Sure is scary how fast it all adds up. I got a bit carried away last year with rifles and forgot you don't need a vx6 and 3k gun to put meat on the table as a result I'm trying to do a sub $1000 bush/LR rig, So far I'm at:
Remington Model 7 7mm08 - $450
Talley Rings - $99
Vortex crossfire 2-7 $250
Reloading bits $155 (dies, brass, pills)
So far I have a buffer of $54
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