What does a rifle say about its owner?

I have rifles from Ruger, CZ and Remington.
I don't stereotype rifle owners but for the fun of it:

Remington 700 owners: A steady guy, likes the smell of gasoline and his favorite worn-in leather jacket. Likes to tinker and customize. Drinks Wild Turkey.

CZ 452/527/500/550 owners: Solid, straight up guys who are proud of their European heritage. More likely to shoot with iron sights. Have ridden in a Lada at some point in their lives.

Ruger M77 owners: Judges a rifle by its weight and heft. Thinks grittiness in a rifle can be smoothed out by shootin' and character. Likes to eat apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese.

Tikka T3 owners: Shops at MEC or REI. Owns aerodynamic looking sunglasses. Puts his rifle in a vinyl gun case in the back of his Subaru. More likely to be an urban dweller, younger in age. Owns various polymer guns, knows their strength and smoothness, and is prepared to catch flack from traditionalists. Enjoys thumbing through the booklet and accuracy guarantee.

Weatherby owners: Jesus owes them five bucks. Could remember when the wheel was invented. Had a hand in inventing the flintlock.

Sako owners: Drinks high-end European liqueur. Isn't afraid of getting their 2000 dollar rifle dinged up in the woods. Have at one time considered buying a hunting falcon, and likely have a glove for the occasion.

Cooper owners: Wears khakis and sweatervests, has family in New England. Has been considered a WASP. Races sail boats.
 
I know I'm opening myself up for some major flamage but.....I don't like the looks of a Weatherby rifle. Especially gloss finish.
 
mr00jimbo said:
I have rifles from Ruger, CZ and Remington.
I don't stereotype rifle owners but for the fun of it:

Remington 700 owners: A steady guy, likes the smell of gasoline and his favorite worn-in leather jacket. Likes to tinker and customize. Drinks Wild Turkey.

CZ 452/527/500/550 owners: Solid, straight up guys who are proud of their European heritage. More likely to shoot with iron sights. Have ridden in a Lada at some point in their lives.

Ruger M77 owners: Judges a rifle by its weight and heft. Thinks grittiness in a rifle can be smoothed out by shootin' and character. Likes to eat apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese.

Tikka T3 owners: Shops at MEC or REI. Owns aerodynamic looking sunglasses. Puts his rifle in a vinyl gun case in the back of his Subaru. More likely to be an urban dweller, younger in age. Owns various polymer guns, knows their strength and smoothness, and is prepared to catch flack from traditionalists. Enjoys thumbing through the booklet and accuracy guarantee.

Weatherby owners: Jesus owes them five bucks. Could remember when the wheel was invented. Had a hand in inventing the flintlock.

Sako owners: Drinks high-end European liqueur. Isn't afraid of getting their 2000 dollar rifle dinged up in the woods. Have at one time considered buying a hunting falcon, and likely have a glove for the occasion.

Cooper owners: Wears khakis and sweatervests, has family in New England. Has been considered a WASP. Races sail boats.
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That was well done. In the same tongue in cheek spirit I'll add on because as we all know all of this is in fun. Shoot what you like but shoot it well.

Winchester Model 70 guy. You might think this is one group but it is not. There are four ditinct sub groups within this group. Generally though: Straight up guys who are a lot like Remington guy but neither will admit it.

Subgroup A. The pre64 group. Usually north of 60, avid hunters, they say they are not collectors even though they own 12 pre 64's which they will tell you were hand crafted in New Haven in the good old days, shoot better then all new model 70's, and they will have a tomb erected that is large enough for their treasured non collection to be interred with them for all eternity.

SubgroupB. The post 64 group. Often looked down on by the pre 64 group as heretics these pragmatic outdoorsmen go on quietly killing critters with their push feed, non hand crafted, ugly, accurate and dependable rifles. This group is usually younger, quieter, and better shots than the pre64 group but don't give sh$t what people think so they won't correct anyones illusion.

Subgroup C. The post 64 NewHaven Classic group. Not to be confused with the post 64 group because they will ciorrectyou and point out that their rifle is an improved Mauser 98 CRF action and not a pushfeed.

And the next time they are attacked by a maddened squad of marauding black bears and they happen to be upside down that thie CRF feature will save their life as they will have dependable followup shots.

Subgroup D. Usually newer to hunting and shooting, this group has heard about how great the Model 70 is and is wary of the 700's waning quality. They don't know what CRF is but they've got it and it's good.
 
mr00jimbo said:
I have rifles from Ruger, CZ and Remington.
I don't stereotype rifle owners but for the fun of it:

Remington 700 owners: A steady guy, likes the smell of gasoline and his favorite worn-in leather jacket. Likes to tinker and customize. Drinks Wild Turkey.

CZ 452/527/500/550 owners: Solid, straight up guys who are proud of their European heritage. More likely to shoot with iron sights. Have ridden in a Lada at some point in their lives.

Ruger M77 owners: Judges a rifle by its weight and heft. Thinks grittiness in a rifle can be smoothed out by shootin' and character. Likes to eat apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese.

Tikka T3 owners: Shops at MEC or REI. Owns aerodynamic looking sunglasses. Puts his rifle in a vinyl gun case in the back of his Subaru. More likely to be an urban dweller, younger in age. Owns various polymer guns, knows their strength and smoothness, and is prepared to catch flack from traditionalists. Enjoys thumbing through the booklet and accuracy guarantee.

Weatherby owners: Jesus owes them five bucks. Could remember when the wheel was invented. Had a hand in inventing the flintlock.

Sako owners: Drinks high-end European liqueur. Isn't afraid of getting their 2000 dollar rifle dinged up in the woods. Have at one time considered buying a hunting falcon, and likely have a glove for the occasion.

Cooper owners: Wears khakis and sweatervests, has family in New England. Has been considered a WASP. Races sail boats.
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Enjoyed that... :)
 
My take and yes, the flame suit is on........:p

mr00jimbo said:
I have rifles from Ruger, CZ and Remington.
I don't stereotype rifle owners but for the fun of it:

Remington 700 owners: A steady guy, likes the smell of gasoline and his favorite worn-in leather jacket. Likes to smoke and bs. Wears Gorilla boots.
The more they drink, the long the tales.

CZ 452/527/500/550 owners: Solid, straight up guys who are proud of their European heritage. More likely to shoot with iron sights. Have ridden in a Dodge at some point in their lives.

Ruger M77 owners: Judges a rifle by its weight and heft. Thinks grittiness in a rifle can be smoothed out by shootin' and character. Likes to eat apple pie with a Bud, whishkey or a cold glass of white wine.

Tikka T3 owners: Shops at WSS, Cabelas and the sort. Owns aerodynamic looking sunglasses. Puts his rifle in a vinyl gun case in the back of his Ford. More likely to be an urban dweller, younger in age. Owns various polymer guns, knows their strength and smoothness, and is prepared to catch flack from traditionalists. Enjoys thumbing through the booklet and accuracy guarantee.

Weatherby owners: Jesus owes them five bucks. Could remember when the wheel was invented. Had a hand in inventing the flintlock. Hogs the shooting benches and huffs when he can't go down range on his dime. Scoffs at the Schultz and Larsen when he knows he shouldn't.

Sako owners: Drinks high-end European liqueur. Isn't afraid of getting their 2000 dollar rifle dinged up in the woods. Have at one time considered buying a hunting falcon, and likely have a glove for the occasion.

Cooper owners: Wears khakis and sweatervests, has family in New England. Has been considered a WASP. Races sail boats. Has a membership in most local golf curses. Has a cabin out at the lake which resembles a mansion to the poorer folk. Owns their own company and have no problem adding $ to a written quote.
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I have to admit, much of what is in my safe is a little off of center, both manufacturer and calibre wise. I've posted this on a different thread but as example, many of my rifles are of Schultz & Larsen and Husqvarna manufacturer. Calibers follow a similar line and as example, 7x57mm, 7x57R, 7x61 S&H, 308 Norma Magnum and 358 Norma Magnum. I do have some of the more traditionals like 30-06, 270, 45-70 and 458WM but even with North American brands like Winchester, caliber wise, in a vintage categeory. A Winchester Hi-Wall in 219 DW and a model 71 Winchester deluxe in 348 WCF. What does that say about me???
 
Johnn Peterson said:
I have to admit, much of what is in my safe is a little off of center, both manufacturer and calibre wise. I've posted this on a different thread but as example, many of my rifles are of Schultz & Larsen and Husqvarna manufacturer. Calibers follow a similar line and as example, 7x57mm, 7x57R, 7x61 S&H, 308 Norma Magnum and 358 Norma Magnum. I do have some of the more traditionals like 30-06, 270, 45-70 and 458WM but even with North American brands like Winchester, caliber wise, in a vintage categeory. A Winchester Hi-Wall in 219 DW and a model 71 Winchester deluxe in 348 WCF. What does that say about me???
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Hahaha..........braggert................:p


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Have really been enjoying this thread, alot of very well written commentary.
I deffinitely fit into the catagory of Winchester M-70 sub group 'B".

Although I do own a couple of the newer FN M-70's I never did see what all the hipe was over the CRF actions, as I have shot several marauding bears while upside down in a ditch with the push feeds and the action fed the cartridges flawlessly.;)
 
mrgoat said:
Have really been enjoying this thread, alot of very well written commentary.
I deffinitely fit into the catagory of Winchester M-70 sub group 'B".

Although I do own a couple of the newer FN M-70's I never did see what all the hipe was over the CRF actions, as I have shot several marauding bears while upside down in a ditch with the push feeds and the action fed the cartridges flawlessly.;)
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:D:D:D:D

I'll bet you didn't allow gravity a chance to react........:p
 
KDX said:
I know I'm opening myself up for some major flamage but.....I don't like the looks of a Weatherby rifle. Especially gloss finish.
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A lot of people don't, and I even consider some of the older examples absolutely hideous. Thing is, for a lot of people nothing feels and fits better and if they like it enough to buy it the mission is accomplished.

I might like the look of a modern classic, but it may have been designed by someone who has never seen a human before or at least one with a neck. The Weatherby is closer to ergonomically correct. And they go fast.:)
 
The first rifle I ever owned was an old 64G, soured me on semi's. To this day I will not own a semi. Traded it for an old Thunderbolt that does what it is suposed to do.

Have taken many a deer with my go to gun. A No4 Mk 1 with a Nikon Monarch.

Never missed a shot with my old Trueline 20ga.

My Slavia 620 never misses.

Even my latest aquistion seems to be a tack driver. Mk II bv with a Nikon BDC 150.

What does that say about me? I am pratical and frugal. I don't believe that you have to spend $10,000 on a rifle to hit what you are shooting at. Not really much into the tactical stuff. Not big on SKS's. But to each their own, as long as you are responsible and have fun. Shoot whatever tickles your fancy.
 
Has been fun for sure, you guys are awesome! Regardless of what make someone's firearm is, what platform it is, or hell even the color I say hair on em for enjoying shooting! If there wasn't any competition in the firearm industry it sure would be a boring market! :cheers:
 
kmartel said:
Has been fun for sure, you guys are awesome! Regardless of what make someone's firearm is, what platform it is, or hell even the color I say hair on em for enjoying shooting! If there wasn't any competition in the firearm industry it sure would be a boring market! :cheers:
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"Color" sans u? "Hair on em" eh? Somebody's on a smartphone with auto correct, and set to US English. :p
 
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