After getting eye-strain spending 3 hours straight looking through this forum I have a question for you all..

How did you get your double rifle?

To explain..I know that some people have the ability to write a check for thousands of dollars, but most, including myself, have to scrounge and save for the things we want most such as a double rifle. What sacrifices did you have to make in order to have the day where you finally had the double rifle of your dreams in your hands?

I'm curious because what I want most is a Searcy .470 NE. Even though I'm single, have no children, or large debt, it will be a few years before I can finally order one. What I have to avoid is the little things that push that day farther back, such as gadgets, braces for the kids (that I might have in the future), a down payment for a home and other things that put a dent into a DR nest egg. Did any of you have to deal with this?

My last question is was it worth it? Was it worth whatever sacrifice you had to make? Did you share your quest with your families and loved ones? Or did you have to sneak the box in the house past your wife?

I know this all may sound crazy but i remember someone saying that its not the destination but the journey itself..or something to that effect.