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No, I don’t. Unless they get so popular that a significant number of homes on the market are of pole barn construction. I have heard that out west(especially Texas), that they are becoming quite popular for residential rental properties because they are cheaper to build and cheaper and easier to repair. For properties that aren’t sold on looks or appeal, only cash flow, I do think they will have a certain attractiveness to them. And that may help normalize them to a point where homeowners want them, and if enough people want them, there will be more places willing to finance them. That’s the main problem right now is financing. VERY few people in this country have the financial means to pay cash for a home, not to mention whether it’s a better financial decision to get a home loan or pay cash (home loan at cost of 4% vs earning 7-10% in the stock market). And currently, aside from a few companies that “do it all”, you have to get a loan to have the pole barn erected, then hire individual sub-contractors to finish it out inside. Or do some of the work yourself. That’s difficult to get bundled together for a lump sum loan. And as I mentioned previously, having comparable properties as a basis for the appraisal which is what the loan value is based on, is what is preventing them from having resale value currently. A bit long winded, but IF they become more acceptable by the majority of finance companies, they have a chance at holding their value. However, my opinion, they will hold a place in perceived quality above mobile/modular homes and below stick built structures and settle there. I believe they will always be seen as a more budget alternative. You’ll never see subdivisions of McMansions that are pole barn construction.

Yup, looks blue to me. Maybe the box rubbed off on it.

I just hope there’s pics or video and someone to post them.

Or any other bolt gun...

What ranges do you hunt at that you would use your 30-30 at? 30-30 will run out of steam by 200 maybe 225 with specialized ammunition. Most deer hunting here in TN is under 100 yards unless you are hunting across a bean field, which a 30-30 is not the best choice for. I would suggest trying it as is or getting a good peep sight and seeing how you do shooting it at the range. If necessary, get a fixed low power scope, no need for a variable power scope on a 30-30. My eyes are terrible without glasses, and I’d try my best to make do with some good irons first.

Anything but stick built will be VERY difficult to sell later (doesn’t matter if you plan to stay the rest of your life). Even a log home is difficult to sell later and most everyone knows a log home is usually built to higher quality than any stick built ever will be. Why don’t they sell? It’s nearly impossible to get a reasonable appraisal for them. Appraisals are based off of other comparable homes sale prices. Very few log homes or anything else really built, so hard to get an appraisal and a certain percentage of mortgage companies won’t even touch anything that isn’t traditional construction. Mobile homes and modular homes aren’t considered real estate. All that to say, whether it’s a modular home or something else, a non traditional home will require non traditional financing. And many times that isn’t easy to find and when you do, it won’t come with favorable rates. If you are willing and able to go with non traditional construction, another option I would look at has a few names. Pole barn house, shop house, barndominium, etc. The basic shell is a pole barn on a concrete slab. Then it’s finished how you want. Some bachelors will have a 5,000 sq ft shop/garage with a 800 sq ft “apartment” built in the corner. You can do it all in living space as another options. They do usually come with metal siding outside, but you can add custom rock work or nearly anything. You can usually build one cheaper than stick built or build more square footage for the same amount of money. Some of these I’ve seen can be done very basic (just functional) to very lavish and fancy. They are starting to become more common in rural areas.

Traditionally, hogs were killed on the farm with a 22 short from a revolver behind the ear at contact distance. With the excess range in a hunting situation, 22lr sounds reasonable. Like stated, shot placement is most important. Also, from what I hear from other hog hunters, 5.56 works better than large bore, lower velocity rounds like 44 Mag or even 12 ga slug. Something about the way hogs react to the hydrostatic shock puts them down quick. Different than any other animal I’ve seen.

I haven’t owned one but when I think of budget bolt action, Savage comes up first. And now the Ruger American rifles seem to be a good value.

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Any other year I would be looking forward to Christmas, but this year, I’m afraid of what happens between now and then...

I’ve heard about them. Seems to be even more useless than a Taurus Judge, and that’s not easy to do. Kind of like a cross between a Taurus Judge and a Mossberg Shockwave.

Bad mistake there

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Forgive me as I haven’t kept up to date on all the law changes. I have the regular HCP, since they have changed things, what do I have now? Has the law changed so that my current permit isn’t valid for what it used to be good for? Link to changes?

Pretty sure the other 49 states wouldn’t complain if California ceased to exist, no matter the method.

Regardless of how it happened, a little understanding goes along way. Also, to note, a 1 year Benefactor membership only gets you access to Benefactor perks. It’s not a get out of jail free card. Everyone (members, benefactors, lifetime benefactors, moderators, and admin) follows the same code of conduct.

I thought the boss man was supposed to give ultimatums, not receive them?

I haven’t been in the construction business since 2010. But things haven’t changed only prices gone up. Unfortunately can’t help with the process with a general contractor (GC). To note, if you build a $250k house on a lot you paid $50k for. The home will appraise for $250k maybe just a touch more if it’s in a good neighborhood, it’s just the way it is. I don’t think it’s right, but it is how it is. Also, if you are at all interested in integrated smart home, get a guy out there around the same time you have your security system and electricians out there right after it’s framed, much easier to have everything hidden like it should be that way.

I used to be an electrician working on custom homes. The main reason it costs more is you will pick out materials that will last 20-50 years where as “builder grade” materials that go into “spec homes” are basically as cheap as you can get and it still look good to sell. Example, 15-25 year shingles instead of 45-50 year ones, cheapest hardwood that’s still hardwood instead of what you really want, off the shelf cabinets for $5-10k vs $40-50k+ for full custom cabinets, cheap carpet that looks 20 years old in 3 years, vinyl flooring instead of tile in laundry room, the most basic ceramic tile in bathrooms. List goes on. 9 ft ceilings instead of 8 ft cost difference is more than you think, even more for 10 ft ceilings plus cathedral ceilings in great room, 12 ft in dining, trey ceiling in master bedroom. Having everything laid out exactly how you want is worth a lot for quality of life, instead of you conforming to the house you found. Building a custom home is NOT worth it if you won’t stay there 10-15+ years. If you have a career where there is a likelihood you may have to relocate, don’t do it, you will lose money. You won’t spend $500k on a $350k house, it will appraise for what you have in it unless you do something crazy. You’ll spend $500k on a house that to the uninformed looks just like the $350k house next door or down the road, but it’s built better with higher quality materials and finishes. And it’s your dream home. Might sound dumb/crazy, but I got a lot of enjoyment helping people realize/achieve their dream home.

Reminds me of Caster...

Referring to all the times the “experts” flip flop on what we should do. Fauci: mask vs. no mask, entire households being counted as positive cases when only one has even been tested, probable cases being counted as confirmed, practically any death being reported as Covid being the cause of death even if it had nothing to do with it, etc. Just normal government stuff. *Not implying any members here are spreading misinformation on purpose, just what we have been told and are being told changes daily. And quite frankly, I don’t trust much of it.

I just read this entire thread from first page to here and it’s been like reading a history book. Roughly the same amount of misinformation as a modern history book as well.

Safe to assume front sight to be rail mounted? Or A2 front sight post? Daniel Defense has a nice set of fixed iron sights. So does LMT. Of note, all iron sights for ARs I am aware of, the elevation adjustment will be for 5.56