Bowhntr6pt
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I'm a blue-collar worker so $5K on a Thermal scope was a very large purchase, or so it seemed when I was lusting after one. Once I saw one a friend had, I was hooked.
So I started to consider the pros/cons of spending that kind of money on something I WANTED vs. something I NEEDED.
I came to this conclusion... I'm a hunter, I love the outdoors and everything about it. I don't fish (used to love off-shore until the laws/limits changed so I sold my boat years ago), don't gamble, don't smoke fancy cigars, don't attend professional sports events, don't go to concerts, don't collect anything other than guns and ammo, etc.
So for me it boiled down to who am I and what do I do with my time for enjoyment... the answer... I hunt.
So... with that said, I realized I live the hunting lifestyle therefore I do not consider hunting a hobby per se. Once I realized that, $5K seemed to be NOTHING for a piece of kit that not only would greatly enhance my experiences outdoors, but would open up many more opportunities. I also consider it a great safety advantage when it comes to spotting trespassers and poachers, which my Thermal actually helped me with that one night. Then... there is the "cool" factor.
So... ask yourself... how interested are you in hunting, is it a passion, like it is with me, or is it just something you enjoy doing... I think there is a big difference. Ask yourself will you use it... for me, the answer was an undisputed YES!
It is an expensive piece of gear at first glance... but in the overall grand scheme of things... when you consider all the other things in life that get out cash, it really isn't that expensive at all considering the advancement in your game it will provide.
So I started to consider the pros/cons of spending that kind of money on something I WANTED vs. something I NEEDED.
I came to this conclusion... I'm a hunter, I love the outdoors and everything about it. I don't fish (used to love off-shore until the laws/limits changed so I sold my boat years ago), don't gamble, don't smoke fancy cigars, don't attend professional sports events, don't go to concerts, don't collect anything other than guns and ammo, etc.
So for me it boiled down to who am I and what do I do with my time for enjoyment... the answer... I hunt.
So... with that said, I realized I live the hunting lifestyle therefore I do not consider hunting a hobby per se. Once I realized that, $5K seemed to be NOTHING for a piece of kit that not only would greatly enhance my experiences outdoors, but would open up many more opportunities. I also consider it a great safety advantage when it comes to spotting trespassers and poachers, which my Thermal actually helped me with that one night. Then... there is the "cool" factor.
So... ask yourself... how interested are you in hunting, is it a passion, like it is with me, or is it just something you enjoy doing... I think there is a big difference. Ask yourself will you use it... for me, the answer was an undisputed YES!
It is an expensive piece of gear at first glance... but in the overall grand scheme of things... when you consider all the other things in life that get out cash, it really isn't that expensive at all considering the advancement in your game it will provide.