Back from when the NZHS FORUM was born

[akaroa1]

I think some gear is comparatively cheap or unchanged over the last 20 years

Clothing and footwear maybe better value now . Especially if you wear it out and don't keep buying stuff that catches your eye

Rifles and scopes are always good value because some are a bit of a loss leader.
It's the extras that the retailers make better margins on.
But again if you keep thinking something else is better and will make you a better hunter you will lose a lot of $s

Ammo and reloading components are a huge blip for different reasons and should be seen as that.

Wages and incomes continue to increase, so real world prices are reasonable.

The bottom line for me is I see a lot of guys in the field with some really nice kit.
They are money rich and time poor.
If they did less overtime to buy more gear.
Spent more time in the bush with the perfectly good gear they already have, they would most likely be vastly better hunters and shooters.

With the bonus of being healthier and happier