The way we arrive at our choices

[bnewt3]

Just had a thought.

Isnt it interesting how we arrive at the decisions we make? Cartridge choices, rifle choice, scope choice, bullet choice.

There are how many 6mm cartridges now? And when you really get down to the details, very minor differences between a bunch of them. But for whatever reason, we arrive at one or another.

Sometimes 2 people have the exact same goals and go about them in seemingly completely different ways.

its great for us, each of us gets to have exactly what we want(or at least what we think we want).

Just kinda thinking out loud.

 

[Timplant]

It's LIFE. I often ponder this with everything!!! caliber debate blows my mind, guys will spend 7500$ for 100FPS..... I don't get that. BUT with everything it's mind blowing too me!

 

[bnewt3]

To explain what made me think about this:

Ive been seeing "7mm SAW" recently and just today looked it up and found it interesting. The ability for humans to find that tiny little space between what already exists is fascinating. 7PRC is too much, 7-08 is not enough. all of the 6.5s and 6mms arent enough. but this 7mm SAW is juuuussstttt right for some people. Just fascinating.

 

[pacoalcracker]

Just goes to show just how good the economy really has been. Nobody bats an eye on spending big bucks, on anything for the past 3 years. That's how you justify spending thousands on 100fps or saving 6oz on rifle weight and just a bit more optical clarity etc etc.

When the economy is rocking, people just have the overwhelming desire to spend. People will find a place for that extra cha-ching to go.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I still own the original 6mm, one of my main hunting rifles, the good old .243.

 

[TaperPin]

Just had a thought.

Isnt it interesting how we arrive at the decisions we make? Cartridge choices, rifle choice, scope choice, bullet choice.

There are how many 6mm cartridges now? And when you really get down to the details, very minor differences between a bunch of them. But for whatever reason, we arrive at one or another.

Sometimes 2 people have the exact same goals and go about them in seemingly completely different ways.

its great for us, each of us gets to have exactly what we want(or at least what we think we want).

Just kinda thinking out loud.

Also a great example how susceptible humans are to suggestion from slick advertising. I was no different and bought everything Peterson Publishing said about guns and products until one day in my 30s when it clicked a certain rubbish product is total crap and all the brainwashing was just selling whatever the advertisers were willing to pay for. lol

Now I dont believe a word someone has to say if they are having to hard sell the widget. If it’s good, the advantages should speak for themselves.

 

[ODB]

Also a great example how susceptible humans are to suggestion from slick advertising. I was no different and bought everything Peterson Publishing said about guns and products until one day in my 30s when it clicked a certain rubbish product is total crap and all the brainwashing was just selling whatever the advertisers were willing to pay for. lol

Now I dont believe a word someone has to say if they are having to hard sell the widget. If it’s good, the advantages should speak for themselves.

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Heck yeah man. The allegory of the cave. But the pic is missing the truth, which is outside the cave and only accessible to those who can climb out.