Skill, not stuff 2026 challenge

[goalie]

So, with Black Friday in the rear view mirror, and 2026 on the horizon, has anyone else hit the point where, if you're honest with yourself, it's time to stop thinking about newer, better "stuff" and focus on practice.

I'm going to attempt something my golf buddies and I try (and usually fail at by June) every year: an "I'm not buying anything new" challenge.

Instead of no new clubs (although I'm doing that as well) I'm going to try and buy nothing other than ammo/components from now until next Black Friday.

So, if, like me, you used Black Friday to get everything you need, join in and see who can make it the longest. Print out some targets, load some ammo, and improve yourself, not your gear.

FWIW, I decided to go all-in on the 5.56/223 trainer, and set up a Ruger American Ranch gen2 with flush fit Duramags, a SWFA 3-9x HD, Scope Bumper caps, and some LS Wild lightweight shooting bags. I'm going to spend most of my time shooting anywhere but the bench, and hopefully see significant improvement throughout the year.

So, if you want to try, get your shooting "stuff" by the end of December, and (hopefully) get your skill next year!!!!

 

[Beendare]

I think it's a good idea. What is it they say, "Beware of the man with one gun"

I'm an archery guy and I was flip flopping around with different trad setups for years. It was hurting my shooting.

Now I pretty much stick to one setup focusing on improving my shooting...... resisting the new and improved mentality.

 

[goalie]

Oh, and for anyone joining me, the fine print allows buying/hoarding gen2 6x SWFA scopes if they ever re-stock.

 

[Marbles]

Well, I still have a list of things I want, not needs, but still some of them have been on my list for a while. Perhaps I'll make a list and try not to buy anything not on it.