I helped my father pull a buck out on our logging lease. I cut 5 fallen trees out of the way so we could load it on an ATV. This is in Mississippi though.
Oh, just looked at some other trucks.... Silverado is about 8.8 inches of ground clearance. The Subaru is 8.7.
I do think the Silverado is more capable and less stuff is hanging low.
My 2016 forester has about 1 inch less ground clearance than my 2016 Tacoma. That's really not bad for a car. Tires are a limitation as well as not having a low range 4WD. It'll make those hills a little easier.
The Subaru can do quite a bit, learn the limitations, learn about recovery...
I have the following thoughts:
1. You are basing your opinion on the current political status. The political status of other people doesn't always apply to different people. This is stereotyping.
2. Never would have filmed myself doing it. You are viewing the world through your rose colored...
Doubling the torque.... and depending on the number of screws might cause issue.
My real point was that an experienced gunsmith who does this all the time, is likely not going to cause issues by not using a torque wrench. I don't have issue with you wanting it torqued to spec. I just might not...
If a few 6-40 screws are distorting your scope's ability to do its job, your rings don't fit, aren't aligned, or the tube is too flimsy. All which may be the case. If it is the case, me thinks you'll lose zero anyways the first bump the rifle sees.
Edit: I am thinking in the general sense of...