MacGyver

I'd probably pick the Rossi due to your comfort with it, but with that sized pig any of them ought to perform fine.  I'm glad for the info on the 336 in .44mag.  That one's been on my short list for a while.   Does the new Savage not make the cut? edit:  Nevermind.  I see it's going with you for longer shots.  We're going to need a full after action report.

I sold my last house to a VA-backed buyer.  Their inspector didn't really find anything of note.  As I recall I needed to line up a door latch so it closed securely and replace a balance in a window.  I had replaced the heat exchanger in my gas furnace when I was getting the house ready to put on the market, so I don't know whether they would have caught that or not.   Looking back, it was relatively painless.  But, I have a memory from shortly after closing wishing that I had chosen a different offer.  I don't know that there's any compelling reason to do it in a multiple offers scenario.

Your priest ought to check out Nehemiah 4. Start around verse 8 and go through to the end of the chapter. I've always found the account in the Garden of Gethsemane to be interesting - specifically the part where the disciple cuts off the guy's ear with the sword. It's not like these were hid under their garments. Jesus certainly knew they were there. Now mind you, Jesus chose not to fight and go to his death - but, his disciples had weapons in his midst.

Wow, what a great trip. Can't wait to hear about it.

Love my Surge. I'm an engineer, so I'm all about the data.

How about a .460 Rowland barrel? Or a .400 Corbon? Just get a barrel fitted and change your spring.

Everybody needs a collection of something.

This would be my advice exactly.   You'll spend less money and have a better setup that you'll be happier with in both circumstances.  Magnifiers are bigger and clunkier than they look.  They perform well, but don't offer as much to the hunter as a dedicated scope would.  Were it me, I'd buy a red-dot with a mount that'll return to zero, and do the same with a decent scope.

I'd start with a plain vanilla Ubuntu install.

Wowsers! That thing is gorgeous.

There's always somebody who's going to want some more of our cake...

I'm pretty sure only the serial number is required to be on metal. I've seen polymer lowers done with a rotary engraver. They looked just fine to me.

You save a little less than 3 ounces on the lower considering the stripped TN Arms Co. lower weighs 5.6 oz and a regular mil spec 7075 lower comes in around 8.5 oz.  The threaded inserts aleviate some of the concerns, but I think in the grand scheme of things I still might step up to aluminum receiver.   That said, with the weight difference, you basically offset the weight of an Aimpoint T1.

That's a pretty good deal!

You've gone and done it now! Start shooting suppressed and it will affect pretty much every firearm related decision you make.

Fred, the Pescador is built on the same mold as the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 12. The Pescador is a couple hundred bucks less, but the features in the Tarpon are way better. The seat alone is worth the price after a full day on the water. I was in a Moken 14 for a while, which was great offshore boat. I just bit the bullet and stepped up to a Hobie Pro Angler. We've got a veritable stable of boats and paddle boards at our house that see a lot of use. Part of the reason for that is introducing new people to the water. I'll extend the offer to any Benefactor in good standing to try any of them out any time.

The Narrows of the Harpeth is great for people just starting out.

I have never once heard a report of the guys at Guns and Leather doing a customer wrong.  Daniel and his team have earned the great reputation that they have!

An eye exam is a smart thing to get even if you don't need glasses. That said, I bet you optometrist could apply an anti-IR coating or corrective something to a pair of sunglasses.

There's a reason the old timers don't plant tomatoes until May 1st. I planted seeds under the lights in February. They're getting big, quick. I'm going to chance some going in the ground around tax day to try and have some good tomatoes by July 4th.

I'm definitely looking forward to checking out our own Jeff Meister's display of 1911s. Many of you remember him from his Hero 1911s. He's been in Texas for the last couple of years working on starting up the Republc Forge. Everything I've seen has been gorgeous. He's going to be in #1063.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

The Ti-Rant won't be going anywhere until they can get a new suppressor quieter than the existing lineup.

Shoot a PM over to TGO David.     I'll let him know to reach out to you as well.

The glow of tritium sights is caused by the emitted electrons from the tritium decay hitting and a phosphor screen which in turn causes the glow that we see.  You can get them in a variety of colors.