Thread: Best Reloading kit to start with?

Actually I dont agree. In effect you are saying NZers should be forced to pay up or do without and more and more it is the doing without I am seeing. Sure components have gone up as has ammo but I think many NZers simply cant afford these prices as they are struggling. We have had 6 not so good years IMHO that's telling in the shops. Some justification of this view is a) interest in archery to hunt with. b) multiple and many comments Ive received, c) observations and economic data trawling I do. As an example, have a look at the prices of Ar15s, in the region of $700~1000US (and that is retail pricing). Sorry but $2300NZ+ seems rather over the top for a basic AR, times change. Like computers we have moved on line to cheaper, no excessive commercial rents with online presences. NZar15 and gunsnz, workshop inovation are examples of the new businesses selling guns and kit at a price that looks far more reasonable. As a business you have to move with the times, I have had to for 35 years being made redundant 3 times and had to move jobs and careers that many as well. I mean look at the tariffs we used to have, on say shoes. When I came here 20 years ago I was gob smacked at the price of decent trainers etc. Was it fair that the many NZers who earned/earn little are forced to pay an excessive amount for the basics just to keep a few un-skilled in work? So $180NZ for a basic NZ made shoe or $40 from china? that is a huge thing/problem for some.