I run the 168gr NBT in my rifle with a book max load of Varget . Prints right at 3/4 inch. It was the first load I tried and didn’t go any further with load development since season was already in. Varget is always a good choice for the 308.
I lived in WNC about 20 years ago. There is plenty of area around there to hunt mostly mountains. We have family in the Asheville area and it’s super liberal. A Gay Soldier I served with called it the SanFrancisco of the east coast. Property is expensive in that area as well and traffic is crazy.
I agree, all the ladies in my family love the way the 5 inch 1911 in 9mm feels. For me it’s just not as comfortable to carry as a 4.25 inch 1911 with my style of concealed carry.
I like the Ronin. I got the 5 inch model in 9mm . Great shooting pistol. Looking at the 4.25 inch gear pac now, it comes with factory red dot and 3 mags.
I carried my Kimber in with me and compared them side by side. I also looked at a Springfield TRP in 9mm but didn’t like that little cut off angle at the bottom of the grip/mag well. Maybe I just need to look for a Kimber with the optic cut slide. The hand wants what the hand wants no matter...
I plan on getting rid of several of my guns this coming year. I would like a fast twist 6mm or 25 cal. Maybe Ruger will do a #1 in a caliber that catches my eye this year.