Sorry for not replying sooner. You guys bring up valid points for the bolt gun. No i've never hunted before, however I have a lot of target practice experience with my 1911, 10/22 and my mossberg 500, but am not an every weekend shooter. I have always bought my ammo local, but will have to check out purchasing it online. As far as the $1000, that is an all in price. Firearm, optic or sights, sling, case and at LEAST 100 rounds of ammo, so I'm not aiming quite as high as it sounds like some of yall thought i was.