I have read several threads about,
Should you buy new kit? and does it give you an advantage against someone who has old kit but has grown with it.
I can give you some facts.
We have a shooter at Tawdvale who uses old kit, he is a mature shooter who won the 2004 showdown at Tawdvale.
He is respected by all in the camp
He has more than one outfit none of which I could do as well as he with and all his kit is well used.
He enjoys his shooting and we enjoy shooting with him.
Just enjoy