Tried...just can't do it!
I've read and can understand alot of the posts on this topic. I just can't decide. I have 3 or 5 that I would get rid of, and plan to as they don't affect me in any way good.
BUT...my favoriteS, Customized Savage 300wsm. Did the stock myself (finish, some shaping, pillar bedded and then glass) It's sorta heavy but this makes it fun to shoot. It's also VERY accurate.
Next is a 30-30 that was my Grand Fathers uncles. Passed from there to my father and then to me. I've only shot a couple of deer with it, but alot of targets (and gophers). It is a favorite because of the family history , looks and feel.
Next is an old French double Barrel, again passed on from my Grand Father. Dual triggers and hammers. It is no fun to shoot! When hunting with Gramps about 25-30 years ago I asked why he only loaded the one side of the gun. He said that the other barrel was Full choke, and he could'nt see far enough to use it? I loaded both barrels last year for some clay pigeon shooting at home...and found out the truth. BOTH barrels go off with the pull of one trigger, I'm big, but that hurt! Nostalgia and heirloom.
This post is getting long, so I will stop with those. I have 3 other favorites, for the same and different reasons. Sorta like picking your favorite Child...very tough if not impossible to do.