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Title: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: rl96ss on January 28, 2015, 11:14:50 AM
 One of my New Years firearms resolutions is to consolidate 1 rifle caliber. Last year I consolidated my pistol
by giving .40S&W the boot. This what i currently shoot and I'm leaning towards giving 7.62x54r up.

So what do you currently shoot ? Here are mine.

Pistol
.22lr - 9mm - .45 acp - .44mag -7.62x38r -.357mag - .38 special

Rifle
.223/556 - .308 - 7.62x39 - 7.62X54r - 5.45x39 -.30 carbine - 30-06 (Garand)

Shotgun
12 guage


Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Grendel on January 28, 2015, 11:51:48 AM
.380. 9mm, 40S&W, .45ACP, 12Ga, .223/556.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: DougC on January 28, 2015, 12:11:53 PM
My current calibers: 9mm, .223/5.56, 7.62 x 54r and .22lr

I've been thinking about adding .45acp but I'm just not sure that I want to do it.  I kind of like keeping it simple.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: rl96ss on January 28, 2015, 12:28:35 PM
My current calibers: 9mm, .223/5.56, 7.62 x 54r and .22lr

I've been thinking about adding .45acp but I'm just not sure that I want to do it.  I kind of like keeping it simple.
You must not be a 1911 fan. When it came to pistols it was easy. First of all I love my revolvers and would never let them go so .357/.38 was going nowhere. I can't picture my safe without at least a couple of 1911's so .45acp is a main stay and the amount of great 9mm is endless. Couldn't consolidate pistol calibers anymore.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Towns on January 28, 2015, 12:50:20 PM
9mm (85% of my shooting)
.38 special
.380 acp
.32 acp
.327 Federal Magnum / .32 H&R / .32 Long
.45 acp (my son's, but I reload for it)
12 gauge
30-30 (my son's)
7.62x39 (my other son's)
.22 LR

Reload for the 9mm, .380, .327, .45 (will add .32 if I end up keeping that gun)
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Danjoe on January 28, 2015, 01:52:17 PM
Handguns: .22 lr., .22 WMR, 9mm, .38 super, .357 mag, .357 herrett, .44, .45 ACP, .45 colt, .338 federal

Rifles: .204, .223, .243, 6.5x55 se, .270, .30-30, .308, .30-06, .338 win mag, .348

12 & 20 ga shotguns and .36, .50 & .54 caliber muzzleloaders.

I handload for all the centerfires. Like my dad says (who has an FFL which makes the hobby much more affordable for me) "it's like golf clubs, you could play a game with only a putter or only a driver, but it would be a lot less fun."
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: DougC on January 28, 2015, 03:45:16 PM
My current calibers: 9mm, .223/5.56, 7.62 x 54r and .22lr

I've been thinking about adding .45acp but I'm just not sure that I want to do it.  I kind of like keeping it simple.
You must not be a 1911 fan. When it came to pistols it was easy. First of all I love my revolvers and would never let them go so .357/.38 was going nowhere. I can't picture my safe without at least a couple of 1911's so .45acp is a main stay and the amount of great 9mm is endless. Couldn't consolidate pistol calibers anymore.

Nah, I like 1911's.  I just haven't owned one in quite some time.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: jameslovesjammie on January 28, 2015, 05:25:27 PM
Pistol
.22LR
.32 ACP
.32 S&W Long
.38 Short Colt
.380 ACP
9mm
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.40 S&W
.45 ACP
.45 Colt

Rifle
.22 LR
.223 (bolt gun)
.5.56 (AR)
.243 Winchester
6.8 SPC
.270 Winchester
.270 WSM
7mm Remington Magnum
.30-30 Winchester
.30-06 Springfield

Shotgun
.410
20 gauge
16 gauge
12 gauge


I have zero plans to consolidate anything.  Ever.  If anything, I will diversify more.   ;)

edit: I keep looking at the list and seeing ones I forgot!
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: painter on January 28, 2015, 05:29:57 PM
Pistol
22lr
9mm

Rifle
22lr
.223 Bolt
6.5x55
7.62x54R

I need to expand with a shotgun and a .45 I think
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Cyanide on January 28, 2015, 06:07:53 PM
9mm, 5.56/.223, 12Ga.

Looking to add either 7.62 NATO/.308 in an M1A Scout Squad and/or 7.62x39 (looking real hard at the 2nd Gen models for the PTR-32 and Sig 556R).

Of course, making an SBR out of a PTR 91 PDW could be fun also hahahahahaha!
Title: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: gdawgs56 on January 28, 2015, 06:13:12 PM
.22lr, .380, .25 ACP, 9mm, .45 ACP (soon), 357 mag, 357 sig, 40sw, 38 special.

.243, .308, .257 Roberts

20ga, 12ga
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Whaler on January 28, 2015, 06:50:35 PM
Handgun: .22LR, .380 & 9mm
Rifle: .22LR
Shotgun: 28ga
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: tcook on January 28, 2015, 07:15:35 PM
Handgun:
Dropped 40 S&W

Rifle:
Looking to add .308

Shotgun:
Happy with what I have.

So I guess it kind of evens out!
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: eastman on January 28, 2015, 08:23:36 PM
... I have zero plans to consolidate anything.  Ever.  If anything, I will diversify more.   ;)

I agree. I still don't own anything that fires:

.22 WMR
.32 Auto
.32 H&R or .327 Federal
.270 Win
.30-30
.308 / 7.62 NATO
.30 Carbine
10 mm Auto
.40 S&W
.45-70

So there are a lot of options left.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: bigride on January 28, 2015, 09:50:52 PM
Well, I was strictly gonna stick with .357 magnum, 9mm, .22lr, and 12ga...then I found this Ruger Redhawk .44mag and... So much for strict adherence.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: rl96ss on January 28, 2015, 10:06:50 PM
Only reason I'm consolidating is im trying to buy all my ammo in bulk.  Not reloading yet, but I understand the need to diversify. Nice lineups guys!
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Blackwatch on January 28, 2015, 10:10:31 PM
Primarily NATO issue - 9mm & 556

.22 for plinking and 7.62x54R the novelty of Mosin Nagant  :)
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Calcz on January 28, 2015, 10:29:35 PM
.22, 9mm & .45 for handguns.
5.56 NATO, 7.62x39, 30.06 (.22 too) for rifles.
.28, 20 & 12 in shotgun.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Enthusiasm on January 28, 2015, 10:44:35 PM
Im shooting .380, 38 special, 44 magnum. Just got rid of my 32.

I only shoot 7.63x39
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: steerclr on January 28, 2015, 10:57:27 PM
Pistol:
22LR
32S&W Long/32 H&R Mag
38spl/357mag
9mm
45acp

Rifle:
22lr
223

Shotgun:
20Ga
12GA
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Riptide439 on January 29, 2015, 06:19:14 AM
Not considering consolidation but expansion.
Currently have:

Pistol: 9mm, .38 Special,  .38/.357, .45acp

Rifle: .22lr, 223 bolt, .223 Wylde (AR)

Shotgun: 12 gauge

Looking to add:
22lr pistol or Cadet and build .308 AR
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: bang bang on January 29, 2015, 12:23:41 PM
i did this many years ago when i first got into guns and then reloading.  Trying to buy 44 mag ammo with lawn mowing $$$ was futile.  thats when minimum wage was 4~5 bucks an hour too.

but i choose my list of calibers to buy/reload based on what was available at the time.

22LR
9mm
357 Mag
10mm (remember Miami Vice?)
44 Mag
45 ACP
45 LC
475 LInebaugh
500 Linebaugh

223 (5.56 NATO)
30 M1
7.62 x 39
7.62 NATO
30-30
30-06
458 Win Mag
Title: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: ZardozCZ on January 29, 2015, 03:28:46 PM
I'll never catch up to jameslovesjammie, but I share the sentiment.

Looking into CZ83 for my girlfriend to shoot, so she doesn't burn through all my 22 ammo!  Then dies will follow, etc.

When I retire I may consolidate, but not sure why I would at this point.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: muggia59 on January 29, 2015, 05:28:08 PM
Pistol: 22lr, 9mm, 38 and 357   Rifle: 22lr, 556/223, 7.62-39, 30-30 and 308   Shotgun: 12gauge and 16gauge. For some reason, got away from 45.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Tok36 on January 29, 2015, 09:28:23 PM
Pistol: 22LR, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45ACP.  Unless i buy a CZ in 40 S&W its getting to boot soon.

Rifle: 22LR, .223/556. Planing on adding 308 into the mix.

Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: BDG on January 29, 2015, 10:06:52 PM
9mm and .45 auto.
223/5.56, .308 and .300 Win Mag (just sold the .300 Win Mag and will be selling some fantastic Premium Federal Fusion capped with 180gr Nosler Partition hunting ammo in the WTS/WTB section)
12ga,
22cal pellet (Air Arms TX200 MkIII with Bushnell glass)
.680cal paintball (it's been awhile but man this is a fun game)
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: PA_Lefty on January 31, 2015, 12:57:53 PM
If you felt the need to consolidate handgun calibers, I think you could widdle down to 22lr, 9mm, 45acp, 38/357 and 44mag.  Covers the bases and all are commonly available.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: rl96ss on January 31, 2015, 05:36:14 PM
Getting rid of my 2-5.45x39 rifles and ammo to fund a Tavor and optics. So, dropping another.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: bigmatt17073 on January 31, 2015, 09:07:45 PM
Currently it is 22r, 9mm, 9mm Mak, .38 spl, .357 mag, 5.56/.223, .308, 7.62x39, and 12 gauge. I will be adding calibers as I want a 1911, M1 Garand, and plan to build a suppressed SBR in 300 blackout. I could even see buying a lever action in .30-30 in a few years.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: eastman on January 31, 2015, 10:36:27 PM
... I have zero plans to consolidate anything.  Ever.  If anything, I will diversify more.   ;)

I agree. I still don't own anything that fires:

.22 WMR
.32 Auto
.32 H&R or .327 Federal
.270 Win
.30-30
.308 / 7.62 NATO
.30 Carbine
10 mm Auto
.40 S&W
.45-70

So there are a lot of options left.

Well that was quick. One less (or more) to worry about.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: AZ_CZ on January 31, 2015, 11:10:33 PM
I already "consolidated", it use to be worse. :o

17 M2
17 HMR
22 lr
380
9x18
9mm
38
357 mag
40sw
45acp
223/5.56
243
300 blackout
7.62x39
308
300 win mag
375 Hawk
375 H&H Mag
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: MetalGravy on January 31, 2015, 11:10:43 PM
7.62*38R
380acp
9*19
9*18
45acp

Looking to add a magnum revolver and, maybe, 22TCM at some point.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: AZ_CZ on January 31, 2015, 11:19:45 PM
Oops
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: M1A4ME on February 01, 2015, 07:26:48 AM
I reload 9MM, .357 SIG, .38 special, .357 magnum, .40 S&W, .44 magnum, and .45 acp.

I regularly shoot 9MM, .40 S&W.  I used to shoot the .357 SIG a lot but not being able to buy a CZ P09 or P07 in .357 SIG has left the .357 SIG ammo on a shelf in the shed.

I also reload .223, .300 black out, .308 and 30-06.

I regularly shoot .223.  I shoot 7.62X39, but don't reload for it.  Now and then, I shoot 5.45X39 but don't reload for it either.
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: DenStinett on February 01, 2015, 01:19:29 PM
Wow, how'ed I miss this thread ?   :o

Going from smallest to largest:
.22lr and .22wmr
.308 Win / 7.62X51 NATO
.32H&R Mag and .327 FM
9mm, .38sp, .357RM and .357 ShotCaps
10mm, .44 sp, .44 RM and .44 Mag ShotCaps
20 gauge Shot along with 12 gauge Shot, Buck and Slugs

I reload all of the above but the (obviously) 22s, 20 and 12 gauge Shotgun
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/Shop%20and%20Reloading/MyReloads.jpg)
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: puddintame on February 01, 2015, 04:59:49 PM
9mm. 5 of them
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: BDG on February 01, 2015, 06:57:31 PM
9mm. 5 of them

I would appear that you are about as consolidated as possible.  ;)
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: AngelDeVille on February 01, 2015, 07:13:44 PM
.22lr
.7.62 Browning
9mm
.45 ACP
.223
.308
.303 Brit
7.62 x54r
28g
12g


Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: Thorn on February 05, 2015, 04:47:15 PM
22 LR
22 Magnum
.380
9mm Parabellum
45 ACP
.410
7.62 x 39
5.45 x 39
308
30/30
Title: Re: Consolidating calibers- What do you currently stock/shoot?
Post by: ponch on February 28, 2015, 02:01:02 PM
I shoot only pistols
.22
.327 most any & all .32s
.380
9mm
.38
.357