Post by: Southpole on July 24, 2013, 05:16:46 PM
Post by: Becky on July 24, 2013, 05:18:48 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 24, 2013, 05:20:31 PM
Post by: Southpole on July 24, 2013, 05:21:46 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!
Post by: runamuk on July 24, 2013, 05:23:27 PM
Post by: Becky on July 24, 2013, 05:24:14 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:
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 24, 2013, 05:25:30 PM
My husband thinks it's too personal to give the bride and groom a "his and hers" hunting rifle for a wedding gift. I thought it was a great idea (since I have no other ideas). What do you guys think?
Awesome if you guys know them well and that they'll be responsible with them. :tup:
Post by: hoyt2002 on July 24, 2013, 05:26:21 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 24, 2013, 05:32:01 PM
Post by: Skillet on July 24, 2013, 05:34:10 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:
Hey, Smossy...
HINT!!!
:chuckle:
Post by: Skillet on July 24, 2013, 05:35:57 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 24, 2013, 05:44:20 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 24, 2013, 05:50:57 PM
Post by: DRENALINJUNKIE on July 24, 2013, 06:15:03 PM
Post by: jyerxa on July 24, 2013, 06:18:53 PM
Post by: turkeyfeather on July 24, 2013, 06:52:54 PM
Post by: Southpole 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.They're as clean as the driven snow.
Post by: Southpole 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....
Post by: Southpole 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 ;)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.
What caliber you thinking?
Post by: Biggerhammer 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 ;)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.
What caliber you thinking?
Go with the 06. :tup:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 24, 2013, 08:07:05 PM
Post by: Skillet 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...
Post by: Sagehawker on July 24, 2013, 08:12:55 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag 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:
Hey, Smossy...
HINT!!!
:chuckle:
Smossy you had better get smossy girl into bow hunting soon, she has her eye on wedding rifles! :yike:
Post by: runningboard on July 24, 2013, 08:40:01 PM
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.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 ;)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.
What caliber you thinking?
Post by: wadu1 on July 24, 2013, 08:52:19 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 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.
Post by: Bean Counter on July 25, 2013, 06:03:07 AM
Post by: Southpole 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.
Post by: 762Armo on July 25, 2013, 08:43:04 AM
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:
Post by: lokidog on July 25, 2013, 09:47:44 AM
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 ;)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.
What caliber you thinking?
Go for it. Although a .308 with a muzzle brake will not kick much more than a .243 and will work on elk as well. Don't get the guns engraved or anything though as that would reduce resale value if that is an issue.
Post by: Southpole on July 25, 2013, 10:58:28 AM
Good point on the engraving. The idea of engraving was a thought, but then I remembered watching a TV episode of someone trying to sell a gun with their name engraved on it and the buyer didn't want because of that... can't remember what show it was. Either way, no go with engraving.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 ;)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.
What caliber you thinking?
Go for it. Although a .308 with a muzzle brake will not kick much more than a .243 and will work on elk as well. Don't get the guns engraved or anything though as that would reduce resale value if that is an issue.
Post by: Gringo31 on July 25, 2013, 11:14:02 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on July 25, 2013, 01:57:56 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on July 25, 2013, 02:00:30 PM
Post by: Becky on July 25, 2013, 02:01:28 PM
Uh.....link no work and what does that have to do with rifles and weddings?
:yeah: -scratches head-
Post by: CoryTDF on July 25, 2013, 02:20:46 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 25, 2013, 02:22:35 PM
Uh.....link no work and what does that have to do with rifles and weddings?
:yeah: -scratches head-
I think its in the wrong thread :dunno: :dunno: link worked for me but what has it to do with a wedding gift :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: Skillet on July 25, 2013, 02:42:01 PM
Still think a pair of good ol' Win 94's in 30-30 is the ticket...
Post by: h20hunter on July 25, 2013, 02:47:52 PM
Dueling pistols.....
Over and unders...
SO MANY CHOICES...
Love me some sizzup!
Post by: RadSav on July 25, 2013, 02:50:33 PM
Post by: Skillet on July 25, 2013, 03:05:36 PM
As long as it is not a Smossy wedding I don't see a problem. Then again the squaw and I wanted a "No Gift" wedding and friends and family found that idea offensive. So what do I know :dunno:
Have a friend who had the same thing happen - people were giving him crap because he didn't want them to buy him a toaster. He's not the kind to beat around the bush, so he ended up sending out an email to the effect of "I have everything I need except this wonderful woman as my wife. I don't want to be saddled with taking back all of the unnecessary stuff we don't want to the same stores you had to go to buy it from just for the sake of giving you something to buy for me. Let's all just save our time and money for the important things in life - like the reception."
Something like that, anyway.
Love me some sizzup!
Yeah son! We be sippin' some PURPLE DRANK
Ok, true story - never tried it, just learned what all that was a few weeks ago.
Post by: h20hunter on July 25, 2013, 03:11:34 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 25, 2013, 03:23:45 PM
Post by: sticky on July 31, 2013, 08:08:29 AM
I have a 15 year anniversary coming in August if you want to test your theory first. :-P
Post by: syoungs on August 02, 2013, 12:16:57 AM
I think its a great idea, I plan on doing the no gift thing at our wedding, maybe a cash tree but even that I dont like the idea of... now if someone showed up with a 45-70 my whole opinion on wedding gifts would change in a heartbeat lol.
Post by: Smossy on August 02, 2013, 12:23:52 AM
Would be a great gift.
No names engraved.
Post by: bearpaw on August 02, 2013, 04:23:43 AM
My husband thinks it's too personal to give the bride and groom a "his and hers" hunting rifle for a wedding gift. I thought it was a great idea (since I have no other ideas). What do you guys think?
awesome, wish you had attended my wedding... :chuckle:
Post by: Southpole on August 02, 2013, 07:57:26 AM
If you have a local gun store that you like to support, maybe a gift certificate for 2 rifles would be a good comprimise, I can understand not wanting to buy something like a rifle, as we all have our preference, and they might not have had a chance to pickup and hold what they may like, either that or go with a solid known platform in common calibers and let them know they can trade in/up if wanted? :dunno:Well, that's just what I did. I went to Cabelas to shop around and decided to get a gift certificate in the amount I was willing to spend on them. I made them promise to buy at least two firearms with the certificate. There were just too many rifles to choose from. I was also thinking if they wanted something better than what I was going to get them, they can throw more of their own money in. Also, I want them to have the guns in their names in case they decide they want to recreate the Bonnie and Clyde days in the future. Someone else got them a gift certificate for Cabelas as well, so that will also help with some purchasing. So, there's my story. It's not nearly as exciting as opening a gift and seeing a rifle, but it was a lot safer and they were still pretty happy and surprised.
I think its a great idea, I plan on doing the no gift thing at our wedding, maybe a cash tree but even that I dont like the idea of... now if someone showed up with a 45-70 my whole opinion on wedding gifts would change in a heartbeat lol.