cost of a rifle is 2x the cost of the rifl - ouch

[montanaMarlin336]

It's been 20years since I set up my Remington 30-06, and either I've forgotten, or prices have taken off. Quality stuff, case bag, scope, base, rings, flip-ups, sling, buttstock ammunition carry, and I'm at 300 already.

Decided on a Redfield 2-7x33. Which has good reviews on midwayUsa. Btw YouTube has a good selection of informative videos by MidwayUsa. Lots of stuff, I had forgotten, and needed a refresher on, that the videos really helped with.

[FredT]

In 20 years prices have taken off.

[montanaMarlin336]

In 20 years prices have taken off.

I figure. 20 years ago I was poor, and didn't feel this pinch. Wish I could remember what I paid for my Remington. I thnk it was under 400, now its about twice that. Whew, glad I take good care of my stuff.

[Longfin]

Makes you wish you had bought more stuff 20 years ago. I know there were plenty I regret letting get away.

[Ben Dover]

The value of your Marlin as defined in US dollars (Federal Reserve Notes) has increased due to the continuing devaluation of said Reserve Notes.

[.35forme]

Have you priced ammo yet? Take a friend to catch you, if you have not.

I have been shooting 12 ga. Hornady SST slugs at about $12 for a box of 5 for years and assumed that was just unique to that load. Then I recently got back into rifle hunting and almost fainted when I went to buy a box of .35 Remington shells. Rumor is, Santa is bringing me a reloading press.

[montanaMarlin336]

Have you priced ammo yet? Take a friend to catch you, if you have not.

I have been shooting 12 ga. Hornady SST slugs at about $12 for a box of 5 for years and assumed that was just unique to that load. Then I recently got back into rifle hunting and almost fainted when I went to buy a box of .35 Remington shells. Rumor is, Santa is bringing me a reloading press.

Use to reload quite a bit. Had a Dillon 550 once. Now I just reload rifle cartridges with my single stage Lee press. Had to buy quite a bit of 30-30, but now have enough to collect the cases such that no mote factory ammo needs to be purchased.

[ceadersavage]

Well well welcome to the world 20 years in modern times lots have change some better some not so good

[L Pete]

20 Years?...... You sure your name isn't Rip Van Winkle?

If you are as old as I am, You'd remember prices from 40 years ago.....Now, that's inflation!

[lever addict]

On a more posative note your rifle is worth more than what you paid for it if it's in good shape and a wanted model! At worst you can still probably get what you paid for it!