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Ha I actually found a good deal on Amazon for the green Gamut 2.0 and cancelled the other order. Seems like the Gamut has more features overall than the Vanquest. A little more tactical looking but my guess is that no one really looks at my stuff. I give people too much credit for being aware.

I’d be interested if we have enough interest. We did something similar in Nashville several years back and it was a good time. There just aren’t a ton of us on here active in the Memphis area relative to further east (my assumption).

I actually rolled the dice on a Vanquest Addax 25. I couldn’t really find the anything US made. All just designed in the US. It fits more into the EDC / Gray man kind of role and not so much the hiking / rucking role. After looking around this morning it seems like I should probably just get a separate bag for that role and not compromise on both fronts.

Which Vertx did you get? I was looking at the Gammut 2.0.

So I’ve been kicking around the idea of buying a nicer backpack and have always assumed that brands like Vertx, Maxpedition, etc. we’re made in the US. Apparently that’s not true so I’m hoping to get some recommendations. I don’t 100% HAVE to have a U.S. made bag but would like to if possible. Here’s the usage: •Would be used for EDC when I go into the office. 15” laptop, keyboard, mouse, chargers etc. •Would also like to be able to load it with medical, flashlight, toiletries, just stuff you’d like to have when out and about or rucking. I don’t care to have ruck pouches for weights. Just want actual weight of items. • I could stomach somewhat of a tactical look but don’t want to be as discreet as possible. •Waist strap option would be nice. •Durable •I don’t have enough experience to know what size I’d want so I’d guess a middle of the road size If you’ve had good luck with a certain bag, I’d appreciate the heads up. Thanks!

The latest Apple Watch Ultra release has me thinking about watches. I’ve recently purchased a Garmin Fenix 7X as my every day watch and while the Apple Watch Ultra looks pretty nice, it still doesn’t seem to hold a candle to the Garmin’s features. I’ve pondered sending the Garmin back and ordering the AWU for the benefit of the Siri / smart watch features, but I just can’t pull the trigger. The built in maps, detailed fitness metrics, ruggedness, super long battery life and even a built in flashlight, really make this Garmin a winner. It really makes me want to walk deep into the woods, spin around in a circle and use the watch to guide me back home . It’s also pretty crazy how it will pull all the different running metrics to give me an estimate of my overall fitness, VO2 max, training intensity, etc. There is also the obvious benefit of built in maps. The chance of me ever having to use this as a standalone feature is probably pretty slim but the fact that they are there and can be utilized without dependence on the phone is handy. Anyone else been using a Garmin watch as their main watch?

I don’t know the answer but I suspect they will try to push that. This must be some of that “common sense” garbage they were talking about. They all saw dollar signs I’m sure.

For my guitar players out there, this is the new Paul Cochrane Tim V3. A local Murfreesboro resident whose gear has evaded me until now! I got two of these in a recent release and decided to only keep one. This one is brand new in the box. It’s an outstanding overdrive pedal. Just too large for me to run two of them on my board. Cost me $274 to my door so let’s say $300 to cover shipping and gas to the post office.

I did this as well 2 or 3 years ago for my son. It’s a crazy good deal.

PM sent. I’ll take it.

So I ended up buying a Honda tiller. After letting the ground dry up, I was able to get it all tilled , rowed and planted yesterday evening with a little bit of finishing up this morning. Of course this gel on probably the hottest days of the year! I planted a couple more tomato and pepper plants as well as corn, peas, Lima beans and okra from seed. Hopefully it produces decently this year with little soil amendments other than fertilizer.

I also picked a nice little batch of jalepeno’s from the raised beds. My wife makes candied jalepeno’s (Cowboy Candy) with them and it’s absolutely amazing. Great on a hotdog or brat.

Got a 60x35 plot turned and disced this evening. I’m a little late to the game but will get some later stuff planted this weekend……. Once I buy a tiller. I just can’t bring myself to rent and after discussing with the wife we have decided to up the budget and get something that will last quite a while. I’m eyeballing a Honda FRC800. I do plan to till between the rows during grow season so renting really wouldn’t work anyways.

Oh yeah, rear tine for sure. I guess they are all mostly the same at a certain price point. I have a tractor and have used a disc in the past but have never purchased a three point tiller. It’s just a bit much for the size of garden I want to do. I’d also like the ability to run the tiller in between rows instead of using a how. Truth be told, I don’t love gardening but it’s a skill I need to improve on and at least have the tools needed if it comes down to necessity.

Anyone care to offer advice on choosing a tiller? I’m looking to plant a medium sized garden with a tiller budgets of $1000ish. I can’t seem to find any used ones around and am looking to purchase a new one very soon. We have done box gardens for several years and are looking to expand.

Looking for a 19 Gen 5 or 45. In the Memphis area but could meet up in a reasonable distance.

And the 5.56’s can play too!

Thought I would post the happy news on this situation. Since the 51T AAC adapters have finally com back in stock, I was able to get a proper brake for this barrel. Since it doesn’t have the same design as the flash hiders (recessed threads) I was able to thread it all the way back to the shoulder. So now I can add even more weight to this already heavy monster!

It requires zero courage for me to have that conversation. He wouldn’t like my opinions. These talks of delegating the rights of many to the oversight of a few (relatively speaking) self serving individuals are much more dangerous than any perceived danger this writer has about freedom. It’s not hard to work out what we should try next. It just takes money spent in the right places.

You can buy plenty of parts fairly cheaply to make it fit. Handle bars, grips and crash bars with pegs will go a long way. I had one of these in a later model and loved it.

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I’ve added the s15’s to my cart several time but have never hit go. Maybe I’m afraid of making my 19 irrelevant.

Currently carry a G48 in a Tenicor Certum 3 in appendix position. I have a Certum 3 on the way for the 19x / 507C x2 so will probably carry that while I send off the 48 for milling.

Just wanted to share that it seems the AAC 51t muzzle devices have made their way back into the market at normal prices. If any of you have the 51t suppressors and are short on mounts like I am, you better snatch them up! I ordered 2 for my 5.56 size barrels and a brakeout for my 6.5 Creedmoor. Bauer Precision and Joe Bon outfitters both have them along with some other places I’ve never dealt with.

Sold on eBay.