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i am always buying another one [ for the grand kids ]
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I have a Stiller 2500X / Benchmark competition silhouette rifle that gets 10 - 12 000+ rounds annually, and a Cooper Classic that gets another 5 000. Otherwise there is a CZ synthetic for rough use and a 1957 4-screw M17. How many more do I need? 
Anybody who seriously concerns themselves with the adequacy of a Big 7mm for anything we hunt here short of brown bear, is a dufus. They are mostly making shidt up. Crunch! Nite-nite!
Stolen from an erudite CF member.
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I shoot rimfire more than anything else, so it only makes sense to have a large selection to choose from.
I did have a guy at the range one day who I caught opening my soft cases. I asked him wtf he was doing and he said he'd seen me shooting a couple of Anschutz and Coopers and was now shooting a Sako, so he wanted to see what else I had. He said I had more money tied up in rimfires and scopes than he did in his truck...
I told him to gtfo and go buy a better truck.
One of these days, I'm going to do a shoot off and see which one shoots the best...at least for that day.
To me, rimfires are some of the best investments you can make in the gun world. Anyone can shoot them without fear of recoil or noise, the ammo is cheap, and plentiful again and you can go from an ultralight little rifle to a 15lb bench rifle and anywhere in between.
My biggest challenge now is to stop looking for better deals or rifles that I've never owned before. I just came across a 52B that I don't need, but will probably convince myself to get...because you know...I don't have one...
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I have a Stiller 2500X / Benchmark competition silhouette rifle that gets 10 - 12 000+ rounds annually, and a Cooper Classic that gets another 5 000. Otherwise there is a CZ synthetic for rough use and a 1957 4-screw M17. How many more do I need? alot
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Tide, share pics of the 52B once you get it...
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Kragman1: Well apparently 98 rimfire pistols and Rifles is NOT "too many" as I am dealing on another high end (expensive!) rimfire Rifle as of now to add to that number.
The rimfire Rifle I am currently dealing on is a Ruger 77/17 WSM Varmint type Rifle - I am anxious to try that newish rimfire caliber.
Long live rimfires.
Hold into the wind
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I shoot rimfire more than anything else, so it only makes sense to have a large selection to choose from.
I did have a guy at the range one day who I caught opening my soft cases. I asked him wtf he was doing and he said he'd seen me shooting a couple of Anschutz and Coopers and was now shooting a Sako, so he wanted to see what else I had. He said I had more money tied up in rimfires and scopes than he did in his truck...
I told him to gtfo and go buy a better truck.
One of these days, I'm going to do a shoot off and see which one shoots the best...at least for that day.
To me, rimfires are some of the best investments you can make in the gun world. Anyone can shoot them without fear of recoil or noise, the ammo is cheap, and plentiful again and you can go from an ultralight little rifle to a 15lb bench rifle and anywhere in between.
My biggest challenge now is to stop looking for better deals or rifles that I've never owned before. I just came across a 52B that I don't need, but will probably convince myself to get...because you know...I don't have one... ‘Tide.... Never a shortage of jerk offs at the range is there. Something new amazes me each time
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...?
She's gone shootin..
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I shoot rimfire more than anything else, so it only makes sense to have a large selection to choose from.
I did have a guy at the range one day who I caught opening my soft cases. I asked him wtf he was doing and he said he'd seen me shooting a couple of Anschutz and Coopers and was now shooting a Sako, so he wanted to see what else I had. He said I had more money tied up in rimfires and scopes than he did in his truck...
I told him to gtfo and go buy a better truck.
One of these days, I'm going to do a shoot off and see which one shoots the best...at least for that day.
To me, rimfires are some of the best investments you can make in the gun world. Anyone can shoot them without fear of recoil or noise, the ammo is cheap, and plentiful again and you can go from an ultralight little rifle to a 15lb bench rifle and anywhere in between.
My biggest challenge now is to stop looking for better deals or rifles that I've never owned before. I just came across a 52B that I don't need, but will probably convince myself to get...because you know...I don't have one... ‘Tide.... Never a shortage of jerk offs at the range is there. Something new amazes me each time had this happen to me a few times, enough that I built a range on the farm
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Society of Intolerant Old Men. Rifle Slut Division
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There is no such thing as too many rimfires, whether handguns, rifles or even shotguns (and yes, there are rimfire shotguns).
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
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Tide, share pics of the 52B once you get it... I was too slow and somebody else picked it up...I guess that means I'll just have to keep looking.
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Yeah. I'm starting to give in....
Saw a clean old 552 Speedmaster tonight - instantly wanted it and I already have 2.
Work is what you do to finance your real life.....
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Yeah - to my surprise it was on consignment for $500.
Really clean late '60s gun, but I couldn't wrap my head around the price.
My 1st on is an excellent shooter though and they point like a shotgun.
Work is what you do to finance your real life.....
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How many rimfires is too many rimfires...?
All you can get + 7 more.
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I don't think there is a limit.. After rifles then there are pistols. I know in my safe they breed like rabbits. Stop storing your Viagra in your gun safe.
He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
- Albert Einstein
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I find I neglect them so too many turn into a pile pf cleaning procrastination.
My reason for many is I teach youth firearms safety so I have one in every action and they are cheap to shoot...
However I've noticed I only grab my cz 452 now; even when I need a skunk gun in the truck for family farm visits. I could sell all of them except the 452 and my 39a...
and better keep the 77/22,
and I better keep the rem 121...
and I better....
(sense a pattern here...)
Other than that, How was the show Mrs. Lincoln?
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Not to get a support group going or anything, but I hear of guys (even know one) who have stashed away 100+ rimfires. And we're not talking collectors really, more like accumulators. OK, "enthusiasts"
I love them too, and I have probably a good dozen different rimfire rifles and I'm always on the lookout for the next one.
I've started wondering where it ends. IF it ends. Honestly, the front of my brain knows that I'm covered and the back of my brain just laughs and keeps looking for the next one.
Speaking for myself, I know that part of it is knowing that every individual rifle is a bit unique and a mystery to be solved by trying different ammo, etc.
But still - what is it about a rimfire that makes a lot of us obsess and just keep buying them?
Not that I mind...... lol I currently have 98 rimfire rifles, handguns, and Savage 24s. I'm watching another one on GB, so breaking the 100 count barrier might not be so far off. Sadly, the custom Remington 580 in 17HM2 sold for about twice what I was willing to pay, so I'm still at 98 and holding. 17HM2 x 08 17HMR x 08 5mm RM x 02 22 rifles x 37 22 handguns x 17 22 Savage 24s x 02 22 MAG rifles x 15 22 MAG handguns x 06 22 MAG Savage 24s x 03
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Not to get a support group going or anything, but I hear of guys (even know one) who have stashed away 100+ rimfires. And we're not talking collectors really, more like accumulators. OK, "enthusiasts"
I love them too, and I have probably a good dozen different rimfire rifles and I'm always on the lookout for the next one.
I've started wondering where it ends. IF it ends. Honestly, the front of my brain knows that I'm covered and the back of my brain just laughs and keeps looking for the next one.
Speaking for myself, I know that part of it is knowing that every individual rifle is a bit unique and a mystery to be solved by trying different ammo, etc.
But still - what is it about a rimfire that makes a lot of us obsess and just keep buying them?
Not that I mind...... lol I currently have 98 rimfire rifles, handguns, and Savage 24s. I'm watching another one on GB, so breaking the 100 count barrier might not be so far off. Sadly, the custom Remington 580 in 17HM2 sold for about twice what I was willing to pay, so I'm still at 98 and holding. 17HM2 x 08 17HMR x 08 5mm RM x 02 22 rifles x 37 22 handguns x 17 22 Savage 24s x 02 22 MAG rifles x 15 22 MAG handguns x 06 22 MAG Savage 24s x 03 Geez... I bet you order ammo by the, what, pallet? 
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69
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LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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