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I’ve been daily carrying a Sig P228 for nearly twenty years now. I have so many rounds down range with it and P226s, that I’m am just “comfortable” with the gun. Nothing else down the pike was so much better it was worth the effort to switch. Until very recently. I tried a P365, but couldn’t shoot it accurately, at all. Same thing with a 365XL, until I tried Wilson Combat grips. Wow, this is a proper shootin pistol. It shoots like a full size, but, tiny. For now, it is my low profile carry, for example with just a T-shirt. But, the P228 is still my default, when my dress works with it. I want to get a lot, lot more rounds down range with the 365XL before it completely displaces my 228, but this gun finally may do it.

I have a 16” AR, iron sights, fixed stock, loop sling and a can. I shoot that nearly every time I’m at the range. There is something pure about iron sights and positional shooting., and few things more fun than shooting steel from a suppressed gun.

I am looking forward to the rifle side match! Hopefully there will be more than two of us this time.

Thanks for the replies. Both guns are bolt actions with receivers, so being full guns, they are more of a pain to ship out of state, so I would prefer to remain local.

I have two rifles that I would like re-crowned and threaded. Who in the central Tennessee area would be the best for top quality work? Anyone have any experience with any local smiths who can do this work?

John, that was a fun match, I'm glad I came up. Do you know when they will post scores?

I never understood the reasoning of the flat foot reload, that rule seemed to come out of nowhere. I'm glad it's gone. Hopefully the wording of the section makes good sense once it's gone. At that point, I'm pretty satisfied with the new rule book, I think. As for the CCP, I really don't see much point if it is defined for guns as big as the G19. If that's the case, and they get rid of BUG, then there's no way real BUGs could compete. Meanwhile, the difference between a G17 and a G19 is so small in terms of IDPA performance, I don't see much of a differentiator between CCP and SSP. Sure you don't see many G19s at sanctioned matches, but you do see plenty at club matches-- it is just that anyone who shoots IDPA matches regularly will just use it as an excuse to go out and buy a new gun :). Is CCP keeping the rest of the BUG rules that make that unique and run as a dedicated match? Or will CCP just be a new division in a standard match? If I were to do it, I'd consider revising he BUG match to add a second division to bring a few more of the larger guns, but score them separately. I know BUG ain't exactly super popular, but there's something to be said for catering to niches. I hear those matches are fun.

I have a feeling that any attempts to prevent publishing of already disclosed data would run afoul of the first amendment. Good news though.

Did Haslam eventually sign this? All I can find is that it passed out of the legislature.

Not quite your neck of the woods, but I spotted a 6920 for $1099 at the Cool Springs Walmart outside Nashville last weekend. First time I'd seen a Colt there.

I second the recommendations for the .243 and the 6.5 Swede. Both have only slightly more energy than a 30-30, and will reach out past 300 yards, easily. iirc, that Swede will arrive with more energy than a .308 past 300 yards. Get a rifle that's heavier than your old lever, and you're GTG. It probably breaks your budget, but look for a semi in those calibers. If you keep an eye out you may be able to find a Remington 7400 used for around $600 used. I used to have one that shot fairly well. Something like this: Remington 7400, 243 Win, 9X Charles Daly Scope : Pump at GunBroker.com Also keep an watch out for something like a sporterized Swedish Mauser, which you might find for ~$300, leaving more room for better glass. That $100 scope may break during your second season out with it. If you start with a 7400 or some other rifle that have 'em, shoot your first year with irons. Save up for a quality scope next year. I would also note that rifle fit is important in felt recoil. A new Savage like you're thinking about will probably print smaller groups, but a 7400 or a BAR will get the job done.

+1 on the CMMG Bargain Bin rifles