Nope, I didn't price out shells before I bought the gun; my bad, I'll know better when I trade it in for a new gun. Thanks for the link though. And how is just wanting not to spend the money on some of the suggested fixes like recoil pads, new ammo, or lower caliber gun(s) to "work my up to 7mm" easing out? If I don't like shooting the gun and can trade it it for something I might like to shoot more often then I guess I'm taking the easy road. Oh well, my gun, my choice, no need to justify. Way too many guys that are taking this way to much to heart. Thanks agian for the link (I've never mail ordered ammo, I'll have to look into it)