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Re: how many deer rifles prairie_goat #9032195 07/18/14
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JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,575 upstate NY	Originally Posted by prairie_goat Seriously though, many of us would do far better taking the money for a new deer rifle and instead putting it into ammo or components to improve our skills on the rifles we already own. Bah! that's what 22's...er, pellet guns are for "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

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Re: how many deer rifles prairie_goat #9032201 07/18/14
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WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,777 Wyoming	But there is also great enjoyment in owning a number of rifles.. My safe has quite a few, and I enjoy each one .. I have also found once you have the loads worked up and tested, it is fairly easy to shift from one rifle to another.. That in its self is an enjoyable thing.. I could just shoot p. dogs with my .223, but I get great pleasure in using a .22 mag. 222, 223, .22-250, 22-250IMP. etc.. Same with big game rifles.. I usually don't take more than one head of game with a rifle in a given season.. Not everyone would enjoy this, but as I mentioned before, if I just had used my old .30-06 I suppose I could have taken 75 percent of the game I have killed with it.. But I know I would have quit shooting and hunting long ago, if I had used only one rifle.. Plus, I would have missed out on a great deal education on shooting, handloading etc.. Molon Labe

Re: how many deer rifles WyoCoyoteHunter #9032227 07/18/14
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OP killindeer Campfire Regular K Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,352	i guess a main reason im wanting another is neither of my rifles r stainless and im wanting a good all purpose weather resistant rifle. 6.5x55 has intrigued me for a while. i could get also get into handloading,etc with it

Re: how many deer rifles donsm70 #9032269 07/18/14
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6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,820 Montana	Originally Posted by donsm70 Originally Posted by schoolmarm I'm hearing a 6.5x284 calling my name. What have you got and how's it shoot.. This is what I have; And this is how it shoots; donsm70 Pretty rifle Don, too bad you can't get it to shoot!

Re: how many deer rifles 6MMWASP #9032326 07/18/14
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noKnees Campfire Tracker N Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,168 johnstown, NY/Bloomfield CT	If you have a couple of safe's full of rifles and have always wanted to hunt elk/moose/bear/Africa and haven't... then you have too many rifles. The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them. Coolidge

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Re: how many deer rifles killindeer #9032346 07/18/14
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LIV2HUNT Campfire Regular L Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,039	Originally Posted by killindeer ..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. Who ever said that the little bird saying "need" was right??? The little bird that says want is the one to listen too!!! "If it doesn't matter who wins or loses, then why do they keep score?" Vince Lombardi

Re: how many deer rifles noKnees #9032361 07/18/14
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SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest	Originally Posted by noKnees If you have a couple of safe's full of rifles and have always wanted to hunt elk/moose/bear/Africa and haven't... then you have too many rifles. Yep. WWP53D

Re: how many deer rifles killindeer #9032445 07/18/14
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TNrifleman Campfire Tracker T Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,437 Tennessee	Originally Posted by killindeer the one im lookin at getting is a 6.5x55 Every man needs a good 6.5x55... μολὼν λαβέ

Re: how many deer rifles TNrifleman #9032659 07/18/14
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Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526	Logic is overrated. Need has nothing to do with it. I found out a long time ago that I am happier inside, more pleasant to be around, and the people at work will comment on how good of a mood I am in when I don't debate "need". Well, at least for a week........ Then it starts again.

Re: how many deer rifles TNrifleman #9032661 07/18/14
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Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526	Originally Posted by TNrifleman Originally Posted by killindeer the one im lookin at getting is a 6.5x55 Every man needs a good 6.5x55... OK, I'll start looking for one.

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Re: how many deer rifles Vic_in_Va #9032695 07/18/14
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WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,777 Wyoming	Vic, you are right,, Need has little to do with it.. Rifles are enjoyment in themselves for most of us.. I used to agonize over the purchase of a rifle, do I need it, what will I use it for, etc.. Fortunately, I got over that about 40 years ago.. I can always sell and get some $ back, and if not, the folks who get my stuff can either enjoy or sell.. Molon Labe

Re: how many deer rifles killindeer #9033015 07/18/14
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,093 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by killindeer ..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. To a Loony, NEED is an objectionable four letter word, best left unmentioned, lest some of us become offended... DF

Re: how many deer rifles Dirtfarmer #9033099 07/18/14
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JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,575 upstate NY	Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by killindeer ..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. To a Loony, NEED is an objectionable four letter word, best left unmentioned, lest some of us become offended... DF ...well, unless you "need" reloading supplies, or a new scope for that new rifle. "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: how many deer rifles JeffG #9033135 07/18/14
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Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,998 Cave Creek, AZ	How many deer rifles do you need? Only ONE!!!! But there are little deer, big deer, medium sized deer, oh and don't forget elk are deer and so are moose and Sitka deer and roe deer and red deer and fallow deer..... Get the picture? I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

Re: how many deer rifles Blacktailer #9033708 07/18/14
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gophergunner Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 18,033 North Central U.S.	Let's see... 2 slug guns, one rifled, one smoothbore 1 percussion Hawkins 1 .300 Savage 1 30-06 1 .243 1 .44 Mag and one butt-ugly Mosin Nagant that will hopefully never have to see the light of day in the deer woods. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

Re: how many deer rifles prairie_goat #9034199 07/19/14
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DropTyne Campfire Member D Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 481	Originally Posted by prairie_goat Seriously though, many of us would do far better taking the money for a new deer rifle and instead putting it into ammo or components to improve our skills on the rifles we already own. Good point Billy. I believe it all goes back to whether you are primarily a rifle looney who likes to hunt, or a hunter who likes rifles. Also, at what point are you in the journey. I contracted a case of the loonies several years ago, but have since realized I enjoy the hunt, experiencing different landscapes, meeting new people, and creating memories more than filling up my safe. Since I don't have an unlimited budget, my direction is to maintain my collection to a set of rifles I truly use, shoot them as often as possible, and hunt every where I can. Now, if I ever win the lottery I am buying a new safe.

Re: how many deer rifles DropTyne #9035762 07/19/14
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Chainsaw Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,323 Buzzards Breath Wi.	I have a few, most are 30-30 Toppers mated to modern receivers. A couple of Handis in 30-06, a couple of NEF muzzleloaders, but sold off the Tracker II shotguns since we went all rifle in Wisconsin. Since added 30-30's and also have a Marlin SC made in 1950. I have hunted with all but one so far. Take your kids and your grand kids huntin' and shootin'.

Re: how many deer rifles killindeer #9036037 07/19/14
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BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900	Originally Posted by killindeer ..does one need? seems most my friends own like 5-15 rifles. as of now i own 2. i found a rifle i want but sometthing is tellin me u dont need it. while another voice says u can never hav too many rifles buy it. A serious deer hunter "needs" one rifle, plus a spare similar to it, because shidt happens. OTOH a serious rifle nut can never have enough rifles. The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: how many deer rifles prairie_goat #9036467 07/19/14
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1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee	Originally Posted by prairie_goat The 6.5x55 will do the exact same thing your current 270 will do. Save the money and use it towards a hunt somewhere new. Sound advice right there.

Re: how many deer rifles donsm70 #9036495 07/19/14
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,026 Battle Born	Originally Posted by donsm70 Let's see now; 240 PSP 250 Savage 257 Roberts 6.5x284 264 Win Mag 7-08 7x57 280 AI 30-06 300 H&H 300 WSM Just sayin' donsm70 Come on Don. You know your 375 H&H will work for deer too... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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