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I have for sale a P.Beretta-Gardone V.T. model 948 chambered in .22 long rifle. The gun is in decent shape. Made in Italy and dates back to the 1950’s. Has a 3.5 inch barrel. Comes with two mags. 21+ sale only Located in Knoxville Price: $450 *Must be a TN resident and legally allowed to own a firearm. Must be willing to fill out a bill of sale.

(I got this hunt through the Sako forum. It was used as a way to raise money for the site. I wrote this for that site but thought I would also post it here.) My first decision to make was deciding on what rifle to take. Spaher offered up one of his Sako’s if I did not want to bring my own. The choice came down to either my Finnbear in .338 win or my M995 in .30-06. I though the .338 was a little much so I opted to bring the M995. This would be the M995’s first hunt. I have a bad habit of buying guns and putting them into the safe and not shooting them. Time to go to the range and sight this beauty in. The M995 is topped with a Swarovski Habicht 6-18x50 scope. My local indoor range has a 75 yard rifle range. I didn’t have time to get to the outdoor range so 75 yards would have to do. The first three shots were cloverleafed at 75 yards about 3” inches left and 1.3” high. I adjusted the scope and got it shooting dead on right to left and still about 1.3” high at 75 yards. That should give me a dead on hold out to approx. 250 yards. I was shooting Federal Premium168 grain Vital Shok with Sierra Gameking BTSP bullets. The plan was to arrive on Wednesday around noon. We would have a light lunch, go verify zero on the rifle and then head out for an afternoon hunt. I had decided to drive down. I am the kind of guy that likes to drive straight through instead of splitting the drive up and getting a hotel. So I took off from Nashville and drove straight through till I arrived at the ranch. Spaher was running a couple of errands so he had one of his buddies meet me at the gate. The first thing that I noticed was how well maintained the road was leading down to the kitchen and bunk houses. We get to the bunk houses and park and that’s where I met his ranch manager. Super nice guy. He got me set up in a room and showed me around the main camp area. We were having lunch when Spaher came in. He instantly made me feel welcome. We sat and talked for awhile. Not only is Spaher into deer and land management but also history. It was fascinating learning a lot about the lands history. After verifying zero on the rifle it was time for our afternoon hunt. Spaher does a lot to manage his property. He does supplemental feeding with corn and protein for the wildlife. Just understand that these deer are 100% wild deer. It is not high fenced, there are no pen raised deer or anything like that. Spaher does a lot of culling to make sure he has the right mix of bucks to does and the correct bucks that have potential to grow into giants. They run a lot of cameras on the ranch so they can keep track of the deer from year to year. That way they know what needs to be culled and what needs a chance to grow. The brush can get a little thick on this property. It is full of cactuses and other thorny plants. Because of that Spaher asks that you shoot the deer right through the front shoulder. He does not want the deer to be able to run very far. That afternoon we went to a blind that was beside a pond. It was not long before a fawn came out to feed and play. Not long after more deer kept coming out of the brush to feed and drink. There was a pretty even mixture of does and young bucks. Where I hunt it is a good day to see a couple of deer. I had a blast just getting to watch all the deer. There were 5 young bucks between a spike and up to a small 8 pt and 7 does. About 20 minutes before dark another buck comes out and you can instantly tell he is a mature deer. The ranch manager glasses him for a minute and say that is one on our hit list. I have not seen him in over a year. After a minute or two he says aren’t you going to put your rifle up and shoot him. Not sure why but for some reason I had it in my head that I was going to be shooting cull bucks. So I say I can shoot him? He responds that’s why you are here. Well then the buck fever hit me. This was a beautiful 14 pt. He was a perfect 6x6 with split brow tines. I put the cross hair on his shoulder and pulled the trigger. He bolted off into the underbrush. We wait a few minutes and then go look for blood. We get to where he was standing and can not find any blood. My stomach just drops. I get that sick feeling that I made a bad shot. A few minutes later the ranch hands show up. They are expert trackers. One of the hands found a piece of hair with a little meat attached to it right where he was standing. Still not sure how I missed it. They head off into the brush tracking the deer by his footprints. About 60 yards in they found a couple of drops of blood where it looks like the deer stopped and stood for a minute or two. I was not a lot of blood. It was dark now so they decided to pull out and look again in the morning. After talking it over the with the ranch manager we think I shot low and hit the deers’ leg. Nothing I could do now except hope we find him in the morning. So we head back to camp and get cleaned up for dinner. There is just something magical about sipping on bourbon while steaks cook over a live mesquite fire. We had a great dinner and then off to bed. The next morning the manager and I go a different blind. We are sitting there in the dark waiting for it to get light when he says hear all that crunching. I am like what is that. He says that is a bunch of javalina. They are very loud eaters. As it got light enough to see I could make out 20-30 javalina feeding off to our right. I am watching the javalina when the manager says he sees 2 deer at the end of field. We can 2 bodies through our binoculars but can’t make out if they are bucks or does yet. After a couple of very long minutes we can make out that they are both bucks. We watch them for about 10 minutes and the manager says lets take the one on the right. He is an older mature deer. He looked like a solid 8 or maybe a 10, I was not positive. I ranged him at just over a 100 yards. I took my time, put the cross hairs right at the top of his shoulder and squeezed the trigger. I saw him hunch up a little and then take off into the underbrush. The manager says I head the bullet hit him. We message the trackers and then head up to where the buck was standing. We start looking around and again we can not find any blood. I am thinking what the hell is going on. The trackers get there and we show which way the deer went. They follow the tracks pointing out where they could see the deer turn but still can not find any blood. After another turn or two one of the trackers yells found him. Talk about a sense of relief. We head over that direction and find him piled up next to a tree with broken branch laying across him. First thing I did was look for my shot placement. Sure enough there was an entrance hole right in the middle of his shoulder. I hit him right where I was aiming. He was standing broadside when I shot him. The weird part is there was also an exit hole but it was 4-5”s back near the back of the rib cage. So we have an entrance and exit hole but not one drop of blood could be found. As soon as we moved the deer and its body shifted, blood started flowing out of the exit hole. It was then I started looking at the rack. We have all heard about ground shrinkage but this was the opposite for me. The rack looked a lot bigger than what I thought it was. It turned out to be a beautiful 11 pt. I was estatic. The deer in my neck of the woods are a lot smaller. We load the deer up and head off to the processing shed. The ranch processes a lot of deer every year. Over the years they have devised a very efficient system for getting the deer from field to cooler. The first thing we do is weight the deer. They have a hoist attached to a rail system like you would see at a butcher shop. After it is weighed it is slid over to these angled holders. The deer is put into the holders. There is a big rubber bucket at the end of the holders. The stomach is sliced open. The pelvis gets split with an axe and all the gut are pulled down into the rubber bucket. The deer gets pulled back up with the hoist and slid over to outside the cooler. It is then hosed down inside and out. All the mud and blood is washed off the deer. Then it is pushed right into the cooler to hang. This cooler can hold over 100 deer. The whole time from weighing it till it was in the cooler took less than 5 minutes. I am not kidding when I say this is an efficient operation. After the deer was in the cooler we went back to have some breakfast while the trackers went back to look for my deer from the night before. After searching some more they could not find any more sign from the deer. We are assuming I grazed the leg and the deer will survive. At least I did not leave a mortally wounded deer out there although I am still sick about making the bad shot. After lunch we make our afternoon plans. Spaher decides to take me out and we go back the blind where I missed the 14pt. Knowing he is injured we are hoping he comes back to the pond for water. We see a lot of deer that evening but nothing mature. After dinner we retire to the Spahers Cigar Bar. The back of the kitchen is one of the coolest man caves you will ever see. Spaher has a couple of humidors, several nice leather chairs and a bar. There are a lot of beautiful deer taken from the ranch mounted on the walls along with other trophys he has gotten. This is where you sit around, smoke cigars, drink whiskey and tell lies. It is a great way to end a long day of hunting. Next morning the ranch manager takes me out again to a new spot. Not long after light we start seeing deer. Again it is a good mixture of fawn, does and young bucks. We are watching the deer feed and mill around. In the mix was a nice 8 pt and a real nice 10 pt. The 10 pt was a young deer probably 3.5 yo. He has good potential. The ranch manager, after comparing the older 8 pt to the younger 10 pt, decided he wanted to cull the 8 pt and told me to get ready to shoot. This was about a 90 yard shot. I had to wait till the deer behind him cleared out of the way. I put the cross hairs on his shoulder and squeezed the trigger. Another solid hit but again he took off into the underbrush. I walked up to where he was standing and looked the way he took off. It was fairly open in that spot and I could see him on the ground about 35 yards away. This time there was good blood spray all the way to him. The strange thing is that the bullet performed exactly like the last one. He was standing broadside and the bullet entered the center of the shoulder and exited about 5”s back at the rear of the ribs. The trackers soon showed up and we got this 8 pt back to the processing shed. This deer was 4.5 yo and weighed 196 lbs. One of the rules the ranch has for culling deer is if a deer reached 4 yo and is only an 8 pt or less he is culled. The ranch manager explained it like this. Since they want to keep a good mix between bucks and does they have to decide which bucks to take. He would rather put time into trying to grow the young 10 pt into a monster instead of hoping the older 8 might get bigger. The younger deer just had more potential so the older one gets culled. After the 8 pt was in the cooler we all head to a local spot for a late breakfast/early lunch. For the final evening hunt Spahers friend took me out. We went to a spot that was more open field and light underbrush than the other spots we had been hunting. About an hour before dark we started seeing deer. Young bucks and does but nothing mature. All of sudden something spooked them and they took off running. We are looking around and then we hear the distinctive call of the sandhill crane. 4 large sandhills land right where the deer had been feeding. They fed for a few minutes and then took off. As soon as they left the deer came back out to feed. Right before dark another buck came out. I was told to get ready to shoot but wait for the ok. I get my scope on him and he is a pretty, symmetrical 10 pt. After what seemed like forever I was told to go ahead a take him. I squeezed the trigger and he dropped in his tracks. Whew, we did not have to track this one. Growing up when I would think about what my ideal deer would look like it was always a symmetrical 10 pt. When I walked up to this guy and got a good look at his rack you could not wipe the smile off my face. This guy was thick as well. I think that is why the racks always looked bigger once I got to the deer. The body size is so much larger than I am used to that the racks don’t stand out as much compared to the big body. This guy weighed in at 236 lbs. When I bid on the hunt I had no idea what a great experience this would turn out to be. Spaher is an interesting fellow and a great host. It is rare to find someone as knowledgeable, as gracious and as willing to share what he has with a stranger as Spaher. I can not thank him enough for the experience. For the longest time I have been in the mode of acquiring stuff whether it be guns or whatever. Now I am at the stage of life where I want to get rid of some of my “stuff” and replace it with memories. I sold a couple of rifles I never shoot and purchased this trip. What a great trade off. I got rid of something I never use and replaced it with memories that will last me a lifetime.

This is a very simple AR build I did awhile back. Except I added a few niceties. Anderson lower with Factory assembled PSA upper and PSA lower build kit, with the EPT trigger. Midlength gas system and 1/7 barrel. I bought that carry handle from DBTN, a member here, he told me it was a Colt. Extended latch on charging handle and sling attachments. I also installed a fiber optic, tritium front site. Not terribly useful in pitch black, but if there is some ambient light, that front sight really pops! Its really easy to pick up. Took to the range once or twice, where it functioned flawlessly. With 5 new/or like new Tango down mags. And sight adjustment tool. Firm at 540$ Meet at my place on Brewer drive, 37211. Not interested in shipping or trades. Thanks!

Everything I like is always at the other end of the state.

Up for sale is a gorgeous 1989 Smith & Wesson Model 617 6” 22lr Revolver. Gun is literally ‘like new’. Stunning polished barrel, target hammer, and target trigger. 6 shot cylinder. No box or docs, just an amazing revolver. Local pickup at my Brentwood office or I do travel East towards Smithville most weekends. 950 obo

Great carrier. Has a lot of padding so it carries well. Just downsizing some of my gear. Will carry a wide range of plates. Currently have RMA1155mc in there, which are a thick level 4 plate and it’s got plenty of room. $200

Somebody truly needs this.

I know there’s gotta be some Andy Griffith Show fans around here. Has anyone ever noticed that the rifles in the gun rack of Sheriff’s Taylor’s office changed every show? I did years ago, but just now finished watching “The Loaded Goat” for the umpteenth time and the hardware changed in the middle of the show!

I have watched all the episodes many times. I did look the rifle rack over. But I didn’t know the change in the exploding goat episode. In the early episodes I noticed that they stated Barney and Andy were cousins but never seem to reference that again in later episodes.

HK USP 9mm Tactical w/Threaded Barrel and Jet Funnel w/ 3 mags for sale. Another safe queen needs a new home. Excellent condition with low round count. Basically, like new. Gun comes with threaded barrel for suppressed shooting, 3 18 round mags, and jet funnel installed. Prefer local pickup at my Brentwood office or I do travel East towards Smithville on weekends. 900 obo

Selling my eotech 512. Manufactured April of 2012. Great optic. Just don’t have a need for it any more. Comes with the box and original paperwork. Located in Knoxville

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SPM Excellent condition Glock 17 Gen5 MOS (9MM). 2 17-round factory mags and 1 17-round magpul mag. Talon grips installed but easily removed. MOS plates included. The frame has been slightly modified for better grip. Trigger guard "double ", just enough material removed to get a better perch on the grip. Also, shelves cut in front on both sides. Tried to get pictures of each. If you have questions, let me know. $450. No trades.

Thanks! Appreciate the quick responses.

She can gift a gun to him. It will not need to be transferred at an ffl. This is assuming he isn't a prohibited person.

There are no laws against gifting a firearm to a family member who lives in your home state. If they live in another state, you are legally required to transfer it to them via an FFL in their home state. Whether people actually do that or not is anyone's guess. I'm just telling you what the law is.

I’ll take it - message inbound

Octagonal, "JM" marked barrel ... serial number lookup says it is 2001 manufacture, before Remington or Ruger. Sweet shooter, not a mint collectors item but in very nice used but not abused condition ... $2000 OBO CASH, FTF in northeast TN (Kingsport area), no shipping

I’m good thanks tho

New Beretta 1301 OD Green Has box and chokes. $1500 Can meet in Franklin or Erin

Love me some Dub's. Thanks!

SOLD New in Box Glock 45 Gen 5 , 3-17 Round Magazines , Extra BackStraps , Speed Loader , Papers etc. $500

Buy with confidence guys! Truthful seller

I never figured out what went with Opie’s mother.

Story is Ron Howard couldn't get the rock to the water, so they had a guy hiding in the bush to the right throw a rock. If you watch you'll see a delay and a projectile from a different angle in the scene.

Check out the new optic by Olight. https://www.olightstore.com/osight-3-moa-with-charging-cover?sscid=b1k8_psgip&

I have that same Baldr S on my bedroom pistol. I bought it in March of '23 and it hasn't needed charging yet either. I like it better than the TLR6 on my EDC pistol. I have the Odin on my CZ Scorpion. It's pretty darn good too, but it's way bigger than it needs to be.

I looked at these a while back when they first came out, just out of curiosity,a s I already have my Holosun optics and am happy with them. I am an Olight fanboy, having maybe maybe 15 or so of their flashlights as well as a weapons light. One thing I like is the forever warranty.

Even if you do not get justice here, St Peter will be asking a few questions.

I work for a company that sells and services industrial air compressors in the Southeast. In Tennessee, we have offices in Memphis, Nashville, Jackson; and we are expanding into Knoxville and Chattanooga areas. We are always looking for Good Field Service Technicians ; who are located in these areas . We have an immediate need for a Nashville based tech. Pay and benefits are good for experienced techs, The individual needs to have strong mechanical and electrical skills, refrigeration is a plus. Must have a good driving record and drug free. PM me if interested. Thanks

That sucks! only good thing is you're not physically hurt or your family. Whoever took it ... take 2 drop dead pills you POS.

I have a MR Pop-Up 28 as my go to hunting pack. After fannying around trying to find THE backpack for years, this is as close to perfection as I've found. Sensible outside pockets & a generous lid pocket, without being bulky. Fantastic suspension & the expandable frame with adjustable height load lifters & load shelf makes sizing it up to carry heavy loads a breeze. I won't lie & say it's 'comfortable' comfortable, but it'll carry 80lb as comfortably as 80lb can be carried In its regular configuration, it's TSA size approved & a great daypack size. My one wish, would be to have the triple zipper, with a vertical zipper running, at least, to the top of the slightly smaller (drop it's height by 2") pocket. Oh, & lose a little structure in the sides of the belt. It's impossible to lay it down flat. THEN it'd be perfect.

Welcome from another Nashvillian.

Absolutely stunning !

I’m a certified gun nut, yet somehow I never paid attention to that detail. Now I have something new to drive my wife nuts with. She said “thanks.”

I was/am always intrigued by the gun rack

Thanks Whisper...wouldn't hurt to call...thanks...!

Thanks David. TGO is a great source of information!

Trump enacted more gun control measures on 4 years than Obama did in 8. BUT… He gave us the court that gave us Bruen. I’ll call it a tie. The thing that the Left doesn’t realize when they vilify Trump and the NRA is that they are the moderates…

Don't expect much in the way of gun rights from Trump. He's not anti-gun, but he's not really on our side either. He has bigger fish to fry before even considering the 2nd. The best we can hope for is stopping any stupid anti-gun laws from passing.

More pics.

Glock 43x with PSA mags in an Alien Gear holster

I carry a LCP everyday. Some days I carry two with the second being a P365.

Good grief! I thought for sure I had posted in this thread. It seems that somehow I missed it. There are three guns that I usually carry. My primary carry for most of the last 30 years has been a lightly modified 1959 Colt Commander in .45acp. When I want something smaller and lighter, I generally go with a S&W 642 J-frame .38 On my exercise walks I carry a Colt Mustang XSP. With its poly frame and stainless slide, its about as rust proof as a gun can get. Off and on for the last year or so, I have been experimenting with my Sig P-239. Nice compact 9mm, but really not much smaller than my Colt. The jury is still out on that one. But every now and then I just get an urge to carry something completely different just for S&G. It could be anything from a .25acp to a .45 Colt. Two favorites are a 3" S&W Model 13 and a Walther PPK/S. Old faithful

Glock 43x every day for the last 2 years.It’s surprisingly accurate for a compact gun.When I go to the range the first drill I do cold is the Jack Wilson,from concealment draw and fire one rd to the head from 15 yds. I nail it every time.

Trump has people to carry for him but I imagine if he did pack heat it would be gold plated with his name all over it.