i got somewhere around 1300$ in a factory varmint rifle right now...when im done with it down the road, i will likely have 2000+ into it...more once im ready for a new barrel..heck, maybe more if i get a Nightforce scope down the road
right now im like DM...if i dont hunt with it, its only because its not legal to hunt with...(my pistols and semi auto rifles)
down the road i may collect some firearms...but they will be regular old guns that have collectors value and will be more of an investment than anything