Legionnaire
Contributing Member
So what is the primary motivation for your gun-related purchases? I know these categories are neither discrete nor all encompassing. I tried to avoid specific applications (hunting, self-defense, competition, etc.) and come up with categories that could apply to any application. I think of myself primarily as a hunter, but I haven't hunted in several years (I won't pay a lease to shoot scrawny deer over bait in TX). And I'm at a stage of life that I can afford what I choose to buy.
In the schema presented, I'd have to call myself an Explorer. I have no "need" for my recent ventures with 6.5 Grendel and 6mm ARC, but I've enjoyed getting acquainted with the cartridges. My recent purchase of a Garmin Xero was motivated by utility. My intention is to move more toward Utility by downsizing and focusing, but I'm not there yet; I am definitely not a Collector.
What say you? Vote and give us a summary.
In the schema presented, I'd have to call myself an Explorer. I have no "need" for my recent ventures with 6.5 Grendel and 6mm ARC, but I've enjoyed getting acquainted with the cartridges. My recent purchase of a Garmin Xero was motivated by utility. My intention is to move more toward Utility by downsizing and focusing, but I'm not there yet; I am definitely not a Collector.
What say you? Vote and give us a summary.
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