You are Reaching Retirement: What one Rifle.......

[DM~]

DM~, you never actually spec'd that beautiful triple of yours... 16 ga, 22 lr, and 30 caliber something??
Thanks.
Gig 'em

16ga. (i can use 20ga ammo with spl. sleves i have too) 22lr removable insert bbl. (also have one in 22WMR) and 8x57jrs.

My hunting 8x57 ammo is a 200 grain Nosler partition loaded to 2,550fps, and it's very accurate. The rimfire bbls don't seem to be picky at all, and it has interchangable choke tubes for the shot bbls...

Oooh, i have two scopes for it too, in claw mounts, so they go on in about 2 seconds and ALWAYS come back to be sighted in perfectly.

DM

 

[RugerMcMarlin]

Upon further reflection, I would have to pick one of my Krags. I have a Krag rifle sporterized by Peerless, with Lyman Receiver sight, But my DCM Krag has the military sights I thought I was ready. I'll have to get back with you......

 

[TheGrimReaper]

A CZ 550 in 6.5x55 SE

 

[bfoosh006]

http://www.lesbaer.com/AR308.html... good round, ( .308 ) very accurate, can do decent distances... accurate guns are, fun guns.

 

[Ole Humpback]

DM, how much did that drilling set you back?

 

[TGReaper]

I'm 70 and semi retired,but I can not see thining out my few guns.
At this time I can just get by with 12 1/2 hand guns( conversion top for the Sig P226) 7 CF rifles.two shotguns and a couple of 22s.
TGR

 

[Coal Dragger]

OK, I'll play but be warned.... I cheat.

Only one rifle? That is easy. Take your pick between a Blaser R8, or Mauser M03. Only one rifle but quite a few different calibers to choose from with the interchangeable barrel, bolt face, and magazine system. I suppose a TC Encore would also accomplish the same goal.

 

[Wyo. Coyote Hunter]

I have been retired for 12 years....thin the herd????? with this clown we have in control of our country...NEVER!!!!!!! I am buying more and ammo to go with!!!!! We are headed for hard times...every firearm we own will be worth its weight in gold....

 

[Patrick R]

One of my AR 15s

 

[DM~]

DM, how much did that drilling set you back?

$350.00 and i rebuilt it to what i always wanted a hunting gun to be. I also added the accessories as i found or made them.

DM

 

[benzy2]

Want to sell it? I'll give you your $350 back

 

[P-32]

Why would you sell your guns because you're retired? Is that like a death sentence? I would buy more. But I always do

Amen! When I retire I plan to shoot more!!!!!! I shoot matches and hunt.

 

[Smaug]

I'm another one who'd keep the 22LR.

For me, it'd be the Ruger 77/22.

When I'm 60-70, I bet my shoulder won't be able to take quite the hits it does now.

22s are always fun, and this one is really top quality.






I bought this after I went through the 10/22 phase. Box stock it was not a very good rifle. It went back to Ruger twice before it was reliable. The 77/22 is twice the rifle a 10/22 will ever be. (IMHO) MOA at 100 yards with good HV ammo.

 

[RichBMW]

I began shooting 10 years after retirement. Now 67, I'm just beginning to accumulate rifles. Why would retirement mean fewer guns? I have lots more time to shoot now than I did when I was working.
I am cutting down on motorcycles though. I only have two now.

 

[Hocka Louis]

I could see one of these, but, not a .22 LR as the only gun. Even a survival rifle. It is simply too small, weak. .22 Mag would have to be the caliber with non-Winchester ammo (the bullets are terrible).

 

[SeekHer]

Well, I'm 60, retired and I'm still buying guns.

As to choosing one gun, sorry I can't do that...I shoot ISU smallbore three position, 10M Air standing, field target, rimfire BR, 100/200/300/1000 yd BR, BPCR, rim & centerfire silhouette, schuetzen plus I still varmint, rabbit/squirrel, deer and moose hunt and each sport or endeavour requires at least one (if not two or three) rifle(s) dedicated to that specific pursuit.

 

[JFrame]

I began shooting 10 years after retirement. Now 67, I'm just beginning to accumulate rifles. Why would retirement mean fewer guns? I have lots more time to shoot now than I did when I was working.
I am cutting down on motorcycles though. I only have two now.

Aw, c'mon -- it doesn't have to.

We're playing a game at the behest of the OP. Just go with it...


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[SharpsDressedMan]

By all means, you all should arm yourself to the teeth upon retirement, and wear out those guns! I was thinking further down the road, when one's old body will push for real retirement, and just not allow us to do all the things we want to do. While able, we should enjoy the guns as long as we can.

 

[OKcarburetor]

Custom super grade model 70 in 25-06 or .264 win mag w/ 26" fluted barrel

 

[Rifleman 173]

I'm 61 years old and I've been thinking about what firearms I'd like to keep around as I get older. It won't be just one of them. I'm thinking that I will want to have and maybe use 1 rifle, 1 shotgun and probably keep about 3 or 4 pistols to switch around and use. The rifle will be a civilian legal clone of an M-4 in .223/5.56 or 6.8 SPC form or a good Arsenal AK type rifle of some sort. The shotgun will probably be a 20 gauge Remington 870 pump in tactical configuration with a sidesaddle ammo mount on it, sling and good rifle sights along with an extended magazine tube. My pistols would probably be a Glock 21SF, a Glock 19, a Bersa .380 and maybe a decent Ruger revolver. That, I think, would take care of all of my shooting needs right up to the nursing home time.

 

[Mr.Barty]

If you are going to have one rifle with you for the rest of your life, It should fire a round that is fairly affordable, a pleasure to shoot and should be comfortable to shoot. Keep in mind age is, well, a pain. Your frame will get smaller, so REALLY high powered rounds are not recommended.
If your looking for a "pleasure rifle" seek a pistol caliber one, if you plan to retire, consider taking up reloading, it has worked well for my grandfather when he's reloading .45 ACP for his marlin camp carbine.
If you plan for a more "do almost everything rifle" go with some form of a .223 rifle. If money is no objective, go with a bushmaster M4 type carbine. Bushmasters M4's are fairly light weight, perfect for a day at the range. But if your tight on cash, a saiga .223 or a savage .223 bolt rifle are also excellent choices.