What’s My Problem?

[MeatMissile]

I committed to my career almost 22 years ago. No regrets.

I committed to my wife 19 years ago. No regrets.

I’ve had nothing but Toyota Tundras since 2002. Some regrets.

The only muzzleloader I use is a TC Pro Hunter. No desire for a new one.

I’ve only owned two bows, both BowTechs. I’d still be on the first bow had it not gotten stolen.

Why can’t I commit to a rifle or cartridge? I only use a rifle when hunting for deer or coyotes. I may hunt for pronghorn and caribou someday, but that won’t matter. I’m always searching for something. What it is, I have no clue. If I’m in the mood, I can justify anything. I once had 5 different 7mm bored rifles pushing the same bullet in 100 fps increments from 2800 to 3300. That’s more like a set of irons than a rifle collection.

 

[WhatToHunt]

Unclear what your problem is but thanks for making me realize I too have a problem.

 

[Axlrod]

The solution to your problem (if I understand it) is to buy a Chevy!

 

[brentr9]

The solution to your problem (if I understand it) is to buy a Chevy!

Nah, he needs a Ford

 

[Philytuna]

I have the same issue. For some reason, I’m courting another 257 when I have one already that I hardly use. Honestly when it comes down to it all I really need is my 308 and more time with tags in my hand.

 

[JFK]

From a practical standpoint, owning a bunch of rifles in different cartridges makes no sense. But you could say the same thing about shoes, hats, frying pans….almost anything. There isn’t anything wrong if the only reason is because you want to and it brings you joy to shoot different rifles.

 

[MeatMissile]

I have the same issue. For some reason, I’m courting another 257 when I have one already that I hardly use. Honestly when it comes down to it all I really need is my 308 and more time with tags in my hand.

What kinda 257? I have an M70 Featherweight (CRF) in 257 Roberts I could let go…..

 

[MeatMissile]

From a practical standpoint, owning a bunch of rifles in different cartridges makes no sense. But you could say the same thing about shoes, hats, frying pans….almost anything. There isn’t anything wrong if the only reason is because you want to and it brings you joy to shoot different rifles.

Honestly, I should spend more time doing than buying. With fishing, I use my stuff all of the time and I just replace what I use. With rifles, my eyes wander….

 

[SwampMoss]

Respectfully, sounds like you have more money than you know what to do with lol that’s no problem, that’s living right

 

[Maverick1]

@MeatMissile - you are focusing on a symptom instead of the problem. Instead of researching calibers, and talking yourself into something, spend some time researching marketing to understand the root of the problem.

Understand you are falling under the spell of a powerful psychology tool in the marketing arsenal. Look up the decoy effect or the paradox of choice. It will help you understand why you have decision fatigue, regret over choices, why you currently own multiple different guns (and have bought and sold so many different ones over the last few seasons, yet can only use one at a time - and still aren't killing mature animals) and how much money is being made by the manufacturers over having multiple choices.

That, and stop asking for advice about alcohol from a group of alcoholics. (AKA getting gun advice from gun nuts.).

 

[NRA4LIFE]

You can pretty much cover everything with 3 rifles, a 6mm, 6.5 or 6.8 and a .300

 

[MeatMissile]

Respectfully, sounds like you have more money than you know what to do with lol that’s no problem, that’s living right

I haven’t bought new underwear or socks in over 10 years.

 

[skipper907]

sounds like you cant define what you want out of the rifle and real needs you wan to meet
also spend to much time reading rokslide caliber threads

 

[MeatMissile]

@MeatMissile - you are focusing on a symptom instead of the problem. Instead of researching calibers, and talking yourself into something, spend some time researching marketing to understand the root of the problem.

Understand you are falling under the spell of a powerful psychology tool in the marketing arsenal. Look up the decoy effect or the paradox of choice. It will help you understand why you have decision fatigue, regret over choices, why you currently own multiple different guns (and have bought and sold so many different ones over the last few seasons, yet can only use one at a time - and still aren't killing mature animals) and how much money is being made by the manufacturers over having multiple choices.

That, and stop asking for advice about alcohol from a group of alcoholics. (AKA getting gun advice from gun nuts.).

Dude, I feel like you just penetrated into my soul.

 

[MeatMissile]

sounds like you cant define what you want out of the rifle and real needs you wan to meet
also spend to much time reading rokslide caliber threads

The problem is, I don’t need anything special. I could do anything with any standard caliber and a 3-9x scope. I’m pretty basic.

 

[bnewt3]

Hmmmmmm, I sympathize but I dont have that issue. I have come to the realization that most cartridges will do any job asked.

I think the ease of change is part of what drives the continued search. Good luck.

 

[Kimber33]

Although it’s just as expensive, I have started making upgrades and changes to the rifles I got. It’s fun to do the research, figure out what load works best, get new glass for it, order the new best stock, and buy a new rifle but realistically I can do that with the ones I got.

 

[MeatMissile]

Although it’s just as expensive, I have started making upgrades and changes to the rifles I got. It’s fun to do the research, figure out what load works best, get new glass for it, order the new best stock, and buy a new rifle but realistically I can do that with the ones I got.

I kinda thought about doing the whole T3x pre-fit barrel thing and converting a 10” twist 243 into a 22 Creedmoor. I have an 8” 243 and LOTS of 243 components, so I won’t be out of the 243 business if I did.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

The solution to your problem (if I understand it) is to buy a Chevy!

Aren’t tundra motors made by Chevy?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Honestly, I should spend more time doing than buying. With fishing, I use my stuff all of the time and I just replace what I use. With rifles, my eyes wander….

This past year was the opposite for me. I’ve been content with the rifles and hunting gear I have but I’ve been upgrading all my fishing gear and booking fishing trips.