One Gun?

[Ol' Red]

I can't retire!
After 35 years of farming... 1) I can't afford it! 2) Love what I do! 3) I'd be lost without it!

I can relate to a point. I've been in the the transmission business since 1981. I could retire, but I spent too much on guns and reloading stuff.

 

[Hard rock]

Whenever there is cash in your pocket and nobody sees how much you paid for it. And there is nothing wrong with a 30-06. I just have several calibers because I can now that the kids are grown and moved out.

You mean when the kids move out , you supposed to have more cash in your pocket? Hmmm

 

[akdad]

If you need a excuse moose hunting is perfect! Of course you need a bigger caliber for moose they are bigger animals
And of course you also need a bear handgun as well and if we need to tell you need new optics we can do that as well!
If you don't want a new gun your 30-06 is fine many many moose have gone home with 30-06 owners. My 10 yr used one this year because he could use it better then any other. I had him use 150gn because of recoil. They work fine.

 

[Roughrice]

I can relate to a point. I've been in the the transmission business since 1981. I could retire, but I spent too much on guns and reloading stuff.

Same problem here!
Gotta work for my hobby and family OR family and hobby!

 

[65Jeffrey]

most everything ive shot and seen shot...including Wy antelope has been under 200yds. But...that bullwinkle moose of mine was on a ridge top at 8000ft and leaving and a stretch at 325yds for my 4x scoped 9.3x74R Ruger No 1!
wouldnt have it any other way.... mostly.
Do think its time i grew up some and got a "sensible" one gun.

 

[65Jeffrey]

ahhh now you gotta start with the handgun!
I do drive by Freedom Arms on occasion..hhhmmmm....

 

[Roughrice]

And...um... it is 12 days before Christmas!!
Just sayin...good time for the pitch!

 

[65Jeffrey]

NOT A THING wrong with an '06
Cousin shoots monter mule deer and pretyt fair elk with his 243 cause he dont know any better.
still.....

 

[akdad]

If you hunt with older slower moving guys the handgun is optional

 

[65Jeffrey]

hah wouldnt be a "pitch" would be a duck and hide and then a BSO (Brite Shiney Object) come Valentines day if i survived that long!

 

[65Jeffrey]

AKDAD ...like the justification a 25 is good enough for bear...in your buddies knees!
I like it!
we did get run off a wounded elk this year by a grizzly

 

[akdad]

Just take whatever gun you want! If you want/need a new one then go for it but don't really stress about it. Many many many local people in western Ak use a 06

 

[65Jeffrey]

your absolutely correct on the '06 just really thinking about treating myself to a full on last gun (wont be of course) special/custom magnum. had toyed with a Christensen/Fierce and while great machines they have no spirit no soul. Pre 64 or custom mauser but absolutely LOVE the contemporary grip shape and lighter weight of the McMillan Hells Canyon Stocks.

 

[waveslayer]

I encourage you to buy another gun! get a 300 WM or a 300 PRC and then you are now with the one and done