Gun Consolidation Help

[Sled]

I figure I’ve got 3-4k per gun tied up in gun, optic, ammo, accessories with a bunch that haven’t left the safe in years. So in my mind, time to send them down the road and focus on a few guns I enjoy shooting, cover all my bases, and use the left over money for ammo and hunts.

Most guns make more money by separating the gun, optic and ammo. There are some folks that want a turn key system with ammo and a good DOPE chart. Your custom might fit that bill.

 

[Jebel]

Keep one of these. Sounds like you prefer the ARC.
- 223 Tikka - 54gr VMAX (8.5lbs)
- 22CM Tikka - 80gr ELDM (8.5 lbs)
- 6 ARC Howa Mini Customized - 108gr ELDM (6lbs)

Keep one of these lighter ones.
- 6.5 PRC Tikka (HNT26 Chassis - 147gr ELDM (8lbs)
- 280AI Kimber Mtn Ascent - 160gr Accubond (7.5lbs)

If you want or as a backup, keep one of these heavier ones.
- 6 CM Tikka (XLR Chassis) - 108gr ELDM - (9lbs)
- 280AI Custom - 175gr Berger Elite Hunter (9lbs)
- 300WM Fierce Firearms - 200 TA (9.5lbs)

Sentimental keepsake
- 270 WSM Browning - 145gr ELDX (9.5lbs) - Only gun I’ve ever received from my dad so likely won’t leave my possession ever.

 

[SCHiker]

I know you do not intend to reload much due to time but i would consider loading some lower recoil 270WSM loads like 130gr bullets over 55 or less grains of powder. The Hornady data starting loads give a 130grain bullet at 2800fps. This would be pretty light suppressed.

The time you spend loading for the rifle dad gave you and then actually hunting or shooting that rifle more might be more meaningful. This would put the 270WSM in the pool of your rifles to actually use and might open up something else to drop.