I can relate Mike. My main income is SS. I make some money on the side tying flies for a shop. Bores me to death, but I can use the extra money.

I'm actually upset with the price of BH. I think it's a ripoff. I can only justify it by using it for hunting only. I only have 2lbs. My plan is to use 1lb to sort out the gun and loads, and use the 2nd lb to hunt with. Which I hope is a few years. 60 shots is a lot of hunting.

I'm even thinking of quiting CAS. It's really expensive to shoot. It's fun, but I could use the money I spend on it for more hunting gear. All my stuff is getting old.
I need some more modern camo clothing, optics etc.

Anyway, whatever you do. Have fun.