Thread: "Too pretty to use"

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I think we can all appreciate a classic rifle that has been kept in great condition due to a fastidious owner so I kind of agree and don’t agree with the sentiments of this thread.

Yeah, I agree with this, I like my rifles to be used no matter how pretty……however, it’s also a case of use the tool that’s fit for purpose.

If it’s going to be a thick, wet , bushbashing trip, I wouldn’t take a best quality handmade rifle, I would use my 16” Howa mountain rifle as it’s synthetic and cerakoted and fit for purpose.
Any other trip I certainly would.

I don’t agree with deliberately taking and damaging an expensive rifle on a hunt you know is going to be rough because “it’s a tool and it’s meant to be used and abused” but I would use it as much as possible.

There has to be some element of care, the same as using a brand new high end suv to do hard 4x4 work, use something more suitable that you don’t mind if you roll it over


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