Thread: Firearms then optics then accessories $$$$

I'm having a shuffle round, selling some stuff and tidying up rifles I have in half ready condition.

I tend to buy a bare rifle because it is "cheap" so I thought I might highlight real costs for beginners. It's never cheap once you actually set it up.

Essential:
Scope
Rings
Bases
Scope covers
Cleaning gear
Test ammo

Optional:
Trigger
Bedding
Suppressor
Dies
Test components


Now that seems simple enough but it's not. I have a Sako and a Ruger. I have a 30mm S&B. The S&B could go on either the Sako or the Ruger but long term is going on the Sako.

Sako and Ruger have dedicated rings that cost a fortune, particularly the Sako. You need to get the heights right, so re-shuffling scopes adds $$$$ every time.

The rifle is the cheapest part. Getting them all set up to use costs time and money.

I try to do one at a time then move onto the next.

I always have two, so if one is at the smith, there's one set up ready to go (failing here currently).

This has always been my greatest annoyance when shooting. I buy two many rifles and never factor in how much time and money it takes to get them to where I am happy with them (and then getting bored and selling them).