ORIGINAL: UThunter
the difference between short and long actions is not BS. If someone wants a shorter action and consequently usually lighter gun and supposedly more accurate due to stiffer action, then why not? those that are soooo opposed to new cartridges and guns are usually just mad cause they can't afford to buy a new gun. theres nothing wrong with a big selection of guns and ammo so everyone gets exactly what they want. if people stopped developing new guns, then we would still be shooting flintlocks...and they only have one shot and NO bolt throw so no problem right? only need one shot
Believe me, I don't disagree that there are differences that people might appreciate between the various cartridges, and I could care less if someone enjoys the very subtle differences and buys the gun that they want. Believe me again, I have hobbies with gear that some would say is redundant, but I like because of subtle differences (and have just because I can afford it!) But to say people are opposed to new cartridges just because they can't afford them is just arrogant BS. Maybe we don't like them because _for us_ they don't represent any practical, in the field (or maybe even at the range) difference from what we already have, or what has been available for decades already. I could afford several more rifles and shotguns, but only own the ones that actually deliver what I need. Each gun I own has one or more very acceptable alternatives, but the alternatives aren't different in any meaningful way, and I don't CHOOSE to spend my money that way.