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No, this will require the work of a plastic surgeon.

I was just in my local Wally world, and they had one in the case for $397. I have not really been looking for one, but that does not seem like a bad price for such a well liked gun.

I've just never understood the point of studies and data such as this. What is the point of looking at one implement of violence? A crime is a crime. Why does is matter that it was committed with a gun verses a potato peeler? If you're dead, you're dead; who gives a damn how it was done? To single out one entity will always be biased. Let's write a story about crime committed by minorities. Then we could debate about living in areas with high minority populations. You think that would fly very well?

I have a 10/22 and it would be one of the last guns I would sell. I have shot an m&p a good amount at the range, and I would not knock it. However, for me, I cannot see spending of 2x the amount to get something that looks cooler. I know people have mentioned the improved trigger, and I did not notice that. Granted my 10/22 has probably hundereds of thousands of rounds through it, so the trigger has probably smoothed out quiet a bit. You seem to be limited by your budget, so in my mind, it does not make any sense to spend $300 more to end up with a gun that accomplishes no more than what you could have for cheaper. My wife would say that is thinking too logical, and you should just buy what you want. I would say, if you can save that extra $300, that puts you a long way toward what you really want; an AR. After thought: I should try to reiterate, I am not knocking the M&P 15/22 at all. They shoot great. Given what your limitations are and where you seem to be interested in going, I see no point in buying a "trainer gun" just so you can get used to the gun that you really want. Either way, they would both be great choices, and if I have unlimited funds, I would have two of each.

I don't know if it has been mentioned, but once you get your new tent, go ahead and set it up in your yard one day with it bright and sunny. This helps you to know how to do it, but also gives it a chance to air out. I also like to use this time to treat with some type of sealant. You can use a seam sealant, but I've had good luck with just using Scotch Guard or Camp Dry in spray cans. It should not need it, but I like to do just to be safe. It is quick and cheap insurance.

I have never tried it, but a friend of mine had a similar experience (ended up with two boxes of 30-30 rather than 30.06). Anyway, he tried to exchange it, and they would not do exchange on ammo. Can't say that I blame them though.

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I am an Eagle Scout, and I went all the way through with a dome tent from Wal-Mart. I am not saying the other brands are not worth it, I just mean to say that you don't have to spend that much money if you do not want. Mine served me just fine until a few years ago, and one of the fiberglass poles finally split. It cost less than $40, so I think I got my money out it with over ten years of use. I do believe in spending more on a bag if you plan to do much winter camping. I have a 0 degree bag from Slumberjack that has never let me down. I have been in single digits and stayed nice and toasting. The keys to bags are knowing how to take care of them and knowing how to use them. Spend a little time looking into that once you get a nice bag. My backpack is also not very expensive, and I don't remember the brand. I think Kelty. Either way, it is an external polymer frame. It is fairly light and has spent many miles on my back. I would recomend an external frame in this area when a lot of backpacking is done in the summer. The external frame will help with air circulation between the pack and your back. However, this is probably a few years down the road if you are in Cubs now. Another thing you did not mention is clothing material. More important than the brand is that you understand what material is used to make the clothes. Cotton is generally not your friend when camping. It will not wick moisture in the summer, and it will not keep you warm when wet in the winter. Poly blends are good. Whatever you do, just don't fall into the trap of going and buying a ton of stuff if you are not completely sure your son is going to stick with it for a while. Good luck it all, and I hope he does well with it. Don't forget the toilet paper

Thanks for the input, but this is not a thread for suggestions on alternatives. Everybody has an opinion on what would be a "better" vehicle. I am looking for people who have ACTUAL EXPERIENCE with the H3. This is for my wife, not me. I would probably look at other options if it were me, but she has looked around and decided this is what she wants. I am not going to try to sway her opinion based on something getting 1 extra mile per gallon or because the other vehicle has a 5% better break over angle. That stuff does not matter. I am just interested if someone, who ACTUALLY HAS ONE, can give insight on what they like or don't like about them. If you do not fit that qualifier, please refrain from cluttering the thread.

The only person I know who has used this ended up buying the equipment and doing it himself because he had a hard time finding anyone who did it around here. I don't think that would be a good option unless you were doing your whole house, but either way, he said it was not that hard to do if you had the stuff. I know that is not the info you were looking for, but it could be a bit of an indication of how available a good service is.

No beer, just wine. A good friend of mine brews enough to keep a four or five tap keggerator full. I never thought it was that complex until I started talking to him; he has a BS in microbial food science. Needless to say, his beers are much more involved than my wines. Either way, it is a lot of fun.

Good to know. I will look into it. Thank you. My truck is an '02 z71 with about 160,000 on it, and I have not had any problems with it. Maybe it is the newer stuff in general.

Thanks for the input, but since none of ya'll have actually had one, it looks like the closest comparison we have is to the Colorado. Tell me more about the suspension issues. Other than that, I know fuel is going to suck. It's for my wife, so she is not, nor am I, really worried about the offroad abilities. Truth be know about it, just about any current production vehicle would be a disappointment offroad compared to some jeeps I have had and those of my buddy's that I have worked on.

My wife is looking to trade vehicles. We have driven a few things, but she has taken a liking to the H3. Anybody with actual experience with one have any insight you would like to share. I would appreciate any pro/cons you may see in them. Thank you for your time.

I was driving to school my junior year of high school listening to the Bob and Tom show when the news broke. I can almost tell you exactly where I was. At first, they did not know it was a terrorist attack. I did not get good details until second period that day, but it did not take long to realize how significant this event would be for my generation. Calculus was first period, and the teacher proceded with lessons planned for that day. No other class that day did anything but watch the news. Our World Geography teacher told us all that we would remember that day for the rest of our lives. So far, he could not be more correct; I remember it better than I can remember last week.

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

I am broke, so I don't buy much of anything. My philosophy is that people have been killing game for centuries with weapons that don't even compare to a modern rifle. I have some calls and such, but I have never had luck with any of it on deer. Therefore, if deer is the target, I do not even carry a back pack. If it doesn't fit in a pocket, it's probably staying in the truck or at home. Granted I am not a real successful hunter, but the kill is not the main objective for me.

The hospital. At least the hospital I am at now has armed security; however, they are the Barney Fife type. If the SHTF, maybe I could just snatch one of their guns.

You are wrong, no samples. The only place in the county you can buy it will be by the bottle in the gift shop at the distillary. There is no where in the county to buy it for consumption by the drink.

It is still Glock's fault; it probably talked the rifle into it.

Good to know, but I am afraid that you, sir, have too much time on your hands.

I have admittedly not been following this very closely, partly because I cannot stand to hear/see the big O talking on TV. This is just like everything else in his plan to wreck our capitalistic system; "if we do not raise the debt ceiling or taxes, it will be the end of the world." This is not to say we are not in a serious problem, but if we do default, everything is not going to come to a screeching hault. We will still have the ability to pay military, ss, and medicare/caid, but we will just not have to money to pay for all the other stupid sheit we should not be paying for anyway. I am not an economist, so I realize I could be completely wrong with all this. However, if I am, I still think I would be as right as big O's assessment of the situation. I think it will take something drastic to really make the populous realize the magnitude of our spending problem, and that is exactly all it is, a spending problem.

That may be a contributor;however, I was thinking more along the lines of dunlap or dicki-do disease. The more weight carried on your belly, the more your spine has to curve to maintain center of gravity. This places more stress on the disks in the lumbar region.

In addition to what has already been mentioned regarding manipulations and traction, you should be sure to take care of yourself in general. By this, I mean to make sure you are not carrying excess weight, try to stretch and keep your muscles loose, and stay hydrated. The cushioning and protection provided by your joints and the disks in your back is directly dependant on the amount of fluid in the cartilage.

I bet he shot himself by nd, and this is just the cover story he concocted. No plate and no good description of car or occupants; sounds a little fishy to me.