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All depends on which model it is. The basic carbine with birch stock and one mag is $197 at WalMart or $199.99 at Dicks, it also comes with Weaver scope mount (which snobs say to throw away). Some current 10/22 models list for up to about $450 MSRP. I didn't realize that any 10/22's were made without scope receiver holes, though, maybe it's a really old one. You could ask on rugerforums.com is you don't get the info you need here. - OS

The redundancy is, though, that this is the same penalty for going armed in any public place, alcohol present or not. - OS

Hunting might be a long term solution if most of the population dies off before game is eradicated, for the small percentage left. Agriculture and animal husbandry likely would be more important. Regenerating (read, NOT one generational hybrid) seeds likely worth more than gold OR bullets after a short while. Game got pretty scarce during the depression. If same or worse happens again, with current population level, could actually see CONUS species extinction. Hell, dogs and cats might become extremely rare if extant at all. - OS

I'd probably come... I believe Shrimp Dock on Alcoa Hwy began at least 15 years ago, and of course he moved into building there, too. I bought a lot of seafood out of that place...now has place on Kingston Pike here... Looks like it's in the former Pop's On the River place on Winfield Dunn, so don't even have to go into downtown Sevierville to get there. - OS

I have 3 months food and water and of course some firearms. As a townie, I have few illusions that would make long term diff. Figure it might give me a month or two with luck to see if further effort is feasible or even desirable. Also have bug out camping/survival stuff and access to some turf with water not too far away could try for awhile if could get there, but again, no real illusions about living off the land. If I had kids/extended close family, I'd ensure that ALL had a YEAR's provisions and a place/plan to try surviving FROM. I do believe meltdown is that much of a possibility in the next decade. Or next month. - OS

So buying 100 with tax is 92.75 at your nearest Walmart. Also you dont even have to buy that many at once. ... Actually, they USED to be 8.97, briefly, same price as Blazer Brass before they changed over to the Federal. They've went up in August or Sept. and have been 9.47 for some time now. (+ .10 ammo fee + tax). Your "100" calculation is whacked, too, even at the wrong figure of 8.49. JFYI, - OS

It's all Eliot Ness' fault. - OS

Well, not exactly. The Gun Control Act of 1968 created the FFL system and the handling of interstate sales by them. The Brady Bill instituted the individual buyer background checks. - OS

OP mentioned he already had a 10/22 in first post. - OS

If the worst nationwide rapid financial meltdown happened, ala the scenario in the book Patriots, at least 80% of the population would not even attempt to "flee" until flight was nigh impossible except on foot. They (we) would live, actually mostly die, in place. - OS

TN does not have a "weapons carry permit". Only a Handgun Carry Permit. - OS

What small pellets? You're defending against quail and doves? - OS

Ruger MSRP is $541. Single action only, make sure you're comfy with that. - OS

SuperFly is fatter, and is REALLY fat if you use the flat add on part. - OS

Horsehide may indeed be more durable over time, but most leather holsters are still cowhide. I've seen the term "vegetable tanned" mentioned from time to time when makers tout their leather. I know Bullard says he uses only Herman Oak leather, so if you do some research there, maybe will be informative. HighNoon's discussion of cowhide vs. horsehide: Questions - Cowhide Horsehide Milt Sparks' take on same question: "One of the more notable properties of horsehide is its natural ability to repel moisture. This is due to the dense cell structure of the hide thus limiting its porosity. This natural ability to repel moisture makes it very useful for certain applications, particularly for use inside the waistband. Unlike with cowhide, horsehides non-porous nature reduces its ability to fully absorb the casing solution during the forming process, making it much more difficult to get good crisp detail of the weapon when molding around the gun. Also for the same reason horsehide tends not to absorb the dye and finishing materials as evenly making it in my opinion, somewhat inferior in that respect to good cowhide. Horsehide is also somewhat rustic in appearance in comparison to cowhide. Cowhide is graded at the tannery in direct relation to the percentage of scar, range marks and other surface imperfections on the hide. Grade (A) being the best, is what we order from the tannery and a true Grade (A) will generally, but not always, be devoid of any surface imperfections. Horsehide on the other hand, basically only comes from the tannery one way, un-graded and usually with plenty of the above imperfections. On the bright side, much of the scaring, stretch and range marks common on much of the horsehide we get today, is present in unique patterns much like figured wood. We actually set aside some of the more distinct pieces to be used in conjunction with exotic trim where exotic trim is an option on some of our holsters. Since horsehide is unpredictable in its grading, you must accept the fact that any horsehide product you order from us may exhibit some of the above characteristics and is not considered by us to be a defective product. Any horsehide we use in our products is guaranteed to be structurally sound, regardless of any natural markings that may be present on the surface. I guess the bottom line is if you expect from us a clean holster, devoid as much as possible of any natural markings, order cowhide. On the durability issue there has been much BS circulating on the mythical wear characteristics of horsehide. I will not argue that a well made horsehide holster will give you many years and possibly a lifetime of good service, but with proper care a good cowhide holster will last just as long. Some of our holsters combine the use of both horsehide and cowhide, taking into advantage the desirable attributes of each material. So which material is better?? That is a personal preference issue. Where horsehide is available as an option, the choice is yours." - OS

Can testify that the one you have is great. That "Accutrigger" is really fantastic right out of the box. - OS

Btw, that was Vijah Singh at this years' Masters, during Tuesday practice round. It's sort of a hoot tradition that some of the guys try to skip it on the green at the par 3 16th. The crowd always hollers for it. It was sort of started about 20 years ago by Lee Trevino, who was playing terribly, way of the cut, and he actually did it during actual tourney round there. - OS

Yeah, I should have mentioned that everything I have gets a dose of CLP on all outside metal every time I clean them. Course, the .22 rifles don't get cleaned but every 3 or 4 range trips, though. - OS

I actually had no idea what that was til a quick search: Bush Derangement Syndrome Far out. There are plenty of Bad Poobahs in the world. Just taking the one down, at least the way we've done it, has significantly contributed to bankrupting us, and won't enhance the stability of that area of the world one iota within a few years (maybe a few months) of our withdrawal. - OS

Yep, factory mags have never been beat for reliability. Here's a way to increase speed of using them that I like. I have two of these TriMags, which gives you access to 60 PDQ rounds. Well worth the ten bucks the maker charges. (buy on eBay). - OS

Part yeti, part cherokee, part drunken Scot. A real mess. Want to know the truth about yetis? Watch the authoritative 1957 The Abominable Snowman, where one learns of the yeti's deep wisdom and sadness. As far as Collapse, it seems to revolve around a pretty simple question to me: just WHAT set of circumstances could even remotely transpire to make things significantly better, either/both here in US or worldwide? I see nothing but an inevitable big die off. I believe it was set in stone around the time of the 4 billionth humanoid's arrival. It's really an ecological imperative, but will manifest as an economic one. The yetis know, of course. And will abide. - OS

Now now... That would eradicated half the opium in the world. And the current strongest part of the US economy. If Dubya could've gotten Osama, then he wouldn't have had to go after Sadaam - had to swing his dick to show he was doing something to avenge 9/11. And of course to finish his daddy's feud. I thing Dubya really is that simple a guy. - OS

Still never as obvious as a guy in short sleeves, sweating, but wearing a vest. - OS

Dunno about the old Marlin, but I've got a Kahr PM9 (stainless slide) and a Ruger SP101 stainless that sit in bookcase in office. My crib sometimes uses heat/air, about 3-4 months out of the year in spring/fall just windows, like now. Anyway, no rust on either of these stainless babies in about a year and a half, pretty much same humidity here as there. I wonder if it isn't something about that particular Kahr and wondering if maybe you should get in touch with their CS? Even my Hi-Point hasn't rusted. - OS

Sure you don't mean Afghanistan? That's where troops went first, shortly after 9/11/2001 Most everyone was in favor of THAT. Iraq was much later, 2003. MANY people not in favor of THAT. Including moi. - OS