Hey Vapo,

The way I see that is I'll amortize the increase in the cost of shooting by making up for it on the "good deals used"! Now maybe for some they don't buy enough firearms to see the "return". Fortunately, (or unfortunately) depending on whether you ask me or my wife, I will make up the difference.

Because in the end....you're right. We can't do anything "else" about the done deed! Reloaders will, of course, be able to mitigate those cost...a little! But what's done.....is done!

I for one have already been slinking around the shops looking for the great deals!

P.S. It may actually work out to the advantage of the sporting goods specific shops! I don't see Wal-Mart (for example) carrying a representative selection in all of the new calibers...and old simultaneously. Besides, the used gun business is not in Wal-Marts hands. In that regard....it may be a blessing in disguise for all of the many gun shops! Time will tell!