The One That Got Away
- Thread starter Mike Webb
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Got away!
The rifle I regret selling the most is a custom Model 70 in .284Win,built by Bill Leeper.I sold it because it was just sitting in my cabinet,not being used.That rifle shoots like a hot damn,and the only consolation I have is that the fellow I sold it to is a great guy,and actually shoots the rifle!Better that than having it just sit! Mur
The rifle I regret selling the most is a custom Model 70 in .284Win,built by Bill Leeper.I sold it because it was just sitting in my cabinet,not being used.That rifle shoots like a hot damn,and the only consolation I have is that the fellow I sold it to is a great guy,and actually shoots the rifle!Better that than having it just sit! Mur
Too many to think about...but the one that cost me the most to replace was a 61-R pre garcia sako in a 30-06 in mint contion, only a few boxes through it...
I regreted it so much , I bought a second one a few years later in almost the same condition for ALOT more JACK$
Regret selling an AIII 22-ppc and now my 995. but thats how it goes.
I regreted it so much , I bought a second one a few years later in almost the same condition for ALOT more JACK$
Regret selling an AIII 22-ppc and now my 995. but thats how it goes.
Had to let a couple go because of money concerns. First one was a sweet little Ruger 77 Ultra light in .22-250 that I refinished. That little gun would put 3 shots on a dime at 200yds anytime I wanted. I layed awake at night for a month wondering what the hell I was thinking.
Second one was a Savage 99 in .300 Sav. that I sold to a friend (not a friend anymore) to help get me some wheels.
I had Savage arms look this one up and it was made in 1932. The bonehead that I sold it to cut the original walnut stock that was really nicely figured down to fit his wife. He took 3 inches off. I could have wrung his fool neck for doing that because I had first rights to buy it back when things got better for me. Needless to say I don't talk to this sumbeech anymore.
Second one was a Savage 99 in .300 Sav. that I sold to a friend (not a friend anymore) to help get me some wheels.
I had Savage arms look this one up and it was made in 1932. The bonehead that I sold it to cut the original walnut stock that was really nicely figured down to fit his wife. He took 3 inches off. I could have wrung his fool neck for doing that because I had first rights to buy it back when things got better for me. Needless to say I don't talk to this sumbeech anymore.
Only got rid of one. An 870 Super Magnum Express. I wasn't sad about it.
I could have bought an SKS-D for $150, a Beretta 92 Inox for $400, and a Citori with adjustable comb and stock and removable chokes for $600. All last year. All were right before my wedding. I had absolutely zero money to put towards toys.
I could have bought an SKS-D for $150, a Beretta 92 Inox for $400, and a Citori with adjustable comb and stock and removable chokes for $600. All last year. All were right before my wedding. I had absolutely zero money to put towards toys.
Had a Marlin lever 357 mag. Bought it because I had a few cases of +p 38 special ammo. Shot up the ammo and sold the gun. Since then I've seen lots of deals on the old +p stuff. Worst part was it was lots of fun using up the old ammo!
Shoulda kept it.
Shoulda kept it.
Probably the nicest gun I don't have anymore is an Enfield No.5 that I sold to Woodchopper because it was too nice to alter and too short for me to shoot well. But even though I'm very much an Enfield enthusiast, I think I regret a bit more a Remington 788 in .22-250 that I picked up quite cheaply when I was looking for something for coyote hunting. It fit all the criteria I wanted except the caliber - I wanted a .223Remington. I sold the 788 because I didn't particulary want a .22-250 but if I could have just one of my old guns come back to me I think I would choose that one (and I'm not a fan of the Remington brand.) Looking back now I think if I had kept it I would probably grown to like that rifle more.
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When I was in high school in the 1970's, coyotes were at an all time high. I bought a Rem 788 in 22-250 and put a Weaver K-10 on it. It would clover leaf 3 shots of almost any hand-load I could come up with. Got into University and was shooting black powder competitions and needed a 54 cal muzzle loader that was at Klondike Arms in Edmonton that was built some where in Kelowna or Kamploops??? The muzzle loader is still in the back of the gun safe somewhere, i have not shot it since 1984. I should get rid of it because every time I look at it, I am pi$$ed off that i gave up that great little coyote rifle. Now I own several custom made varmint rigs but miss that old 788.
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- Lethbridge, Alberta
The one I regret most is one that I would have bought had I had the money at the time (1989) - Like new 700 BDL LH in 8mm Rem Mag - $400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
F**K!
F**K!
- Location
- Saskatchewan
A .30 carbine that was non-restricted. I bought it when I turned 19 but I was still living at home at the time and my mother wouldn't let it in the house. She had no problems with all of my hunting rifles and shotguns but this one was a little two extreme for her.
I had to sell it back to the guy, who was very understanding. When I bought my house the next year, I couldn't find the guy again but he probably sold it anyway.
I had to sell it back to the guy, who was very understanding. When I bought my house the next year, I couldn't find the guy again but he probably sold it anyway.
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
only sold one so far and dont regret it, i generaly have a no sell policy
My 61R is a 270. I purchased it in the mid 60s, when there was no dealer in Canada, so I got it directly from Finnland. S/N is 17,000 and change.
It has the smoothest operating bolt of any rifle I have ever used, or worked th bolt on.
A Winchester M70 Varmint HB in .222 Rem. Bought it new in '76, and added a Leupold 12X as funds allowed.
It introduced me to varminting, which hangs with me to this day. The first day I had it out, I sighted it in at 175 yards at a home made range we had set up at a friends ranch.
After shooting about 10 shots to get it into the bull, then a lovely tight group, I was letting the barrel cool and glassing my target, thrilled. Lo and behold, there was a gopher standing up about 5-10 yards to the left of the target, and probably 20 yards further out. I put the cross hair on him, squeezed off, and he disappeared instantly.
No way I got him, I thought, way too far out.
Went and changed the target later, and walked out to see if I could find him, and.......there he was, nailed. I became a varminter that day.
Sold it in 1991, been missing it since....1992.
It introduced me to varminting, which hangs with me to this day. The first day I had it out, I sighted it in at 175 yards at a home made range we had set up at a friends ranch.
After shooting about 10 shots to get it into the bull, then a lovely tight group, I was letting the barrel cool and glassing my target, thrilled. Lo and behold, there was a gopher standing up about 5-10 yards to the left of the target, and probably 20 yards further out. I put the cross hair on him, squeezed off, and he disappeared instantly.
No way I got him, I thought, way too far out.
Went and changed the target later, and walked out to see if I could find him, and.......there he was, nailed. I became a varminter that day.
Sold it in 1991, been missing it since....1992.
