Thread: Whoever said shooting was expensive was wrong

So there I was, a few months ago (April), standing in Craftys with my shiny new FAL looking at the endless possibilities to purchase.

After much discussion and visits to other shops, Dave finally sold me a Howa M1500 with scope, suppressor and hard case excellent value at $1200

And thats when it started.

Ammo, oh yes I will need some of that.

OK if I am going to go hunting I need some gear to wear, none that I have now will suit the purpose, so I shared the loved, bought some clothing from HB Marine and H&F

Then of course the boots, my work boats just didnt cut it so stumbled on Mountain Designs and got a pair of Mammuts on sale.

Thermals, couple of t-shirts and a pack. Gaiters.

The discovered after shooting at the range (thanks to Phoenix Pistol club for letting me shoot) that the gun was better than the scope so talked Dave Crafty into taking some more of my money and selling me a Bushnell XLT.

I have stopped counting the cost, (bought a Redfield spotting scope yesterday) just look at what I need and then find the best value either local (preferred) or online.

So no shooting isnt expensive, its downright exorbitant.

But its worth it to feel the recoil and smell the cordite. Priceless.