Darrell

I have a Ruger Precision Rifle in ,308 (along with a couple of others in different calibers) that I really like. They aren't short-barreled, though, and a bit more expensive. It looks as if you've already checked out the Rugers, but if you were tempted by the RPR's it might be worth a second look.

I may be the last American who doesn't carry a phone around with me. When I hunt or fish, I try to forget there IS any civilization. I suppose I'll carry one if there's no alternative, but I'm happier just carrying a paper license and tags.

I moved to TN from WA about three years ago, and I intend to hunt here for the first time this fall. I picked up a copy of the TN hunting regs, but I'm not 100% sure I understand everything. I'm 65, so it appears that I can buy a permanent hunting and fishing license for $49. I expect to hunt deer right on my own land, or maybe on a neighbor's. It looks to me like this will be the only license or permit I need to kill a deer on my own acreage. Is that right? I might like to kill a squirrel or two, too. I share a property line with the Catoosa WMA, and I might want to hunt on that land, too, or at least to use it for non-hunting recreation, specifically I'd like to ride my bicycle out there. It looks like I need to buy a WMA license to be able to do that, right? I was thinking to just buy a type 93 license for $20, just to be able to ride my bike out there even if I'm not hunting. Any insight on that? And the regs say that bicycle access is allowed only through gate access points. I can ride my bike right off my property onto the Catoosa, but the nearest gated access is miles away. If a guy is just "scouting", with no weapon, would that gated access rule apply? Finally, I see NOTHING at all about transport tags, except that tags are required. Does another fee apply for tags? Thanks, guys.

Go back to your physician. The guys here seem to know a lot about firearms related stuff, but I wouldn't go to us for medical advice.

Does this seem familiar to anyone else? VID-20220604-WA0062 (1).mp4

Or at least claim to be.

I had a friend at work who was a Doctor of Divinity. He preached on Sunday and worked a regular job during the week. I always made of point of calling him "Doctor" once or twice a day, and he always took it as I intended, in a good humor. The MSM made quite a point of calling FLOTUS "Dr" during the runup to the election. I assumed just wanted they wanted me to assume for quite some time, that she was a medical doctor. I suspect that Jill Biden probably never made a big deal of her doctorate until it became politically expedient to do so, but I blame the MSM for it's failure to be clear from the get-go.

I've been risking it a lot these past few weeks. If the forecast says there's a 50% chance of rain I figure the forecaster is just flipping a coin, and I ride anyway. Heck, I've been wet before.... But I must say that when it rains around here it often comes down in buckets.

Have you ridden the bike the way it's set up and with a full load in the bags? You should know pretty quickly whether or not you're comfortable with it. I'd be VERY concerned about having that weight out back, as it effectively unloads your front tire. If you were to hit a bump in a corner you might find yourself dealing with serious understeer or a wheelie. I'm pretty sure I'd grind that low side bag away in half an hour, too. But again, it's mainly a matter of whether or not you feel comfortable and confident.

Do the various TN counties print a voters' guide? I moved here a few years ago from WA, and one of the few things I miss is getting a pamphlet in the mail at election time in which the candidates offered up a statement and people pro and con of ballot issues were able to offer up statements. Being pretty new here I really don't know much about the various local candidates, and it would be nice to have some information to go by.

Amazing that there's a restriction to a single box. But at least some are available.

We did a variation called "bailing out". You get as high as you can, then flip your feet up over your head and (hopefully) land on your feet below the swing. No broken bones that I recall, and lordie! we did it without helmets and elbow or knee pads.

I've always been a fan of the big GS bikes, but I've never pulled the trigger on one. A lot of guys ride those on genuinely off-road rides, but if I had one I'd stick to nothing tougher than a fire road, I think. Glad you had a good trip!

PM sent for the shotgun.

Thanks. I wanted to buy the HF 1-ton stand, but they're out of stock anywhere near me. I sure don't need that much capacity for the Z engine, but I also have an F250 with a diesel, and you never know....

I'm looking for something a LOT less expensive, but thanks.

Found one! Thanks. Looking for a good used engine stand. I got a notion to pull the engine from my 240Z and now I need a stand. It'll have to be pretty close to me, I guess, say west Knoxville to Cookeville. Please let me know what you have and what price you need for it. Gracias!

Thanks!

The two Ducati motorcycles are gone, but the Harley is still here. Anyone need a nice HD? I've decided to thin the herd substantially, so three different bikes for sale. The first has been listed here for a time: 2004 Ducati 999 Standard. The bike has 6817 miles on it, and is in great condition. I bought this bike several months ago from a fellow who had it sitting in his shop for 6 or 7 years. I brought it home and went through the bike from front to back, doing all the maintenance and repairs required. The bike now runs and looks great. A partial list of things done: New front tire, rebuilt brake calipers, rebuilt clutch master cylinder, replaced clutch slave cylinder, replace battery, replaced air filters, fuel filters, fuel pump, oil and filter and coolant. Did a full desmo service, valves are all adjusted within spec and replaced the cam belts. I'm sure there's other stuff I forgot. $7200 firm. The only trade that might interest me would be an S1000RR with cash on my end. The bike is not registered or insured, so a test ride requires cash in my hand and signing a liability agreement. Second is a 2008 Ducati 1098S. Take a look at my Craigslist ad in Knoxville for pics and a full description. 10,xxx miles on the bike, fresh service, excellent condition, $10,000. Finally, a 2007 Harley Davidson XL1200C. This one is also listed in the Knoxville CL. 8100 miles, excellent condition, $5500. All of these bikes are well-maintained and the Ducatis have never been ridden faster than 160 mph. Clean titles on all.

I've had one for over 40 years and it still works just fine. I use an RCBS Chargemaster (it throws and weighs the charge automatically) fairly often, and I like my Lee powder measure just fine, too. I also have a set of Lee powder dippers that are pretty good for stuff like 9mm.