Anybody own several of the same rifle model in different calibers? Why?

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I've had this idea for the last few months that having several different rifles in specific calibers for different hunting conditions but all in the same rifle model would allow my practice time (and associated muscle memory) to be more effective.

While this thread isn't about my exact plan (.243, .270, 7mmMag and 9.3x62 all in Tikka T3 stainless/synthetic) but about the idea of having more than one gun the same, I hadn't noticed any guys aside from collectors (more about history) who had several guns the same. With my shotguns I had to make a choice between O/U and SxS because it threw me off to change back and forth. More importantly, while I really like my Rem700, it feels odd to shoot after the Tikka and takes a few shots to get the swing of again and this idea should resolve that.

Thoughts? Does anyone else see my logic or am I just creating an excuse to buy/sell a handful of rifles for the fun of it?
 
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I've had this idea for the last few months that having several different rifles in specific calibers for different hunting conditions but all in the same rifle model would allow my practice time (and associated muscle memory) to be more effective.

While this thread isn't about my exact plan (.243, .270, 7mmMag and 9.3x62 all in Tikka T3 stainless/synthetic) but about the idea of having more than one gun the same, I hadn't noticed any guys aside from collectors (more about history) who had several guns the same. With my shotguns I had to make a choice between O/U and SxS because it threw me off to change back and forth. More importantly, while I really like my Rem700, it feels odd to shoot after the Tikka and takes a few shots to get the swing of again and this idea should resolve that.

Thoughts? Does anyone else see my logic or am I just creating an excuse to buy/sell a handful of rifles for the fun of it?
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A little of both,;) for me anyway. Along those lines or for those reasons, some of what I have are in a few 'familys'. The benefit, the same feel and handling but with the flexibility of calibre selection that's a little easier to suit to the gamehunted and conditions of range etc.



Schultz & Larsens;
-7x61 S&H
-308 NM
-358 NM



Husqvarnas;
-270 Win.
-30-06
-358 NM



Marlins; (Bottem three)
-45-70
-444
-44-40
 
I have Ruger No.1's in 7X57, 9.3X74R and .45/70 and I'm currently seeking a No.1-A in .223.

I have Ruger M77 AW's in all the .308 case cartridges; .243, .260, 7mm-08, .308, .338 Fed and .358 Win as well as .223.

I have H&R Handi rifles in 18 centerfire cartridges (Yes, eighteen + 4 rimfire cartridges and multiples of several) calibers... all in various stages of customization... .17 HM2, .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 WMR, .22 K-Hornet, .223 Rem, ,225 Win, .22 BR Rem, (Edit; oops, I forgot .243's, so I guess that's 19 centerfire cartridges), .25/06, .260, 7mm-08, .280, .30/30, .308, 7.62X39, .338 Fed, .358 Win, .35 Whelen, 9.3X74R, .44 Mag, .445 SM, .45/70.

Does that count? In my mind, when I find a platform that I like, I shoot it in the cartridges that I like...

Works for me...
 
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I have 3 m70 pre-64's and 3 FN Brownings. All set up the exact way, same scopes/rings/bases/trigger pull. I find it's easier to switch back and forth especially in the middle of a hunt if need be.
 
27 Rem 700's.

Bought a 338 years ago and then for some reason started buying a few more.
They're no Savage but hey, I like them :)

Here's a pic from a while a ago.
I think there's been a 17 FB, 222, 222 Mag, a 6mm, and another 30-06 added since the pic.

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I have 2 savage axis
One in 308 for moose hunting
One in 22-250 for coyote

Cant beat the price of this gun package!!
 
700's in 223,257W,7mmSTW, a 308 yet to be assembled and a 338 win mag

CZ in 17hh, 22h,223, 243,375 H&H, 458 win mag

Brno in 22h, 25-06, 300 win mag
 
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