I paid about $5,000 for two really well built safes once I realized that my home insurance would only cover $2,500 if my firearms and optics had to be replaced. Like others here, I have a lot of money invested in this hobby. Heck, $5,000 wouldn't cover my optics!! There are three ways I could lose my firearms & optics .... theft, fire or tornado. I think I have the first two covered.
For the sake of discussion though, if I suddenly found myself without my long guns and optics and received a check for $5,000 I would probably buy the following:
Kimber 84M Montana in .308 Winchester - $1,100
Kimber 8400 WSM Montana in .300 WSM - $1,100
Two Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40mm scopes with RZ600 reticles - $1,160
Rings and bases for both rifles - $300
Remington VERSA MAX Tactical shotgun - $1,200
Total: $4,860
For the sake of discussion though, if I suddenly found myself without my long guns and optics and received a check for $5,000 I would probably buy the following:
Kimber 84M Montana in .308 Winchester - $1,100
Kimber 8400 WSM Montana in .300 WSM - $1,100
Two Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40mm scopes with RZ600 reticles - $1,160
Rings and bases for both rifles - $300
Remington VERSA MAX Tactical shotgun - $1,200
Total: $4,860