Single Shot Rifles

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I’m going to pickup a single shot rifle as a truck/loaner gun. I also really enjoy the simplicity of them.
I’m going to have the barrel chopped to 16-18” and throw a small suppressor on it as well.
The rifle will primarily be used to hunt Whitetails in the 0-300 yard range...

What caliber would you favor given these circumstances?
I current handload for .223 and 6.5 Creedmoor

 

[Precisionbear300prc]

I would go 6.5cm. At that distance you will still have some umphhh behind it! Just make sure the round will stabilize

 

[themcfarland]

Whatever you decide. , just know that most SS rifles have less than desirable triggers .
If there is a chance someone smaller framed might shoot it, even 223 is a reasonable round with the right bullet selection and if you can't get a reload for it , plenty of choices out there for factory load.

 

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Whatever you decide. , just know that most SS rifles have less than desirable triggers .
If there is a chance someone smaller framed might shoot it, even 223 is a reasonable round with the right bullet selection and if you can't get a reload for it , plenty of choices out there for factory load.

I’m leaning towards a CVA Scout which the reviews I’ve seen all say the triggers around 2# range...

I’ll take it to my gunsmith to have it chopped down and threaded, so I’ll have them once-over the trigger.

Whatever caliber I go with, I’ll buy some dies/brass to load for it. I’m favoring .223/6.5 CM as I already have all supplies needed. Even the coveted 77gr TMK’s

 

[go4thegusto]

Love my TC contender with an MGM 6.5 Grendel barrel

 

[triglet40]

cva scout gets my vote. i have one trigger is very crisp and breaks at 2.5lbs on trigger pull gauge. Looked at several scouts before i bought this one and they all had a really good trigger. just for reference my cva optima muzzleloader i bought this season breaks at 1.5lbs.

 

[Stugotz]

At that range I would look at a .308. Ammo is more available, It's ballistically a good caliber (out to 300 yards and slightly beyond) Used dies are available (and relatively in-expensive) you reload and powder/bullets/primers for this cartridge are relatively available. I would assume you have rifles chambered in .223 and 6.5CM. If this is the case, I would go with the CM and look at a 130gr. projectile. You should be ale to find a decent bullet from Hornady or Sierra to fit your needs. Let us know what you end up selecting.

 

[BjornF16]

.223/77 TMK.

That was easy

 

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At that range I would look at a .308. Ammo is more available, It's ballistically a good caliber (out to 300 yards and slightly beyond) Used dies are available (and relatively in-expensive) you reload and powder/bullets/primers for this cartridge are relatively available. I would assume you have rifles chambered in .223 and 6.5CM. If this is the case, I would go with the CM and look at a 130gr. projectile. You should be ale to find a decent bullet from Hornady or Sierra to fit your needs. Let us know what you end up selecting.

I’ll probably go .223/6.5 unless I score one stupid cheap at the pawn shop

 

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cva scout gets my vote. i have one trigger is very crisp and breaks at 2.5lbs on trigger pull gauge. Looked at several scouts before i bought this one and they all had a really good trigger. just for reference my cva optima muzzleloader i bought this season breaks at 1.5lbs.

Agreed all the reviews I’ve read said it’s a great trigger, Bergera makes the barrels too

 

[UnckleBob]

Has anyone tried the Henry Single Shots?

 

[S-3 ranch]

.223/77 TMK.

That was easy

I don’t understand the love for match bullets , the eldx & eldm , TMK
inside 150 yards are like RPG’s on fuel cells

 

[thebobcat]

I don't have one in a cartridge that will suit your needs, but I do have a CVA Scout V2 in 45-70 that shoots outstanding.

 

[Macro]

I have always been an aficionado of the quality single shot rifle. Ruger #1's, Browning High and Low walls. The most accurate rifle I have ever owned was a Browning B-78 in 6MM Remington. The most beautiful rifle I have ever owned was a Browning B-78 in 45-70. My current favorite is my Browning Low Wall (I cannot remember the model number), in 22 Hornet which I keep next to the window in my gun room with which to shoot varmints out of my window.

 

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I don't have one in a cartridge that will suit your needs, but I do have a CVA Scout V2 in 45-70 that shoots outstanding.

How’s the recoil on the 45-70 I know they’re light guns (5.8-6#) total

 

[thebobcat]

How’s the recoil on the 45-70 I know they’re light guns (5.8-6#) total

With the brake that it comes with, it is manageable amd doesn't feel overly excessive. With no brake its an absolute bear.

 

[Trackselk]

I'm waiting on a slim profile 16.5" .223 barrel to be made for my contender. That makes for a sub 4.5lb rifle with the loopy 2.5x ultralight scope & talley 1 piece mount. I trimmed the stock about 1 inch including the thinnest microcell pad. Add 8ounces for the tbac suppressor.
Really handy to carry (have a 30-30 barrel also), and really hard to shoot offhand! .223 gets my vote.

 

[TxxAgg]

Has anyone tried the Henry Single Shots?

I've had a couple. They are pretty but the triggers suuuck

 

[KenLee]

With the brake that it comes with, it is manageable amd doesn't feel overly excessive. With no brake its an absolute bear.

Recoil on my CVA 444 Marlin isn't bad. No brake. If it had one, I'd throw it away.

 

[KenLee]

I'd go 7mm-08 or 308