Thread: Rifle and Optics Snobs

I dont think there is any firearms snobbery in NZ - (maybe a little from Sako owners) to be honest we just dont have the really high grade rifles and shotguns here that are seen overseas to create any serious class type division.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I dont think there is any firearms snobbery in NZ - (maybe a little from Sako owners) to be honest we just dont have the really high grade rifles and shotguns here that are seen overseas to create any serious class type division.

I think even Tikka owners can look down on Remington 700 or Howa 1500 rifles....I don't think you need 'high-grade' rifles for snobbery to come out.

Originally Posted by Hermitage

I think even Tikka owners can look down on Remington 700 or Howa 1500 rifles....I don't think you need 'high-grade' rifles for snobbery to come out.

ok ya got me i call remingtons "lady shavers" and i give my mate shit about his heavy rusty stainless steel howa that kicks worse than my dirty old brno.....

Originally Posted by scotty

ok ya got me i call remingtons "lady shavers" and i give my mate shit about his heavy rusty stainless steel howa that kicks worse than my dirty old brno.....

jeeez I bet the wee bush hobbit/master chef just loves you saying his model 7 is a lady shaver!!!!!!!
if fact I would just love to be fly on wall when you do LMFAO.
Just as well there is a dirty old BLR or two that resides in your camp to keep the tone real.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Just as well there is a dirty old BLR or two that resides in your camp to keep the tone real.

sammy been at me to get back down for a roar hunt maybe next year if i dont cut anymore fingers off.......
last time i got a weekend hunt in it was all levers in camp ( blr 308, marlin 3030, and rossi 454 )

Originally Posted by Hermitage

I think even Tikka owners can look down on Remington 700 or Howa 1500 rifles....I don't think you need 'high-grade' rifles for snobbery to come out.

Stock T3's have no snob value or class.

What about ammo? Some feed their riffles premo stuff and others feed theirs dog shit. Ammo snobs?

My main rifle has evolved over time by picking good deals off this site, its not a carbonlite, but as near as to me, for less than one third of the price. The other rifle is a Savage. Enjoy them both for what they are.

Shoot and use whatever floats ya boat. Cant afford top end flash n i do t lose any sleep over it...

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I love my tikka it shoots better than I do but…
Couple of weekends ago we were sighting our rifles in and I got to shoot a Sako carbonlight in 308, from the moment I touched it I began hearing angels sing. Let’s just say I might just be in love.
Could never afford one but they don’t come in 300wsm anyway

There is snobbery in every hobby. Probably more so now because people have more disposable income compared to when I was a young fella growing up in the 70's. I often see people on here telling people to buy very expensive gear when it's not really warranted. I think again it comes down to some with plenty of disposable income forgetting that there are people that don't have that luxury. If there are gear snobs in hunting/shooting etc then they'd be a gear snob in any other hobbies too.

I've had people question my spending on gear when it is all pretty basic. A couple of Howa's with Bushnell Elites, a couple of 303s and two 22s. One of those people had an expensive motorbike, expensive boat and fishing gear, and prior to Covid went overseas every year. So I just chuckled....

Interestingly; the biggest gear snobs I found are those who have been stretched for cash for ages, get a job that pays big bickies, and then buys flash stuff and look down their noses at others with more basic gear.

We are in a golden age when it comes to the bang for buck for what you can get in rifles now. Firearms pricewise; we live in very fortunate times!

Had the Nightforce and S&B scopes and figured they make better boat anchors. Use euro glass for clarity, and reliable dial function but at practical size (500grms)

Rifles are simple rem actions, but carbon stocks for weight.

Practical is what I want, been down the rabbit hole of long range rigs that weigh a ton.

When I see these big rigs with thumping scopes it reminds me they still have a bit to learn. Certainly not envious….walked that road before.

Also use swaro binos and Leica rangefinder, why? Because I spend 99% of my day behind them and frankly a $500 pair of binos do not compare.

PS I don’t own a piece of camo or hunter branded clothing��

Originally Posted by Stag

Had the Nightforce and S&B scopes and figured they make better boat anchors. Use euro glass for clarity, and reliable dial function but at practical size (500grms)

Rifles are simple rem actions, but carbon stocks for weight.

Practical is what I want, been down the rabbit hole of long range rigs that weigh a ton.

When I see these big rigs with thumping scopes it reminds me they still have a bit to learn. Certainly not envious….walked that road before.

Also use swaro binos and Leica rangefinder, why? Because I spend 99% of my day behind them and frankly a $500 pair of binos do not compare.

PS I don’t own a piece of camo or hunter branded clothing��

What he said. I use swarovski glass scopes and binos . Both my deer rifles are tikka actions on carbon stocks - lightweight and extremely accurate. Apart from good boots , pack and sleeping bag i look like the homeless bum most of the time in the hills . Have even taken to cutting strips off clothing when ive run out of bog roll ! Camo is generally for duck shooting .

I'll admit to having some ammo/ballistics snobbery, even though I know I shouldn't.

I just can't help but think it's a bit silly to buy a reasonably expensive long-range set up in something like a 7mag then shoot 150gr Federal Blue-box through it. Especially when they often have a 7-08/270 or similar that with a good load and scope upgrade would actually have better ballistics.

Can't say I've ever encountered snobbery in the shooting circles i frequent. Some good mannered ribbing about calibre choice is about it.

As far as I'm concerned, anyone who is getting out and knocking over animals can use what they want. Personally, I like quality lightweight gear for the limited times I can get out each year. Buy once cry once i reckon. I'd never judge anyone by their rifles/calibres though. Life's short, just get out and shoot!