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I had an experience with a 22 mag rifle on a dog pack that were killing our calves, several years ago. I shot a Red Bone hound(110 lbs) and the 22 MAG gutted him. The R B was charging me, in the field, and I shot, aiming for his head, however as he ran his head was bobbing, and I hit him in the middle of his chest. It blew his insides out his butt, and he looked like a stovepipe after being shot. Don't mean to be insensitive, but that pack of dogs cost us thousands that year until we thinned them out. There were 7 "city" dogs, (Rented farm was in the city limits), in the pack. We eliminated 5 of them, German Shephard, Doberman, and Red Bone hound, along with 2 smaller house dogs. Never had another calf maimed or killed after that incident. This was back in the early 80's. A calf with its ears or tailed maimed would sell for half what a normal calf would bring plus they outright killed 12 calves. The 22 mag rifle really surprised me how much power it has over a regular 22 LR. I diffidently encourage the 22 mag for your job, but don't know how effective it will be out of a shorter brl revolver. Sure worked great, out of a rifle, for me. I believe that hound would have attacked me, judging from the way he was charging me in that open field. Was glad I dropped him about 30 yards in front of me. The property owner and my father in law was on the opposite side of the pack from me.

Almost 72 hours since my second Moderna shot. No side effects so far.

I took the EZ out and run 40 rounds through it between rains. It was too muddy to carry all my gear out so I just fired it for reliability purposes. I had no problem with the grip safety. It protrudes enough that my skinny hand depresses it without any problems. The EZ fired all the rounds without any stoppages of any kind. I was using WWB 9MM RN practice ammo. I was shooting from a table rest, from 30 feet, off hand and the EZ seems to be hitting a little off center and to the left, but I will need to take sandbags out and use them before doing any sight adjustment. I really like the steel 8 round magazines as they have ears on the sides to aid in depressing the spring to load each round into the magazine. I found them to be great aids. I missed a couple shots on a 6" gong and a couple on the 8" gong. I also found I could pocket carry and draw the EZ, with ease, but I had no pocket holster and it printed. I must try a pocket holster. The pistol measures 7" long and 5" tall in the grip. When loaded it balances pretty good. The E Z has a good trigger. For the first outing I was well pleased. I will take it out again, soon after it dries a bit, and I have the time. Plan to run about 400 to 500 rounds to see if it is reliable enough to carry, and want to check the sights for accuracy.

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Morning after 2nd shot report is, nothing happening. Feel great with no side effects that I can tell of. Hoping this continues.

Just ordered a Comp Tac Minitour IWB holster for the 9 MM E Z.

Getting my second shot today at 1:00 , at the VA in Murfreesboro. My wife insist on driving me because some have had adverse reactions to the vaccine. Did not have any problems with the first shot. Hoping/praying for the same with the second.

We went to Pigeon Forge for a anniversary get away. While there I went by one of the gun shops there while my wife shopped at a nearby store. They had a SW M P 9 MM E Z in stock with a 3.7 length brl. It followed me home. It is a bit thinner than my other MPs and holds 8+1. Got 2 magazines for it also. A few ounces lighter as well. I am not a fan of the 1911 style grip safety but that is the only way they come. this one also has the 1911 style safety on it also which I am not a fan of also. I will need to acquire a IWB holster for it so I can carry it after it proves to me it is a reliable pistol. I will say it is somewhat easier to rack the slide on, which is a big plus for old and arthritic hands. Will let you know how it drives after I kick the tires a couple or three times. I had to pay list price for the pistol 469.00. No deals with todays shortages of firearms. The store was about as empty as I have ever seen. Even long guns.

Driving up I-40 through Crab Orchard today. Going to Pigeon forge for our 51st wedding anniversary with my Sweetie. Will think of you Darrrell, as we pass through. If you hear someone yelling, from I-40, it will be me! Have a good day guys.

I lived through the blizzard of 1951 in Mt Sterling KY. We had 18" of snow with drifts of 36" of snow in some areas. We then got about 1" of sleet on top of the snow and as a small child I could walk on the snow without breaking through. I don't remember how long the snow stayed on the ground at that time. I have lived here in Mid TN since 68 and can't remember ever having this much snow at one time. My daughter got 7" in Eagleville TN, at her horse farm. Talked to her this afternoon and her ground is still completely white and says it is melting but still has a few inches. Most of ours will be gone by dark. I had to go help my daughter, at the farm yesterday, and stopped to get some Diesel Fuel and took a bad fall. I mean I ended up staring at the roof, in about 2 seconds off black ice. Two fine young men came and helped me to get up. I hoped I thanked them because it kinda stunned me. They had scraped the drive, but the ice was under the snow and the drive just looked wet, however it was a solid sheet of thin ice in a small circle. I happened to bust it dead center and paid the price. Pulled my hamstring in the back of my leg while trying to get up, but didn't break anything. I was very lucky because a 73 Y O has no business out and walking on ice. Am a bit sore today. I will try to do better the next time, L/w. All-n-all, its been a good snow and my sweetie and I have enjoyed looking at it through the window, for the most part.

I have a Ruger PC in 40 caliber. Have had it for years. It is a hard shooting carbine and I have enjoyed it. I keep it for a house gun. It is very accurate at 50 yards, but opens up a bit at 100. For what it is made for, it is adequate. My carbine has 2 15 round mags and I purchased 2 extra.

Any good brand revolver. Most probably the only handguns we will have left after Biden.

I have always wanted a S W 8 shot 357 magnum with a 5" brl. Had a chance at one at the "The Reloader's Bench" in Mt Juliet, years ago, and balked at the 800.00 price tag. It had a red dot sight mounted on it. Regretted it ever since I passed it by. Would like to have a vintage Python, but can't justify the money.

After last evenings snow we have 4" on the ground this morning. Our ####zu, Allie Kate," just went out and the snow is deeper than her legs. She got her necessary business done in record time. Didn't like dragging her belly in the snow. It is 29 right now.

I have no back up heat. That bothers me. I have a back up propane stove for cooking and everything else I need. I have thought about purchasing some "big buddie" hunting heaters that will run off propane tanks. Hunters use them in their hunting blinds. I have 2 tanks for gas grills and 2 other larger tanks for our RV. All are full. Does any of you all have these type heaters and would they be sufficient to heat a room safely. They have 2 sizes so I thinking of the larger 2 burner type. What is your thoughts on these? I have natural gas to the back of my house, but just never had a meter put on it, and put it in our house. Actually have not had the need too. I have had a propane 500 gal tank years ago and that gas has gotten very expensive to heat with now. Would not want to go that route ever again. Give me some ideas what your guys are doing for back up heat. I heat with a heat pump now.

Our road is solid Ice with snow on top. Cars, mostly farm boys with 4 wheel drive trucks, what few are moving, are moving at a snails pace. Thankful we don't need to get out. Having gut buster stew for lunch. A good soup day.

Still calling for freezing rain and snow this evening.

If both safes are not on the same floor joist, under your floor, you will be ok. If the safes are on the front wall, of the house, or back wall, usually the floor joist run from front of the house toward the back. That should have only one safe on each set of joist and should support the weight all right. One safe will have at least 3 or maybe 4 joist supporting/dispersing the weight, depending on the width of the safe. That will be the desired result you will want to achieve.

Lofton Rd , in Lascassas, is solid sheet of ice. Been up since 5 and not seen but one car go by our house in the last 2 hours. Just took our dog out and can hear cars moving on 96 East, but not many and going slow. More snow forecasted later today. Don't have any snow now just sleet/ice. Dog hated it. Just fed the red birds on top of the ice. Got about 25 pairs this morning and about 45 doves right now. Trying to get them fed before the black birds and starlings invade. When they get here its over for the song birds. Be careful if you get out. Great to be retired on a day like today. Sitting back sipping my joe, and watching hunting on the Outdoor channel. Gotta love it guys! Soon to be 73(March 4) and enjoying God's beauty and offer of salvation. Got few worries about my future because I am prepared in both ways. Made peace with God, and lots of groceries, Bread/Milk. Life is grand this morning!!!!

I have a SW SS 629 44 Mag 4". Big as i care to get at this age. The 357 mag is my EDC. My sometimes friend Arthritis don't like big bore guns any longer.

I just let my NRA lapse. I don't approve the way they are wasting free funds and W LePair(S) direction is wasteful, IMO.

Praying for you and your family today, Lords will be done. (Monday).

Prayer for you and your family.

Was at my local country hardware store yesterday to purchase a hand held grass seed sower. They had one left on the shelf. They told me that when they sold something, most times, it cost more, than what they retail a product for, to replace it on the shelf when they ordered another one to replace it. Yes, it is hard for a mom and pop store to stay open. This man's dad started this store 60 years ago and it is a typical old country store. I recently purchased a small Bosch air compressor, to run my nail gun, and noticed they had another just like the one I purchased back on the shelf. The new one, in the store, was priced 28.00 more than the one I purchased 3 weeks ago. Steve told me the compressor went up that much in 3 months. Compare this to ammo price increases. I'd venture to guess I have, "Not Bragging", $12,000.00 in ammo value, not including the reloading components, in my 3 cheap ammo safes, with todays prices. I, for sure, don't have that much money in it, when I purchased it. My practice 9MM W W box was purchased at Wal Mart for around 12-14.00 per hundred, 38 Spl WWB $19.00-21.00 per hundred, and self defense was 20.00 per 20 pack and 29.00 per 50 round boxes of Golden Saber. My DPX 357 was purchased form Cor Bon at 40.00 per 20 before Pie lost the brand. This was at a steep price, but I am sure glad I purchased 200 rounds of that at that time. That is my EDC ammo in my 7 shot snubbie. I can't begin to imagine what it is like to be in a small store this day in time.

Prayer for you all again this morning.