Would you buy a second rifle of the same make and model as you already own, just a different calibre?

[Dickie]

If you like the rifle you have then getting one the same in a different calibre sounds like a good idea.
Bolts live in the rifle, magazines easily marked to separate them so no confusion all quite simple really.

 

[Bavarianbrit]

I have three #1 Ruger rifles so a magazine switch is not an issue. .243, .270 Win & 7x57 stutzen.

 

[Taff]

Yes

 

[old 30-06]

Only if you like the first one. I have two Sako 75's, one in 222 and one in 30-06. Because they operate in the same way and have the same trigger pull it makes life a lot easier.

 

[Motard]

For shure, I have four barrel and two identical blaser stocks with mech. So I can swapp barrel between both. Just mind that in Italy you can have plenty of rifles as soon as they are registered as hunting weapons and the caliber too si in a hunting lists.

 

[Rafter]

Yes, currently 3 lh Remington 700s in the box.

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

Yep no question if I needed it

 

[Rsl]

Two of my rifles are CZ550 and a third one is a Brno ZKK 600..

 

[ColinBr]

3 x semi custom Tikka T3x's in CF and a T1x RF.

I would like a Sauer 505, but for the cost I'd rather just get another Semi custom made.

 

[Foxyboy43]

Meet the Remmy twins - .308 and triple deuce - magic!

 

[njc110381]

Absolutely. Set them up the same and familiarity crosses over between them. They also share magazines so you can take the one from the other rifle as a spare when you go out. Just don't get the bolts mixed up. Easily remedied by engraving the last three digits of your serial number into the underside of the bolt handle - Sako used to do it on all their 75's which incidentally is the rifle I try to find every time I want a new one!

 

[timbrayford]

Yes

 

[1000kilograhams]

No. I like the visual clue that the rifle you have in your hand, and the bolt and ammunition in your pocket might not be compatible.

To be fair, generally there are a bunch of ways to sidestep this. Not even the big stuff like a different colour/material or a lick of paint/camo, different barrel length (though not in the OP's case), different moderator, different scope if preference changes with calibre... even small simple stuff on visually identical rifles like a different sling or bolt knob/cover, a small calibre label from a label printer (easier to read than the stamped/etched numbers), coloured paint pen dot on mag, mag well, bolt, some tape or rubber ID band on the mag like some comp / 'tactical' folks do... Mag stuff maybe not as applicable to the Sauer, given it's not visible from most angles when fitted, but yeah...

Each to their own of course and no disrespect at all if this is a concern, and if you have different bolts and rifle rounds rattling around in your pocket at the same time

I too would use it as an excuse for more variety personally, but if there was a rifle I was THAT keen on I'd happily have another without worrying about it. The familiarity/muscle memory aspect people mention could well be a bonus.

 

[Dunwaters]

To be fair, generally there are a bunch of ways to sidestep this. Not even the big stuff like a different colour/material or a lick of paint/camo, different barrel length (though not in the OP's case), different moderator, different scope if preference changes with calibre... even small simple stuff on visually identical rifles like a different sling or bolt knob/cover, a small calibre label from a label printer (easier to read than the stamped/etched numbers), coloured paint pen dot on mag, mag well, bolt, some tape or rubber ID band on the mag like some comp / 'tactical' folks do... Mag stuff maybe not as applicable to the Sauer, given it's not visible from most angles when fitted, but yeah...

Each to their own of course and no disrespect at all if this is a concern, and if you have different bolts and rifle rounds rattling around in your pocket at the same time

I too would use it as an excuse for more variety personally, but if there was a rifle I was THAT keen on I'd happily have another without worrying about it. The familiarity/muscle memory aspect people mention could well be a bonus.

You are speaking to someone who, over the years, has managed to sabotage numerous stalking outings in a variety of imaginative ways.
I have forgotten the ammunition, the bolt, the magazine, brought the 6.5 ammo/bolt and the .270 rifle and vice versa.
Some of these omissions have occurred more than once.
I have developed several work arounds to prevent reoccurrence. During the season I have 5 rounds of each caliber hidden in the car ( don’t bother telling me I shouldn’t, it’s staying exactly where it is, along with the flashlight and a spare knife).
I have the bolt for the Sako in a cordura carrier, the bolt for the Proctor is in a leather holster. The ammo for the 6.5 is in a synthetic pouch, the .270 is in a nicely patinated leather. The cover for the Sako is cordura, the Proctor travels in a leather one.
Despite this I can still eff up, no boots, no binoculars no dog whistle, empty flask, no coffee, sandwiches left on the table etc etc.
The best guarantee of a stress free departure with everything where it should be that I have found is not to rush.
Prep what you can the night before, get up an hour early, take your time packing, count the bags in and count them out.
Keep one bag for the hardware and a separate one for the refreshment and spare clothes.
There are still no guarantees, but it’s a pretty solid routine.
Did I ever tell you about the time I loaded a deer and forgot the dog?

 

[Heym SR20]

You are speaking to someone who, over the years, has managed to sabotage numerous stalking outings in a variety of imaginative ways.
I have forgotten the ammunition, the bolt, the magazine, brought the 6.5 ammo/bolt and the .270 rifle and vice versa.
Some of these omissions have occurred more than once.
I have developed several work arounds to prevent reoccurrence. During the season I have 5 rounds of each caliber hidden in the car ( don’t bother telling me I shouldn’t, it’s staying exactly where it is, along with the flashlight and a spare knife).
I have the bolt for the Sako in a cordura carrier, the bolt for the Proctor is in a leather holster. The ammo for the 6.5 is in a synthetic pouch, the .270 is in a nicely patinated leather. The cover for the Sako is cordura, the Proctor travels in a leather one.
Despite this I can still eff up, no boots, no binoculars no dog whistle, empty flask, no coffee, sandwiches left on the table etc etc.
The best guarantee of a stress free departure with everything where it should be that I have found is not to rush.
Prep what you can the night before, get up an hour early, take your time packing, count the bags in and count them out.
Keep one bag for the hardware and a separate one for the refreshment and spare clothes.
There are still no guarantees, but it’s a pretty solid routine.
Did I ever tell you about the time I loaded a deer and forgot the dog?

And try and avoid having other members of family fussing about and asking totally inane questions. Mostly you are trying to go out hunting, and you mostly doing so Before Coffee (or BC as its called in our house), when the brain doesn’t function - coffee is in the travel mug that is in the truck.

 

[Dunwaters]

And try and avoid having other members of family fussing about and asking totally inane questions. Mostly you are trying to go out hunting, and you mostly doing so Before Coffee (or BC as its called in our house), when the brain doesn’t function - coffee is in the travel mug that is in the truck.

It’s easy to avoid inane conversation, at that hour of the morning I wouldn’t engage with the archangel Gabriel come down with his trumpet to announce the end of days.
The morning coffee and pit stop is non negotiable, 2 mugs and a visit to the bog are intrinsic to the departure ritual. A third mug, insulated, gets into the car with me.
Journey takes me about 90 minutes, last sup from the mug and a whizz while I open the barrier, then park up and get prepared.
This is usually when you discover that, despite all your fine precautions, you forgot something .

 

[EigerWand]

The best value from a matched pair is when one is big and the other small (eg 223 in your case).
Weigh up whether you would rather be a "one keeper rifle" sort and use heavier (180-200gr) high BC 308 bullets for the long range target shooting and lighter (100 or 120gr) instead of a 6.5.
I do have a 22LR for indoor target shooting and 17HMR for rabbit and hare hunting in identical rifle and scope setups.

 

[harrygrey382]

Well, I mean I keep buying/building on 98 mausers - I don’t care for anything else. No separate magazines to worry about, and bolts live in rifles not separate. This leaves the only issue being grabbing the wrong ammo, fixed by making everything 7x57

 

[260madman]

You are speaking to someone who, over the years, has managed to sabotage numerous stalking outings in a variety of imaginative ways.
I have forgotten the ammunition, the bolt, the magazine, brought the 6.5 ammo/bolt and the .270 rifle and vice versa.
Some of these omissions have occurred more than once.
I have developed several work arounds to prevent reoccurrence. During the season I have 5 rounds of each caliber hidden in the car ( don’t bother telling me I shouldn’t, it’s staying exactly where it is, along with the flashlight and a spare knife).
I have the bolt for the Sako in a cordura carrier, the bolt for the Proctor is in a leather holster. The ammo for the 6.5 is in a synthetic pouch, the .270 is in a nicely patinated leather. The cover for the Sako is cordura, the Proctor travels in a leather one.
Despite this I can still eff up, no boots, no binoculars no dog whistle, empty flask, no coffee, sandwiches left on the table etc etc.
The best guarantee of a stress free departure with everything where it should be that I have found is not to rush.
Prep what you can the night before, get up an hour early, take your time packing, count the bags in and count them out.
Keep one bag for the hardware and a separate one for the refreshment and spare clothes.
There are still no guarantees, but it’s a pretty solid routine.
Did I ever tell you about the time I loaded a deer and forgot the dog?

Do you have to store bolts seperate from your rifle?

 

[Hollowlegs]

I have a Sauer 100 XTA Stainless (22") in .308 and love it, its a keeper! I use it for stalking with an Alpex sight. However, i do fancy a 6.5 Creedmoor, also for stalking and will either share the day/night sight or buy another later, however, I do fancy getting a nice glass scope and also use this gun for some distance range shooting. As the XTA has a 22" barrel, i thought that would be better for the 65 calibre and so why not just buy another rifle of the same? but its nice to have something different too.....so undecided?

I already have and will get a couple more in different calibres, if they work for you, you also have familiarity and continuity. Also spares may be common. Makes good sense to me