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Help, what should I do with this rifle? (Vanity)
2/8/13 | Hotmetal

Posted on 02/08/2013 6:58:57 AM PST by Hotmetal

 photo d5a39bab-f2c8-4e0f-829e-737208d2b1d3_zpse0321f4f.jpg I won this monster over the holidays, Vanguard 300 Weatherby Mag. I live in north MS and the largest thing we have to hunt is white tail deer. This is overkill. I don't know much about it but kinda like it for my small collection. I don't think I will ever get the chance to hunt with it. Would you suggest keep it, trade it or sell it?


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1 posted on 02/08/2013 6:59:03 AM PST by Hotmetal
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To: Hotmetal

How much?


2 posted on 02/08/2013 7:00:31 AM PST by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners)
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To: Hotmetal

What would you take for it?


3 posted on 02/08/2013 7:01:16 AM PST by lafroste
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Sweet gun, but if you don’t think you’ll use it, I’d sell it and use the proceeds to buy something you’ll actually shoot.

Occasionally, I rotate my collection like this. The stuff I never find myself shooting goes on Gunbroker and I buy new and exciting goodies with the money.


4 posted on 02/08/2013 7:03:08 AM PST by FLAMING DEATH (I'm not racist - I hate Biden too!)
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Overkill? No such thing.

Sore shoulder, too much for ammo? Valid reason to trade.


5 posted on 02/08/2013 7:04:45 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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Ok, I’m going to send you an address and my FFL. Just take it straight UPS, bubble wrapped in a plain brown box. I’m happy to cover S&H.

There is no need for you to be troubled by that rifle for another minute.


6 posted on 02/08/2013 7:05:14 AM PST by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
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Drive to Chicago and turn it in with one of their “gun buyback programs”

You could get a $50 gift card to a grocery store!

And make our streets safer!


7 posted on 02/08/2013 7:05:14 AM PST by 2banana (My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
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To: Hotmetal

Take a trip! Go hunting with Sarah! Nice rifle though!


8 posted on 02/08/2013 7:07:14 AM PST by LucianOfSamasota (Tanstaafl - its not just for breakfast anymore...)
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The odds are small you will ever need/use it. Sell it and use for what you will need/use.


9 posted on 02/08/2013 7:10:47 AM PST by BipolarBob (Happy Hunger Games! May the odds be ever in your favor.)
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To: Hotmetal

It is gorgeous but if you won’t shoot it, sell or trade to someone who hunts elk and moose, or is going on safari. Buy something in 30-06 or .308 that you will shoot like an M-1A.


10 posted on 02/08/2013 7:11:26 AM PST by Little Ray (Waiting for the return of the Gods of the Copybook Headings.)
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To: Hotmetal
Here is a chance for you to get into reloading, if you aren't already. It isn't expensive to get the basic stuff for one caliber from Lee Reloading. You could certainly load .300 Weatherby down to .30-06 or something similar that would be ideal for deer hunting, and you could enjoy experimenting with other lighter loads.

Something to think about in case the government shuts off ammunition supplies to citizens!

11 posted on 02/08/2013 7:12:41 AM PST by 19th LA Inf
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You can bring the rifle to a firearms store and trade it for an equally valuable bolt action, or whatever action you prefer, in a chambering that you would more likely use for whitetail: .308, 30-06, .270, 30-30, etc.
Good Luck, again.


12 posted on 02/08/2013 7:14:26 AM PST by NY Cajun
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KEEP IT!

You may never be able to get another!...........

BTW, What part of MS do you live? I was raised there!............


13 posted on 02/08/2013 7:16:27 AM PST by Red Badger (Lincoln freed the slaves. Obama just got them ALL back......................)
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I suggest you just give it to me.


14 posted on 02/08/2013 7:17:16 AM PST by READINABLUESTATE ("We must hang together, gentlemen...else, we shall most assuredly hang separately." - Franklin)
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To: 19th LA Inf

I like this idea. I just watched a video of a man making 1000 yd shots at an eight in steel plate. That would be fun if I could reload ammo. I bought one box for $45, dealer told me if he can get more his cost would be around $68. Ouch.


15 posted on 02/08/2013 7:19:24 AM PST by Hotmetal
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I live in North MS (Southaven) and will like to see what we can do
16 posted on 02/08/2013 7:20:07 AM PST by Sybeck1 (What has the GOP done today to gain your support in 2014?)
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I'd recommend a swap at a gun shop for something more useful in your area. A “new in the box, never fired” rifle like this should attract more than a few buyers.

btw, as an indication of how nutty the gun biz has become; a local ad offers a Bushmaster AR 15 w/ 20 inch barrel for $1900 or best offer. A bit rich for me...

17 posted on 02/08/2013 7:20:44 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (NRA Life Member)
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To: Red Badger

I live about 35 miles SW of Tupelo in the Thorn community.


18 posted on 02/08/2013 7:21:08 AM PST by Hotmetal
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I was raised in Hickory Flat and have relatives there and Cornersville.........


19 posted on 02/08/2013 7:21:59 AM PST by Red Badger (Lincoln freed the slaves. Obama just got them ALL back......................)
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To: Hotmetal

Very nice rifle.

Re-mount the optics and verify no torque on the tube

ZERO it (both cold bore and warm) for any ammunition you can get (make a dope sheet out to 1000 yards)

Get as much ammunition as you can for it.

Hard case it with dehumidifier packs

KNOW that if you had to, you could reach out at long distance.

Sleep well.

Very nice rifle!


20 posted on 02/08/2013 7:25:34 AM PST by petro45acp (No good endeavour survives an excess of adult supervision)
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