I prefer some character in my deer rifles, which is why most of them are very old, yet still accurate and reliable enough to put venison in the freezer each year. They just feel better in the hand while hunting, than some shiny new Wonder Gun.

All bets are off when it comes to varmint hunting, although most of the choices there also have plenty of character and age to 'em.

I even like "me" better, now that I've got some patina myself.

If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.