Tim Sundles breaks down how he takes an off-the-shelf rifle and turns it into a purpose-built “woods bumming” gun, a rifle meant for constant carry in the great outdoors. Using a pre-safety .444 Marlin lever action as the example, Tim walks through barrel length decisions, sight upgrades, balance, stock considerations, and why certain factory features simply don’t work in the woods. From aperture sights and shortened barrels to recoil management and practical accuracy, this is a ground-up look at customizing a rifle to fit your body and your environment. If you spend your time hiking, hunting, or just roaming areas where things bite and claw, this episode shows what matters when building a rifle you trust with your life.