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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2013, 06:52:54 PM »
Awesome idea. My wife and I got each other guns for our anniversary.
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2013, 06:57:34 PM »
Do you know for a fact that neither is a felon or has any restriction regarding owning a firearm? That would be a problem for you.
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2013, 07:03:56 PM »
I dunno, I kind of think it is a bit personal myself.  But, as long as you didn't expect them to hunt with the rifles just because you bought them, I guess it would be very cool.  Like a matching set of Winchester 94's in 30-30 or something classic and cool like that...
I think any kind of firearm is good stock. Kind of like buying gold. Even if they don't like them, they still have cash value or a good tool. I don't expect them to treat them like there one and only best rifle or anything. Neither bride or groom have a decent hunting rifle, they're both young and they both want to hunt, soooo....
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2013, 07:08:04 PM »
I think its a great idea! I doubt you would be giving them to a hard core criminal, but it should stir this thread up a bit ;)

What caliber you thinking?
I think I will get her a .243 because she's kind of a weenie about recoil and rifle weight and him I think I will get him a .270 or 30-06, haven't decided yet. Either one, I don't want to get all exotic or expensive.
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2013, 07:57:33 PM »
I think its a great idea! I doubt you would be giving them to a hard core criminal, but it should stir this thread up a bit ;)

What caliber you thinking?
I think I will get her a .243 because she's kind of a weenie about recoil and rifle weight and him I think I will get him a .270 or 30-06, haven't decided yet. Either one, I don't want to get all exotic or expensive.

Go with the 06.  :tup:

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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2013, 08:07:05 PM »
I gave my best man a rifle on my wedding :chuckle:
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #21 on: July 24, 2013, 08:08:33 PM »
I dunno, I kind of think it is a bit personal myself.  But, as long as you didn't expect them to hunt with the rifles just because you bought them, I guess it would be very cool.  Like a matching set of Winchester 94's in 30-30 or something classic and cool like that...
I think any kind of firearm is good stock. Kind of like buying gold. Even if they don't like them, they still have cash value or a good tool. I don't expect them to treat them like there one and only best rifle or anything. Neither bride or groom have a decent hunting rifle, they're both young and they both want to hunt, soooo....

Gotcha.  What is your budget?
Well shoot, if you dont care if they sell them or not...
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2013, 08:12:55 PM »
When I married my wife, she asked for a Browning Citori as a wedding gift .... yep she is amazing :)

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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2013, 08:22:42 PM »
Too personal? Never heard of that one before... are they close friends? Do it I'd say! Sounds awesome.
My husband is the best man and I'm a brides maid if that gives you any idea how close we are. I want to do it, I just have to convince him it's not that personal... it's a free firearm for god sake's!

It's a perfect gift for a couple your close with! too cool, wanna come to my wedding if I ever get married?  :chuckle:

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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2013, 08:40:01 PM »
I think its a great idea! I doubt you would be giving them to a hard core criminal, but it should stir this thread up a bit ;)

What caliber you thinking?
I think I will get her a .243 because she's kind of a weenie about recoil and rifle weight and him I think I will get him a .270 or 30-06, haven't decided yet. Either one, I don't want to get all exotic or expensive.
I think it's a great idea! go with the 06 as it can cover all of his needs even though I've only owned 2 that I rebarreled without shooting, I still think it's one of the best all around cartridges.
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #25 on: July 24, 2013, 08:52:19 PM »
I still have a certificate for a matched pair of rifles as a wedding gift. They were to be in .35 Wheeling and .243 Win after 33+ years nada.
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #26 on: July 25, 2013, 05:58:09 AM »
Do you know for a fact that neither is a felon or has any restriction regarding owning a firearm? That would be a problem for you.
They're as clean as the driven snow.

Cool. What a nice idea for a gift then.
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #27 on: July 25, 2013, 06:03:07 AM »
I think you're setting the bar too high  :(

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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #28 on: July 25, 2013, 08:34:43 AM »
I think you're setting the bar too high  :(
Probably... I guarantee this won't be the most expensive gift they receive out of this wedding, but it'll be the most unexpected.
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Re: Rifles as wedding gifts
« Reply #29 on: July 25, 2013, 08:43:04 AM »
DO EEEET!!

I think it's a great idea. I'd love to have a nice firearm for any occasion, preferrably they put the budget for my rifle and my wife to be rifles together, and buy ME an even better rifle.  :chuckle: :chuckle:

 


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