In another 20 years...

[brockel]

I hunt with an heirloom US M17, modernized (sported) in the 50's on the west coast. Seems short sided to git rid of any firearm. Aren't they for collecting?

Just tools to me.

 

[KSBorn]

Just tools to me

I suppose that's the answer if there were one. Certainly truth. Do you have any that are lifelong keepers? Seems like you have the affinity for some very nice platforms from the reading I've had time to catch up on.

 

[creekNbones]

Looking at those side by side makes me think a suppressed rifle would be tough to get in and out of a horse scabbard. Anyone have any experience?

Suppressed rifles aren't too much different to get in and out of horse scabbards. Overall length and big scopes makes more of difference than the suppressor in my experience. I use the trailmax guardian scabbard.

 

[Nick87]

All this talk about suppressors...I often wonder what it's like to live in a free country.

 

[brockel]

I suppose that's the answer if there were one. Certainly truth. Do you have any that are lifelong keepers? Seems like you have the affinity for some very nice platforms from the reading I've had time to catch up on.

Just ones that were gave to me. Anything I buy could be bought by someone else that same day

 

[Wind Gypsy]

I hunt with an heirloom US M17, modernized (sported) in the 50's on the west coast. Seems short sided to git rid of any firearm. Aren't they for collecting?

This hits on the crux of the OPs inquiry. People aren't chopping/threading barrels because it looks good on an heirloom/display piece/collector's item. They are doing it as a functional modification to make shooting more pleasant.

 

[KSBorn]

This hits on the crux of the OPs inquiry. People aren't chopping/threading barrels because it looks good on an heirloom/display piece/collector's item. They are doing it as a functional modification to make shooting more pleasant.

For sure. My comment was cheeky in relation to the frequent cycling through expensive rigs. I understand the notion of the OP. In 20 years will we regret chopping barrels down for cans...well my heirloom is my functional hunting rifle. If I chopped it for can threads...yeah in 20 years I would regret it. I have thought about manufacturing one that doesn't require threading. I lack finances, not machining abilities. Engineer with 5 kids...
If I could afford to spend $3k on a decent set-up, I'd chop it with no regret at all. That's the form function of the modern tool. With respect to that I agree with brockel. I just tend to be attached to large purchases. : )