What’s My Problem?

[Kauaihunter]

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

Beat me to it! ^^^^^

 

[JFK]

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….

Same.

 

[Axlrod]

Aren’t tundra motors made by Chevy?

Don't know, never owned one.

 

[Philytuna]

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

Interesting. I would love to see pictures. I love a classic Bob. I’m a lefty so like my rifles with left handed actions. I was thinking about a Tikka build in 257 AI 1 in 7.5 for 112gr monos like the CX. I’m really excited to see what Barnes comes out with in 257 heavy mono for caliber.

 

[SC HUNTER]

I'm not as loyal to a truck brand but my career field and my wife, I'm right there with you.

My wife absolutely gets sick of my buying, trading, selling and redoing rifles. I could definitely do everything I need to do with a 6.5, 308, 7mm-08 threaded rifle for my hunting type. But I don't like not having options.

I have a 6.5 in a light weight rifle, one in a heavier rifle with more magnification on the glass and suppressed, a single shot 6.5 that's threaded. Same with 223's not including AR platforms. Similar issue with shotguns. But I do shoot my rifles a good bit, it definitely helps having a 200 yard range at the house and a table set up at 100 and 200 yards.

Every time I say "I'm going to sell several and build 1 singular custom rifle for everything" my wife laughs and says don't sell them because you'll just buy them again. I'm very glad she's understanding.

 

[TheViking]

My wife absolutely gets sick of my buying, trading, selling and redoing rifles. I could definitely do everything I need to do with a 6.5, 308, 7mm-08 threaded rifle for my hunting type. But I don't like not having options.

I have a 6.5 in a light weight rifle, one in a heavier rifle with more magnification on the glass and suppressed, a single shot 6.5 that's threaded. Same with 223's not including AR platforms. Similar issue with shotguns. But I do shoot my rifles a good bit, it definitely helps having a 200 yard range at the house and a table set up at 100 and 200 yards.

Every time I say "I'm going to sell several and build 1 singular custom rifle for everything" my wife laughs and says don't sell them because you'll just buy them again. I'm very glad she's understanding.

This is exactly where I’m at right now lol
My wife doesn’t care, but she’s also like just build whatever the heck you want and quit the flip flopping haha! I don’t blame her. I drive myself crazy.
I currently have 223, 6cm, 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC. I want to simplify but don’t know which direction to go with it. I don’t shoot big calibers as much anymore but damn that 7 PRC is a shooter.

 

[MeatMissile]

Interesting. I would love to see pictures. I love a classic Bob. I’m a lefty so like my rifles with left handed actions. I was thinking about a Tikka build in 257 AI 1 in 7.5 for 112gr monos like the CX. I’m really excited to see what Barnes comes out with in 257 heavy mono for caliber.

 

[5MilesBack]

With fishing, I use my stuff all of the time and I just replace what I use. With rifles, my eyes wander….

Shoot........I once had 15 different fly rods, all high end. And over half of those were within 1 line weight of each other. It wasn't really a problem so much, but you can only use one at a time. Same for rifles, but it's nice to have backups to the backups in multiple cartridges.

 

[MeatMissile]

In all honesty, I would be completely covered by my T3x in 223, T3x in 6.5 CM, and my M700 in 300 Win Mag. The 300 would be a “just in case” rifle.

BUT, I have a few 223s, couple 243s, 257 Bob, 6.5 CM, 7x57, 7mm Rem Mag, 30-30, 30-06, 300 Win Mag, 8x57, 338 Win Mag, 45-70……

 

[HuntHarder]

You need to eat more hot dog sandwiches.

 

[MeatMissile]

Shoot........I once had 15 different fly rods, all high end. And over half of those were within 1 line weight of each other. It wasn't really a problem so much, but you can only use one at a time. Same for rifles, but it's nice to have backups to the backups in multiple cartridges.

Weirdly enough, my wife fully supports fishing stuff. I have two boats even. But she gets a bit testy when it comes to more guns. Thats why I take an empty rifle case with me, just in case I need to sneak something back.

 

[tim tarras]

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

Interesting. I would love to see pictures. I love a classic Bob. I’m a lefty so like my rifles with left handed actions. I was thinking about a Tikka build in 257 AI 1 in 7.5 for 112gr monos like the CX. I’m really excited to see what Barnes comes out with in 257 heavy mono for caliber.

I would like to see some pics too.

Now I have a problem.....

 

[MeatMissile]

I would like to see some pics too.

Now I have a problem.....

 

[ElPollo]

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.

Your problem is 7mm.

 

[tim tarras]

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Ooooooh boy, I got to go to somewhere private now.

 

[SC HUNTER]

This is exactly where I’m at right now lol
My wife doesn’t care, but she’s also like just build whatever the heck you want and quit the flip flopping haha! I don’t blame her. I drive myself crazy.
I currently have 223, 6cm, 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC. I want to simplify but don’t know which direction to go with it. I don’t shoot big calibers as much anymore but damn that 7 PRC is a shooter.

A 7prc is next for me I believe. I dont even count the guns I've inherited. it gets out of hand.

 

[TheViking]

A 7prc is next for me I believe. I dont even count the guns I've inherited. it gets out of hand.

Haha yes, that doesn’t count ‘heirlooms’. Just my current rotation.
I could be a one gun guy and be done but that isn’t fun either. I do 50/50 archery and rifle hunts. I do need a full time backup rifle at the least.

 

[112Savage]

Savage MKII BTVLSS 22LR
CZ 452 American 17HMR
Savage 112VLP 223 shortened to 20”
Tikka T3x 20” 223
6ARC AR 18”
Ruger American predator 6.5 CM 22”
Tikka T3x 6.5 CM 20” Rokstok maven
Savage 280AI 24” carbon six
Weatherby backcountry guide 280AI 22”
300BO 8.3” AR pistol
Marlin 336 30-30 20”
Custom 308 hart barrel KRG bravo 21”
Blaser R8 jager carbon stock 30-06 24”
Dakota 76 30-06 22” African
Tikka T3x 300WSM
Ruger No.1S 300WM
Zastava M70 9.3x62 22”
Ruger M77 FTW 375 Ruger 24”
Marlin 1895 GBL 45-70
Not including inherited rifles or other AR’s. All left handed except lever actions.


But… Lord, I need just one more
Thinking mini action 6ARC or 16” 30-30 threaded

Wait… I’m sorry OP; what was your problem?

 

[wind gypsy]

Stay off rokslide (and the hide, 24hcf, LRO, LRH, etc) and you’d be better off. If only I could take my own advice.

 

[RS_Non-Res]

Back in the Day, I made a wish-list, with a "reason" column, and then prioritized the items, because I didn't want to loose my research and the decisions I had already made. Then got some kids and the list changed as did the priority sequence. Then I learned why my rifles were 3-MOA all day (If I do my part) and other stuff got moved up the priority list. Right now, the old list is kinda a chuckle, like I really don't want a State Arms Big Bertha in 50BMG any more. The Slide has helped focus that list to improve the quality and usefulness of what I have/get, and definitely not increased the number of cartridges or rifles.

I think the list with a reason column was the important step.​

Maybe if your reason is only "I want" then you can easily see that "I used to want something else," and then reconsider what you really want when you see your previous priorities pushed down the list.

Good luck.