Firearm Decision Help

[pontiacpratt]

We found out we have a baby on the way and while it was planned... it came sooner than we thought
We've already committed (on back order) to buying the wife an AR(she will not be shooting it until after baby), and I was already looking for a CC handgun.
Here is my question:
Should I sell my R700 and my AR and buy a Target AR(kinda a hybrid of the two) and use the money left over to help offset her AR and my CC handgun?
I love my R700 but the cost of .308 over .223 I cannot really justify (with baby coming), especially since honestly the furthest I'll shoot out to is around 220 yrds.
I'll admit that my current AR is fully capable of filling the job as my Target rifle, but with out my 700 I'd want a Rifle length Target AR (wifey's is already the "fighting carbine")
What are your thoughts.

[Reductio]

Never sell a gun you enjoy shooting and works well for you.

[pontiacpratt]

Never sell a gun you enjoy shooting and works well for you.

I guess that is the truth.
Wife said the same thing: "You'll regret selling that gun, you love it!"

[locosway]

I have 4 kids, and I can tell you that it won't get expensive for a couple years. Don't sell your guns to try and free up money unless you absolutely have to. Just keep on doing what you were doing, some day your kids will thank you for the inheritance.

[zfields]

Reload...easy way to save money on 308 : )

[pontiacpratt]

I have 4 kids, and I can tell you that it won't get expensive for a couple years. Don't sell your guns to try and free up money unless you absolutely have to. Just keep on doing what you were doing, some day your kids will thank you for the inheritance.

Ok good to hear.. this is our first kid so...I guess I'm kinda freaking out. lol

[locosway]

Ok good to hear.. this is our first kid so...I guess I'm kinda freaking out. lol

It seems like everything is going to be different, and it will! But, it's not a bad thing. You will not get to go out and spend a lot of alone time with the wife, but the kids really do make life good.

You'll see that it's not really different as far as expenses go. My advise is to by cheap clothes, and things like that. Use name brand diapers because they work 100x better than store brands, and get quality items like car seats and furniture since they'll last forever and hold a good resale value.

Food is cheap for kids until they hit their teens, then hold on to your ***.

[pontiacpratt]

You will not get to go out and spend a lot of alone time with the wife, but the kids really do make life good.

Damn she's my best friend
Thank you for the otherwise encouraging words

[locosway]

Damn she's my best friend
Thank you for the otherwise encouraging words

She can still be, and will be your best friend. However, kids change things. Some people make it and others don't. Hopefully you have common ground that you guys can stick with, otherwise it may be trying.

[pontiacpratt]

I re-read your post and I thought you said "time" not "alone time" I thought you were saying I wouldn't be spending time at all with her. We've been together for 12 years and married for almost 4 years and we're only 27. We'll survive. Thanks again!

[dlouie87]

Never sell a gun you enjoy shooting and works well for you.

[drunktank]

Having two kids, and facing financial hardship for six months (new baby, laid off, house got robbed of About 50k worth of stuff, etc) I'd say hold in to what you like until you "need" to sell it. Since you've got other firearms for protection it's sort of like which toy to keep and which to sell. On that note what ever you sell you could just replace in the future. They're just tools at the end of the day. Up to you to decide which tool you want to hold on to for now.

Fwiw I was in a bind and sold almost everything forearms related including my first pistol and other things with some sentimental value. I just replaced it with better stuff. If I had a time machine I still would have sold everything off.

Most importantly, congrats on the kid!!!

[drunktank]

Oh and to answer, yes I'd sell your 700 and AR. For me the CC takes priority and your lady's AR is already ordered. 5.56 is plenty fine for paper and that range and the .308 will cost more like you said. Having your target AR will compliment your wife's so not too much overlap depending how you look at it. Then when cash is better just get another bolt action!

[Nobama4us]

I think your Firebird is not kid friendly and you should sell that to me! then use the money to buy more guns and diapers!

[pontiacpratt]

I think your Firebird is not kid friendly and you should sell that to me! then use the money to buy more guns and diapers!

It is hard enough thinking of selling my 700, but suggesting I sell my Firebird is heresy my friend I will not have any of that!
I vote we burn you at the stake for even mentioning that.