Multiple Rilfes

[JEBar]

its clear from reading on the open forum that it is common for folks to have multiple hand guns and/or shotguns in the same caliber/gauge .... its also common to read of folks having multiple 22 rifles .... what I don't see expressed anywhere near as often is folks having multiple centerfire rifles in the same caliber ... I own 5 centerfire rifles, no two are of the same caliber ....

just wondering :

how many of our folks have multiple centerfire rifles in the same caliber .... in addition, what about that caliber interest you sufficiently to have more than one .... are they collectors or active shooters

[North Country Gal]

We have several types of both 357 rifles and 223 rifles. In fact, in both of those, we also have them in pistols and we shoot all of them a lot. For us, it's mostly different types of actions and also the way we set them up with different sights, for the various types of shooting we do. Big difference in a rig I would use at the bench versus shooting offhand for serious target work versus a rig designed for fun plinking and so on. Basically the same reasoning behind all our different types of rimfires.

In the 223, we shoot Contender pistols in 10" and 14" lengths, then go to 16.25" and 21" for the rifles. Also shoot the 223 in a CZ American bolt gun. The 223 is our main regular centerfire rifle choice because of its accuracy and the relatively low cost of factory ammo. That's important, now that we don't reload.

The 357 is similar. In the Contender pistols we shoot 10" and 12" and then go to 16.25" for the rifle. We also shoot the 357 in a single action Cimarron SA and, of course, our Marlin rifle. Same reason on the cost of ammo, but we also love shooting a handgun cartridge in the rifles.

[ditto1958]

I have “several” 30-30 leverguns. Henry and Marlin. Used to have a Winchester, but sold it. If ya look on the Marlinowners Forum, there are guys there with very impressive numbers of Marlin 336 rifles. They can be very addicting.

[Abnermal]

I have three .223/5.56 rifles. Two AR15s and a left hand bolt action Savage.

[CT_Shooter]

I'm relatively new to the shooting sport and I don't plan to own a wide variety of firearms.

So far, I have one Henry rifle and one Uberti single action revolver that are .357s. I also own a 1960s vintage Colt Official Police .38 special revolver. As a new shooter, I thought it would be smart and helpful to reload, so as long as I've been shooting, I've been reloading those center fire calibers. I also have a Henry .22LR and a Heritage Rough Rider 22LR revolver. I have more 22LR ammunition than I will use in my lifetime.

I don't see my collection growing unless my needs change. For now, I'm very happy just to become better acquainted with what I own and improve my skills with those guns.

[RanchRoper]

I would stick with 45 Colt for anything else I buy. I only have the 1 rifle and 1 revolver, but I may add a single shot rifle in the spring.

[BigAl52]

I have 4 45-70's 2 Henrys a CCH and an All Weather. I also own a Browning 1886 limited high grade edition with the matching Browning Knife. The Browning is unfired. I got a good buy on it and always wanted one so I bought it. I also own a Chiappa Ridgerunner takedown in 45-70. I have a Marlin 357 levergun as well as a Henry Big Boy in 357. Dont think I have any other duplicateds in centerfire.Al

[Ojaileveraction]

They can be very addicting.

I have two 336's in 30-30. A 336W and a 336RC. To most that difference means little to me there an aesthetic and mechanical difference. One I'm using strictly for cast lead bullets the other jacketed rounds.

[Henry88]

I like exact sets of duplicates in fishing poles, not so much wih rifles.

[Steve51]

I don't have multiple center fire rifles of the same caliber. I do have some center fire handguns and rifles of the same caliber. I have several .22 rifles and several shotguns in 20 and 12 gauge but mainly for use when family make visits. On their visits we routinely spend time plinking with the .22's or shooting clay pigeons with the shotguns. Even the wives and daughters join the fun. My brothers all moved to cities and no longer own firearms but they never lost their country roots completely. When they visit their rednecks start to come back.