How many shooting years do I have left?

[Mooseman]

80 is the current life expectancy, in another 30 years 100 may be the new 80.

I suggest keeping it up for as long as it's enjoyable which I hope will be a long, long time.

 

[orionengnr]

Living in CA as you do (and as I used to) I would be more concerned about what "they" will restrict or ban next. Lead has been a no-no in the Great People's Socialist Republic for quite a while in shotguns, and is now (from what I read) going the way of the dodo in pistol and rifle rounds.

If you can shoot somewhere that doesn't check your ammo for lead content or check your firing pin for microstamping capability (coming soon!), I would stock up on lead bullets and primers.

If the "hammer comes down", you could perhaps sell all your components locally under the radar, or sell them out of state...or move.

I chose option "C" about ten years ago.

 

[22-rimfire]

It all depends on how healthy you are and how well you take care of yourself after age 50. Look at your parents and any brothers and sisters to see how they age or aged. Genetics plays an important role.

My father was pretty much done shooting when he could no longer safely (from a physical standpoint) go deer hunting. He continued to shoot 22 rifles until near the end of his life.

 

[jaysouth]

If I couldn't shoot any more, I would not make 65(I'm 63)

I have shooting plans for the next 10 and 20 years. When I can't rack the slide on a Les Baer anymore, I will hire two low wage illegals to drive me to the range, load my guns, and pick up the brass.

Hmmm.....having one now to pick up brass wouldn't be such a bad ideal

 

[GeezerwithGuns]

Enjoy the time you have. Why stop at 80? I shoot skeet with a couple of men who are in their 80's. One is 89 years old the other one shot a 23 a couple of month's ago. My father and mother, ages 88 and 86 (married 66 years) are still going strong and are totally living on their own and both still driving. Like another poster stated, longevity is based upon good genetics, good habits and staying active. Don't put an arbitrary "finish line" on doing what you love. Let forces beyond your control do that.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

80 is the current life expectancy, in another 30 years 100 may be the new 80.

Not after this "health care" bill passes. Life expectancy will equal the cost-benefit to the government. Old, retired people should die quickly.

 

[chuckusaret]

I'm 73 and still going strong. Only time and money limit my shooting. My age has nothing to do with it.

I am 72 and still buying and shooting. In recent years my selection of guns has changed from SD/HD/hunting/target to C&R and military weapons. I bought 5 C&R weapons in 2009 and I intend to purchase a M1 Garand and a M1 Carbine this coming year.

 

[Nanook]

Not after this "health care" bill passes. Life expectancy will equal the cost-benefit to the government. Old, retired people should die quickly.

Which is probably the reason for the rush to this, it will help solve the social security crisis for the feds.

I wish I was joking.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

If you think you need a hip or knee replacement, or a pacemaker, better get it now.

 

[twofifty]

89yo moose hunter

I know a guy, 89yo, who still hunts moose each Fall. He calls it in real close so getting a good hit is not a problem. Has never failed to bring meat home.

His hunting buddies are younger, so they do the heavy lifting. This guy is real funny, always in a good mood, lots of good stories, never maims an animal, does what share of the hunt camp work he can, so people love having him around.