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Just invest in something with a point distributor. Ideal would be a something with a 350 [parts availability] and a stick shift, then choke down the cost for a magneto distributor. Problem solved, just make a habit of parking next to an incline every time before you cut it off just in case/when the battery cops out.

Every Monday is detail day for me. No exceptions. Pick something and make sure it's clean. Once you develop the habit and get on top, it's easy to stay on top of things.

I used to be one of those guys. Then I realized that the only thing you're going to be able to do alone is die.

Similar situation not too long ago. Trimmed the fat, invested in a quality AR and never looked back. Sans the war of Stoner v/s Kalashnikov; Truth is, they absolutely work if you do your part. Take into account the plethora of uppers in various calibers also. Get a base 5.56 to start, later get a larger caliber upper for hunting. Win Win.

Are there any real survivalist groups in middle TN? None of the armchair BS or couch commandos, I know there's plenty of that. I'm not looking for names, places or invitations, just curious. It seems from what I see that people are fairly polarized into either paranoia or apathy. AND it seems the 'noids are always talkers, not doers. It sure would be nice, at the very least, to know there's groups with which one could possibly earn trust in time. Too many wannabees. Better to be on the bottom of the totem pole in a group of people who know what they are doing than High Brass in a group that doesn't. Any advice, recommendations or thoughts welcome.

I want to see Jerry Miculek compete and show these gumbys how to actually shoot straight.

Greetings gentlemen. Lifetime shooter, reloader, and Tennessean.