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I'm on a "no net gain" personal policy now. I have plenty of rifles. If I want a new one, something old has to go.

Pretty much <g>....

Yes.....back in the mid-90's I hit burn-out,sold everything,and was down to a 270 and a 375. It was liberating.....

Inevitably, I succumbed again,and now have more than I need, but they are all similar.........

So, the other day, to get past this "problem" I laid-away a M94 30-30,pre 64 (of course)in NRA 99% condition. I was intrigued by the utter simplicity of the thing......

Bob, those M94 P64s are kinda fun, also more accurate than I thought they would be.
Mine isn't in 99% condition, however.

My wife paid you to start this thread didn't she?

The only way I could ever have too many hunting rifles would be if I had them all.

My pre 64 model 94 of choice is 1937, has litttle to no finish left ans still shoots 3" 50 yd groupd which is good enough for close bush hunting of whitrtails. I have not shot it at game since 1990/
Randy

There's been a couple P64 M94's at my favorite gunshop lately. Pretty reasonable prices, too. I've been tempted.

What I REALLY want is a beater 50's or 60's Marlin in .32 WS or .35 Rem, for about $150...

Many more than I "need"....but no where near too many.

Why is it that we always need....just....one....more?

As much as I love the little bastages I've come to the conclusion only recently that a hunter is better off owning only a few top notch rifles with the best optics he can afford then the hunter needs to get very familiar with these rigs, I think owning only a few rifles and shooting those few often makes for a more proficient deadly hunter especially in stressful situations ..............547.

Not counting two family heirloom rifles I have one big game rifle. It's what I use for everything bigger than a coyote. It's a very nice top notch rifle that in my mind is better than anything else. I don't need or really want more hunting rifles. I want more hunting. This business of having a different rifle for any and all hunts imaginable is a little silly. If I ever get to hunt something where the law requires a .375 I'll buy another one.

My thought is that I need only enough rifles in order to have enough at the range to rotate so as not to heat up the barrels too much. Right now I just have a 300 wsm, 3006, and 308 (makes for easier reloading to have only one bullet calliber to purchase). Although I'm feeling the need to get a smaller calliber for a 9 year old that will be hunting soon. Perhaps a 223 or a 243 depending on his recoil tollerance. Then I'll have just enough rifles. With the exception of my "longed for" cooper.

Never too many hunting rifles. I'm trying to have one in just about every decent caliber out there. So far my list of hunting rifle includes at least one rifle in each of the following calibers: .204, .224, .243, .257, .264, .277, .284, .308, .311, .323, .338, .358, and .375 not including my ML rifles in .50 and .54 calibers. Been meaning to pick up a 9,3 and may stop when I reach .458 haven't decided yet. Haven't found the magic caliber yet but I found some pretty decent rifles!

yeah....I think 12 is enough.

I am always shopping for another gun. I look for one with good quality and features that interest me. Of course the price or value if you will matters a lot.

Today I looked a Kimber 89 over close. It was in good shape with decent walnut however the price was too high at $1500. I would like to play with one but neither do I 'need' it nor is it 'better' than what I have. Its fun to shop and then get a 'new' gun.

We think along the same lines on this subject, I own a .300 WSM, 30.06, .308 Win and a .223 Rem, (I also like the idea of the same bullet diameter just encase I take up reloading again) with these four centerfire rifle's I feel I have the appropriate rifle/cartridge for any and all hunting situations I engage. I also own a couple rimfires for really small game.............547.

I have 63 guns worth enough to buy a new BMW. A few years ago I got insurance for them & figured out the size of my problem. I hunt 45+ days a year & shoot 5 stand weekly so, I use some of my guns. I have 7 30'06's none of which have been in the woods for 5+ years. Last year I hunted with a 257 Roberts by John Lewis, a 308 Remington 7MS, 270 Jarette Beanfield rifle and a 35 Whelen Remington 700ks. 2 years ago I went on a no more dollars in inventory plan and so far this year I have bought $5,000 of guns and sold $5,200 of gun stuff. I can't think of anything I really want but would buy a Fox x grade if I could find 1 that fits.

I only have 1 pair of shoes cause its all I can afford because of all the guns and reloading garb,Dog gone Im sure there has to be a guns annonymus club around here some where by now.......

My rifle count is like my guitar and fishing pole count, not enough!

We all go through this "too many guns"syndrome; it's like a compulsion,and the only real cure is to focus on your "needs",and suppress the "wants".This becomes easier from a hunting standpoint when you discover that another rifle,200 fps. more velocity,and the latest "in" cartridge is not going to transform you into a super marksman or a deadlier hunter than the rigs you already have.

Manufacturers play on insecurities because many lack confidence,and believe ballistic tables and a quarter inch less bolt throw make the 300 WSM a "better" mule deer cartridge than a 270...So we buy another rifle........most of it is BS.