[ArcherBen]

I've recently found this site and finally decided to register. I live and work in Utah County and enjoy hunting, archery, and many other outdoor related activities. While I've been hunting all of my life, the last 12 years have been engulfed with my passion for bowhunting and competitive archery. I've only recently re-realized my passion for the firearms sports and have thus learned a lot about firearms over the course of the past year. I've had my CFP for 7 years.

 

[ArcherBen]

Is it less expensive than rifle shooting?

Initially, I'd say the cost is probably similar. You can spend as little or as much as you want to get setup. Once you're setup however, it becomes far less expensive. I've got several different setups (hunting rig, indoor competition, outdoor competition, etc.) for which my arrows range from $60/dz to $200/dz. When you layout $200 for a dozen arrows, it kinda stings. But when you're still shooting that same dozen arrows 3 years later, it's not so bad. Basically after the initial setup, you can shoot as much as you want for almost nothing.

 

[ArcherBen]

I guess I did forget to mention carry weapons, didn't I? In the city I carry a Springfield XD9SC or a Keltec P3AT. When I'm bear hunting I usually carry a .44 mag.