Usually these options come with accessories, such as the scope which add value.
When considering cost, it is important to realize that guns have a much longer life to them. Bows are much more likely to break, especially the strings, which adds up over time. Your $500 investment can easily become $1000 one within a three or four year period of time.
Of course, the use of a gun comes with its costs as well. You need to buy maintenance equipment to keep your firearm working properly, and then there is the costs of bullets and other accessories. It really becomes a matter of what you believe to be the best use of your money.
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