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For those of you who subscribe to Gun-Tests magazine, I got a pretty long letter to the editor published in the September issue, under the heading: "Re "Takedown ARs from DRD, Ruger, Windham: Who Takes the Cake?" August 2016"

My letter was a [typical for me] long-winded defense of the AR15 platform as a takedown rifle subsitute, and a description of the kit I put together with my custom lower paired with a .300 Blackout SBR upper and a Carbine length 5.56 upper (both suppressed) in a covert case from LaRue. I finished up by having a laugh at my own expense and saying that after all that money spent, I was probably going to try and find a .30-30 lever rifle for a truck gun instead — citing a fear of theft after such a sizable investment.

Editor Todd Woodward answered in print with:

You know, growing up in Texas, we used to see lever actions in truck rifle racks all the time, so I get the appeal of the lever gun. I might also consider Marlin's 308 XMLR. The stainless finish would resist the inevitable condensation that would form.

Anyway, I thought that was a kick in the pants! They published another letter of mine a few years ago in response to an article they wrote comparing scout rifle models.

My favorite part this time? .....when they published it word for word, including this part:

This is my sad face. {:•(

Congrats!

Well done!

Congrats TAM

Nice work.

Great Job TAM.

You may want to start writing freelance articles for some of these publications. I know you are eloquent enough, and blessed with a great sense of humor.

Jusme wrote:Great Job TAM.

You may want to start writing freelance articles for some of these publications. I know you are eloquent enough, and blessed with a great sense of humor.

And maybe get some nifty new products sent to you for review.

Skiprr wrote:

Jusme wrote:Great Job TAM.

You may want to start writing freelance articles for some of these publications. I know you are eloquent enough, and blessed with a great sense of humor.

And maybe get some nifty new products sent to you for review.

That you could then share with your friends who first recommended you for the job!!

I thought you were going to brag about coming in under the word limit.

Congrats on getting published.

I read the letter in Gun-Tests and wondered if that was you when it got to the Marlin part at the end. Congrats.

It ain't bragging if you can do it.