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So since I ride a motorcycle year round unless there is snow on the road, and I ride with a club so I'm alays wearing a vest, I decided a shoulder holster may be the best method of carry. I knew I wanted leather, so that ruled out the cheap nylon rigs. I liked the look of the M7 style, but to get what I needed I had to go custom. GjohnsonIV here on TGO knocked it out of the park. He is a good friend and I have had several different leather items of his, and he is only getting better. He made a great looking rig, that fits perfect with lots of adjustment. Let me tell you, there is almost no shoulder rigs out there for a 52" chest but this one fits like a glove. I love this rig and it's going to see plenty of use. It's built for a Glock 17, though I'll have to wait until my wife brings it back from Atlanta, since she took it as her carry gun this weekend, to carry it in this rig. Sent from behind the anvil

thats not a cougar its a clearly a polecat

Wow, a state would have to be insane to implement that. Thank gawd Tennesssee .. oh wait.   - OS

That is what we call a "rifle". :)

You have a better chance of being ass raped by chupacabra than being attacked by a cougar in TN. I wouldn't worry about it. On that note, this "motive" of self protection against threatened and endangered animals is the excuse bubba continually uses to justify shooting rare animals. The Florida panther is extremely endangered, yet some idiot put a crossbow bolt through one's skull last year, likely using the "it's coming right at us" excuse, when the animal likely posed no danger. Not saying it's impossible, but find me the last reported case of a large cat in the wild attacking a person in the eastern United States. I don't buy it when some trigger happy idiot makes the claim it was self defense. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here's my short video. http://youtu.be/DPdZqS0W3wI Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  Will not work for resizing lube.    Additionally, you DO NOT want to use resizing lube in place of the astroglide.     You can learn a lot in the TGO chatroom....

The very first high powered rifle I shot as a kid was my Dad's Savage Model 99e in .308 Win. Of course even then, it was amazing to watch my Dad shoot it, and train my younger brother and I the correct and safe way to handle weapons. I loved shooting his Rem 870, his Super Blackhawk .44 mag, his Security Six .357, his multiple .22 lr rifles and the Stevens 20 gauge single shot that was our first "my own" gun. But there was always "something" about that Savage. At that point in my life, I didn't have a favorite type of rifle as in bolt action vs lever action so I know it didn't have anything to do with my affection for this particular 99. I think most of it was just because it was Dad's, but a lot was because I watched him re-checker it and change the stock from the darker color to the almost blonde color that it has been most of it's life. In my 20's I slipped into the work, chase girls, drink beer, and hanging with friends mode. So my hunting and shooting days were very few and far between, something I regret to this day. As I entered my 30's all of that faded away and hunting & shooting became part of my desires again. Dad and I talked guns and ammo talk more than we ever had, and I'd missed that. Somewhere along the way I'd started messing with him saying "Dad, you know that ole Savage is just gathering dust. You need me to take care of it for you? <insert laugh>". He'd always come back with one of a hundred responses ranging from "I think I'm gonna get it out and clean it" to "You know, I believe I'm gonna deer hunt with that this year" and the occasional "Oh, you'll get it one of these days". The latter being the one that worried me because I didn't want to get it the way most children get their parents weapons, in a will. But the jokes have continued all this time and even in texts: "Dad, just wanted to see if y'all were coming down this weekend .308" or I'd text him and say "I have break coming up, call me at 3:08" and always made for good laughs but to no avail haha. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and Dad began asking about my Rem 700 SPS Tactical .308 and talking about getting one. We talked stock and optic options as well as pricing variances. I began online shopping and sending him info on different ways he could go. He came in town this past Tuesday to visit with us while my brother and his family were in town from San Diego. He'd also picked up my new bow and brought it in with him so I met him at Bass Pro after work and we talked a lot and looked at some rifles while shooting the crap about life happenings. We left empty handed, which never happens with us, and we'd decided to go to local gun shops on Thursday and Friday for more shopping and hands on. He ended up buying the SPS Wednesday while I was at work, so shopping was done haha. He had them mount his base, rings, and his Leupold scope when he picked it up. I told him that we'd sight it in Saturday while we were having a family get together in Whites Creek. Saturday morning comes and I've packed up a couple AR's and my Rem 700, a ton of ammo and targets for a day of shooting that I've been waiting for a LONG time. One with my brother and Dad being there at the same time. With my brother being in S.D. it's rare to have the time and place availability for us to shoot together. I show up at my sister's place, start unloading everything before Dad gets there and he pulls in shortly after. I meet him at the back of his truck and we're looking at his new rifle, as he grins and tells me he can't wait to shoot it. He's a Marine so I know he's excited :usa: Everyone spreads away from the truck tailgate and Dad says "Hey, I gotta talk to you about something when everyone leaves". I'm thinking of what I could have done to hear those words after all these years of no ass whoopins lol. He slides another rifle case towards the tailgate and starts to open it while speaking "Look, I know you've loved this rifle since you were a kid. I'm sure I'm gonna be happy with this new one. I know you'll appreciate it for what it is, and I know you'll take good care of it. Put it in the truck and take care of it." This is the part where I just stare at the rifle, then stare at Dad in pure disbelief for what seemed like 30 minutes but was in reality probably 2 minutes. If I'd had to guess how I would have reacted I would probably think big smile, screaming with excitement, telling him thank you a hundred times and hugging him and saying I love you and I'll take good care of it. Well, that is NOT what happened, I couldn't say anything, probably mumbled something I'm not sure followed by a "Are you serious or teasing me again?" Well it was real, I didn't touch the gun, I hugged him and thanked him and told him I loved him and that I was glad that he handed it to me and that I didn't have to wait until he was unable to use it anymore to get it. My arms were covered in goosebumps the entire time, he even noticed it and said "Damn, are you okay?" I told him I wasn't sure. I packed it in the truck, still not believing that I was taking it home. Then we got out the SPS's and sighted his in. It was dead on accurate and he was needless to say very excited with it! My brother came down in the field and shot it as well which made it the perfect day! Anyway, sorry it's so long but if someone bought me a Barrett .50 cal tomorrow it would not be a more exciting Show & Tell thread for me. I can't wait to shoot it, try out some different ammo in it, and will definitely be taking it in the woods this year to deer hunt once gun season opens up!! Signed, Happy Ain't The Word

Got an early anniversary gift from the wife today. Hopefully will help put some meat on the table for a few months... Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

I've never been saltwater fishing until last week. Although it was too rough to go way out where the big ones are, we still had a great time fishing over a sunken barge. We had to throw back all the triggerfish and red snapper because they weren't in season. We caught them as fast as we could get a line in the water. My youngest son often caught them two at a time! Here's what we got to keep. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0596_zpswqht4cyw.jpg.html][/URL] Sea bass, White snapper, and I forget what the one on the top right was. A restaurant next to the dock cooked them for us. Me with a red snapper. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0588_zpslqc9mgrg.jpg.html][/URL] My older son with a Remora. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0593_zps6ofgxtdu.jpg.html][/URL] My younger son with a triggerfish. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0589_zpsfpu0ejxu.jpg.html][/URL] We must have caught close to 100 fish, and had a great time.

I really wish they'd STOP overdubbing the sound of a hammer being cocked whenever someone handles a Glock.

Well...got her out. Kind of funny how it ended up working out. I took a drill bit slightly larger than the the roll pin and started drilling into it hoping that I could either widen the hole enough to work it out with some pliers or some small hand tool, or that I would just grind down the pin to the point that it cleared the stock so I could slide it back and remove the pin. Well, it was neither. Note the right hand side of the pin above...it is sharp form where the gunsmith cut it to length...this was not the side the drill bit was touching. As I started to drill, the roll pin started rotating. Because I was applying downward pressure to it, the roll pin itself turned into a drill bit and cut itself through the rest of the buffer tube and stock and popped out the other side a little bit. Then, I just grabbed some needle nose pliers and worked it out! Anyway, thanks for all the feedback from y'all. It is much obliged.

Idiots...     Libtard As repetitive as it sounds, it stands for "liberal retard."  A libtard wants to live in a fantasy world (in which life is the way that they WISH IT WAS) as opposed to dealing with life the way it actually is.  (This explains the religious fervor that many of them demonstrate when it comes to smoking pot).  The most idealistic libtard envisions a time when science/technology and Socialism will eliminate all poverty, hunger, war, disease, injustice, unemployment and prejudice. (It is a nice pipe dream but human nature will forever stand in the way of that goal).  Most libtards subscribe to the notion that "people are basically good", and build their foundation for activism and "improving the human condition" on that faulty premise. Because they deny the facts about human nature, their "reasoning" is diametrically opposite to common sense (blue states vs. red states).  The reality that people have different initiative levels, are basically selfish, and often work for their own interests before helping others, puts a libtard's panties in a wad. So, when citizens will not voluntarily comply with various libtard prescriptions for "the common good", then laws must be passed, or force used, to MAKE them comply. (It is the gradual path to totalitarianism).  Likewise, his/her naïve cries of: "can't we all just get along?" and "there is nothing worth dying for" are red flags for anyone with a clue.  Metaphorically speaking, a libtard is a sheep who thinks that their grasp of diplomatic nuance or metaphysical sensitivity will prevent their flock from being devoured by the world's Islamic/Communist wolves. When America, the sheep dog, responds to wolf attacks, the libtard judges these defensive actions as offensive and wolfish.  Since libtards are unable to recognize our enemies for what they are, they cannot be trusted to safeguard our future. 

I think leather is King. D.M. Bullard makes a “Dual Carry” than can be used either way. I have one and the quality is excellent. I just wish it had a thumb break. http://store.dmbullardleather.com/catalog/category/5060221 IWB doesn’t need to be much: I would just go with something like the Galco Stow-N-Go. OWB is more comfortable but needs a more substantial holster. D.M. Bullard, Don Hume, Galco, Desantis all make good ones. I have this for a shield, it is well made and carries nice.. http://www.desantisholster.com/THUMB-BREAK-SCABBARD For a minimal holster I have this for a full size M&P40... http://www.donhume.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67_357_193&products_id=37 I have a Supertuck for a M&P 40C. I had to leave it in the car one day and it melted. Crossbreed told me to send it in to be repaired; they sent me a new one. They responded quickly and did all that could be ask of customer service. Too bad they don’t sell leather holsters; I would buy from them.

Just look at you what a enabler. He is on the 12 step program we are supposed to support him D.T. McCall & Sons is having a sale and free delivery and set up in the 615 area code

I am fan of the N82 Tactical. Have one for my CZ 75B and P01. Very comfortable and it will not sweat through

They coming right for us!!!: https://youtu.be/Nt6kKhlX8vU Sent from behind the anvil

You get DQ'd for happy finger?  So long as the weapon was pointed in a safe direction while taking the slack out of the trigger, I don't see it being a safety issue.  I've been through several shooting schools where they instruct you to draw the weapon from the holster and immediately point it down range toward the target to try and instill the muscle memory, in case the enemy is closing distance on you and you must fire before getting the weapon up to position three (essentially firing one handed from the hip).  Due to the logic behind this, we're instructed to already begin taking slack out of the trigger between position 3 and 4.  With heavy triggers (like Sigs and Berettas) sometimes people pop early, which results in a thrown shot, but in a safe manner.  This isn't a negligent discharge.  There was never really a word for it back then, so instructors just called it happy finger, and it was fine.  I don't see the big deal, since it isn't unsafe.

How about Astro Glide?

Chiming in to say the same thing everyone else has said... great rifle, and great history. I love hearing things like this, and I'm really glad he got to GIVE it to you instead of pass it on to you. Wonderful :-)

Rifle and story are both great. Have good luck and fun with it.

Thats Awesome Congratulations

  Yeah, I tend to stickout a bit sometimes too. If I can make it we'll be an easy group to spot.       Awesome, I'll bring mine too. I haven't had a chance to try it out since we took it out that one time, but I think I got the cycling issues fixed so it will be good to see whats what. I have some scopes to sight in too so I'm starting to get pumped lol.

Awesome. 99's do NOT get the love they deserve. They're incredible rifles. That one appears to defy blue book value......priceless. Thanks for the share, that's great!

Midg-e-haad!!!!!

Might I suggest simplifying your options? .308 Good to 1000+ yds, capable of being loaded up for buffalo & down for foxes. Does everything you'll ever need efficiently, cheaply & easily. Remington 700adl or Savage Hog Hunter. Both blind magazine, both under $500, both supremely accurate, both readily available. Nikon, Vortex, Leupold scope. 3-9x40. More than enough glass for your needs. $200 will get you very good glass from all 3 manufacturers. K.I.S.S. ;)

In leather i use cross bread and nothing else but i mainly a kydex guy

Agreed, but gonna learn to shoot it stock first. If I cant hit with it like this, everything else is a waste of money...[emoji12] Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

That one is a 250-3000.

Nice looking rig and probably the most comfortable style of shoulder holster ever designed given its intended purpose.

  Nicky beat me to it on the well armed Swiss Guard, but if we want to take a historical view of it, many Popes of the past commanded papal and mercenary armies which certainly had weapons, and even bang sticks.  Unless the current Pope is willing to declare that those previous Popes are burning in hell, then he can't really reconcile his statement on firearms (weapons).  Then again, there's that whole papal infallibility thing, so maybe what he meant was that anyone, with the exception of the Pope, is held to this standard of possessing firearms (weapons) being a disqualifier as a Christian.    His statements were specifically directed at firearm manufacturers and those who invest in them, and he called them hypocrites if they consider themselves Christians.  Perhaps it's bad to make firearms (weapons) but totally okay to use them?  I dunno.    Perhaps he could explain his statements in the context of Pope Benedict, who was in the Hitler youth.  I'm pretty sure they were teaching those boys more than building campfires and making snares.    ETA:  I do my best not to say derogatory things regarding the beliefs of people; I don't care if a person worships a cow, the moon, or a child rapist like Muhammed or David Koresh.  My only issue is when people like that point their finger at others and run their hypocritical mouths.  Much the reason for my distaste for leftists.  So on that, the current Pope can go eff himself in the eye. 

Great stages John, thanks.

If she's doing 6 months she is most likely at a county jail not a TDOC facility. County jails all have different facilities for visitation. I would say if your daughter wants to go then take her once and see how it goes. Lots of family have visitations every week in jail.

  Yes, but Chance Hall and Jack Jones, even though True Freshmen, stepped up when they had too and played like true veterans today!!  Great job to both of them!!

Good stages...fun match.

I'm your huckleberry.   I want to see Curly Bill sitting on the White House steps when Obama leaves and say "well bye".

If you can find a tap small enough you can thread the roll pin and pull it out with a screw.

Depends on the gun. Different guns require different types of lube and by different types I mean oil or grease. I prefer to use grease on everything I can for several reasons. First it stays where you put it so you do not have a round oil spot in your safe from oil that runs down the gun. Second dirt and crud will sit on top of grease rather than get mixed in with it like oil. But there are some down sides to using grease. First grease does not help keep the crude suspended like oil can so it can allow a gun to malfunction sooner compared to oil when the gun is getting really dirty. But even so I use grease on everything then have a small can of WD-40 to keep the crude moving. This helps remedy a malfunction as well as prevent one if the gun is starting to become sluggish.   For when I MUST use oil I use a 50/50 mix of 30 weight synthetic and automatic transmission fluid. The transmission fluid has a lot of detergents in it so it helps keep the crude from thickening and causing malfunctions. And if I want a lube that really cuts the crude I will add 10% of injector cleaner into the 50/50 mix. I ran a 50/50/10 mix in a silenced 22 rifle and it would go thousands of rounds between cleanings as long as I used the mixture. If I did not the gun would start to malfunction at ~500 rounds so I know it does work well but I still prefer grease over oil for 99% of my guns.

I've seen those made with kydex and my SOG Voodoo Hawk has a unimpressive nylon verson. I think it would be fairly easy to do, so I'll give one of those a shot today. Thanks for the input! EDIT: Here is what I came up with. Needs a couple of tweaks, but I think I'm on the right track:

It appears his hypocrisy knows no bounds.

  You must be a buzzkill sitting around a bonfire with rednecks telling tall tales.

I've seen one and my dad has seen 3 or 4. My Grandpa cal ways claimed to have killed on coon hunting as a teenager back around 1915. He wasn't the kind to exaggerate and my dad isn't either. Dad saw a couple of them when cutting snow late at night, and at least one coon hunting. They drift through from time to time, especially in the unpopulated areas like New River where I grew up. Sent from behind the anvil

Throwing rocks is a good starting point building hand eye coordination

All three grandkids received theirs before the latest price increase.  It really is a good deal.

I think they are priced backwards myself. I think the older we get, the less we use them. Make them cheaper!   Dave

Boy my boys have theirs as well. Inside the cover of the last magazine had a phone number to call to change/reduce the magazine subscriptions. The lady I talked to said it can be turned back on at any time.

Yep, I learned about this with my 1st born over 11 years ago.  A total of 4 sons later, my only complaint, I get 4 calendars a year and every other month, 4 of the TWRA magazines.  Otherwise great bargain.

AUD def the best Zombie "book" I"ve read.