/70 when I was young, never needed a second shot and never had to go looking for an animal after I shot it, now I shoot a T/C Encore in 45/70 with a 24" barrel and .44mag with a 18" rifle barrel and a 10" pistol barrel both .44 mag barrels are threaded for a suppressor.

 

[FishnhuntOR]

Went down that road long time ago. My dad bought me a ruger 1B 300 win mag.
She's more of a safe queen or target gun now.
Hunting isn't alway perfect and bad shots happen. It's nice to have a a quick follow up shot.
Bolt action all the way. Tikka for that matter.

 

[coop44]

I shoot a Thompson contender set up as a 22inch barreled rifle in 375 jdj. With practice and technique a second shot is fairly quick.

I also have a 30-30 barrel I reload for. Picked up 500 m80 147 grain military pull down bullets, loaded up some a while ago, waiting to see how they'll do.

 

[357 MAX]

I am a contender guy i have 3 carbine barrels 357 max, 256 win. 222 rem. all 23" bull barrels. 21" 410 smooth bore. 3 pistol barrels 10" 22lr. stainless, 10" 256 winchester 14" 30 30 stainless. I have had many other barrels but am down to 7 now. I have had 3 Ruger #1s, 270, 280 and 30 06. 270 & 280 are gone now. 06 was my only hunting rifle for many years.

 

[Tlock]

You can only use a single shot rifle for hunting if you have a 1 eyed dog!

 

[Spitpatch]

You can only use a single shot rifle for hunting if you have a 1 eyed dog!

...and a belly full o' beer an' a possum in a sack.

I was kind of embarrassed to see the multiple (yes, multiple) responses to the OP advising a Single Shot Rifle should dictate more care in choosing your first shot.

...and a coupla Members were undeservedly kind in their roundabout fashions of correction. I don't have it in me.

If you are of the belief that hunting with a Single Shot rifle should require you to take more care with your first shot than you might with a repeater, you need to quit hunting with a repeater until you learn the truth.



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[DeanMk]

I have not hunted in years, but I like my Henry single shot in 30-30. Would not hesitate to use it on a hunt if need be.

I've found it to be accurate at distances reasonable for this cartridge. Have not handloaded for it extensively yet, but without the typical tube magazine, a wider range of projectiles (pointed tips) are possible. Just want to be sure whatever bullet one is using for a hunting application expands properly at the cartridge's velocity.


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Thanks for the review.
I was thinking 165 gr. Speer boat-tail replacing the bullet used in the Hornady Leverevolution ammo.