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Message: <blockquote data-quote="aarondhgraham" data-source="post: 4154367" data-attributes="member: 13337">Well I doubled down,,,More like quadrupled down on ammo.The way I'm progressing in my recuperation,,,I don't think I'll be able to hit the range this winter,,,So I decided to do an ammo inventory and see where I am.Then I sat down and tried to make an accurate estimate,,,Of how much I shoot up in a years time,,,Then I compared those numbers.Then I looked at my "new gun/ammo fund",,,And added the current saved amount,,,To what I would spend this winter.Basically I have decided that I could afford one big ammunition purchase,,,Which will stock me up for at least three years of range trips,,,Or indefinitely if I replace what I shoot every month or so.The actual dollar amount I've spent over the last two weeks totals just under $2,000.00,,,This is the largest expenditure I've made for anything in years except for  a car,,,My hand was shaking a bit when I clicked the "Submit Order" button.But now I have (or I will have upon delivery) enough ammunition,,,To last me for many years at my normal consumption rate,,,Or a lot longer if I must become a frugal shooter.I'm not rich by any means,,,I'm retired on a fixed moderate income,,,But I do budget well and therefore have a "cushion" for this.Now it's just waiting for that UPS driver to show up,,,Today I'll organize some space in my closet ammo shelves.Aarond.</blockquote>