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I have been mulling this over for a while and thinking of how many guns do I really need (I mean you can only shoot one at a time realistically). So I was thinking what would be the last rifle I bought? I mean I have covered all of my bases in the firearm world for what I intend to shoot so now I have an idea for a big game rifle in a chambering I would want to shoot (for better or worse it is my choice) and wondered should I go with a mainstream rifle brand or something like Nosler or if I am really feeling cheeky something like a Sauer. Once you really start getting up there in prices rifles turn from just tools into works of art as well. Anyone care to weigh in?
 
$2k gets you a Verney, I don't think that's too expensive for a nice hunting rifle...
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Rifle choice is a personal matter, and if you don't know what you want, the task is impossible for someone who doesn't know you, or know how the rifle will be used. Not only must the action length, and bolt diameter be suitable for the cartridge you choose, you have to decide on the style and type of magazine (DBM, floorplate, blind, single stack, double stack etc), whether the rifle will be stainless or chrome-moly, blued, coated, or white, the stock material you prefer, and whether or not you want to try a custom barrel with an unusual contour or a nonstandard rate of twist. If the rifle wears iron sights, should the comb of the stock be low, or should it suit the mounting of a scope, and of so, will the scope have a large objective lens that requires it to be mounted high above the barrel? Do you intend to change the LOP of the rifle or even just change the style of recoil pad? If so a wood stock is easier to work with than plastic, fiberglass, or Kevlar. Do you think a fully adjustable trigger is desirable? Will the rifle wear a bi-pod? Do you use a sling as a shooting aid?

Under what conditions will the rifle be used? Will it be subjected to pack hunts on horse back, ride in boats, aircraft, snowmobiles, or quads? Do you intend to hunt in the mountains high above the tree line? Will the rifle be subjected to a salt water environment? Will the rifle be used in heavy cover? Will it be primarily an open country rifle? Do you intend to hunt dangerous game? Once you answer these questions for yourself, the choice of rifle brand, and style, factory, semi-custom, or full custom becomes easier.
 
I have often said there are four items you should not trust your wife to buy for you.
Guns, Scopes, Binoculars and Knives.
There are a lot of guys I would not trust with that task either.
I think I am pretty well set and returning to my childhood which involved 22's.
 
Hitzy: I hadn't heard of that rifle brand until you just mentioned it, they look great

Boomer : Rifle choice is a personal matter, fully agree, I guess what I am trying to ask would be based on the brand of rifle would it not take care of 99% of the options there because all companies offer a variety of options to suit the individual shooters wants/needs.

hoytcanon: I think you may be on to something there...damn hahaha

kamlooky: You're right, I shouldn't put limitations on myself, I don't need that kind of negativity in my life
 
two-dogs said:
Boomer's post #3 narrows it down nicely, your rifle can be found at any Browning dealer!
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Ah yes, I could also find these from Browning as well:
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Browning makes some nice firearms, I think their branding (not saying other company's haven't done it too) has gotten a little far fetched/ridiculous.
 
What you need is a double rifle in .375 H&H...............I KNOW this because everybody needs one and I doubt you have yours yet...............



Now this isn't a 375 H&H but it gives you an idea of what I'm talking about.
 
c-fbmi said:
What you need is a double rifle in .375 H&H...............I KNOW this because everybody needs one and I doubt you have yours yet...............



Now this isn't a 375 H&H but it gives you an idea of what I'm talking about.
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If I ever got to hold one I would be happy. That is a very nice rifle
 
It's good that you are thinking about minimalism, while still covering all your bases. A few friends were discussing this very thing, and agreed to face reality. Anything much over 100 is just plain silly. Naturally rimfires, shotguns, muzzleloaders, novelty guns, handguns and anything collectable or with a family legacy doesn't count.

Vowing to be more practical moving forward is proving to be a liberating experience.
 
Dogleg said:
It's good that you are thinking about minimalism, while still covering all your bases. A few friends were discussing this very thing, and agreed to face reality. Anything much over 100 is just plain silly. Naturally rimfires, shotguns, muzzleloaders, novelty guns, handguns and anything collectable or with a family legacy doesn't count.

Vowing to be more practical moving forward is proving to be a liberating experience.
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100!..... JHC.... I struggle to justify 30, and even some of those are for hunts I may never go on...... Lol
 
To be honest, over the last year, I have sold off 18 and now am down to 12....

I paid off my house and car, and lawyer (damn women), and now that I am mortgage free, car payment free and wife free and older and know what I want, I am rebuilding and looking at 30 as a max..... Which will be fairly easy to attain without any payments.....

Like many, I want it NOW, and get impatient at times and tempted.... But not owing anyone anything and keeping most of my paycheque for me is liberating..... And I still have what I need for my regular hunts and collecting more for the hunts I want to do (also easier to attain when you owe nobody)......
 
Dogleg said:
A few friends were discussing this very thing, and agreed to face reality. Anything much over 100 is just plain silly... Vowing to be more practical moving forward is proving to be a liberating experience.
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I have downsized from 130+ to under 20 over the past few years... and that includes rimfire and shotguns... as you say, it is liberating... I have gone from "managing" firearms to "enjoying" firearms... and I shoot more with less guns.
 
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.
 
Compared to many here, my numbers pale in comparison. With the fairly recent acquisitions of a 'Lipsey' Ruger RSI Hawkeye in 7x57 and a custon 700 Remington in 375 CT, I've decided at my age, the time has come to close the doors to my little 'stable'. Why not? expressed some small doubts that I'd be able to do that,;) but with a few minor twinges of withdrawl symptoms, so far I've held true to that. I have been considering down sizing and I was having this discussion with a friend and I may go with his 'plan'. He said we've spent a good part of our lives working for a living and gradually acquiring 'items' we've wanted so enjoy them and use them. His take is to leave that down sizing to those that acquire them, when 'that' fateful day arrives. ;)Present number, total 46.
 
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