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Dogleg said:
You'd think 20 would be more than enough, yet somehow it doesn't happen. Sell a bunch and some others follow me home. I take some solace in knowing that others have the disease far worst than I, and that its a savings account of a sort. If I liquidated I'd come out a bit ahead on balance. Could be worse.
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I have ten that are permanent fixtures... the other faces change regularly... but for my purposes, if twenty can't get it done... well, it just can't be done.
 
I honestly don't know how many I have, but when I open one of the cabinets and get pleasantly surprised by one that I forgot about, I'd say I have too many.
I only realistically use around 4:
Steyr Luxus fullstock 270 with Swarovski scope
CZ Redhead 28 gauge o/u
Ruger 77/22 22 LR
and I will always have a 12 gauge of some sort kicking around.
I have to agree with the OP's idea of getting at least one "good" one. I've seen some beautiful Sauer rifles.
Time to start the cull...
 
Don't forget that going from, say, 100 guns to 80 is not the simple linear progression that it might appear to be. You certainly don't just sell 20 guns and call it good. Normally, it involves buying or trading into about 60 fresh ones, while simultaneously selling 80. It's sorta like global warming; a slow trend in a given direction, with lots of ups and downs along the way. :)

Also, like global warming...which greenies now like to call "climate change" to avoid some embarrassment...I am moving towards the term "upgrading" rather than simply claiming to be selling off guns. That way, I can buy pretty much anything I want without justification or rationalization. :)
 
jjohnwm said:
Don't forget that going from, say, 100 guns to 80 is not the simple linear progression that it might appear to be. You certainly don't just sell 20 guns and call it good. Normally, it involves buying or trading into about 60 fresh ones, while simultaneously selling 80. It's sorta like global warming; a slow trend in a given direction, with lots of ups and downs along the way. :)

Also, like global warming...which greenies now like to call "climate change" to avoid some embarrassment...I am moving towards the term "upgrading" rather than simply claiming to be selling off guns. That way, I can buy pretty much anything I want without justification or rationalization. :)
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;) That sounds like an even better plan than leaving the down sizing to those that will inherit them.
 
A lot of discussion has taken place on 'numbers' but for me, there's another related point of interest that comes to mind. The primary focus in your acquisitions. For me, basically it's been decent quality hunting rifles, the same holds true for shotguns and decent quality target and big bore handguns.
 
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kamlooky said:
Just wunder'n there Johnn, yew yakk'n bout chewter's oar dem mewzsies?






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'chewter's', although, some of which are for 'Mewzsies' and other critters. Keep in mind, there are;) other factors that enter into some of my selection. As example, sunny day 'Mewzsie' guns, rainy day 'Mewzsie' guns and the same for Deer etc:p. And, if funding is available, there's also long range 'mewzsie' and short range 'mewzsie' gun considerations.;)
 
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jjohnwm said:
Don't forget that going from, say, 100 guns to 80 is not the simple linear progression that it might appear to be. You certainly don't just sell 20 guns and call it good. Normally, it involves buying or trading into about 60 fresh ones, while simultaneously selling 80. It's sorta like global warming; a slow trend in a given direction, with lots of ups and downs along the way. :)

Also, like global warming...which greenies now like to call "climate change" to avoid some embarrassment...I am moving towards the term "upgrading" rather than simply claiming to be selling off guns. That way, I can buy pretty much anything I want without justification or rationalization. :)
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Now you"re talkin".
 
Kevan said:
That's all I'd do is look, I'd not buy that..
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Why would it not be considered, poor trigger and detachable magazine? I cannot image that a deer or black bear could tell the difference between the 308 and the 7x57 posted by Mr Peterson, it is also stainless, like his rifle. It's made by Miruku who have a reputation for quality manufacture. Plus you can legitimately put on Browning sticker on your truck window or even get it tattooed on you arm.
 
MiG25 said:
Why would it not be considered, poor trigger and detachable magazine? I cannot image that a deer or black bear could tell the difference between the 308 and the 7x57 posted by Mr Peterson, it is also stainless, like his rifle. It's made by Miruku who have a reputation for quality manufacture. Plus you can legitimately put on Browning sticker on your truck window or even get it tattooed on you arm.
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Its only personal opinion Mig, nothing more, no doubt an adequate rifle.
I've always thought that the BLR was about as attractive as a crack whore at the best of times.

Around here the Browning logo on a truck is like saying " Break in and loot please ".
 
Kevan said:
Its only personal opinion Mig, nothing more, no doubt an adequate rifle.
I've always thought that the BLR was about as attractive as a crack whore at the best of times.

Around here the Browning logo on a truck is like saying " Break in and loot please ".
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You aren't the only one..... Although the fit and finish is very good, it ends there.... I am not a lever guy by any stretch of the imagination, but can appreciate them to what they are..... I find with the BLR, there are far too many compromises to make it able to shoot pointed cartridges.....

To me, the only draw of a lever is the lightweight carry..... The BLR is a full pound heavier than a 94, if not more based on cartridge..... No thanks..... Plus they are fugly IMOP.....
 
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Hitzy said:
$2k gets you a Verney, I don't think that's too expensive for a nice hunting rifle...
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$2,000 ??? You would think they woould supply better open sights for that kind of money rather than plastic Williams !!
 
Kevan said:
Its only personal opinion Mig, nothing more, no doubt an adequate rifle.
I've always thought that the BLR was about as attractive as a crack whore at the best of times.

Around here the Browning logo on a truck is like saying " Break in and loot please ".
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I understand it is an opinion, I'm just curious what it is based on. I get that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.

I don't own one but am considering steering my son in the direction, he really likes the brass henry levers but this is a more versatile package. Of course I won't force it on him. Maybe I'll find a Savage 99 for him.
 
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