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Pretty much what I figured, so I can keep my tuner and front rider plate then.

Hozzie; With the info you have about the changes and proposed changes in the ARA classes, what class do you think a stock Anschutz MPR 64 would land? Just curious?

We've got some that pass thru old pasture land behind our house on a regular basis. I see them early or late in the day when I'm out smoking on the back porch. Sometimes they are just grazing along (seldom) and then can be really moving along on their way to/from their water hole on a nearby farm. Not seen any antlers but have seen a good size doe with a couple little ones following close.

NOOOOOOO, the eyepiece gets an extra 200 fps outta them boolits.

From some of the news clips I've seen over the past few years, people in the snow belts are not any better at driving on/in snow than here in TN, even tho they've had lots more practice. I learned how to drive in the snow while I had my learners permit back in early '71, family was going to Callaway Gardens for spring break, it snowed the night before we left, and dad figured I might as well learn "how" to drive in snow, on a 2 lane North Carolina mountain road. Worst trip of my life, also the quietest as NOBODY said a word until we got down into GA and out of the snow.

I've heard that saying for most of my life, but my mom would have no part of that growing up. I've done it a few times, and I've even seen her do it here lately at the ripe old age of 94.

Great gesture, and any local toy drive for kids would appreciate those a lot.

Have a buddy who gets him some every year over here in E TN, Watts Bar lake IIRC. Glad you had a good trip.

I would go with the Ruger based on the upfront cost, as you plainly stated "you THINK" you will shoot it/them more in your mind. IF you do shoot it (22 LR) more, then go for the S&W if the Ruger does not scratch all of the itch you have. You may end up with 2 quality 22LR's, but I can't see a down side of that from this side of the table.

I think it's "purdy".

Welcome back. TC area is a good area to live. Enjoy.

I'll throw the 17HMR out there for discussion. I have a 17HMR based on the reading/research I did back when I was looking. Numerous comments about the 17HMR is more accurate than the 22 mag but I don't have a 22mag to be able to compare the two. 17HMR ammo is $10-12/box of 50, but is fun to shoot just like any other rimfire cartridge is. 17HMR is capable of taking out foxes, groundhogs, etc., up to 150 yds according to numerous comments/posts on different forums. Comments indicate head shots are common on squirrels, and pretty much required due to the vmax type bullets do a lot of damage with body shots.

It's all about the stock price, stock holders, and market share. And YE bonuses for the top dogs there. Nothing more.

With all of the "fitness apps" available, it is not a big surprise IMO. Every app wants/asks for permission to "share" data, and some non-identifying data has to be the same, they find that "same non-identifying" data bit, and they have your profile. Then the targeted ads start.

There are a couple meat processors in Madisonville, one is Keith's on Hwy 411, and Morgan's on Hwy 411 as well. Both are almost within spittin' distance from each other.

Guess I'm a noob at this, just one in house and he's holding another one for me now. LOL

I remember going thru the same thing with Roxy out boxer. RIP

Definitely in the oven if that's your choice, but I'm not willing to try that by any means of the imagination. Granted, if you are hungry enough, lots of things look appealing, but I've never been that hungry and hopefully never will.

How 'bout some baked skunk??

IF the gubberment says it's safe, then it's safe......right???

I had to have the windshield on wife's Ford CMax (about 40 acres of glass on this model), and it cost me around $500 at Safelite in Knoxville about 18 months ago or so. Took 'em about an hour at their shop somewhere in west Knoxville, in some business park off of Lovell Rd IIRC. I had a $1000 deductible then so my wallet hurt for a bit.

Yeah, the "faithful" will follow them anywhere.

Years ago when we lived in the land of mickey mouse (Orlando surburb), wife started feeding a few of the backyard squirrels some pnuts from the store. Thought it was fun and they were cute how they would "sneak" up to get one from the pile she put out for them everyday. One day she ran out of pnuts, squirrels got PO'd in the worst way. Tore the screen (chewed a hole in it) on the screened in porch, ransacked the patio furniture, knick knacks, etc., would hang onto the screening material and chat up a storm at us (cussed us out really). Pretty funny until I busted one with a pellet rifle and left it out in the yard. No more squirrels around our house anymore. Wife wouldn't go outside for a week or two, and felt bad because she neglected the squirrels. I felt bad because I had to fix the screening material. GL with your endeavor.

Guess I should go to AZ then. I've never seen anyone like that at my gun range.

Just something to consider, I had some wind damage to the overhead door on my detached shed used to store my boat/mower/junk/etc.,, on my HO policy a couple years ago. Cost to replace the door was ~$1150, and my deductible was $1000, so I went thru my HO insurance. They paid me for the $150 but now I have a claim on my "record" and it does affect your ratings when you go shopping around for new insurance. While my insurance rates have gone up just like everyone else and I bitch about it, I can't change carriers as easily now. I also have two auto accidents (neither were my fault) in the last 30 months, so the insurance companies see that as well. I just went thru the process of comparsion shopping for home and auto, and could not change insurance companies/get a better deal due to these claims. IF you think you might change/shop around in the future, this claim for the windshield repair will be out there, and will affect the quotes you receive. Looking back, I wish I had not filed the claim for $150 on my HO policy for the door repair. The cars yes, because of the damage amount, but not for the OH door. FYI