Am I crazy? Bottomless pit of spending

You sir are not nuts.........you just have changing tastes. Were I to admit your changing tastes had any serious mental implications, it would mean that I must be absolutely, stark raving, certifiably, irrevocably mad.........I have probably 2 dozen rifles that are in such a state of flux, and literally 100 more to "improve"...........I won't get it done in my lifetime, but I do relish challenges.............And cost, well, we won't even go there...........but look at the bright side, you could be an alcoholic or drug addict and be ruining your health as well as your bank account.
I differ from you in that, when I decide to play with a new cartridge I buy a new gun and then make all the "improvements" to the new one and forget about the old one in the rack...........this tends to lead to a build up of semi custom, semi finished and completely dismantled projects all over the place...........I seldom sell guns as I can't take the time to advertise and sell them..........I could be tearing apart another rifle with that time, or chambering another wildcat, or reshaping another stock...........Where DOES the time go.....But it is entertaining and keeps me out of the bars and out of trouble.......so there is a bright side!!
 
Last edited:
"No cocaine addiction, no Mistress, no problem......"

That's what I tell my little lady when expensive things show up in the mail...........

If you enjoy it, and it keeps you off the streets, giv'er

GGG
 
Buying a rifle and then modifying it so it has an excellent trigger and shoots tight accurate groups is what riflemen do...but it can be over-done. Might be better to buy a few more in different calibres and improve them, then you have a variety to shoot... :)
 
The Kurgan said:
I have a custom M98 that is on its 4th wood stock (3 walnut, 1 birch laminate) in 6 different finishes from shellac to poly to oil, 3 barrels, 2 safeties, 2 sets of iron sights, 3 metal finishes, 2 sets of bottom metal / trigger guards, 3 triggers, and 3 bolts. It's been tweaked to fire 3 calibres: 8x57, 7x57, and now 6.5x55.
I keep spending money on it like its the black hole of Calcutta, but still, I keep tweaking it. I could have bought 4 Sakos for what I've spent on it to date.
Do I need to get my head examined?
Click to expand...

It depends....

If you can afford it and are enjoying it, then go for it.

Personally, I'd prefer the 4 Sakos...
 
Kugan.........look at it this way, the cost of the evolution of your rifle is unjustifiable to some and of course you will never be able to recoup your money, however if it has turned out to be the perfect rifle for you and your perceived needs, then it is all worth while. The 4 Sakos you mention still would not be perfection to you.........the up side is they would be saleable and you could recoup your money. It's like hot rodding, you get the perfect car that you think is the "cat's ass" but you will never get your money back.
How can I possibly justify 60K for an Altai Argali hunt or 40K for a Marco Polo or 30K for a Polar Bear............I can't, I just wanted them, which is all the justification I need !!!!!! What I can't justify is 350K for a rhino...........oh well.
It's only money Kugan, you can make more next week..............
 
Thanks bro... all true and well said. I'm slowly getting over the extreme cost... I got a glimpse of my newly formed stock, and only an expert can do the kind of work I'm after. After seeing pitted bolt faces on brand new rifles, rust on brand new rifles, every deficiency you can imagine on brand new rifles, I am so happy I invested in the Mauser 98 platform with work by Oskar Kob, Chris Griesbach, Jason Spencer, and a few other seasoned pros.
 
The Kurgan said:
Thanks bro... all true and well said. I'm slowly getting over the extreme cost... I got a glimpse of my newly formed stock, and only an expert can do the kind of work I'm after. After seeing pitted bolt faces on brand new rifles, rust on brand new rifles, every deficiency you can imagine on brand new rifles, I am so happy I invested in the Mauser 98 platform with work by Oskar Kob, Chris Griesbach, Jason Spencer, and a few other seasoned pros.
Click to expand...

While not to the extent of your rifle, I recently purchased a rifle that was

1- surplus to my needs
2- once equipped with optic will cost about what 3 of my reguoar rifles cost
3- in a caliber that is way too heavy for local game

So guess what I am doing?.... With my collection being downsized I am going to use it for hunts previously out of reach...... And it will have several memories attached to it...... Just looking at it makes me smile and knowing it is a "rare" find makes it even better.... And pride of ownership has value in my book..... I work hard for my money and having a trophy to show to it and indulging yourself keeps you motivated way more than a savage axis and a few K in a bank account......

I will echo Douglas' sentiments in regards to hot rod cars etc...... And will add my own sentiment..... When my first born turned four, I had little money as I had left the military not long before ..... But I bought a small boat and motor because my dad started me out fishing at 4 and I fell in love with the outdoors..... It was an "irresponsible purchase" at the time and I made it anyways...... The boat is long gone, leaked a bit when I bought it...... Leaked a lot when I scrapped it for aluminum value..... And the motor was as old as I was..... The $1500 I spent for them and a crappy trailer is long forgotten..... The week long trip with my boy living out of truck camper and fishing every small rest stop lake along highway 17 will never be...... Everything is relative.....
 
My .375 True King arrived today, do I need it for Moose or Black Bear, heck no. I just wanted it.

We only go this way once, might as well enjoy it. Money means diddly squat in the scheme of things.
 
NL-Hunter said:
My .375 True King arrived today, do I need it for Moose or Black Bear, heck no. I just wanted it.

We only go this way once, might as well enjoy it. Money means diddly squat in the scheme of things.
Click to expand...

Must have pics NL...... Was it worth the excitement?..... I bet it was...... My .375 is the rifle I speak of above (as if you didn't know).... Lol
 
Pics to follow, and yes it was definately worth the exitement.

Image credit to previous owner.

image.jpeg
[/IMG]
 
Last edited:
Beautiful rifle NL- Hunter, you will love it .
Shoot it a lot with as many different bullet weights as you want to hunt with.
They are surprisingly accurate and dependable.
Thanks for posting the picture..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom