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Originally posted by 500grains:
I feel bad for a gun nut who is afflicted with left handedness because the affliction severely limits his choice of rifles. But it may be a blessing in disguise for two reasons. First, he will probably purchase fewer rifles and have more money available for hunting. Second, it will make a double rifle much easier to justify.

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Alas, my friend, you are wrong on all counts.

I currently own 21 LH bolt-actions (I sold three others in the last year), chambered in cartridges from .17HMR to .470 Capstick. As a result, I don't have more $$$$ for hunting.

And I STILL can't justify a double, because a) I don't hunt DG often enough, b) they cost more than they are worth, and c) resale value is much lower due to the extremely limited market.

Beleive me when I say I have little difficulty justifying the purchase of another rifle, but I just can't convince myself of the need/desire for a double (although I did come close a couple of times in the last 18 months!).

George