Yep, it's very expensive. That rifle in the image is worth $8,000 all up.
350m isn't far for a marksman. I shoot a lot further, but when teaching someone there is no point shooting and missing at great range. Learning to long range shoot starts at close range. 100m actually.
I'm leaning towards selling the rifle to this guy. Not because I need to, but because I'd rather someone use it for its intended purpose and he's a nice lad; Polite, respectful and with the intention to join the Army. So, I'm happy to help him out. I'd rather he spends his money on a decent rifle instead of something else about which he knows nothing. We'll see how it goes, but I'm leaning towards selling it to him.
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Well you have a good reason why you're selling it to him. It's true that he's fit for it since he's planning to join in the military. Maybe it's nice to train him for now while he's not there yet.
8,000 dollars, dang that 40,000 pesos here in my country. I'm happy that I don't love guns because I have no money to spend for that. lol
It's a lot of money yes, and that's not my most expensive rifle either. I've bought them all over time though, many years and some I've even sold for profit to buy others. It's not different to most hobbies; It costs money. I'm fortunate I live in a country that gives me the opportunity to have a job and earn a few bucks.