RE: If I could do it over again.
You all have spelled out my plan basically!!!
I am just starting my collection, but have decided to look at getting top quality guns in each category...
So far my list includes
1) a Kimber Varmint Classic in .22 LR (still on order - over 6 months now)
2) Browning A-bolt in 7mm-08 (to be later upgraded to a Sako 75)
3) Rock River Arms Varmint AR-15 in .223 (my newest purchase)
4) Thompson Center Omega SS Fluted thumbhole stock .50 cal muzzleloader
5) Mossberg 500 camo 12 shotgun (for Turkey)
6) H&R 20 gauge rifled slug gun (for deer in states where rifle is illegal)
7) Kimber 1911 Team Match Target handgun in .45 ACP
8) Ruger P95 in 9mm (to be traded for another 1911 at some point)
9) Bersa Thunder .380 (CCW, to be traded for a better option at some point)
To be added...
another deer and up rifle 308, 25-06 or 30-06
another varmint gun in 204 or 22-250 or maybe 222
a ruger blackhawk in .44 mag
a TC contender in something that bites me at that moment...