Sandbagger123 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 So how much do you spend on shooting per year? no guns, just matches, bullets etc?? I shoot USPSA and IDPA and i figured out with the matches and misc stuff i spend close to 5k a year for this sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahlsan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I reload so I figure at most 2k. If powder comes back in maybe closer 2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I try not to do the math Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamiethesquid Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Can't answer this, my wife may read the post!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Can't answer this, my wife may read the post!! LOL That's what I'm thinking. She'd know the real value of what I've spent instead of "I've had that for awhile" or "It was only $20" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Most people forget the price of driving to these matches and practice at the range - If you drive 6,000 miles/year, the travelling (without tolls) is going to cost you somewhere around $4,000/year for depreciation, maintenance, repairs, gas & insurance. PLUS, the cost of ammo, match fees and repairs/maintenance. I was spending about $12,000/year a few years ago - including a trip to the Nationals in Las Vegas (no gambling losses included). Now, if I wanted to get into 3-gun - WHOA, that gets expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagoth Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I don't want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinosaurMikeGolf Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Can't answer this, my wife may read the post!! LOL That's what I'm thinking. She'd know the real value of what I've spent instead of "I've had that for awhile" or "It was only $20" According to my wife: too much! According to me: not enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) I reload so I figure at most 2k. If powder comes back in maybe closer 2500 You must not shoot very much then I have tree little kids, so I shoot one, maybe two matches a month and I easily spend $3K a year, not including the depreciation of guns and gear, gas etc. Edited August 28, 2014 by kneelingatlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultrablue Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have no idea how many pairs of shoes and Coach purses my wife has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'd never lie to you guys or my wife. 25$ a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 $2500 last year just on travel/hotel for LiveShots, approximately another $500 on equipment upgrades for camera's etc. I don't want to think what the shooting costs were on top of that, entry fees, ammo, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Less than half what I used to spend on racing motorcycles. Probably more like 1/4. Taking up shooting has really boosted my savings account and gotten me out of debt. I'm sure it's $300/month or more, but most people spend more than that going out to eat, whereas I enjoy cooking. Edited August 28, 2014 by motosapiens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Lets see... - Powder - Primers - Bullets - Springs - Misc Gun Parts - Match Fees - Gas - Food - Lodging - The occasional new gun Adding it all up, I'm getting $94.85 per year. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. (If anyone sees my wife feel free to mention that I'm the only shooter you know who competes all year for less than a hundred dollars.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torogi Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Lets see... - Powder - Primers - Bullets - Springs - Misc Gun Parts - Match Fees - Gas - Food - Lodging - The occasional new gun Adding it all up, I'm getting $94.85 per year. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. (If anyone sees my wife feel free to mention that I'm the only shooter you know who competes all year for less than a hundred dollars.) This. Im about the same. Ill just say give and take $95. Per month though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Lets see... - Powder - Primers - Bullets - Springs - Misc Gun Parts - Match Fees - Gas - Food - Lodging - The occasional new gun Adding it all up, I'm getting $94.85 per year. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. (If anyone sees my wife feel free to mention that I'm the only shooter you know who competes all year for less than a hundred dollars.) This. Im about the same. Ill just say give and take $95. Per month though. you guys all must have a slush fund the woman does not know about. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddKS Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Whoa there. Nobody said anything about slush funds or cash hidden in the gun safe or nothin' like that. You need to move along. Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I had to claim $1250 income from Glock last year so I'm saving every reciept for ammo, parts, etc (haven't even bought a gun this year, just parts and components). I am scared to add it up at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Whoa there. Nobody said anything about slush funds or cash hidden in the gun safe or nothin' like that. You need to move along. Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 20 thousand this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 20k? You buy a new car to drive to matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Not sure I want to know. With the wife and I both shooting, it does seem like I'm buying bullets and primers by the short ton monthly. I just keep telling myself: "It's cheaper than golf" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have a deal worked out with my wife that I get to keep any overtime I make for guns and gun related items. But we she needs primers for hers it can come out of the regular acct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSStreett Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ignorance Is Bliss!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revomodel10 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Combining the needed hoarding since 2008, Umm, I'll take the 5TH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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