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Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045400 05/01/21
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 87 F FallGuy Campfire Greenhorn
FallGuy Campfire Greenhorn F Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 87	I have way too much overlap. My practical side doesn't play well with my looney side.

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Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045403 05/01/21
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AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,081	Originally Posted by Cascade They're all so doggone cool! Little ones, big ones, red ones, blue ones... Lever actions, single shots, muzzle loaders, bolt actions... Even a few semi-autos... I've plinked with them, hunted with them, gripped them in life & death situations... I just like rifles! I revere their history. I like the results of forward thinkers. I like handloading for them, shooting in competition with them, hunting with them, and I really liked having one in my hands when the situation was a wee bit tense. I'm a guy who likes simple solutions. One 4x4 vehicle, one motorcycle, one bicycle... I love the IDEA of one big game rifle... But dang! All those others... Sigh. I'm not a wealthy guy. I'm not a guy who has hunted the world. But I have some rifles, not a gazillion, just some rifles. And often it bugs me 'cause I know that for what I do, I "need" only one big game rifle. For centerfire hunting rifles I've got: Ruger Number One rifles x2 Lever action Marlins x2 Bolt action hunting rifles x3 As well as a few target rifles, a varmint rifle and an AR-15 I keep around just in case bad stuff happens. 7 hunting rifles may not seem like a lot, but dang! It's what I've cut back to after having a dozen different ways of killing a mule deer. Oh, and there's a traditional muzzle loader that's taken a couple of mule deer too. Then there are two hunting bows as well... Honestly, I could do it all with my 30-06 Remington 700 CDL - it's brought me pronghorn, mule deer, elk, black bear, wolf and grizzly... But, I LIKE all the other rifles! Dang. Could probably sell most of them, rely just on the 30-06, and easily afford a trip to Africa. But, where would all my rifles be? Sigh... I think they were referring to this as a "First World Problem" in recent times. Sigh. Such a burden. I'm afraid that I may have to keep them. Unless I get wild & crazy and sell most of them and go to Africa! Who knows? Is there something wrong with liking lever actions, bolt actions, single shots and muzzle loading rifles? Some folks sure seem to get bent out of shape about others who don't share their preference. Me? I like 'em all! *Never shot a pump/slide action hunting rifle, but I'd like to! Regards, Guy These statements prove complete sanity and eliminate any possibility of "Red Flag" (Communist Confiscations laws) from being directed at you. Well done. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045433 05/01/21
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,254 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,254 Texas	I have around 40 deer rifles too, plus shotguns, 22’s, etc. I like them, so I buy one every now and again with OT money I make. I can’t help myself.

Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045442 05/01/21
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,781 Wyoming W WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger
WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,781 Wyoming	I will have to count mine, Not sure how many.. Just gave a pal two pump shotguns, a 97 and 31 , as well as a custom 7mm wea.. Vut still have a bunch from 22 Hornet to .375 and .45-70// Molon Labe

Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045458 05/01/21
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TRexF16 Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 2,515	Geedubya - that is certified rifle porn.

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Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045556 05/01/21
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44mc Campfire Regular 4 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,918 north east fla	I think some body on here said that if you now how many you have you don't have enuff

Re: I like too many rifles! hanco #16045693 05/01/21
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GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan	Originally Posted by hanco I have around 40 deer rifles too, plus shotguns, 22’s, etc. I like them, so I buy one every now and again with OT money I make. I can’t help myself. Lets not get into shotguns it's worse than the rifles. I like old SXS for Parker, Fox, Purdey, H&H etc.. there are at least 12 each of 16 &20 ga . I have been on a 22 pistol kick lately with Models 41, K22, 18, 34,&48

Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045821 05/01/21
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas	Originally Posted by Cascade Originally Posted by ingwe Cascade, Geedub, and elhunternm all on one thread about liking too many rifles.... Who woulda thunk? It's kinda crazy. I average about 1.5 big game animals a year, still wondering where that half a deer went... So, why do I have 7 (or 12 like it used to be) deer/bear/elk rifles? I just like them! Guy Don't kill many "big game animals". However one of the nice things about hunting private land in Texas is that I am able to hunt 24/7/365. That gives one significant opportunity to assuage SDD (Shooting Deficit Disorder), and use different firearms to do so. One of my hunting bud's and I have take right at 300 pigs since July of 2018. Most were dispatched with rifles. Also had the opportunity to take fox, coyote, coons, aoudad, white-tail and turkey. Dakota M10, 7mm-08 Winchester 1885, 375 H&H, Kill Light Armalite AR-10, 308 Win, Night Vision Armalite lower, Bear Creek Arsenal 300 Blackout, thermal A "twofer" Nosler M48 Custom Sporter, 325 WSM 2 singles Blaser K95, 30-06 Springfield Remington 700 Custom Shop, 300 Win Mag. Blaser R93, 9.3 x 62 ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 05/01/21. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16045868 05/01/21
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BobBrown Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA	I used to. It was a difficult time if I had to cull one. FUGK CCP It’s time to WAKE UP GOD BLESS THE USA WWG1WGA THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES

Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16046299 05/01/21
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,254 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,254 Texas	GWB has some fine rifles!!!! Ya!!! I like pistols and shotguns, but love rifles!! Last edited by hanco; 05/01/21.

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Re: I like too many rifles! geedubya #16046381 05/01/21
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Whitebird Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,551	Originally Posted by geedubya I feel ya! Browning High Grades M71, 348Win M1885, 300 H&H M65, 218 Bee years in the acquisition, among others! ya! GWB Someday.... I hope to have a few nice rifles myself. Until then.. Cheers

Re: I like too many rifles! Whitebird #16046386 05/01/21
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,303 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by Whitebird Someday.... I hope to have a few nice rifles myself. Until then.. Cheers I was wondering when you were going to show up.... Semper Fi

Re: I like too many rifles! 44mc #16046468 05/01/21
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jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas	Originally Posted by 44mc I think some body on here said that if you now how many you have you don't have enuff Thank goodness. I was thinking something was wrong with me. I have more than one reason NOT to count. Jerry ps, I really don’t know. Last edited by jwall; 05/01/21. jwall- * 3100 guy* A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: I like too many rifles! Cascade #16046539 05/01/21
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elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,140 Southern New Mexico	I just counted my rifles just for deer and came up with 11. That includes 1- .240 Wby, 1- .257 Roberts,1- .25/06, 2-.270 Winchester's, 1-.270 Wby, 1- .270 Ingwe, 2-7x57 Mauser's, 1- 7mm Dakota and 1- .30/06. I am having another .270 Ingwe made. Obviously some of those can also be used for elk and such. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: I like too many rifles! Whitebird #16046586 05/01/21
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas	Originally Posted by Whitebird Someday.... I hope to have a few nice rifles myself. Until then.. Cheers ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 05/01/21. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: I like too many rifles! geedubya #16046813 05/01/21
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OP Cascade Campfire Regular C Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,488	Geedubya - both the fox and the rifle you used are terrific! Guy

Re: I like too many rifles! Whitebird #16046941 05/01/21
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,869	Originally Posted by Whitebird Someday.... I hope to have a few nice rifles myself. Until then.. Cheers I believe if you sold a bunch ... you might get down to a few. You’re welcome. 😉

Re: I like too many rifles! FallGuy #16046965 05/01/21
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,040 Battle Born	Originally Posted by FallGuy I have way too much overlap. My practical side doesn't play well with my looney side. Beautiful collection. Do you have any rimfires or AR's? 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

Re: I like too many rifles! Whitebird #16046970 05/01/21
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,040 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,040 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Whitebird Originally Posted by geedubya I feel ya! Browning High Grades M71, 348Win M1885, 300 H&H M65, 218 Bee years in the acquisition, among others! ya! GWB Someday.... I hope to have a few nice rifles myself. Until then.. Cheers Someday you can sell me some of your nice ones and then you will be that much closer to a "few"... 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

Re: I like too many rifles! jwall #16046974 05/01/21
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,040 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,040 Battle Born	Originally Posted by jwall Originally Posted by 44mc I think some body on here said that if you now how many you have you don't have enuff Thank goodness. I was thinking something was wrong with me. I have more than one reason NOT to count. Jerry ps, I really don’t know. I know how many gunsafes I have. I think.... Sometimes the saying ignorance is bliss is a blessing in disguise. 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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