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Really they do not roll up at all. you just stuff them in a sack. The idea is to keep the insulation from getting creases in it by rolling it the same way everytime. A crease ruins the thermal value, but anyway, no, they will not all be the same size. This will change based on the shape of the bag, the size of the bag, and the thermal rating. I never was too worried about the size. I used to backpack quite a bit and never had a problem with my large bag. I have the rectangular shape and extra long length, so it is really rather large. When thinking about your thermal rating, really think about when and where you will use it. There is no need for a -15 in TN. If you are staying in the state, I think you would be well served with 0 to 15 during the winter. After you purchase a quality bag, make sure to take care of it. Do not leave it in the stuff sack or any other tight space. Just follow the instructions on how to care for it. These will change depending on what you buy.

Slumberjack makes a good bag at a reasonable price. It seems like everyone likes the mummy bags, but I thrash around too much for those. I have a traditional rectangular type zero degree that is great. The lowest temp I have experienced with it was about 12 degrees, and I was toasty.

What is this new law of which you speak? I have been out of the state for a while, and I guess I am behind on the news.

I think someone brought up an important point that no body else has mentioned. If you are carry a single action, or something that is carried "cocked and locked," I think it is crucial that it is in a holster that covers the trigger. The only thing I would not carry in a holster would be a revolver or DA pulls. Tennessee does not have a holster law, but I do believe you should be sensible in how you carry. To answer the question, yes, I absolutly carry with one in the chamber. I believe that if you are in a situation where you will have time to pull your gun and get it ready, you probably will have time to remove yourself from the situation. If you have that kind of time, that is what should be done. I carry, but it is my last resort.

You are right, it is about whatever you like. However, my thoughts about the 500 is that they are really sloppy. The 870 seems to have a more solid feel to it, but like the previous post said, I have never seen either fail. I have had both but kept only the 870.

Armed ar not, if you are an HCP holder, you should always mind your P's and Q's. I am sure any kind of libral judge would love to have an excuse to snatch it away from you. Congrats on keeping your cool. I have found that I am much more tolerant as well after getting my permit.

I like crimsonaudio's night stand. That is a good idea.

Deep Deep Concealment And of course, NO word about it to any one else.

As for the BB gun in the city limits, I had a cop come to my house one time, because a neighbor had called me in. The cop was cool about it and pretty much said the law was stupid, but told me I would have to leave the city limits to shoot my BB gun.

The only question left to ask, WTF?

I am a Ruger fan. I carry a Ruger p345 pretty much everyday. I have not priced anything recently, but for what you pay, I think it is hard to beat Ruger. You have the right idea though; just get ahold of a few guns, shoot, and see what you like. If find yourself down toward Tullahoma, you are welcome to try any gun I own. Just shoot me a pm. Shooting before you buy is the best way to go.

Funny

I think they are using those trees for some medical research here recently.

One less snot-nosed little kid. Am I missing something here?

I think she got Tiger because of the tail!

Don't even worry about the sent issue. The dear will get used to the structure, and if you will just leave a jacket or something in there for a month or so during the off season, they will pay you no mind. I do not know what the land is used for, but where I hunt is farm land that is constantly exposed to people. I see deer smelling me all the time while I hunt, and they just continue on with their business. I think scent is really only an issue in areas that basically only get people exposure during hunting season. Like others have said, just make sure you have good visuallization.

Smokin' deal. Only $550 for a hand made rifle. That is awesome.

I do not know what type of rifle you are cleaning, but really getting one completely clean will most likely not affect its performance. I do not see the point in getting one spotless unless you plan on putting it in storage for a while or something. Obviously if it is a really accurate rifle, cleaning will help, but for a hunting rifle or plinkster or something, I would not spend the extra time on it. Just my thoughts.

Back yard body work is the best kind. Luckly I have not had to practice my skills for a while. Knock on wood.

Maybe some of you all have seen this, but I got it today in an email. It made me laugh, so I figured I would pass it along. Sometimes you are encouraged about our country's future when you see something like this. Specifically, there is an annual contest at Texas A&M University calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary term. This year's term was "Political Correctness." The winner wrote: "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." (This guy has nailed it.)

Of course he is not carrying, DC is safe without any handguns.

Put a timing light on it to make sure you are not getting spark, or pull a plug, ground it, and watch it to see if it sparks. If you take that route, be careful, it might bite you. If you are getting spark, I would certainly go with the fuel then. With it sitting that long, it could have gummed up the fuel filter or injectors, or any other fuel related part. Drain the old fuel and start fresh. Start simple and remember the triangle; ignition, fuel, and air. Make sure these are present before chasing down sensors. Hopefully this will help. That stuff can be a headache for sure.

I took a class on this recently. It was in MO, but the principles should be close to the same. The guy that taught it suggested against blinds. The animal is very smart and will know that the blind is not suposed to be there. He said it is best to just use full camo and be still. As far as calling, I was told you should wait about 15-20 minutes after you get in there to start calling. Let the birds get back to churping and the squirrels start running around, but then only stay in that one place for about 30-45 after you start calling. If you do not see them by then, you have either spooked them, or they are not coming. Also make sure you are using calls appropriate for the area and the time of year. i.e. a fawn bleak is probably more appropriate for the spring rather than fall. Not to say it will not work, but a cotton tail or turkey would probably be a little better this time of year. Do not be scared to try something different. If whatever you are doing now does not work, try something else. I am by no means an expert about this. I am just sharing some information I was told or learned.

Amazing. These comments help me understand how we are in this mess. These people voted.

There is a really easy way to fix ALL of this. The law should state that with an HCP you should be able to carry everywhere unless a sign has been posted. The signs should be standardized and sold the state at cost. Every place that is posted (schools, gvt buildings, bars, or "gun free zones") will be posted with these signs. If no sign, carry on.