I lost a good friend

Well it is official. I had to sell my 444. It was a Winchester M94 AE. I loved that gun. It packed a big thump. I sold it to a friend who has been wanting one ever since I got it. I know he will take good care of it.

I sold it to pay for a new puppy we are getting this fall. So either when I finally get a job or sell the pup as a one year old I will replace it with a Marlin in 444. Then I will know which is better, Marlin or Winchester.
In the mean time I think I will go elk hunting to console my self on my temporary loss.

It was a tough choice. I sold the gun, dies brass, and left over ammo for 650 which is the cost of the pup. In a year I will be able to sell the pup for about 2,000-2,500. So I should be able to replace the gun, dies and brass when the dog sells. Or if I get hired at a school in a last minute hiring I will replace it with one of my first few pay checks.