The Cost of Our Hobby

[Bawanna]

My family won't have any problems, I'm taking mine with me. I do keep photo's, SN's, purchase dates and values just in case they rob me before they nail the lid shut.

[wyntrout]

I'm really behind on an inventory of everything else -- stereos, TVs, About 5 different DVRs, a bunch of computer stuff, cameras, and guns and accessories. Then there are CD's DVD's and the list just goes on. I know that I probably have about $400 worth of of cable and adapters for everything High Def and and computer to HD stuff, and none of it is the expensive stuff. I pay 4 or 5 bucks for an HDMI cable and buy a bunch at one time -- the last were 3, 5, and 10 foot cables with ferrite cores on the end of each for around 5 bucks a pop. I wanted to cover every possibility in hooking up my new TV and the eight or so other thingies plugged into it. I have a little extra stuff. That's why I need to do a video and photo inventory. I'm lazy AND a procrastinator... that's the only thing I don't put off. You've probably noticed that I'm very obsessed with material stuff.
Now I've gotten back into guns and shooting... and bit too much political ranting. That's all I'll say here... trying to keep to the the present topic.
It's important to have inventories though, not just for estates, but theft or weather, etc.
Wynn

[medezyner]

My family won't have any problems, I'm taking mine with me. I do keep photo's, SN's, purchase dates and values just in case they rob me before they nail the lid shut.

Ya, I just got through that inventory thing. Digital pix, serial numbers all recorded on a DVD and put in a fire box. A fair amount of green tied up in firearms. That & tools. I’d cry if someone cleaned out my garage! I know some day I’ll have to part with a lot of my “stuff”, but until then, it’s play-time.

[jwr]

I spend about the same on nice fly rods and reels as I do on firearms. Both are expensive. But, the big difference for me is when I go to use them.

I can go fishing for the cost of gas and a handful of flies.

To go shooting usually costs me $10-18 in range fees and around $60 in ammo if I shoot .22, .380, 9mm, and .45!

$60 to $70 per outing is a lot! And even if I go cheap and just shoot .22 and 9mm it'll cost me $30 or $40.

[Bawanna]

I spend about the same on nice fly rods and reels as I do on firearms. Both are expensive. But, the big difference for me is when I go to use them.

I can go fishing for the cost of gas and a handful of flies.

To go shooting usually costs me $10-18 in range fees and around $60 in ammo if I shoot .22, .380, 9mm, and .45!

$60 to $70 per outing is a lot! And even if I go cheap and just shoot .22 and 9mm it'll cost me $30 or $40.

Your not shooting enough friend. I supply ammo for myself and my kids. We try to go once a month and usually average about 4 hours at the range. It usually means a solid week of evenings at the reloading bench to recoup (when I can) and start all over again. Several hours cleaning as well. Don't mind that. I kind of like fondling anyhow, even dirty (Jocko I know PERVERT). Fortunately my oldest is old enough and working so he can help financially. PS- We fly fish too. So many toys, so little time.

[jwr]

Your not shooting enough friend.

That's the truth! I wish I could go out more but I usually try for once a month as well, and typically shoot a 50 round box of .380, a box of .45, a couple boxes of 9mm, and 100 rounds of .22.

I used to reload back when I was shooting .44 mag and .357 mag almost exclusively. I sold all my stuff to a friend when I left the state and never got back into it. I would like to start again but money's tight and Monarch is cheap

[In-Yo-Grill]

I try to get out to the range at least once a month and usually only take two calbers at a time because it's too hard lugging all the guns around.

[zena]

I'm going to pull a Scarlett O'Hara line and say I refuse to think about it today. I'll think about that tomorrow. Having too much fun with my guns (and my friends guns!) to want to think about the $ involved. All my ammo is "free" since I load it myself.....

[Bawanna]

I'm going to pull a Scarlett O'Hara line and say I refuse to think about it today. I'll think about that tomorrow. Having too much fun with my guns (and my friends guns!) to want to think about the $ involved. All my ammo is "free" since I load it myself.....

Where do you shop for free bullets, powder and primers? I want to shop there too. Even components have been big bucks in my area. Even hard to get for quite awhile. Primers especially. We reload nearly everything we shoot, have to or we'd be bankrupt for sure. We try not to lose sleep over it, either we got stuff and go shoot or we just dry fondle. Always keep a minimum stash on hand in case the "O" squad comes knocking at the door.

[fitzgood]

My dad passed away about a year ago and my most treasured possession that he gave me before he died is a firearm that my grandpa gave to him. I don't know if my guns are a good investment, but I hope one or two of mine will be priceless to my son or daughter someday.