Coyote Hunter,
Your cost comparison is what I’ve been trying to tell one of my hunting buddies for years. What the heck is 2 boxes of $40 ammo compared to the cost of an elk hunt, even a non-guided out of state hunt? I told another guy moaning about cost of premium ammo that if $40 was in the way of his elk hunt, he probably can’t afford to go anyway. If you have poor performance on game, you might save the processor’s fee. The way I look at it, the bullet is all that connects you to the animal. Not boots, binoculars, gps, clothes, etc. In my opinion, the two things not to scrimp on are scopes and ammunition since most rifles are reliable enough. Happy Trails
