monotonous_iterancy
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I've been debating for months whether or not to get a new gun. I'm 18, have a few already, 3 rifles - two semis and a bolt action, and a shotgun. It's sort of a hobby I've gotten into. I also until recently had a small income which I'd been saving. College is paid for, so that's not a concern.
My problem is though, I sparingly shoot my larger guns because the ammo is so expensive, relative to my income. .22s are a lot more affordable, but thanks to the recent panic, I can't find any of big 550 bulk packs, and the other stuff I do find is not at a price I care to pay for. I was running very low before hand, so my ammo buying is frozen currently.
For a while, I was considering getting a 1858 Remington revolver, but then I realized that I can't afford to shoot black powder.
Then I shopped around for surplus stuff, but never made a decision.
I really think an M1 Garand would be good, because I hear the CMP is going to run dry soon, and for $625, that's an awesome deal compared to what I see in stores. M1s are cool, have a history behind them, are fairly versatile. But 30-06 is an expensive round, and it makes another caliber to purchase. Although I'm afraid of not being able to get one in a few years.
I also think a lever action would be fun, and they come in a variety of chamberings and price ranges, including .22 lr. But they'll probably always be around, so there's no real urgency there.
Really though, I'm not sure I want to spend money on anything. There's not really anything I want, and I'm kind of ambivalent right now towards buying a firearm.
So should I hang on to my money, or get a new firearm?
My problem is though, I sparingly shoot my larger guns because the ammo is so expensive, relative to my income. .22s are a lot more affordable, but thanks to the recent panic, I can't find any of big 550 bulk packs, and the other stuff I do find is not at a price I care to pay for. I was running very low before hand, so my ammo buying is frozen currently.
For a while, I was considering getting a 1858 Remington revolver, but then I realized that I can't afford to shoot black powder.
Then I shopped around for surplus stuff, but never made a decision.
I really think an M1 Garand would be good, because I hear the CMP is going to run dry soon, and for $625, that's an awesome deal compared to what I see in stores. M1s are cool, have a history behind them, are fairly versatile. But 30-06 is an expensive round, and it makes another caliber to purchase. Although I'm afraid of not being able to get one in a few years.
I also think a lever action would be fun, and they come in a variety of chamberings and price ranges, including .22 lr. But they'll probably always be around, so there's no real urgency there.
Really though, I'm not sure I want to spend money on anything. There's not really anything I want, and I'm kind of ambivalent right now towards buying a firearm.
So should I hang on to my money, or get a new firearm?
