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Posted: 8/21/2020 12:09:16 PM EDT
[#1]
Eastern side of Limestone County here. I haven't had any experience with any of the home builders you've mentioned, but can't say I have heard anything bad about them either. There are neighborhoods popping up everywhere in east Limestone and Athens. The recent (last 10 years or so) boom in population has made things like traffic hectic, but they are constantly improving that situation, especially through Madison and on I-565. You can still get from Athens to downtime Huntsville in a reasonable time, so a trip to the VA won't be a trek if you settle in Athens. We have pretty much anything you could want to do, with more and more venues and attractions popping up all the time. We look forward to having you!
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Posted: 8/21/2020 8:52:27 PM EDT
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Northern Madison County here... AL/TN borderish so I'm in the country.
I PCS'd here from Colorado 3 yrs ago... still not acclimated to the heat & humidity All I know about builders is to stay away from Adams Homes. Now there are 3-4 new subdivisions being built around me as we speak and 3-4 phases of current subdivisions being completed. Houses don't stay on sale for long so if you find something you like don't try haggling, so you should visit early to secure your choice. A nice brick home across the way was sold in 3 days. Our property taxes out here are around $500 so its a selling point. So check out the madison county tax assessor website and play with some home costs to find out what your property taxes may/could be. It's a useful resource |
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Posted: 8/21/2020 10:19:15 PM EDT
[#3]
Madison and Limestone counties are exploding when it comes to housing. Many subdivisions and apartments are being built right now. What are you looking for, any kids in school?
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Posted: 8/21/2020 10:24:43 PM EDT
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3 years and 2 months in you’ll forget about the heat, just don’t keep your a/c at 65 like most folks I know and you’ll acclimate faster. A/c set at 78 is just fine! With a fan on
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Posted: 8/21/2020 10:39:36 PM EDT
[#5]
It'll be just the wife & I, no kids.
Still looking for a decent size place as we need our own room for hobbies and stuff. Single story, 4bd, 3ba, 3 car, 2300+ sq ft. Local ranges don't seem too plenty, but Last Resort Guns is somewhat close by for indoor shooting. Been spoiled with my local indoor range only 7 minutes away. |
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Posted: 8/21/2020 11:08:51 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It'll be just the wife & I, no kids. Still looking for a decent size place as we need our own room for hobbies and stuff. Single story, 4bd, 3ba, 3 car, 2300+ sq ft. Local ranges don't seem too plenty, but Last Resort Guns is somewhat close by for indoor shooting. Been spoiled with my local indoor range only 7 minutes away. Do not go to Last Resort Guns. Asshole owner has been on record stating that he wanted an AWB to pass for his own personal gain. Cavern Cove is not all that far away. There are a ton of shooters in the Huntsville area that drive over to it. |
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Posted: 8/21/2020 11:57:25 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do not go to Last Resort Guns. Asshole owner has been on record stating that he wanted an AWB to pass for his own personal gain. Cavern Cove is not all that far away. There are a ton of shooters in the Huntsville area that drive over to it. +1. Fuck Russ and Fuck Last Resort. He’s an elitist asshole that runs one of the worst gun shops and ranges around. |
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Posted: 8/22/2020 12:09:23 AM EDT
[#8]
My wife and I are considering moving from just across the TN state line in Fayetteville to somewhere closer to Huntsville within the next year or so, provided I get the job in Huntsville for which I've applied. As such, we've been looking at a lot of the different builders, their assorted communities, and various floor plans.
Madison city schools are some of the best in the area, but home prices reflect that. For example, Davidson Homes has a floor plan they call the Savannah-C. It's a 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3,190 square foot two story home. In Hazel Green (near the TN line), they start at $266,900. The exact same floor plan in their Bartlett Mill community in Madison starts at $378,900. That's a $112,000 difference less than 28 miles apart, primarily because Madison is a VERY desirable ZIP Code, in large part because of their schools. |
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Posted: 8/22/2020 9:44:09 AM EDT
[#9]
Thanks for the heads up on LRG, don't need to support them if they don't support us.
With not having kids, maybe I should stay away from Madison County for school tax reasons. |
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Posted: 8/22/2020 11:21:08 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for the heads up on LRG, don't need to support them if they don't support us. With not having kids, maybe I should stay away from Madison County for school tax reasons. |
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Posted: 8/22/2020 11:26:22 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The city of Madison is where the schools hit home prices. The rest of Madison county isn't as bad. I'll be there next week looking at places & builders. Not looking to move right now, but wanted to see what the quality of the homes new builders are putting out. As others have mentioned, places are selling quick, new & pre-existing. |
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Posted: 8/22/2020 1:19:09 PM EDT
[#12]
Not that you mentioned wanting to do with around the Birmingham area, but Birmingham has a VA.
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Posted: 8/22/2020 5:22:45 PM EDT
[#13]
You might want to look South of Huntsville too. Down 231 you can get a lot more property for the money. Every direction has it's pros and cons.
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Posted: 8/22/2020 5:48:17 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do not go to Last Resort Guns. Asshole owner has been on record stating that he wanted an AWB to pass for his own personal gain. Cavern Cove is not all that far away. There are a ton of shooters in the Huntsville area that drive over to it. Damn I didn't know that and I've recently done transfers there. |
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Posted: 8/23/2020 12:58:14 PM EDT
[#15]
Head down south across the river - area around Arab. 231 should be repaired in about two months so this would be a good time to look. I've been in this area about 50 years. Let me know if I can help.
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Posted: 8/23/2020 5:39:28 PM EDT
[#16]
Pay close attention to the city when you are checking out the different areas. For example, I live in Limestone County and Huntsville City. While I don't care the school system I do pay HSV property tax and get almost no services for it. Huntsville has annexed a lot of areas in adjacent counties.
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Posted: 8/23/2020 11:18:51 PM EDT
[#17]
East Limestone county here, moved here in 2000 from Ohio. I own a Legacy home purchased new in 2005 very similar to what you describe you are looking for. Very happy with the home everything that went south happened in the first year and they promptly repaired it. Two nail pops in the drywall, cracked tile, AC drip tray not installed level took out some drywall, nothing serious. All fixed in 2-3 days neighbors experience pretty much the same.
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Posted: 8/24/2020 8:34:20 PM EDT
[#18]
Thanks for the info guys !
I may 'IM' you individually with specific questions if that's cool. |
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Posted: 8/24/2020 9:17:20 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: East Limestone county here, moved here in 2000 from Ohio. I own a Legacy home purchased new in 2005 very similar to what you describe you are looking for. Very happy with the home everything that went south happened in the first year and they promptly repaired it. Two nail pops in the drywall, cracked tile, AC drip tray not installed level took out some drywall, nothing serious. All fixed in 2-3 days neighbors experience pretty much the same. |
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Posted: 8/25/2020 3:08:38 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My wife and I are considering moving from just across the TN state line in Fayetteville to somewhere closer to Huntsville within the next year or so, provided I get the job in Huntsville for which I've applied. As such, we've been looking at a lot of the different builders, their assorted communities, and various floor plans. Madison city schools are some of the best in the area, but home prices reflect that. For example, Davidson Homes has a floor plan they call the Savannah-C. It's a 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3,190 square foot two story home. In Hazel Green (near the TN line), they start at $266,900. The exact same floor plan in their Bartlett Mill community in Madison starts at $378,900. That's a $112,000 difference less than 28 miles apart, primarily because Madison is a VERY desirable ZIP Code, in large part because of their schools. No income tax in TN either. Property taxes are higher than AL, but not higher than income tax. I nearly bought a house in TN since I travel for work anyway. |
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Posted: 8/25/2020 4:49:48 PM EDT
[#21]
Add $300 power bill for June- October monthly expense bigger home bigger utilities
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Posted: 8/26/2020 11:56:26 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No income tax in TN either. Property taxes are higher than AL, but not higher than income tax. I nearly bought a house in TN since I travel for work anyway. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My wife and I are considering moving from just across the TN state line in Fayetteville to somewhere closer to Huntsville within the next year or so, provided I get the job in Huntsville for which I've applied. As such, we've been looking at a lot of the different builders, their assorted communities, and various floor plans. Madison city schools are some of the best in the area, but home prices reflect that. For example, Davidson Homes has a floor plan they call the Savannah-C. It's a 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3,190 square foot two story home. In Hazel Green (near the TN line), they start at $266,900. The exact same floor plan in their Bartlett Mill community in Madison starts at $378,900. That's a $112,000 difference less than 28 miles apart, primarily because Madison is a VERY desirable ZIP Code, in large part because of their schools. No income tax in TN either. Property taxes are higher than AL, but not higher than income tax. I nearly bought a house in TN since I travel for work anyway. 
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Posted: 8/26/2020 12:48:12 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: While true, if you live in TN but work in AL - then AL will get it's income tax. Ask me how I know. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: My wife and I are considering moving from just across the TN state line in Fayetteville to somewhere closer to Huntsville within the next year or so, provided I get the job in Huntsville for which I've applied. As such, we've been looking at a lot of the different builders, their assorted communities, and various floor plans. Madison city schools are some of the best in the area, but home prices reflect that. For example, Davidson Homes has a floor plan they call the Savannah-C. It's a 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3,190 square foot two story home. In Hazel Green (near the TN line), they start at $266,900. The exact same floor plan in their Bartlett Mill community in Madison starts at $378,900. That's a $112,000 difference less than 28 miles apart, primarily because Madison is a VERY desirable ZIP Code, in large part because of their schools. No income tax in TN either. Property taxes are higher than AL, but not higher than income tax. I nearly bought a house in TN since I travel for work anyway. I think that you have to file for a refund. But I would bet that you don't get it all back. And the City of Birmingham has an occupational tax just like a sales tax. It doesn't matter where you live, you still have to pay that tax because it comes straight out of your top line.
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Posted: 8/26/2020 3:23:10 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I think that you have to file for a refund. But I would bet that you don't get it all back. And the City of Birmingham has an occupational tax just like a sales tax. It doesn't matter where you live, you still have to pay that tax because it comes straight out of your top line. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: My wife and I are considering moving from just across the TN state line in Fayetteville to somewhere closer to Huntsville within the next year or so, provided I get the job in Huntsville for which I've applied. As such, we've been looking at a lot of the different builders, their assorted communities, and various floor plans. Madison city schools are some of the best in the area, but home prices reflect that. For example, Davidson Homes has a floor plan they call the Savannah-C. It's a 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3,190 square foot two story home. In Hazel Green (near the TN line), they start at $266,900. The exact same floor plan in their Bartlett Mill community in Madison starts at $378,900. That's a $112,000 difference less than 28 miles apart, primarily because Madison is a VERY desirable ZIP Code, in large part because of their schools. No income tax in TN either. Property taxes are higher than AL, but not higher than income tax. I nearly bought a house in TN since I travel for work anyway. I think that you have to file for a refund. But I would bet that you don't get it all back. And the City of Birmingham has an occupational tax just like a sales tax. It doesn't matter where you live, you still have to pay that tax because it comes straight out of your top line. In my experience as a professional tax preparer, many TN residents who work in AL end up owing AL come tax time, rather than getting a refund. (Non-residents of AL file their AL income tax return on an Alabama Form 40NR.) This is especially true if they or their spouse also have income earned in their state of residence. |
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Posted: 8/29/2020 11:04:36 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: In my experience as a professional tax preparer, many TN residents who work in AL end up owing AL come tax time, rather than getting a refund. (Non-residents of AL file their AL income tax return on an Alabama Form 40NR.) This is especially true if they or their spouse also have income earned in their state of residence. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: My wife and I are considering moving from just across the TN state line in Fayetteville to somewhere closer to Huntsville within the next year or so, provided I get the job in Huntsville for which I've applied. As such, we've been looking at a lot of the different builders, their assorted communities, and various floor plans. Madison city schools are some of the best in the area, but home prices reflect that. For example, Davidson Homes has a floor plan they call the Savannah-C. It's a 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3,190 square foot two story home. In Hazel Green (near the TN line), they start at $266,900. The exact same floor plan in their Bartlett Mill community in Madison starts at $378,900. That's a $112,000 difference less than 28 miles apart, primarily because Madison is a VERY desirable ZIP Code, in large part because of their schools. No income tax in TN either. Property taxes are higher than AL, but not higher than income tax. I nearly bought a house in TN since I travel for work anyway. I think that you have to file for a refund. But I would bet that you don't get it all back. And the City of Birmingham has an occupational tax just like a sales tax. It doesn't matter where you live, you still have to pay that tax because it comes straight out of your top line. In my experience as a professional tax preparer, many TN residents who work in AL end up owing AL come tax time, rather than getting a refund. (Non-residents of AL file their AL income tax return on an Alabama Form 40NR.) This is especially true if they or their spouse also have income earned in their state of residence. Yep, because of our income, we end having to pay AL every year. The shit part is that we're both retired; the AL income is a disability payment.  and
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Posted: 8/30/2020 9:39:16 PM EDT
[#26]
North Morgan county here in city of Decatur. Lived in Huntsville all my life. Great area, Madison is prob the Jewel of tri counties. OVer the mountain heading towards Guntersville is real popular as well. Swan Creek is a great rang run by WMA. Some of the best fishing around the southeast. Holler if you have any questions.
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Posted: 8/31/2020 3:52:41 PM EDT
[#27]
Just got back from my trip, stayed in Decatur and drove around to Athens, Huntsville, Meridianville and other area's.
It rained a lot while we were there, more than I can remember in the past. The nights were nice when there was even a slightest breeze. Saw Stone Martin, Legacy, DR Horton & Davidson builders and some floor plans they have. Really nice homes in a beautiful area. Now to retire from where I am this Dec and look at moving. Appreciate all the info guys !! |
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Posted: 8/31/2020 4:05:11 PM EDT
[#28]
Here in Decatur. Moved from Memphrica 25 years ago. North Alabama is pretty awesome.
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Posted: 8/31/2020 4:24:55 PM EDT
[#29]
Big Bob Gibsons & Whitts, my FAV bbq sammiches !!
Just can't get them like that in Colorado. |
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Posted: 8/31/2020 4:42:18 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Big Bob Gibsons & Whitts, may FAV bbq sammiches !! Just can't get them like that in Colorado. If you think Whitt's is good, you need to come on up to Lynchburg, TN and try the Grilled Cheese on Crack at Barrelhouse BBQ. It's a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with some of the best pulled pork you'll ever taste. |
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Posted: 8/31/2020 4:47:58 PM EDT
[#31]
If we move to northern Bama, day trips to TN are on the list.
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Posted: 8/31/2020 10:38:35 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you think Whitt's is good, you need to come on up to Lynchburg, TN and try the Grilled Cheese on Crack at Barrelhouse BBQ. It's a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with some of the best pulled pork you'll ever taste. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Big Bob Gibsons & Whitts, may FAV bbq sammiches !! Just can't get them like that in Colorado. If you think Whitt's is good, you need to come on up to Lynchburg, TN and try the Grilled Cheese on Crack at Barrelhouse BBQ. It's a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with some of the best pulled pork you'll ever taste. And The Corner Pit in Giles county near Elkton. Open only on Fridays and Saturdays. |
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Posted: 8/31/2020 10:50:23 PM EDT
[#33]
Greenbrier restaurant, "best damn fried catfish and hush puppies known to man", words spoken by a co-worker from Oregon a year or so ago....
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Posted: 8/31/2020 11:21:03 PM EDT
[#34]
Morgan county is a fine county to live in.
Ranges: Swan Creek WMA range is really nice now, used to be a dump, but they got a grant or something and made it one of the nicest outdoor ranges around. Bullet and Barrel is a really good indoor range, shop is eh. Larrys is a really good shop, range is usually packed out and not that great. The Memorial pkwy location is always packed out but they have good prices. The Madison location is a really good store, staffed with great people. If you live in or near Hartselle (in Morgan County) the place to shop is Mike's Gun and Pawn. Great deals, been going there since I was little. Great group of guys. Avoid Last Resort, terrible employees and honestly not that great of a shop or range now that Bullet and Barrel is in town. |
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Posted: 8/31/2020 11:23:33 PM EDT
[#35]
Good BBQ here too but beware:
BIG BOB GIBSONS IS OVER RATED. Scruggs BBQ in Decatur is great, BB Perrins is still pretty good even after BBs untimely death. |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 1:37:42 PM EDT
[#36]
I know some here worship the ground Larry's walks on but that senile old idiot Larry doesn't understand firearms safety and I haven't been back since he pointed a rifle he was looking at directly at my head and didn't know if it was loaded or not. He then kicked me out of his store for asking him to not point the rifle at his customers and maybe at the wall where no customers would be muzzled. Larry's prices are good but until that fool dies he won't get a penny from me.
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Posted: 9/1/2020 1:40:48 PM EDT
[#37]
The demise of the Hartselle Gun Club seriously hindered my shooting escapades.
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Posted: 9/1/2020 2:11:17 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The demise of the Hartselle Gun Club seriously hindered my shooting escapades. Same here - its 35 miles from the house but the Blue and Gray range near Guntersville is very nice. I always go during the week and rarely encounter anyone. This was my last visit, am going back tomorrow.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 12:25:10 PM EDT
[#39]
They made some improvements since I was last there. I particularly like the concrete tabletops.
I was a member in the early 90's when I lived in OXR. Is Jim/James whats-his-name still in charge? A Fudd of the highest order. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 1:35:03 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They made some improvements since I was last there. I particularly like the concrete tabletops. I was a member in the early 90's when I lived in OXR. Is Jim/James whats-his-name still in charge? A Fudd of the highest order. I prefer wood. Concrete has a tendency to scratch stuff. 
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Posted: 9/2/2020 2:33:57 PM EDT
[#41]
Are local ranges NFA friendly ?
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Posted: 9/2/2020 5:15:20 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They made some improvements since I was last there. I particularly like the concrete tabletops. I was a member in the early 90's when I lived in OXR. Is Jim/James whats-his-name still in charge? A Fudd of the highest order. No idea - I rarely see anyone. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 5:16:08 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are local ranges NFA friendly ? None that I am aware of. There is a new one on Hobbs Island Rd - not sure what the parameters are there. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 6:55:39 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are local ranges NFA friendly ? Arfcomer MachineGunTony (or something like that, I think he's passed since) use to hold full-auto matches at Swan Creek south of Athens in Tanner. My son and I attended one back in the late 90's. My son and I were standing around watching the shooters when a Uzi owner motions to my son to come over. He instructed my son, then handed a fully auto Uzi. He had him fire a couple single rounds to see if he could handle the recoil. He then switched it to full-auto and then let my son let loose. A dozen or so rounds maybe? My son had the biggest grin ever for the rest of the day. Whoever was gracious to do that: THANK YOU!!!!!! There's a full auto range 10 miles north of the border, but it's private. 
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Posted: 9/2/2020 6:57:14 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I prefer wood. Concrete has a tendency to scratch stuff. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: They made some improvements since I was last there. I particularly like the concrete tabletops. I was a member in the early 90's when I lived in OXR. Is Jim/James whats-his-name still in charge? A Fudd of the highest order. I prefer wood. Concrete has a tendency to scratch stuff.  |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 7:11:19 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are local ranges NFA friendly ? Unless something has changed, WMA ranges allow any firearm that you legally possess. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 9:25:05 PM EDT
[#47]
We just moved from Harvest to Madison. Built with DR Horton. Experience with them was fine for us. School zone was at the top of our list though for our son. Best of luck.
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Posted: 9/2/2020 11:22:41 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are local ranges NFA friendly ? Can't imagine anybody anywhere would care about a silencer or sbr. The public ranges on state game lands are no issue. Have a friend even brought a Barrett to swan creek to zero the scope. You will see tons of silencers at those ranges also. The private club ranges I've been to wouldn't care if you weren't disturbing or inconveniencing other shooters. Full auto might attract attention at the indoor ranges. Larrys rents a full auto ruger now though, so I imagine they wouldn't stop you if you look like a safe shooter. |
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Posted: 9/9/2020 7:37:50 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are local ranges NFA friendly ? I've seen plenty of suppressors and sbr's at Swan Creek... an RSO may ask to see yoru papers but that is about it. The last time I witnessed one asking he was cool about it and was just doing it "just in case" |
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Posted: 9/9/2020 7:37:50 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are local ranges NFA friendly ? I've seen plenty of suppressors and sbr's at Swan Creek... an RSO may ask to see yoru papers but that is about it. The last time I witnessed one asking he was cool about it and was just doing it "just in case" |
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