Why can't I find the 'right' rifle for me

I have bought and sold hundreds of rifles and keep an inventory of about 20 or so. the last few years I have used my laminate tikka in 7 mag if I expect a longer shot and a custom rem in 338 06 for all my hunting. I enjoy shooting all types but tend to simplify my hunting with a couple of proven rifles.
 
chappy said:
I have bought and sold hundreds of rifles and keep an inventory of about 20 or so. the last few years I have used my laminate tikka in 7 mag if I expect a longer shot and a custom rem in 338 06 for all my hunting. I enjoy shooting all types but tend to simplify my hunting with a couple of proven rifles.
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####..... I don't own a custom....... Thanks a lot!......
 
Ardent said:
If I ever found the perfect rifle I'd be sorely disappointed, because all the fun of searching would be over.

I've easily invested six figures in the hunt without the end in sight. I have high hopes for my Titanium Satterlee .375 2 1/4", though even if it is perfect it will only be so for a limited role, not everything. There's too much varied hunting here, let alone in the world, to find one perfect rifle.
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This is my favorite rifle to carry and hunt with (although I have never harvested anything with it yet) but that does not make it a great all round rifle. Outside 100 yards she's not so good with just the iron sights.



I was thinking of taking it moose hunting out west but someone suggested stainless and synthetic instead:cool:
 
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Kevan said:
Freddy, you mention " perfect fit " if you get a chance try a rifle with a Bansner stock.
Of all the custom synthetic stocks available these are by far the best fit for me, I'm just a little guy ( 5' 7" ) and now I have two rifles with these stocks.
Of wood stocks, the ones made by my late Brother fit me better than any other but he was just a little guy too.
You will find in your search that the best fitting stock for you is not necessarily the most expensive.
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That is the hardest part is finding a stock that fits right, not many places around that you can go and handle some. Kinda trial and error mostly, hence why I seem to switch my rifles like I change my underwear!
 
freddyfour said:
That is the hardest part is finding a stock that fits right, not many places around that you can go and handle some. Kinda trial and error mostly, hence why I seem to switch my rifles like I change my underwear!
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Freddy, I sincerely wish you lived closer to me because I could keep you busy handling my rifles for a while.
I stopped switching rifles like you when I quit wearing underwear..
 
freddyfour said:
This is my favorite rifle to carry and hunt with (although I have never harvested anything with it yet) but that does not make it a great all round rifle. Outside 100 yards she's not so good with just the iron sights.



I was thinking of taking it moose hunting out west but someone suggested stainless and synthetic instead:cool:
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Lol...... The same guy encouraging me to bring the RSM....... :) ...... And the same guy that can justify half of my above rifle purchases....... :)
 
After going through hundreds of rifles since 1968, I can only conclude that for me at least, it's been a wondrous learning experience in gun tinkering, competition shooting, loading development, game taking & plinking enjoyment. The joy & responsibility that comes with gun ownership is to me at least, a pleasure that will keep my interest till I tip over.

My safes are now down to just under 20 long guns after careful downsizing, but naturally, I just added a new
CZ 527 last week & have an M70 Winchester in .458 on it's way to me now.

Oh the fun of this fine obsession!:):runaway:
 
She's a beauty Brian, but indeed it'd gain "character", sprouts of rust, swollen wood, etc. The environment is especially unforgiving here as you'll get salt on it too, really accelerating the process. Your Marlin wouldn't have as much issue with stock warping being a two piece, my merkel's the same the wood swells but doesn't really affect anything. You better have your irons set just right as by the end Mother Nature will have them welded in place with a seam of dark orange. :d I give too much character to all sorts of guns that don't deserve it here, you can too, just bear in mind nowhere is tougher on guns than here! :)
 
NOT A WORD OF A LIE. I have had over 400 rifles (this includes shotguns/.22's/rifles.) in the last 15 years. I only have about 20 guns now. I usually bought one, had it shipped to me, bought a box of ammo, take it to the range, shoot it 5 times, put it back in the case, and trade/sell it. I have no neck, extra long arms, and a stumpy body, so most guns do not fit me well. And living in Yellowknife, I haven't always had the option to "Try before you buy". Plus at this rate, I'll have "owned" almost one of every gun that is made before too long. You can't own EVERY GUN...............but you can own them ONCE!!!!!
 
Buy one or two that fill your needs. Look at reducing weight on the EW by going with a lighter synthetic stock. That will improve both ergonomics and weight. It might double your initial cost, but will last forever. Avoid collecting. Most collectors, if they are honest, use a couple favourites and not much else anyway.

 
freddyfour said:
That is the hardest part is finding a stock that fits right, not many places around that you can go and handle some. Kinda trial and error mostly, hence why I seem to switch my rifles like I change my underwear!
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If you've been through enough rifles to know what you like in a stock, what about having a custom stock built fitted to you on whichever action you prefer? I don't think a custom stock is cheap but I would think it would still be cheaper in the long run than going through many rifles looking for the fit you want.
 
I found my perfect rifle on try #2. Shes my darling and feels right in my hands.

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I think that is one reason for so many guns on the EE .. everyone trying to find the right fit. Gun lovers, love guns. Since a lot of what we have access to is mail order and no try before you buy, it's hard finding the right firearms for wants / needs. I've gone through a few dozen .. and the quest continues. I consolidated a lot of firearms for a family of XCR's . I'm still on the looking for the right bolt gun, shotgun and pistol.
 
My Sako 75 in .270win is really a near perfect rifle in almost every aspect.
The only downside is the weight but I can live with it because its well balanced.

This rifle can shoot any factory ammunition under 1.5 inch at 100y and just under an inch with ammo it like.

If you have the chance to try one, do not miss your chance.

 
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