papa61

I don't know all of the facts. I didn't watch the "interview". I neither like nor dislike Alec Baldwin. BUT If ignorance is bliss Alec Baldwin thinks we are blissfully ignorant of the fact that he committed criminally negligent homicide.

dammitalltohell! I can't buy ANOTHER PISTOL this year! either of these would be a good addition though.

I haven't been into Memphis in many years. Not because of crime, just haven't been. There are good people there just as everywhere. I am sure they are overwhelmed by the bad right now as we all have been lately. Our fellow TN citizens should all have our full support, well, the above mentioned good ones. We should all push our elected representatives and assist law enforcement to take out the trash. If we don't?

This is good. one of the local shops here has Taylor & Co in stock with both plow handle and birdshead grips. A nice SA in 357 would be a great trial gun and perfect companion to a 357 lever gun.

but the truth is still there.history is as it was. it may only live in whispers and legends or buried with those who were there but it is still THE history. if we erase the truth from our sight we are subject to repeat the same mistakes. but history cannot be erased

I also read today that a statue if Robert E. Lee was taken down and will be melted down to be used in "art". was it not already art? one cannot erase history by destroying monuments.

Love the M14! the AR ain't bad either!

I can see the benefit of synthetics for some, especially in a defensive/battle rifle or for hunting where you would need to pack the rifle on foot for long distance. For my preference in a fine rifle, glass bedding the receiver and free floating the barrel in a quality piece of wood is preferable. All who contribute the what and why of each option are appreciated, please continue even if you feel it is only minor or only your opinion. Even "because everyone else does" is not a wrong answer this time. I originally asked for extreme weather purposes and that has been well answered. but what would you choose for your rifle and why is also a valid question considering the reason I asked.

I agree with Chucktshoes. we always need good people with common sense in government. If you have the time and inclination you have my support. That may or may not be a good thing depending on who you ask though.

you're having too much fun Chuck!

I half agree. loaded ammo may be cheaper and easier to get right now but if you can get components and learn to load it would be helpful if the supply of loaded ammo dries up again. I can't get 30-30 ammo or large rifle primers reasonable at present so my 30-30 sits in the rack being lonely. but I CAN get LRP so it is possible.

I vaguely remember Meeks. I can relate to being arrested for breaking into your own house too. In Macon Co. at that. Being taken into booking is another tale that would get a sympathetic deputy fired. I will only say there was only one person in the jail that night who was armed.

be a way for me to justify moving back up there but I'm sure that having a hang em all and let God sort em out attitude would disqualify me

are you that bored already? that didn't take long.

that is the way I look at it. synthetics allow you a lower level of maintenance and less concentration on not dinging a stock in the field. I think proper prep and care with a fine wood stock would yield similar results.

I remember seeing articles on glass bedding actions and free floating barrels back in the day. Not being a long range rifle user I ignored them. My mistake in the long run. Always amazed me that a wooden stock could move a steel barrel enough to affect accuracy.

I don't hunt at present. Just curious about the differences and fixes. I'm a handgunner and have very few rifles right now. Greg brought up another question. Why is walnut the most prevalent wood? I know it has to do with grain and density but why? All of this is just to gauge what one would use for both specific conditions and widest variance. I never expext to be an expert but I want to know why since my first inclination when synthetics started coming out was cost.

the chosen action type also has to be considered. one would not like a complete titanium 300 mag bolt action though a properly buffered AR in 458 would be tolerable. I am sure carbon fiber would have issues with heat in a high round count session. so we have to compromise on the differing materials. what is running through my mind is with a stainless action and a composite stock. how do you compensate if you are in extreme weather? if carbon fiber shrinks with increased temp and steel swells, how far off are the thermal expansion rates? think about taking a Texas hog rifle to hunt doll sheep in Alaska. Throw in that the current focus of my firearm lust is a SS Marlin guide gun that came with laminated wood. How does laminate fair with changing temp and humidity. (not that furniture would change a lever gun like it would a solid full stocked rifle)

I wan't hit by a truck but I can sympathize with your issues. I have an alien baby now just below and left of my sternum, pins and screws in my neck, two hernia repairs previously. THAT'S why I work at a desk!

I was looking at the classifieds and noticed an "EXTREME WEATHER" model 70. It brought a few questions to mind regarding stock materials as I prefer the aesthetics of wood. Would the weather, ie cold, snow, rain, affect wood, fiberglass or other synthetics more or less fro each? When a rifle is bedded is the inside finished and sealed to keep moisture out? not something I would expect to need, just general curiosity. What say ye experienced riflemen?

no 30-30, only Wolf in 300 BO. .22 is high compared to Sportsmans warehouse and Acadamy. Local shop doesn't have any calibers I need on shelf except 22 though.

I did that bit. Most guys wear their back out before they retire. congrats on making 35 years.

what does the heat shield fit? if BJB doesn't take it I'm also interested in the shoulder rig.

Glad you have a plan, I'll retire when they pry my mouse out of my cold dead hand LOL

Garand thumb is a real thing