JimmyAGR

I made some good friends on this board and at the range before I left there. Still in touch with them. I think we all still root for you guys that hopefully hell will freeze and the laws will change. We also have some knowledge to provide to new members.

Signed, but doubt it will help...

Wow Dave that is a beauty. Looks like it was made yesterday!

As someone who moved out of NJ a year ago and never looked back, trust me you are making the right move. I am in Florida now and my taxes have gone up! I mean my tax stamps have gone up Good luck! the only thing I am missing is Italian bread.

As Shane stated I am in Fl now. The main advantage to a FFP scope over a 2nd FP is if you are ranging with it. I use a 2nd FP NF ATACR 5x25 and love the glass. I have also heard great things about the Vortex 4.5x27 but have not got my hands on one to try.

I was out shooting to 1000 on Saturday. I had a bolt .308 and a Larue OBR .308 with me. The bolt has a NF 5x25 and the Larue has the 3.5 x 15. With either you will be able to see the target (depending on size of course) but with my old eyes I need the extra magnification for target ID. You can always dial back from the higher, but not the reverse. Also if you are looking to shoot distance look into the 6.5 calibers, much better at wind and distance deflection. Just my 2 cents....

See this is a disease that makes you spend money . Like moving to America, I have 1 suppressor now and have a form 4 waiting as well as two form 1's. Help I am addicted to freedoms toys....

Great Paul, Why didn't you give me that advise when you got me hooked on long range shooting? I could have saved thousands.... Oh and as far as the 6.5x47 it is a great round, 66 inches less drop then my .308s at 1000 yds

Just PM me when you are going to be around and we can meet up.

I am between Jax and St. Augustine in Nocatee. I just joined the 1000 yards range Keith was telling you about.

Rob don't discount a standard old school Remington trigger. I have 3 precision build they all use a tuned remmy, break right about 2.5 lbs. and no creep. All cost about $40. The only other trigger I liked was a Huber 2 stage, but decided to stick with a single stage. When you come back to Fl you are more then welcome to check them out.

I have three Valor's so that will tell you which I would go with. I like the clean look over the others. I don't like front serrations of a rail on a 1911, but that is just my taste.My Valor's all shoot as good as my Ed Brown and for a lot less.... But then again all of them can out shoot me.

Very nice Dave. Get it from the CMP?

Congratulations!!!! So what was the first gun you bought her

Yep best move I ever made was to move down here!

When you pick a smith, they might have some of the parts in stock already and that will save you time. It is not uncommon to have some smiths take 6-9 months to build a custom rifle. I have had actions and a stock that I sent to them and they supplied the rest. I also just prefer old Remington triggers that the smiths smooth out to about 2-2.5 lbs.

Hello George, Have you picked out a smith yet for the build? That is where I would start with looking at parts. I have a few builds, two on Surgeon actions and one on a trued Remmy. All run flawlessly. I have 2 in .308 and one in 6.5x47. What is the planned distance? If just NJ and 300 yards a .308 will do all you ever need. If you are going to stretch it out to 1000 or so then I would go the 6.5 flavor, but again a good smith will be very helpful in his advise. PM NJBullseye on here as he is a very knowledgeable person when it comes to precision shooting. I would also look into taking some precision shooting classes before you develop bad habits . Hope this helps, Jimmy

Nice. Straight and to the point. Don't F with U.S.

Well I am a big fan of Night Force, but that would likely double your budget. I have a NF 2.5x10 that is great. I also have the Vortex Viper PST in the same magnification, so for your budget I would go with the Vortex. You will be giving up just slightly in the clarity. The stadia lines on the Vortex are a little thinner then the NF so in darker areas they are a little tougher to pick up especially if using holdovers.

I have the 5 version. It is a solid gun, very accurate and of course since it's a 1911 it has a really nice trigger. I had some issues with the blueing on it and had to send it back to them for refinishing. They said they had some issues with the tank getting contaminated. The fit is tight, but not as tight as my Dan Wessons or Ed Brown. I have a GI model Springer and the STI is worlds better then that, but don't know about the TRP.

Pretty much. I walked in with my DD-214. The forms are all on computer. The sit you down, you fill it out and they take your prints. Six weeks later I had my CFL. Here's the links to all the information. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Licensing/Concealed-Weapon-License

Great looking forward to seeing you. Will you have time for shooting? Sorry I missed you last time.

Yes, yes we are. Amazing living in America. I got my 1st suppressor. Have another in NFA jail along with 2 SBRs. It's expensive living here, but worth it. Come down and visit when you get time.

Hey Shane i you are going to Mifflin make sure you have a high bipod. The range goes up the mountain and a 6x9 will be hard to use at distance.

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