Hi my name is Brasscollector and I am a gunaholic

brasscollector · May 22, 2016, 08:28 AM

What is the practical limit of the # of guns one guy owns? I see space inside my safes and assume I need to fill that void with something. My issue is a nice watch, smart phone or set of cuff links (yeah right) would just look out of place in my gun safe, you see where this is going now... The gunaholic in me says having a 308 and two 30-06s probably means I would need a 300WM to complete the 30cal family, correct? Please talk me outta this...

9miller · May 22, 2016, 09:18 AM

If you want to be talked out of a gun purchase, you're much better off sending an email to Bloomberg.
Coming here for that would be the equivalent of a recovering alcoholic touring a brewing company.

So I say .300WM ahoy!!!!

lamarw · May 22, 2016, 09:28 AM

brasscollector is fibbing to us. He wants the tour.

brasscollector · May 22, 2016, 09:33 AM

Oh it's pretty much a done deal

After I binge (buy it) I'm going to need some therapy

g.willikers · May 22, 2016, 09:56 AM

Are you just buying it to put in the safe?
Are you going to actually use it or just whistle Dixie?
If you don't shoot it within thirty days, it's forfeit by the rules of the "Use it or Lose it" bylaws.

Dev · May 22, 2016, 10:36 AM

Bass you are forgetting something very important, how inconsiderate and disrespectful of you to forget what really matters, you are putting all your eggs into this basket and forgetting what is really important... Making sure you have enough to buy 5000 rounds to go along with it.

brasscollector · May 22, 2016, 11:28 AM

I couldn't make it 30 days with a new gun in the dead cold of January here in WI

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I would say 95% of my shooting are paper holes, and for distance the 308 will usually do just fine. It would be my first belted mag, but I couldn't pass it off at this point as any more than excessive redundancy

. If things don't work out I have a friend who would salivate over it and an exchange of safe queens may be brokered at that point.

g.willikers · May 22, 2016, 12:24 PM

What planet are you on?
It's mid May here.

brasscollector · May 22, 2016, 12:32 PM

May?! Geez I gotta turn my calender more often. I did say I was in Wisconsin, we had a hard frost about a week ago so it's hard to tell

Erno86 · May 22, 2016, 12:33 PM

I wish I had more space for guns in my gun safe --- Guess I'll have to buy another safe.

Boogershooter · May 22, 2016, 12:35 PM

Brass after you get the 300. Go to a recovery meeting or two then get the wsm. Another meeting or two then maybe try to find a old 300 savage. Lots more 30's out there for a true gun holic.

g.willikers · May 22, 2016, 12:46 PM

The heck with the calendar.
You tell the seasons by the height of the sun where ever you are.
If the sun position says it's spring, then by gum it's spring.
Never mind the temperature.
Get out there and shoot!

ballardw · May 22, 2016, 01:11 PM

Shocking, shocking I say! You actually have room in your safe!

This situation must be addressed at once!

Sharkbite · May 22, 2016, 01:55 PM

Im one of those "weird" guys that does keep watches in his gun safe. But, when that safe is full of guns its time for another safe. 2 working on #3 right now

So, im prob NOT the guy to talk you out of that 300wm....

**JohnKSa** · May 22, 2016, 02:22 PM

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What is the practical limit of the # of guns one guy owns?

Very simple, assuming you're not buying guns specifically for collector value.

When you have so many guns that some sit in the safe for long periods without making it to the range, that's too many guns. Start spending your money on training, range time and ammunition instead of on guns.

If you're shooting all your guns on a fairly regular basis then you don't have too many. You might think about buying another one and reassessing after awhile.

g.willikers · May 22, 2016, 02:42 PM

It's a vicious circle.
First we start with just one or two guns, 'cause that's all we can afford, especially if we actually want to shoot them once in awhile.
Then, as we get older and more productive, we start accumulating them.
But then we get other interests and sell most of them in favor of buying other kinds of stuff.
Sooner or later if our interests remain, we decide to get training or go to matches.
Then we discover all the different kinds of shootin' activities and begin accumulating guns all over again to suit the needs.
As time passes and the years add up, we do less of what we used to do.
And then we have a bunch of guns and equipment sitting around collecting dust.
Time to whittle down once again, only this time we don't buy other stuff with the proceeds.
We spend it on doctors and prescriptions.
Oh woe is us.

Gunplummer · May 22, 2016, 02:55 PM

People think I am a member of the "Gun of the month club". If you collect certain guns, they pile up fast. When I moved to a smaller place and started auctioning off, I had 3 gun auctions with stuff related to these guns. One auction was over 100 rifles. So, now I started over and ventured into new territory. After a while, what you collect will become redundant, and you move on to something else.

Emerson Biggies · May 23, 2016, 11:08 AM

I can't find any more room for my guns as my wife has her guns all over the house. When the stores are out of 22 shells, I have to go to her for supply.
Now the older kids want starter guns.

boatdoc173 · May 23, 2016, 11:13 AM

gunplummer says"People think I am a member of the "Gun of the month club". If you collect certain guns, they pile up fast. "

been there..... done that

<Hillary Clinton> should become a Gun of the month" member--LOL!!!

boatdoc173 · May 23, 2016, 11:14 AM

I need another safe for my prizes--ha ha ha--no kidding

and of course-- another job to pay for them

g.willikers · May 23, 2016, 12:04 PM

The worst case of gun-itis I ever heard of was of a guy who worked in a large gun store down the street from where I used to work.
He claimed to have over a thousand guns - at his house, his parents house, a couple of storage boxes, and probably some he forgot about.
I asked him if his wife objected and he said she had left him around the 200 mark.
Now, that's bad.
And no, there's no point in trying to find out where he lives.
Both he and the guns are long gone as this was many decades ago.
So is the gun shop, come to think.

ifithitu · May 25, 2016, 03:29 PM

I was going to stop at 20 guns,but i'm close to that number now.I may past on that number now,because i've seen a few more I would like to add to my collection.Not many,I just can't put a number on it right now.

drobs · May 30, 2016, 02:27 AM

That 300 Win Mag is good winter weather gun. I find mine to be most enjoyable while wearing long underwear, a long sleeve shirt, a fleece pull over, and a heavy Carhartt jacket.

What recoil?

Summer weather on the other hand, wearing a T-Shirt, it has some pop to it!

brasscollector · May 30, 2016, 07:34 AM

Couldn't help but stop at the range on the way home with the "new addition". Guy I bought it from gave me the last 6 rounds he had for it, 175gr SGKs. It was hovering around 80 degrees, shaded, so it was definitely t-shirt weather. To be honest, I was expecting more kick. Not that I am disappointed but I was expecting more

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Pep in CA · May 30, 2016, 10:48 PM

I currently own three guns ... yes, only three. Granted, I am a new gun owner (this year), but my three guns provide everything I need at the moment.

My shotgun and my pistol provide home defense and my .22 rifle provides ample shooting practice and is the gun I use when I invite a friend who never shot before to join me at the range.

Should I take up hunting in the future, one 30-cal centerfire rifle should be sufficient. A snub-nose revolver for carry would make sense to me but I live in Los Angeles county, so that is out of the question. I am also refraining from purchasing an AR-15 because of CA restrictions.

So for the moment, three guns for me is enough, but folks here might think I'm crazy.

May 22, 2016, 08:28 AM	#1
brasscollector Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2015 Posts: 526	Hi my name is Brasscollector and I am a gunaholic What is the practical limit of the # of guns one guy owns? I see space inside my safes and assume I need to fill that void with something. My issue is a nice watch, smart phone or set of cuff links (yeah right) would just look out of place in my gun safe, you see where this is going now... The gunaholic in me says having a 308 and two 30-06s probably means I would need a 300WM to complete the 30cal family, correct? Please talk me outta this... __________________ He may look dumb, but that's just a disguise. -Charlie Daniels Last edited by brasscollector; May 22, 2016 at 09:35 AM.

May 22, 2016, 09:33 AM	#4
brasscollector Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2015 Posts: 526	Oh it's pretty much a done deal After I binge (buy it) I'm going to need some therapy __________________ He may look dumb, but that's just a disguise. -Charlie Daniels

May 22, 2016, 09:56 AM	#5
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Are you just buying it to put in the safe? Are you going to actually use it or just whistle Dixie? If you don't shoot it within thirty days, it's forfeit by the rules of the "Use it or Lose it" bylaws. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

May 22, 2016, 11:28 AM	#7
brasscollector Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2015 Posts: 526	I couldn't make it 30 days with a new gun in the dead cold of January here in WI . I would say 95% of my shooting are paper holes, and for distance the 308 will usually do just fine. It would be my first belted mag, but I couldn't pass it off at this point as any more than excessive redundancy. If things don't work out I have a friend who would salivate over it and an exchange of safe queens may be brokered at that point. __________________ He may look dumb, but that's just a disguise. -Charlie Daniels

May 22, 2016, 12:24 PM	#8
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	What planet are you on? It's mid May here. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

May 22, 2016, 09:18 AM	#2
9miller Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 169	If you want to be talked out of a gun purchase, you're much better off sending an email to Bloomberg. Coming here for that would be the equivalent of a recovering alcoholic touring a brewing company. So I say .300WM ahoy!!!!

May 22, 2016, 09:28 AM	#3
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	brasscollector is fibbing to us. He wants the tour.

May 22, 2016, 10:36 AM	#6
Dev Member Join Date: May 20, 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 16	Bass you are forgetting something very important, how inconsiderate and disrespectful of you to forget what really matters, you are putting all your eggs into this basket and forgetting what is really important... Making sure you have enough to buy 5000 rounds to go along with it.

May 22, 2016, 12:32 PM	#9
brasscollector Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2015 Posts: 526	May?! Geez I gotta turn my calender more often. I did say I was in Wisconsin, we had a hard frost about a week ago so it's hard to tell __________________ He may look dumb, but that's just a disguise. -Charlie Daniels

May 22, 2016, 12:33 PM	#10
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	I wish I had more space for guns in my gun safe --- Guess I'll have to buy another safe. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

May 22, 2016, 12:35 PM	#11
Boogershooter Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2014 Posts: 645	Brass after you get the 300. Go to a recovery meeting or two then get the wsm. Another meeting or two then maybe try to find a old 300 savage. Lots more 30's out there for a true gun holic.

May 22, 2016, 12:46 PM	#12
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	The heck with the calendar. You tell the seasons by the height of the sun where ever you are. If the sun position says it's spring, then by gum it's spring. Never mind the temperature. Get out there and shoot! __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

May 22, 2016, 01:11 PM	#13
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,411	Shocking, shocking I say! You actually have room in your safe! This situation must be addressed at once! __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

May 22, 2016, 01:55 PM	#14
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	Im one of those "weird" guys that does keep watches in his gun safe. But, when that safe is full of guns its time for another safe. 2 working on #3 right now So, im prob NOT the guy to talk you out of that 300wm....

May 22, 2016, 02:42 PM	#16
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	It's a vicious circle. First we start with just one or two guns, 'cause that's all we can afford, especially if we actually want to shoot them once in awhile. Then, as we get older and more productive, we start accumulating them. But then we get other interests and sell most of them in favor of buying other kinds of stuff. Sooner or later if our interests remain, we decide to get training or go to matches. Then we discover all the different kinds of shootin' activities and begin accumulating guns all over again to suit the needs. As time passes and the years add up, we do less of what we used to do. And then we have a bunch of guns and equipment sitting around collecting dust. Time to whittle down once again, only this time we don't buy other stuff with the proceeds. We spend it on doctors and prescriptions. Oh woe is us. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

May 22, 2016, 02:55 PM	#17
Gunplummer Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: South East Pa. Posts: 3,364	People think I am a member of the "Gun of the month club". If you collect certain guns, they pile up fast. When I moved to a smaller place and started auctioning off, I had 3 gun auctions with stuff related to these guns. One auction was over 100 rifles. So, now I started over and ventured into new territory. After a while, what you collect will become redundant, and you move on to something else.

May 23, 2016, 11:08 AM	#18
Emerson Biggies Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Posts: 163	I can't find any more room for my guns as my wife has her guns all over the house. When the stores are out of 22 shells, I have to go to her for supply. Now the older kids want starter guns. __________________ Keep your guns clean.... the kids may put them in their mouths!

May 23, 2016, 11:13 AM	#19
boatdoc173 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2015 Location: southern Ct Posts: 194	gunplummer says"People think I am a member of the "Gun of the month club". If you collect certain guns, they pile up fast. " been there..... done that <Hillary Clinton> should become a Gun of the month" member--LOL!!! Last edited by JohnKSa; May 24, 2016 at 12:05 AM. Reason: .

May 23, 2016, 11:14 AM	#20
boatdoc173 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2015 Location: southern Ct Posts: 194	I need another safe for my prizes--ha ha ha--no kidding and of course-- another job to pay for them

May 23, 2016, 12:04 PM	#21
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	The worst case of gun-itis I ever heard of was of a guy who worked in a large gun store down the street from where I used to work. He claimed to have over a thousand guns - at his house, his parents house, a couple of storage boxes, and probably some he forgot about. I asked him if his wife objected and he said she had left him around the 200 mark. Now, that's bad. And no, there's no point in trying to find out where he lives. Both he and the guns are long gone as this was many decades ago. So is the gun shop, come to think. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.” Last edited by g.willikers; May 23, 2016 at 12:10 PM.

May 25, 2016, 03:29 PM	#22
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I was going to stop at 20 guns,but i'm close to that number now.I may past on that number now,because i've seen a few more I would like to add to my collection.Not many,I just can't put a number on it right now. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

May 30, 2016, 02:27 AM	#23
drobs Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2015 Location: South Central MO / Africa Posts: 1,111	That 300 Win Mag is good winter weather gun. I find mine to be most enjoyable while wearing long underwear, a long sleeve shirt, a fleece pull over, and a heavy Carhartt jacket. What recoil? Summer weather on the other hand, wearing a T-Shirt, it has some pop to it! __________________ NRA Life Member

May 30, 2016, 07:34 AM	#24
brasscollector Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2015 Posts: 526	Couldn't help but stop at the range on the way home with the "new addition". Guy I bought it from gave me the last 6 rounds he had for it, 175gr SGKs. It was hovering around 80 degrees, shaded, so it was definitely t-shirt weather. To be honest, I was expecting more kick. Not that I am disappointed but I was expecting more. __________________ He may look dumb, but that's just a disguise. -Charlie Daniels

May 30, 2016, 10:48 PM	#25
Pep in CA Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2016 Posts: 191	I currently own three guns ... yes, only three. Granted, I am a new gun owner (this year), but my three guns provide everything I need at the moment. My shotgun and my pistol provide home defense and my .22 rifle provides ample shooting practice and is the gun I use when I invite a friend who never shot before to join me at the range. Should I take up hunting in the future, one 30-cal centerfire rifle should be sufficient. A snub-nose revolver for carry would make sense to me but I live in Los Angeles county, so that is out of the question. I am also refraining from purchasing an AR-15 because of CA restrictions. So for the moment, three guns for me is enough, but folks here might think I'm crazy.