Gene - Don't thump him too hard. I shot service rifle yesterday and didn't have a choice but to use my "100 y/o" sling. The TIQC went back Friday and as soon as I have the time I'll start work on a replacement. Any preferences for match slings? I'm going to need one in the near future.
Also got to wring-out the Freeland Tripod Scope Stand I bought to replace my starter stand. For the price, it worked very well. The skinny rod is a little "whippy" (as expected) but I'm happy and it was < 1/2 the price of the Creedmore "Big Blue". The old bipod stand and Bushnell scope now go on to teach the next generation (nieces).
That was yesterday, today we head for the gun show - my brother has to get the lowers for the uppers I'm having built for his daughters.
Peregrino