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:XD:) 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.

Price up Motorsport, I make noises about it every so often to keep my mrs happy with my shooting spending

I went into the local store today to buy a .22 jag. Came out 50 bucks later with a bag full of cleaning shit and .22 ammo fml

I bought a nice 38-55 on Weds to be offered nearly the same in 45-70 on Friday, I have to buy some dies for the 38-55, I'm still toying with the AYA double rifle. But I sold my Sharpes on Friday that helps and my Sniders nearly on the block as well, my licence is due for renewall in Feb, I'll need a new safe to comply and I need some more FFG and FFFG black powder! This really is like owning a 10 Acre block or a boat or a rally car or an expensive woman, and there's only one of those who's black hole would be worth a gander:thumbsup: no wonder a guy can't retire!

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Originally Posted by Maca49

I bought a nice 38-55 on Weds to be offered nearly the same in 45-70 on Friday, I have to buy some dies for the 38-55, I'm still toying with the AYA double rifle. But I sold my Sharpes on Friday that helps and my Sniders nearly on the block as well, my licence is due for renewall in Feb, I'll need a new safe to comply and I need some more FFG and FFFG black powder! This really is like owning a 10 Acre block or a boat or a rally car or an expensive woman, and there's only one of those who's black hole would be worth a gander:thumbsup: no wonder a guy can't retire!

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What was the 45/70 you were offered

Greener large action with Stainless Barrel drilled compensator at end, needs some work but nice toy. I'll try it out next Sunday

When I was racing motorcycles seriously, a bad year would cost 40k, a good year 20. The wife couldn't care less what hunting costs now I have given away racing as my full time obsession

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Originally Posted by Keltic_Kiwi

cordite

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Probably not

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Originally Posted by gimp

Probably not

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When I was a little kid, the old man used to pull the fmj out of old 303 ex mil rounds (with vice grips and a bench vice!) jam exta bangsticks in there, and then push in bullets he got from his humting mate with a g clamp and a wood block shaped for the bullet, now he, liked the smell of cordite in the morning!

He thought the whole point of hunting was to save a dollar on meat, so why spend money on gear, that negated the saving in his book. Don't think he would like my loading bench somehow, and not an once of cordite to be seen!

KK the money spent on firearms, accessories , clothing packs, etc should be considered by wives as our considerate investment in their peaceful time for self. It has nothing to do with the fact that we have a hoot doing what we do!

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Originally Posted by Keltic_Kiwi

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:XD:) 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.

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You have only just started spending money mate...now you will be needing the hunting wagon, you cant take the town car to the bush, for one thing it wont handle the off road and the woman at home will bitch about not having the car..."I might need it"...then there is the new hunting dog with kennel, food, rego, vet bills...and the ol' "you cant take the dog, I need it for security"...and you think to yourself "ah fuck! that was one of the points you used to bullshit her into allowing a dog in the first place"...so you think you may as well get her interested in hunting...biggest fucken mistake ever...new gun in a pussy calibre (.243 comes to mind), new hunting clothes that you cant even swap with as she will pick pink camo, new boots that will be way too small for you...the list goes on, so just don't go there...never take a woman hunting or fishing, if they enjoy it you will never get time to yourself.
Then of course there are the heli trips to consider...expensive little fuckers they can be too. And of course there is the shares in the private hunting block to consider...this alone will bump the mortgage.
Don't even consider range shooting...those bastards are fucken mad and made of money...you will be buying a new gun every week.
And then there is the boat that you will need to buy...cause some days it's just too nice a day not to go fishing.

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Originally Posted by Spook

You have only just started spending money mate...now you will be needing the hunting wagon, you cant take the town car to the bush, for one thing it wont handle the off road and the woman at home will bitch about not having the car..."I might need it"...then there is the new hunting dog with kennel, food, rego, vet bills...and the ol' "you cant take the dog, I need it for security"...and you think to yourself "ah fuck! that was one of the points you used to bullshit her into allowing a dog in the first place"...so you think you may as well get her interested in hunting...biggest fucken mistake ever...new gun in a pussy calibre (.243 comes to mind), new hunting clothes that you cant even swap with as she will pick pink camo, new boots that will be way too small for you...the list goes on, so just don't go there...never take a woman hunting or fishing, if they enjoy it you will never get time to yourself.
Then of course there are the heli trips to consider...expensive little fuckers they can be too. And of course there is the shares in the private hunting block to consider...this alone will bump the mortgage.
Don't even consider range shooting...those bastards are fucken mad and made of money...you will be buying a new gun every week.
And then there is the boat that you will need to buy...cause some days it's just too nice a day not to go fishing.

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Now there is a man that has lived life and learned.

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Originally Posted by Spook

You have only just started spending money mate...now you will be needing the hunting wagon, you cant take the town car to the bush, for one thing it wont handle the off road and the woman at home will bitch about not having the car..."I might need it"...then there is the new hunting dog with kennel, food, rego, vet bills...and the ol' "you cant take the dog, I need it for security"...and you think to yourself "ah fuck! that was one of the points you used to bullshit her into allowing a dog in the first place"...so you think you may as well get her interested in hunting...biggest fucken mistake ever...new gun in a pussy calibre (.243 comes to mind), new hunting clothes that you cant even swap with as she will pick pink camo, new boots that will be way too small for you...the list goes on, so just don't go there...never take a woman hunting or fishing, if they enjoy it you will never get time to yourself.
Then of course there are the heli trips to consider...expensive little fuckers they can be too. And of course there is the shares in the private hunting block to consider...this alone will bump the mortgage.
Don't even consider range shooting...those bastards are fucken mad and made of money...you will be buying a new gun every week.
And then there is the boat that you will need to buy...cause some days it's just too nice a day not to go fishing.

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Is that a page from the "man manual" :D

Spook I agree except shooting prone takes on a diff meaning when you take THE RIGHT female hunting!;)

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Spook I agree except shooting prone takes on a diff meaning when you take THE RIGHT female hunting!;)

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I'll stick to teaching golf technique...my wandering hands wouldn't stand a chance with a bitch with a rifle.

It can cost a fortune but it's worth every penny. And even funnier is we spend more on it every year. Rather spend on this and get out hunting than sit around home with an x box or play station and piss the life away playing computer games.

And they probably spend just as much as us on games and shit.

That's my thoughts anyway

And this fffffiiiinnnngggg forum Jim

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Originally Posted by Maca49

And this fffffiiiinnnngggg forum Jim

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Pretty much. Hope to get out huntin this week. Weather pending.

Can't wait to get the 45/70. Any tips on loads with trail boss or adi powders.
Maybe a pm would be easier if you have any tips that you would be willing to share

just added a sexy wee 12g sxs to my collection.admittedly most of my gear is second hand or budgetary to say the least but bugger it ,what can replace being out in the wild blue yonder huntin a duck or goose or two and realising what a bloody wonderful thing nature actually is.hunting mates too -generally as solid as a brick shithouse ,and you can sling it and take shit all day but still sit down with a smile at the end to share a yarn a feed &a drink.:)
my old dear though hasnt got it easy as i collect motor mowers &chainsaws as well....plus i hate seeing bloody stuff being dumped cause "its missing a bolt or weve got a new one." This is exactly what mancaves are for ,if its noisy ,fast ,sharp or deadly:ORLY: right we can fix it!
long may we bloody live

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Originally Posted by jim160

Pretty much. Hope to get out huntin this week. Weather pending.

Can't wait to get the 45/70. Any tips on loads with trail boss or adi powders.
Maybe a pm would be easier if you have any tips that you would be willing to share

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If you want a nice mild load -
starline case, magnum primer,35gr 2206H, 3mm felt wad, 405gn lead projectile = 1233fps

Shooting/hunting is still cheaper than the 4wding and comps I used to do

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Originally Posted by Keltic_Kiwi

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:XD:) 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.

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You obviously don't own a boat.

When mentioned I was going to buy a boat and old mate of my dads suggested the following

"dig hole in the back yard, throw in 1/2 the money you would have spent on a boat. Burn it" will still be cheaper than owning a boat he says :D

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Originally Posted by mikee

When mentioned I was going to buy a boat and old mate of my dads suggested the following

"dig hole in the back yard, throw in 1/2 the money you would have spent on a boat. Burn it" will still be cheaper than owning a boat he says :D

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Cheaper and less painful. Some cars are much the same. Bottomless pits.

aahh the wisdom born of years eh mikee

If you think hunting's expensive try pistol shooting, have just started out and the gear for that is just adding up

Yep and you can only fire lead at cardboard;)

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Originally Posted by specweapon

If you think hunting's expensive try pistol shooting, have just started out and the gear for that is just adding up

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Been there done that and brought the tee shirt too.........................

I guess at least with Pistol shooting there's always someone getting out of it and willing to sell all their gear for relatively cheap, and nothing really wears out

Which club, Cable Bay, Mot or Nelson? and which discipline?

Motueka,
IPSC and speed steel, and a bit of 3 gun

Good club, used to do their "interclub" matches years ago.
3 gun is fun but expensive :D