If you have the money for gas, and the time, then why not? I once drove from CT to the TC Custom Shop (Fox Ridge) in NH, 8 hours each way, just to pick out a Hawken Custom rifle with wood I liked. Took the wife, stayed at a B&B, and had a good time, with the added bonus of a nice new rifle, and a happy wife when I got home.

If I figured the overall cost of everywhere I drove, I would hardly ever leave the driveway. I buy my cars to use to get out and do the things I like. Figure 600 miles round trip, 25mpg., about $2.10 a gallon for gas = about $50 - 60 or so for gas. Worth it to me to get a gun I want, and to make sure Its in nice shape. I have driven much farther in my life for a lot less...

Larry