Pietta has stepped up their game in recent years. They are about equal in terms of quality. Fit and finish of the grips is better on the Uberti I have. Cabelas runs some awesome sales from time to time. Take advantage.
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For a while I though I might need to add a FLA or UT CCW permit to my VA one. This is a baby step in the right direction.
I haven't been following the circus in MD since escaping in 2013 and before SB281 went into effect. But, I hear about the HQL that friends (aka prisoners) are...
Tell state of MD to pound sand. You have coverage. They are just looking for a way to collect the loose change out of your pockets on the way out. They no longer have any hooks in you.
Ignore any mail from MVA regarding such and get on with your life!
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If you have a pistol gas system, you should not have cycling issues with subsonic ammo.
Sounds like you are shooting supersonic loads through you 8.5?
Really? Most who have one think they are pretty good shooters especially if you got an early one with the 1/8 twist 5R barrel.
Not everyone has the $$ for an LWRC or Daniel Def or even a Colt. The Sport is a perfectly serviceable rifle. This is coming from a combat arms vet.
Sounds like a plan. I had a 700 .308 budget build nearly complete (which I will be keeping btw) but will jump on the 6.5 CM and buy another set of reloading dies...:rolleyes: