What makes your decision to sell a rifle?

sonofcops · Tuesday at 9:47 PM

I guess I'm back with another existential question.
I've bought and sold probably 15-20 handguns and rifles over the years. Now, I know what it takes mentally to buy one which is typically the expectation of doing something awesome with it, or it just feels right or something like that.
When it comes to selling these things I can contemplate for months whether to sell or not. Was it a rush to judgement to purchase or just not the right thing once you shoot it? Just curious as to why some of ya'll decide to sell and we're happy to do so. And yea, I know, " Don't ever sell a gun". And yea, I know, we all have the one we shouldn't have sold. Because it shoots like crap is acceptable but not the only answer.
Thanks

haisardao · Tuesday at 11:12 PM

I build and sell a few rifles every year, all shooters, I would not pass a lemon to anyone, main reason, so much space on my safes, and needing funds for the next build. I do have to say I regret selling some of those to chase the next best thing.

Recon$$ · Tuesday at 11:15 PM

Doesn't shoot to my expectations. Sold a few with accurate groups and reason. Fit and weight are reason 2.

Expectations vary. Why one guy is happy with .75 and others turn their nose up.

Ol' Red · Tuesday at 11:38 PM

I sold one rifle because it just felt cheap and didn't fit me well. I sold a 375 H&H because I was moving out of Alaska and didn't think I needed that much power in Wyoming. I really don't remember ever selling any others.

Mike Matteson · Wednesday at 12:00 AM

I have sold a couples of rifles and shotguns. I have more stolen from me than anything else. I get them built or purchase one. I keep thinking I like them, and then let sit there. I have a lot of get to them rifles.
In few more days I will turning my sights to Montana for almost the balance of my life. My home is in escrow, and about to be c;lose. 48 yrs in the same spot. Man it's been a lot of work to get through the requirements and having beening packed up to move. No wonder why I don't move to often. Hell of a fight to get it done. I still have one place in Murrieta, Cal that I have partly moved into. Seeing it shortfall and now planning to get them corrected.
Now I will have to look for a home in Montana and purchase it. I am in most ways done with Mexico-North. Only have to return a couple of times to fix the other place and sell it.
So do I sell my firearms no mosthly, and I will be able to do the reloading I want yes.
So when people say there nothing to learn here. Read again!

ARlife4me · Wednesday at 1:06 AM

only if i need money or i didn't like the firearm then i'd sell it

8x68s · Wednesday at 1:18 AM

Desire for the next one...

akmtnhnt · Wednesday at 2:34 AM

Do I have a use for it. If there's no time I would actually take it into the field or barely take it to the range, it has no reason for me to own it.
I try not to even buy a gun without that already figured out, but sometimes I end up with something that does it better and so a gun gets replaced.

FEENIX · Wednesday at 4:36 AM

Q: What makes your decision to sell a rifle?

A: None.

I have a fairly good firearms inventory before the boating accident, but I have yet to sell any or plan to.

Rick Richard · Wednesday at 5:04 AM

Boredom.

BKMF · Wednesday at 7:37 AM

Most of mine have had one thing in common, when they have had the word "Savage" on them!

Rabid Fish · Wednesday at 7:54 AM

Bought a Remington Varmint rifle in 22-250. Junk stock, garbage scope.
Bought a laminated stock and one piece bottom metal.
It was heavier than I expected.
I thought it was more suitable for the bench than the field. Wondered "what am I doing with this thing?"
Sold it, broke even.
He's happy, I'm happy.

ShtrRdy · Wednesday at 8:11 AM

The last time I sold a rifle was to make room in the safe. I was keeping a couple rifles outside the safe with the bolt removed and locked up.

newmexkid · Wednesday at 8:13 AM

I recently sold a Henry 45-70. What a HUGE mistake it was buying that rifle(for me). It functioned great, but...the recoil was not what my old shoulders needed. Of course, I lost some money in the interest of a quick sale, but I was glad it was gone.

What makes your decision to sell a rifle?

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