I've made a few posts about our search for a 243 for my daughter, our deal was she could pick out what ever she likes, if she raised half the funds I'd go the rest, no limit. I always teach the value of the dollar and earning your own way. She raised to the challenge, found what she thought she wanted, did extra work, saved Christmas money, sold some gear that folks here bought at fair prices. It's a package rifle, the Mossberg with a scope and a muddy girl camouflage paint job. Now it's time to buy. But ......"well I don't know dad, I don't know if I need it, maybe I should save my money". What if times get hard?" "What if I see something I like better?" "Nothing wrong with the rifle I have now" "maybe I'll just keep saving my money?" I was excited about the purchase, us doing it together ect. But I also like the idea of saving and putting away for tough times. Who among us hasn't been there , money in hand to buy a want, and a little voice in our head saying "ya better hold on to the money! " either way Saturday morning we are going rabbit hunting and setting some muskrat traps