Man Has to Know His Limits

[Icemanxxxv]

I was following an online local auction house having a firearms and related item auction. There was some unmentionables I was interested in but also some muzzle loading items like Elephant brand powder 5 pounds of 2F and IIRC 6 pounds of 3F and another auction of 1000 Remington and 100 CCI #11 caps. The price of the powder got stupid real fast but the caps remained reasonable. I set my all in price for the caps and then watched the auction close about 30 bucks higher than my 75 dollar bid. I know when a deal ain't a deal any more
OBTW went to Academy sports today bought 6 tins for 5.99 each. Could have bought all of the 12 they had on the hanger, but just didn't want to be that guy. There is an Academy store about a mile from the auction warehouse.

 

[Stykbow]

Good for you. Like you, I refuse to give in and panic buy like many others. If folks would just slow their roll we’d have ammo, powder, caps, and the like that didn’t cost us out the nose when you can find them.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Yes I normally post a bid online OR call and post a bid at an auction house, and the bid is what I think the item is worth, minus what the shipping would be. So my bid includes the shipping as part of my calculations. Sometimes I win, and sometimes not, but I don't get into "bidding wars".

LD

 

[ohio ramrod]

I figure when others are panic buying, it is time to sell! I learned long ago it was cheaper in the long run to buy in bulk when prices are low and supply high.I figure that due to my declining health and so many local clubs folding I have well over a life time supply. So I have been sharing with friends and buying only what I expect to use.

 

[William Lincoln]

The fun of the muzzleloading sport is the friendship and sharing. You get outdoors
and I always recommend taking a younger person along and teaching them.
We do not live forever and if you share your wisdom and kindness it goes
on after you have left your physical body. I believe that the NMLRA youth
program is important. When I was a young fella, I was often invited along
on hunts and trips into real wilderness areas-- yet I had no money and poor
equipment. Thinking back now I realize how great the kindness was to bring
me along-- and at how important it was to learning about our great Country
and our traditions. Pass it on--include the young folks.

 

[CTShooter]

When your a 3 time cancer survivor you have no limits

 

[The Crisco Kid]

When your a 3 time cancer survivor you have no limits

You are absolutely right. Age and condition gives a person a whole different perspective on values.

 

[Woody Morgan]

Happiness is being unapologetically opinionated.

wm

 

[mushka]

When I was a middle teenager four or five WWII combat vets took me hunting and camping. They lent me guns and gave me some ammo til I could buy my own. I learned a lot from those guys and their care and handling made me what I am today. I'm forever grateful for knowing them and I pass it on when I can.

 

[andy52]

Happiness is being unapologetically opinionated.

wm

I agree for the most part but along with it, there needs to be a moderate amount of humility..

 

[stephenprops1]

The fun of the muzzleloading sport is the friendship and sharing. You get outdoors
and I always recommend taking a younger person along and teaching them.
We do not live forever and if you share your wisdom and kindness it goes
on after you have left your physical body. I believe that the NMLRA youth
program is important. When I was a young fella, I was often invited along
on hunts and trips into real wilderness areas-- yet I had no money and poor
equipment. Thinking back now I realize how great the kindness was to bring
me along-- and at how important it was to learning about our great Country
and our traditions. Pass it on--include the young folks.

I agree. My dad taught me how to hunt and shoot. I have two grown sons that I did the same. My eldest son has turned anti-gun and anti-hunting. My youngest son is pro-gun, but anti-hunting. I have since turned my attention to my nephews and have enjoyed many hunts with them. At least I have passed the skills on to the another generation.