Multiples of the same gun?

[GaryTheyid]

From a purely hunting use perspective, if you find a gun that fits for 99% of your work, is it daft to get the same gun in different calibre?

The gun in question is the Airmaks Caiman, and would mean switching out a Katran SC.

 

[oneshot]

Nothing wrong with that, I have 3 of the same gun but different calibres plus 2 others of different calibres

 

[Dingger]

You mean Caiman over Katran? I have not tried the Caiman but the Katran sc is superb

 

[Tmsbiro]

why not? I also have three of the same

 

[Bigtone]

I've got a 2 of the same,although ones a MK2 (.22) and the other a MK4 (.25).

 

[jukibom]

From a purely hunting use perspective, if you find a gun that fits for 99% of your work, is it daft to get the same gun in different calibre?

The gun in question is the Airmaks Caiman, and would mean switching out a Katran SC.

To be honest if I had the money I'd have every gun in every calibre and ever stock that I liked

There's only really you can answer that question

 

[Randomone]

I'd say no as I have an S400 .22 carbine and an S400 .177 full length action.

And I would be in no way surprised to discover someone who should know better had bought me an S400 .177 carbine one day.

 

[GaryTheyid]

You mean Caiman over Katran? I have not tried the Caiman but the Katran sc is superb

Yes Caiman in Katran out, nothing wrong with the Katran at all, it's been faultless and very effective, as has the Caiman since it arrived.
Having a play with the pair last night and the Caiman just feels better in the shoulder.

 

[jesim1]

Nothing wrong with that - do what you feel is right for you, it may not suit others, but sod us lot

 

[HWHunter]

Keep getting tempted by another hw100 in .177 just to set up for night time ratting. .22 for daytime bunnies.

 

[GaryTheyid]

To be honest if I had the money I'd have every gun in every calibre and ever stock that I liked

There's only really you can answer that question

It's one of those questions that's already answered before it's asked, just that extra little bit of validation to push it over the line

 

[mitch21]

If you find a platform that suits you,different calibres is the way to go,in pest control environment it can be a game changer,
Good Luck mitch21

 

[jukibom]

It's one of those questions that's already answered before it's asked, just that extra little bit of validation to push it over the line

Ah I see! In that case you have permission

 

[Wing Commander]

There's nothing wrong with having multiples of the same gun. . It's always good to have a spare incase of a breakdown.

 

[alphatune]

If you need different calibers then in one model is best as that's what your used to, easier to switch calibers then platforms

 

[chouchin66]

From a purely hunting use perspective, if you find a gun that fits for 99% of your work, is it daft to get the same gun in different calibre?

The gun in question is the Airmaks Caiman, and would mean switching out a Katran SC.

Absolutely not. I have HW 99s in .177, .20 & .22, all set for different ( yet can cross purposes) hunting scenarios,terrain, quarry , etc.

 

[Dingger]

I’ll be watching the sales section

 

[DB.20]

I can see the benefit as far as familiarity is concerned. After using the same rifle for a while then switching to a different set up, there's that refresher period of adapting to where the safety is located, mag loading and position, cocking etc. Being very familiar with one type of rifle in an hunting situation has it's advantages for sure.

 

[FPoole]

I have multiple TX200's, but they're all .177.

 

[Philthunder]

Same caliber. Just think of the savings in magazines.