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11 (9.4%)
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52 (44.4%)
5 to 10
17 (14.5%)
10 to 20
21 (17.9%)
I own WAY too many!
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Offline R.W.Dale

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« on: October 06, 2005, 07:55:07 PM »
Off the top of my head.

 Swedish M96 6.5x55
 French MAS36 7.5x54   X2
 Yugo m48        8x57
  Finnish 91/30    7.62x54r
 British SMLE      303brit     x2
 CZ527 carbine   7.62x39
  Howa M1500     6.5x55
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2005, 02:43:34 AM »
22 Mag
.223
22-250
.243
30-06
25-06
300 RUM
Sporterized K98 Mauser
Sporterized No1 Mklll Enfield
No4 Mk1 Savage Enfield
M48 Yugo Mauser
K98 Mauser
Russian MN 91/30
Russiam MN m44
Russian MN 1938
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2005, 03:09:47 AM »
Variety is the spice of life...

Armalite AR-10
Steyr-Mannlicher 7mm-08, .308 & .300 WSM
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2005, 04:52:12 AM »
Ruger 77 22-250 and 260 Rem
Winchester Super Shadow 270 WSM
Stevens 200, 7mm-08 and 25-06
Savage 93  17 HMR
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2005, 07:47:42 AM »
Browning A-Bolt 243
Browning A-Bolt 338 Win Mag
Tikka Whitetail hunter 300 Win Mag
Savage 93 17 HMR
Just order a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby to replace my Sako 375 H&H.

I also have lever action's and single shots.  :D
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2005, 08:10:40 AM »
After about 5 rifles I started to try filling in the gaps in calibers I own so I'd be prepared for most of what I'm apt to hunt.  I also reload for what I own and haven't purchased commercial fodder in some years.  For many years I was quite happy with my rifles, now I'm a bit leery.  It's really become a grab bag out there.  You can get some real stinkers on occasion.  My arsenal now consists of:

.17 Remington (Rem700BDL)
.222Rem. (Rem.40XBBR)
.222Rem. (Sako Varminter)
.222Rem.Mag. (Sako/Hart)
.22-250Rem (Savage/Hart)
.243Win. (Savage 110)
6mm Rem. (Remington VLS)
.25-06Rem (Remington BDL)
6.5x55 (Remington Classic)
6.5x55 (3 Swedish M96 mausers)
7mm Rem. Mag. (Remingtob 700BDL)
.303SMLE (British Mk4 No.1)
.308Win. (Browning Micromedallion)
8x57 (German M98 mauser)

As you can tell, I still have some gaps to fill in, and I'm still not prepared for an encounter with friend Grizzley but I'm working on it.  Best wishes.

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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2005, 09:11:05 AM »
Kind of embarassing, but I usually have about 75 or 80. If it gets much over that, I sell some off, as that is about all the storage space I have. Can't quit buying more, though! :oops:
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2005, 12:09:46 PM »
Ain't got enough fingers and toes to count that high.  Wife won't let me borrow hers and the grandkids won't hold still long enough.  After the first 30 or so who counts anymore anyway.  Lawdog
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2005, 03:31:50 PM »
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After the first 30 or so who counts anymore anyway.
 :D

 I have noticed that women can't count past two or three. If they have more than two pairs of shoes, usually 10 or more, they say they have a couple or so. If you have more than two guns, it all of a sudden becomes "all those guns!" Glad I'm not married any more!
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2005, 04:38:26 PM »
I Don't have any idea how many Rifles I have, My new Bride helped me count my handguns the other day and all i can say is there is a bunch. I have two Browning Silver series Safe's and there is no more room for   long guns. One day this next week we are going to catalog all my guns.
Its still not all the guns i would like to have..........Joe....... :D
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« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2005, 03:19:22 AM »
still looking for more :D    JIM
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« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2005, 05:38:20 AM »
:shock:  I won't give an exact number cause you might be "big Brother", but I will say I have way too many, and enough ammo for a small war. :roll:  :roll:
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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2005, 10:37:48 AM »
2) 6.5X55
5)7.62X54r
2)30-06
4)303 Brit.
1)375 H&H
1)9.3X62
1)8mm-06 (soon to be a 35 Whelen)
3) 22's

I'm sure I've forgot a few
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« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2005, 11:22:53 AM »
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After the first 30 or so who counts anymore anyway.
 :D

 I have noticed that women can't count past two or three. If they have more than two pairs of shoes, usually 10 or more, they say they have a couple or so. If you have more than two guns, it all of a sudden becomes "all those guns!" Glad I'm not married any more!


Makes me thankful that my wife loves to hunt/shoot as much as I do.  She has over a dozen bolt action rifles herself.  Lawdog
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2005, 11:46:46 AM »
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Ain't got enough fingers and toes to count that high.  Wife won't let me borrow hers and the grandkids won't hold still long enough.  After the first 30 or so who counts anymore anyway.  Lawdog
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I love my guns but I only keep guns I use for hunting. I don't want to have a dilemma of which gun I want to use. I pick enough to cover from small game and varmints to dangerous game.
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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2005, 12:07:41 PM »
Let's see

Mosin-Nagants:
91/30
Tula 91/30 ex-sniper
M38
M38 w/correct stock
Hungarian M44

Mausers:
Czech 98/22
Yugo 24/47
Turk M38

SMLE
Ishy No1 MkIII
Ishy 2A

Remington M700 Tupperware Special in 270

M1917 Enfield sporter in 30-06.

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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2005, 12:57:21 PM »
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Ain't got enough fingers and toes to count that high.  Wife won't let me borrow hers and the grandkids won't hold still long enough.  After the first 30 or so who counts anymore anyway.  Lawdog
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I love my guns but I only keep guns I use for hunting. I don't want to have a dilemma of which gun I want to use. I pick enough to cover from small game and varmints to dangerous game.


True enough and sound reasoning there.  Collecting certain rifles does have itÂ’s drawbacks.  I have some rifles that will most likely never see a day in the fields/woods hunting.  One example is my .378 Weatherby Magnum Mark V Deluxe.  Scoped and sighted in but I will never hunt with it.  Same will go for a .416 & .460 Weatherby Magnums when I finally get them.  Like most hunters I have my favorites.  Most of the time when heading out the door for calling varmints I grab my Ruger No.1 .22 Hornet.  Over 3,000 rounds thru this and still going strong.  Deer hunting where the chances of running into a bear are slim to zero then my old tang safety Ruger M77V in .25-06 gets the nod.  When Black Bears and/or Wild Boar are in the offering with deer than itÂ’s either my DadÂ’s custom 1917 Enfield .30-06 or my 42 year old .300 Weatherby that I grab.  Going out of state(like visiting relations in Alaska) then I will guarantee that the .300 Weatherby gets packed first.  I used to add to that my .340 Weatherby but since getting my .375 Weatherby(just fell in love with this rifle/cartridge) it goes along now instead.  My recommendation is to NEVER let the collecting bug bite you.  YouÂ’ll live NOT to regret it.   :-D   Lawdog
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« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2005, 01:04:38 PM »
Lawdog, my problem is I don't get attached to any guns. I have some I like a lot and some I get just to try. I like to shoot different guns and usually after I take an animal or shot it a lot I want something else. I have had hundreds of rifles and handguns over the years. I don't collect guns, I just shoot them. I currently have about 35 guns in all, I find shooting more fun than collecting.  :D
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« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2005, 04:57:50 PM »
A pair of .260s, and a .221. Now that I'm an official old timer, I don't need many. I'm thinkin' about gettin' rid of the Fireball, and one of the .260s. Front stuffers fill my needs nowadays.
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« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2005, 10:27:28 AM »
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Lawdog, my problem is I don't get attached to any guns. I have some I like a lot and some I get just to try. I like to shoot different guns and usually after I take an animal or shot it a lot I want something else. I have had hundreds of rifles and handguns over the years. I don't collect guns, I just shoot them. I currently have about 35 guns in all, I find shooting more fun than collecting.  :D


Redhawk1, my problem is I do get attached to many(most, according to my wife/mother/those that get to know me) of my firearms.  A number of them because of sentimental reasons(inherited/gifts/etc.) or just because they are so beautiful they are works of art.  Stay the way you are.  Catching the collecting bug gets expensive and takes up room.  Plus you have to have a very understanding wife, mine is just such a woman, that will tolerate such a habit.  Lawdog
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« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2005, 08:02:31 AM »
.222 Rem Anschutz
.22-250 Rem 40-XB
.220 Swift Rem Classic
.220 Swift Win Target
.243 Win Varminter
.257 Roberts Rem Classic
.264 Win Mag Westerner
7X57 Mauser 98
7X57 Mauser 98
7X57 Ruger 77
7-08 Remington 700
.308 Browning Safari
.308 Remington 40-XC
.30-06 Win Target
7.65 Mauser 98
8X57 Mauser 98

I guess that puts me in the 10 - 20 category.  Just another piker.

Excuse me while I go vote.
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« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2005, 04:13:45 AM »
All I can say is that I own alot. Most are Remingtons. Love those BDL's. :D
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« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2005, 06:09:01 AM »
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Lawdog, my problem is I don't get attached to any guns. I have some I like a lot and some I get just to try. I like to shoot different guns and usually after I take an animal or shot it a lot I want something else. I have had hundreds of rifles and handguns over the years. I don't collect guns, I just shoot them. I currently have about 35 guns in all, I find shooting more fun than collecting.  :D


Redhawk1, my problem is I do get attached to many(most, according to my wife/mother/those that get to know me) of my firearms.  A number of them because of sentimental reasons(inherited/gifts/etc.) or just because they are so beautiful they are works of art.  Stay the way you are.  Catching the collecting bug gets expensive and takes up room.  Plus you have to have a very understanding wife, mine is just such a woman, that will tolerate such a habit.  Lawdog
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I don't know if I save any money as you put it. By the time I buy the dies and reloading supplies for all the different gun I buy, and then shoot them and resale them. As I see it, we both spend a great deal on our hobby and sport.  :D
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« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2005, 09:43:25 AM »
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Lawdog, my problem is I don't get attached to any guns. I have some I like a lot and some I get just to try. I like to shoot different guns and usually after I take an animal or shot it a lot I want something else. I have had hundreds of rifles and handguns over the years. I don't collect guns, I just shoot them. I currently have about 35 guns in all, I find shooting more fun than collecting.  :D


Redhawk1, my problem is I do get attached to many(most, according to my wife/mother/those that get to know me) of my firearms.  A number of them because of sentimental reasons(inherited/gifts/etc.) or just because they are so beautiful they are works of art.  Stay the way you are.  Catching the collecting bug gets expensive and takes up room.  Plus you have to have a very understanding wife, mine is just such a woman, that will tolerate such a habit.  Lawdog
 :D


I don't know if I save any money as you put it. By the time I buy the dies and reloading supplies for all the different gun I buy, and then shoot them and resale them. As I see it, we both spend a great deal on our hobby and sport. :D


 :-D YUP.  Lawdog
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« Reply #24 on: October 11, 2005, 04:49:46 PM »
Well I just picked up my CZ 550 Safari Magnum 416 Rigby. It is a very good looking gun. Heavy, but needs to be. I just mounted a Leupold Vari XIII 1.5X5X20mm on it and bore sighted it. I will have to wait tell I get back from my bear hunt to Maine to go shoot it. Leaving Sunday.  :-D  :D
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« Reply #25 on: October 14, 2005, 07:44:40 AM »
Well, I'm down to three:

Winchester M70 Stealth in 22-250
Kimber 8400 Classic in 300 WSM
and a Ruger M77 270 built in 1976.

I ran out of safe space and need to get a bigger safe.  :)
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« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2005, 06:49:46 AM »
Hi All,

     Well to my mind there are only two possibly answers to thsi question :-

1) Not enough

2) Too many

     I'll let you all decide which it should be :lol:

   In my case I am strictly going with answer No1 :wink:
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« Reply #27 on: October 21, 2005, 03:18:29 PM »
Possibly we guys  all suffer from a "lack of space syndrome."  My wife calls it the "tackle box diseaee."  The way she explains it we take a look at our tackle box one day and say "hmmm, I'm runing out of room here!"
We then rush out and buy a new, bigger tackle box and put our gear into it.  Now this bigger, new tackle box looks half empty.  It's embarrassing so we quickly start to fill it up.  After a while we noitice that the newer box isn't so new any more but it is filled to the brim.  No more space so we rush out and repeat the process.  Personally I can no longer even life my box to carry it into the boat.  I'm afraid it's the same way with our firearms.  I have to have a shotgun of every guage, and a rifle of almost every caliber.  I'm just about poor now and I just noticed my house is too small for my toys, but damnit I'm not moving.  I'm sure others suffer the same fate, but it sure is fun.  Best wishes.

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« Reply #28 on: October 24, 2005, 12:09:05 PM »
Two:

Ruger 25-06 m77mkII
Savage 338-06  model 110

Closest thing to a magnum is the 25-06. I really like the 25-06 but if I had to choose one I'd take the 338-06 everytime.

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« Reply #29 on: October 25, 2005, 10:01:48 AM »
.25-06 (custom made by my father)
.30-06 (Springfield sportsterized by my father)
.243 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight
.30-06 Remington 700 ADL

My son owns a .30-30 Winchester Model 94 that sits in my gun cabinet, so I sort of count this among my five though I don't use it.
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