i just started shooting again, after taking a 12year "vacation" from guns. too much work, not enough time, new ( used ) house ect ect.
i mainly shoot USPSA, so 1 maybe 2 matches a month within reasonable driving distance.
ive shot the same open gun, same load, same gear, and the same progressive press for 25 years. 3000 rds will keep me supplied for next year. right now, i'm out of bullets for my open gun, so i'm done shooting USPSA until next spring
i discovered SCSA & "outlaw" steel matches. i bought myself a new rimfire rifle and pistol, and have been sending a lot of 22LR downrange since spring. 500 rds of 22lr $26-$28 i can shoot both guns at 2 matches a month.
the wife has plenty of other "stuff" for me to do when i'm not shooting, but she hasnt complained about how much my shooting costs.
i factor in, not only ammo costs but, match entry fee, gas for the truck, morning coffee, and even the bottled water i drink.
i have self imposed limits on everything i do, tool buying, off road truck, and guns
i mainly shoot USPSA, so 1 maybe 2 matches a month within reasonable driving distance.
ive shot the same open gun, same load, same gear, and the same progressive press for 25 years. 3000 rds will keep me supplied for next year. right now, i'm out of bullets for my open gun, so i'm done shooting USPSA until next spring
i discovered SCSA & "outlaw" steel matches. i bought myself a new rimfire rifle and pistol, and have been sending a lot of 22LR downrange since spring. 500 rds of 22lr $26-$28 i can shoot both guns at 2 matches a month.
the wife has plenty of other "stuff" for me to do when i'm not shooting, but she hasnt complained about how much my shooting costs.
i factor in, not only ammo costs but, match entry fee, gas for the truck, morning coffee, and even the bottled water i drink.
i have self imposed limits on everything i do, tool buying, off road truck, and guns