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Check out Titan Concealment. He's a vendor on here. Nice stuff. That said, do you want Kydex, leather, or a hybrid? Although I have no personal experience with them, the Garrity holsters have great reviews and are well built. I have a G-Code OWB paddle and the quality is awesome as well as the customer service. When I look at another IWB holster, it will be either a Titan or one from a company called Keyhole Holsters. The Keyhole are sharp looking with a leather back and Kydex front. Good luck. A LOT of options out there.

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Thanks Y'all!

I'm new to this precision rifle game. As such, I'm looking into getting some formal instruction on how to shoot consistently. I've been in contact with an instructor and his advice was to get a data book. Now, I know what they are and what they are essentially used for. However there seem to be a bunch of options out there and they, while not overbearingly expensive, aren't "cheap". Can those in the know tell me what I should be looking for and make some recommendations on what and where to buy, please? Thanks in advance. Christopher

I got the rifle out to the range yesterday. I was pretty regularly dinging steel at 100. I did not shoot for groups. I was simply out to get the PA RDS sighted in close and check function. It ran well, especially when I put a bit of lube on the bolt (oops!). gun shoots nice and smooth. It's a keeper for sure. C

FWIW I've used T1 Defense several times. It will be done right. They are easy to deal with, quick turnaround and they cerakote on premise as well. I have no affiliation with them other than being a happy customer. http://www.tieronedefense.com/ar15-semi-auto-services-1.html http://www.tieronedefense.com/cerakote-refinishing.html

It was a thought however I know myself pretty well and gathering parts would be difficult at best. I'm easily distracted and rather impatient. I've heard really good things about the Tikka. Biggest complaint is the $220ish dollar mags for it. Why they put a mag on there that retails for a quarter of the rifle price is beyond me. They feed really well apparently though.

So I've done a bit of soul searching and it has led me to this: I can't justify the expense of a custom bolt action rifle. Maybe in a year or two, but right now the cost is just not palatable to me. I had a builder that I was speaking to about having a rifle built but the numbers simply don't work for me at this time. So, I've switched gears. I'm gonna go box-stock. I'm betwixt and between 3 rifles, the new and much anticipated, internet melting Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5C, the Savage LRP in either 6.5C or, more likely 260Rem and the Tikka CTR in 260Rem. Rifles will be paper punchers. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot a small, local match or two with it. If not, it's just a fun hobby. It'll be shooting regularly to 300 and hopefully to 1k if I can get to a semi-local range next year. Any thoughts on these? I think the Ruger may be to new to really judge but the platform is VERY appealing. The Savage is a proven shooter but will need some tweaks to make it "perfect" to me. The Tikka is supposedly awesome but I worry about magazine costs and if I decide to upgrade the stock, manufacturers compatability. Initial purchase price is roughly the same for all 3 rifles. Thanks in advance.

Nice build! C

About a week. Michael had to order the paint. Not a lot of white AR's out there. Thanks!

Upper and lower are cerakoted white.

Gotcha. Thanks for the interest.

The barrel came from an upper and the comp came in a parts lot. Why? Did I miss something? C

It's... It's... beautiful. C

My newest build: Anderson upper AIM BCG Unknown Pencil BBL No name comp Midwest Industries SS GenII handguard Noveske CH Aero Precision lower CMMG LPK Magpol pistol grip ACE Entry Stock Primary Arms RDS Cerakote by Tier1 Defense I just have to say that dealing with Tier1 is awesome. Quick turn around, good pricing and amazing communication.

Anderson upper AIM BCG Unknown Pencil BBL No name comp Midwest Industries SS GenII handguard Noveske CH Aero Precision lower CMMG LPK Magpol pistol grip ACE Entry Stock Primary Arms RDS Cerakote by Tier1 Defense

When I cooked for a living I picked up a set of wood handled Lamson Sharp knives. Still have them and it's been close to 20 years since I stepped foot in a professional kitchen. I love them. I've had them professionally sharpened maybe 3 times. I just tune them on a steel. They do get used. Honestly my wife uses them and beats the crap out of them. They're just a great set of knives. For a sushi knife, I'm out. Never had a need for one. I'd probably get a nice ceramic if I could find one as it wouldn't be something that I would use a lot. Good luck! C

I can't help with the tax thing as NY/NJ doesn't double up. However keep in mind the commute. I did it for 15 years. I now commute 15 minutes, on a bad day. I used to commute 1:45. That's each way. I finally realized that my time and honestly, my health, were worth more than money. I took a HUGE pay cut but couldn't be happier. If you're looking at a 2-3 year thing before you bail, I would say do it. Working in NYC has it's benefits to career paths. However if you are looking for longer than that, look for an apt in NYC to crash in and head home Friday evenings if that's at all feasible. The commute is a killer. Good luck with it. C

Davis in Sloatsburg has powder. Not sure where in Bergen you are but I'm in the Paramus area and it's a quick 20 minutes up 17. C

Thank you. I've seen the Moultrie on sale and will check into them. C

I saw this thing yesterday at the shop. It LOOKS accurate and is just top notch. But yeah, she ain't light... C

You can go to the office, get a key, and shoot "5 stand". The clays are .30ea. You can rent a thrower for $20 and bring your own clays. 5 stand is a blast but can get a touch pricey if you shoot a lot. There's a trap style, skeet style, rabbit, and 1 that comes toward you. You can also shoot doubles. Bring a friend and have at it. It gets a bit competitive between my buddy and I (I suck and he doesn't as much). Renting a thrower is a bit more economical but I like the variety of the 5 stand. C

She's cute. You take her out yet? C

Thanks bud. Much appreciated both the recommendation and tip. C

I'm starting to look around at trail cams. I will be picking one up for now but may add another in the future. I'm not looking to break the bank, I'd like to keep it in or around $100 if possible. Any recommendations as to brands to look at or avoid and options to consider are all appreciated. Thanks. Christopher