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Necessity...and failing eyes. The great mother of inventiveness.

Additional comments: Just looked a Jonnin's link and that's pretty much the design I was trying to describe. That typw of box is so very easy to overload, as are bags; but is much more protective. It's just awkward and heavy, at least to me. You're right about the access capability though, the slide out tray makes getting to your guns very much easier, and secures them well. The open area below is good for a few boxes of ammo and maybe small tools and glasses. But unless it's 4/6 inches or better in depth, access to it is limited. And mounting a spotting scope on the door in the up position is relatively easy. So there we get back to an overloaded, heavy case or a second bag. But at least if you are on level surface, a hand truck can be used to move it about. Just strap it on. And now we're back to more bulk and weight to take to the range.

Yep, Dad made it of 3/8in laminated plywood, used heavy duty piano style hinges. Approximate size was 24"lomg by18" high and 14" wide. The handle was secured from the outside with 1/8 threaded bolts thru the laminate and a 1/8 steel plate in the top for added strength, and double locks on the front. It was a very sturdy, as well as moderately heavy box. With several guns and ammo, I always thought it to be about 30 lbs. Never did weigh it when I carried it. Just knew it was a load. PS I understand. My typical load in a cordura, or similar range bag is 3 guns, ammo(usually 200 rounds each), targets, stapler, muffs, glasses, and the other assorted stuff shooters carry. It's always a heavy bag to go up and down the stars that seem to be the norm at most ranges. I really need to pare things down to one gun per session, but I go so infrequently these days; I get overly optimistic in what I can shoot and carry in a session.

And bringing up a 4th...I totally agree. But in this currently thin skinned, society of the perpetually offended; such probably will not happen. As long as the concepts of "hate crime and hate thought" can be brought to the forefront over common sense and rational debate...we don't stand a chance.

I can get pretty foolish, but I'm not that far gone yet.

Had a nice range box that my dad built back in the mid 60's. About like the Pachmeyer cases of a few years ago. Had felt lined slide out tray that held six pistols and a lower box for accessories and ammo. Nice hinged lid with brackets to mount a spotting scope. Used it for several years, but the 2010 flooding totally destroyed it. Have thought about getting a plan together and getting with a good cabinet maker and doing another. That's what I would like to find.

Just goes to prove you shouldn't go "hog wild" when shooting. I'm sorry. I couldn't resist the temptation.

From the standpoint of his topic, I really don't think he addressed the question of what it takes to be a good salesman, but he did a pretty good job of listing several types of salseman we all encounter in our searches for the perfect gun. I will say I enjoyed his videos. They seemed to be fairly accurate and unbiased; reasonably informative, and done in a clear manner. Pretty well-spoken type of guy who seems to know what he likes and conveys it rather well. Perhaps no Hickcock45, but I'll give him an edge over at lest 70% of the armchair commandos who usually do these videos.

Happy Birthday, buddy. Sorry I missed checking this morning. I usually try and watch for the guys I've had some contact with. Hope you don't feel as old a decrepit as I did on mine last month.

Hmmm. Another good idea.

Neat looking little knife. Might just have to pick up one to throw in the glove box.

Yes, some of us more than others evidently. And I still have your castoff. Want to visit it sometime?

Ok, I confess. I like it! One of my old girlfriends had a little 4speed standard runabout. It was a lot of fun. Oh, and the Pinto was too.

It's a hybrid. Human activated pedal-power with emergerncy fuel in the little white bottle above the pedals.

Oh!...You bought these??? They weren't a gift from an old enemy or something? :rofl:

Best story! I don't want to fish with him, I want to go and see the girls and this game warden that freaked him so.

Should your S&W family need adopting...I believe I might know of a suitable home.

Sorry, I could have given directions. But yes real close, not quite directly across the street.

Stunningly beautiful. I'm beginning to have a real strong affection for the Smith revolvers, especially those with combat/target style grips.

Well, just checked mine and didn't get any trash form that source yet. Did however get one from Bob Corker. Does that count?

Ok, you are officially a good guy again. Reading that much is sad enough, without bing on another banned list. I've read so much, so many different genre, that I can't half remember what I've bought anymore. But you are right,I was hopelessly addicted long ago, I just find a new form of "drug" every now and then. Although I grew up just down the road in Baxter, don't go back too often. Just getting my old home place ready for sale. So I've not got a good listing of the current dealer/stores in the area. But did spot several on South Jefferson early Saturday morning. Only stopped at the one, The Page Turner, at 728 S. Jefferson. Rather cluttered to messy, but good selection, friendly people, and not a "book snob," That is, didn't give me any grief over reading choices. In fact they were quite knowledgeable and helpful. If you are already in the area, I'd give them a try.

OK, Motasyco, you are now officially on my crap list. Bought 11 Reacher novels in the last 2 days, and while in Cookeville this morning found about 20 of the Prey series and a ton of Reacher copies . When I told the older gentleman and his wife, who own and run the store btw, what I was looking for; he led me to the back and pointed to a large shelf unit full of both series of bokks and said go to it. I stopped at 3. My wife came in wondering what was taking so long. The owners started a list of what I bought for me and offered to hold the rest til I go back next weekend. Very nice people. A very dangerous place for me to go.

I'm betting on somebody here being right.

This is embarrassing, but...that's just the stuff that I have up first. I probably have that many more in storage boxes that I keep picking up in yard and estate sales.

Thanks for the comments. I just usually like to read the inital installment first. It sometimes sets the character and style for me and I follow it more readily. But that's just my little quirk. I've seen the Prey books on several shelves and have them on the "future buy" list. The only problem with that is that the list is quite long and detailed considering the authors and sequential books I'm already reading. At this time, I have 47 paperbacks and 6 hb in the "to read next" pile beside the desk where I'm now sitting. That should get me thru the next 3 months, but of course there will be additions and order changes to that pile as we go along.