What rifles just aren't picky about ammo?

[Phillz]

I've always thought it was cool how some rifles can shoot pretty much any ammo, while others are super picky. From your own experience, what rifles or models seem to handle different kinds of ammo. If you've ever had a rifle surprise you by working perfectly with questionable ammo, I'd love to hear about it.

 

[Hawked]

My old Ruger will eat anything I give it... even the ancient ammo I found in the back of the closet

 

[Quark]

That a single shot bolt action rifle is very picky about any .223 Remington that has government primers.

 

[Godzilla]

I usually stick with my Savage and Ruger. They can handle pretty much anything. But I would never give my Tikka's special ammo to those two, no way! It's too picky.

 

[Howdy]

I think it's more a matter of which cartridges are the most finicky about bullet weight, barrel twist barrel length and load.

 

[MTRiverGuy]

I have Tikka’s and use proof prefit barrels and they do well. That limits my cartridge choices. But they definitely don’t just shoot everything regardless. When I reload I keep trying until I can get 1/2 inch at a 100 yards. With the Tikka factory barrels it is closer to 3/4 inch. Tikkas are usually pretty good to get moa or better at a hundred yards with most loads. Never owned one of those rifles though that shoots lights out regardless Just my experience…