wheelnut: Thanks. The income will come later, when I can find a decent position, which is no easy feat these days with the collapse of the energy industry, etc. but I understand your point. I agree that reloading should be at or near the top of the list and to that end, I have been reading up on the subject. Reloading will definitely be part of the equation. Regarding both the rifle and reloading, I have plenty of time to find the right rifle and equipment, but I’ll have to limit my purchases while I am completing my thesis. I can tell you that I’m real tired of being a poor grad student. Most of my funds are directed to supporting my young daughter at this point.

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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
- Del Gue