Thread: Rifle and Optics Snobs

If you have a flash rifle and big expensive scope I'll probably assume you are a city dweller who only gets out hunting once a year.

Originally Posted by Cigar

If you have a flash rifle and big expensive scope I'll probably assume you are a city dweller who only gets out hunting once a year.

This is the mindset I’ve encountered most often, usually leaves me wondering who the snob really is.

Originally Posted by Moutere

This is the mindset I’ve encountered most often, usually leaves me wondering who the snob really is.

Agreed.

If I'm an extremely passionate golf player, who plays often, I'm going to buy the best set of clubs I can possibly afford. As I know this will most likely improve my game, but also the fun of researching into high-end equipment. Usually quality kit is a pleasure to use which enhances the experience.

I spend a shit tonne of money on rifles, optics, clothing etc. I'm passionate about this side of the sport, it's awesome. At the same time I hunt a significant amount throughout the year

Could I get away with a cheap and nasty 308 and a swanny? Yep sure could, but I don't have to. Far more experienced and successful hunters than I running classic old kit.

Life is for living, if you want that nice piece of kit go buy it. Especially of it enhances your Backcountry experience.

I'd have to say I am the aforementioned snob. Just ordered a Hardy in a crazy calibre with an equally crazy scope to sit on top of it all. But I'm also nearing retirement with all the associated aches and pains, and spent most of my life running a jungle carbine .303 with iron sights.
But I'm sure going to enjoy every minute of owning a fine firearm and optic.

Originally Posted by Goose

I'd have to say I am the aforementioned snob. Just ordered a Hardy in a crazy calibre with an equally crazy scope to sit on top of it all. But I'm also nearing retirement with all the associated aches and pains, and spent most of my life running a jungle carbine .303 with iron sights.
But I'm sure going to enjoy every minute of owning a fine firearm and optic.

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Originally Posted by Cigar

If you have a flash rifle and big expensive scope I'll probably assume you are a city dweller who only gets out hunting once a year.

I sadly fit the description at present . I have the flash rifle and expensive scope suited to my requirements based on years of hunting near every weekend in Canterbury threw my 20s . I didn’t take into consideration how time sucking starting a business and breeding would be . Rifles ready and waiting though il still be a part time hunter for another few years yet I’d say come 35 I hope to have done full circle back to my early 20s hunting time table