I burnt out on centerfire long guns in general at one time. For fifteen years I hunted with nothing but flintlocks (rifled & smooth) for big game and small game (though I also used recurves during bow season and small game). Though I did keep a .223 around for farm pests.

But I have to say it wasn't much of a sacrifice as this region didn't allow C.F. rifles for deer. That changed - so I picked up a Savage M11 for whhitetail and that's why you find me around these parts.