Stopped in at Wally's Ontario Or. They have the Savage axis at $199, Savage 110 in wood for $344 (reg price), Vanguard Syn in 270 and 308 for $249, and Vanguard walnut in 243 for $349.

There is no way I could pass up that 243.

But Oregon State Police have me on hold AGAIN. Three years ago it took six mo to the day for approval to purchase a Ruger 10-22. One would think I would learn to keep my gun purchases in Idaho where the "instant check" is instant....and they do not charge you ten bucks for the privilege.

Sales clerk at Wally's said they would hold the rifle until approval. But I am not going to hold my breath. If I can find one in Idaho tomorrow, I will buy it. Do not particularly care what the chamber is, as long as it is not a 308 grin. I could use a 25-06, a 270, or a 280, or 7-08, or 22-250 or even possibly a 7RM or 300WM.

Lots of grandkids starting to get old enough for a hunting rifle of their own. A couple of the boys are going to be 5' 6" linebackers. They will be able to handle the magnums.


People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.