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by txpete
Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Musings from the Miller; The 94 can do it all!
Replies: 39
Views: 3600

Re: Musings from the Miller; The 94 can do it all!

I have 2 94's ready for the hunt.win BB 94 375 and a old win 94 30/30.nothing in texas they won't drop :lol: :lol: .those sav and blr's will never catch on :D :D .
by txpete
Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15818

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Don't think I'd be happy on half a Harley(883), I'd opt for a full sized one? Sporters will beat you to death, on the hiway. I get around 50-52 MPG with my '95 Wide Glide? I'm 60 now and have been on two wheels since 16 and got my drivers license. In'05 I rode from Pontiac, Il. to Glaucester Ma. th...
by txpete
Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15818

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

in its day this was a big bike.I got this a a basket case and dad and I rebuilt it and my first paint job. 500 triumph daytona (1969) don't laugh :D http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/thumbs/Scan100041.JPG 1966 FLH.bought this one off a pilot shipping out for $1000.00 cash.big bucks for a SP/5 http://i...
by txpete
Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15818

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

...OI, I like the Booneville, but the Scrambler is one weird looking setup with that twin exhaust up high like that. I like the looks of the Triumphs but again are they made in the US? Or so for the most part? Johnny No, they're still Britmade. The company is now in Hinckley UK rather than Coventry...
by txpete
Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15818

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

the new bonnies are made in thailand :roll: :roll: .
pete
by txpete
Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15818

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

one more thing price your ins. before you buy.for my sporty full coverage 250 deduct is $164.00 a year.thats being a geezer and no claims or tickets.ins. on some bike is very expensive...ouch.
pete
by txpete
Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15818

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Going this weekend to check out a Harley 883L. I'm spending way too much money on fuel and am paying more in gas than I would on a bike payment. Anyone have any input on this bike? Trying to keep cost low while getting max output for fuel milage. Thought about the Honda's but I'd rather buy America...
by txpete
Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 7.65 walther
Replies: 17
Views: 2483

Re: OT 7.65 walther

thanks for the heads up.I have been lucky so far...no walther bite....yet :lol: most of the time I used a glock 26 or a makarov.
by txpete
Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 7.65 walther
Replies: 17
Views: 2483

Re: OT 7.65 walther

I didn't know you guys were into these pistols.I really enjoy shooting them. some pics ppk 380 interarms http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/PPKBoxR-1.jpg PP super in 9x18 ultra.found this one NIB http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/pp-ppsuper003.jpg the 9X18 ultra is hard ammo t...
by txpete
Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 7.65 walther
Replies: 17
Views: 2483

Re: OT 7.65 walther

by txpete
Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 7.65 walther
Replies: 17
Views: 2483

Re: OT 7.65 walther

pete it sure sounds like a nice one!!!.I have a small collection of walthers and they are great pistols.post a pic if you can.
pete
by txpete
Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report for '92 hartford .45 Colt
Replies: 13
Views: 1514

Re: Range report for '92 hartford .45 Colt

nice shoot with a nice rifle.congrads sure looks like a winner to me!!.
pete
by txpete
Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your next firearm purchase???
Replies: 90
Views: 10726

Re: Whats your next firearm purchase???

I am getting a 1898 tula SA finn capture M-91 rifle from a friend.it is a finnish army rifle in cal 7.62x54R.this is one thats missing from my collection.
pete
by txpete
Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 7.65 walther
Replies: 17
Views: 2483

OT 7.65 walther

I found this walther in a gun shop and it just talked to me :lol: .the next step was ammo..ouch..higher than 9mm. well next I bought dies and a lyman mold.I guess when the walther bug bites look out :lol: . pete pics walther PP 100 year 1886-1986 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/100year...
by txpete
Mon May 26, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ranch Dog 165gr. .30 cal. bullet
Replies: 9
Views: 1787

I ordered one also it should be here this week :D .might just be the perfect bullet for the 30/30's win and t/c contender.A big thumbs up for ranch dog.

pete
by txpete
Sat May 03, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT P-38
Replies: 16
Views: 1775

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/Ben_Rumson/p382.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/Ben_Rumson/p381.jpg circa 1967 still got one hanging off my dog tags.nothing like meat in spice sause and a stale "lucky" for lunch :lol: :lol: . 1922 DWM in 30 luger.all orginal and matching...
by txpete
Sat May 03, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT P-38
Replies: 16
Views: 1775

:lol: I have 2 thats enough for now :lol:
***I know where there is a near mint black widow*** if your interested.
pete
by txpete
Sat May 03, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT P-38
Replies: 16
Views: 1775

OT P-38

found this yesterday.1969 commerical walther P-38 non import marked.I knew the man that brought it back from germany.(G.I.) he was also selling off some lugers but beyond my pay grade.
pete
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by txpete
Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Eating Horse ?
Replies: 90
Views: 10728

I tried it in germany.nothing to write home about.german beer will make you go dumb things :lol: :lol: .
pete
by txpete
Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Snakes servicing a T54
Replies: 10
Views: 1806

great pics.I was aircraft armament mini-gun 40mm and rockets for 20+ on snakes.the old M-35 6 barrel 20mm was a smoking weapons system.
pete
by txpete
Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 Win Primers Backing Out (with pic)
Replies: 22
Views: 3179

:D pre=64 375 win BB 94 now thats FUNNY :D . I think the problem is the fac. ammo also since your reloads look fine. how old is that ammo????maybe a bad lot factory primers???. I would pull a bullet on the fac ammo and and give the powder the sniff test.next I would use the brass/primer and reload i...
by txpete
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting your first lever action?
Replies: 22
Views: 3491

my first was a old marlin in 35 rem.I should have hung on to that one.
pete
by txpete
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is a .44 too big?
Replies: 36
Views: 5207

shot placement is everything your son did good :D .
pete
by txpete
Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which 45 Colt revolver for a Win 45 Trapper ????
Replies: 26
Views: 3665

bisley 45 colt.I bought one and love it.the bisley grip does help with the recoil of strong 45 colt loads.
pete
by txpete
Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source for cast bullets
Replies: 15
Views: 2720

If ya find a good cast load for yer Marlin I'd love to hear about it. Right now I just shoot 170 gr Sierra's loaded with 21.7 gr Win 296. I can usually keep the holes touching at 50 yds. The same bullet on top of 7.5 gr Unique is a good quiet bunny tumbler. Usually groups around 1 inch at 50 yards....
by txpete
Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Not a lever, but what do you get for under $100 anymore
Replies: 28
Views: 4414

top to bottom.
the finn's are a hoot :D

42 vkt (valmet)
42 B barrel
1970 sako
M28 sig
by txpete
Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Not a lever, but what do you get for under $100 anymore
Replies: 28
Views: 4414

The Mosins are interesting rifles, but I can't begin to understand why anyone would bother to rebarrel one, particulary in 30-30. If you had way too much time on your hands and the means to do the work yourself, the 30-40 Krag or the 7.62x53mm Finnish cartridge would be much better choices. The 7.6...
by txpete
Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source for cast bullets
Replies: 15
Views: 2720

just remember that in that marlin you need FAT bullets with the miro-groove barrel and cast.I have been down that road :wink: .
pete
by txpete
Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1911's
Replies: 21
Views: 3835

ol JMB did change some things and made a better pistol :lol: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/2008_0305bhpIII0002.jpg pete Well, I got to tell you that I have to disagree with you on that. As the Browning High Power comes out of the box it's not that reliable, has a sorry trigger, tiny...
by txpete
Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Appalachian Assault Rifle- by Ed Harris
Replies: 37
Views: 6515

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by txpete
Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1911's
Replies: 21
Views: 3835

ol JMB did change some things and made a better pistol :lol:
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pete
by txpete
Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to V.A. today
Replies: 16
Views: 2952

I only wish you the best and hope they get you fixed up.your not the only one that doesn't get much sleep :( .
pete
by txpete
Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to V.A. today
Replies: 16
Views: 2952

the VA in temple texas is pretty good also.most of the time I use the army hospital at ft hood.the best thing I ever did was stick it out and retire from the army.the medical care I have recieved has been very good .when I had the heart attack the cost was well over 100,000.00 and my cost was $25.00...
by txpete
Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1911's
Replies: 21
Views: 3835

1927 colt systema.its a shooter :D .
pete
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by txpete
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How did you first arrive at the Leverguns.com Forum?
Replies: 106
Views: 13556

ditto here.
pete
by txpete
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to V.A. today
Replies: 16
Views: 2952

I got a shot for a bad shoulder once....never again....Gosh, what pain! ttt i got 7 shots in the shoulder last weekend CT scans on monday and back to the doc on sat for the results.something in there is messed up.note all the 45/70 stuff on the trader board.sold my marlin 45/70 this morning :oops: ...
by txpete
Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to V.A. today
Replies: 16
Views: 2952

:D I have had it done for years now.the grease job works the best for me.I think its syndisc or close to it.last time I asked the doc to just put in grease fittings :lol: :lol: .
pete
by txpete
Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: general pupose .45 colt loads
Replies: 19
Views: 4851

1. 8.0 grs unique
2. 7.1 grs W231
3. 6.0 grs red dot

with a cast 250 gr bullet has always shot well out of my 45 colt pistols.I have shot more of the above loads than anything else.
pete
by txpete
Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: great morning
Replies: 10
Views: 1337

thats one thing I miss is brook trout caught in a cold stream.now thats some fine eating.its about the only thing I miss from WA state.
pete
by txpete
Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: great morning
Replies: 10
Views: 1337

OT: great morning

we got up at 0500 and headed out to the lake and a crappie hole fishing from the bank.as the sun was coming up they started to bite.2 large mouth and the rest crappie.almost as good as heading to the range :lol: . pete http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/2008_0315fish0002.jpg http://img.ph...
by txpete
Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MAJOR Pressure Spike With 5744--Very Long
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

first I very glad you were not hurt.a rifle can be replaced but not fingers or eyes. I have been using AA5744 for years in just about every cal I have.thats milsurp rifles to the 45/70.never had a problem.I just wonder if maybe they had a bad lot of the stuff???.do you have the lot # handy??.if so p...
by txpete
Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Interesting Aircraft
Replies: 42
Views: 6767

I know its not a fixed wing buy my fav aircraft. as we said in the cav.if it doesn't have guns its a taxi :lol: . pete http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/Scan10035-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/Scan10027-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/Scan10038.j...
by txpete
Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Interesting Aircraft
Replies: 42
Views: 6767

The only one I have missing now is the OV-1Grumman Mohawk: http://www.redstone.army.mil/history/aviation/aircraft/ov-1_002.jpg Was going to get together with Dad and build these but that didn't work out. :cry: Have you ever seen the Mohawk with the large SLAR hung underneath? In the late 70s and ea...
by txpete
Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Interesting Aircraft
Replies: 42
Views: 6767

I seen the A-10's tearing it up then come out of a gun run and doing a roll.all you can say is WOW
by txpete
Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Interesting Aircraft
Replies: 42
Views: 6767

we did joint missions with these.
pete

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by txpete
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Hog Hunting: Levergun Only!
Replies: 5
Views: 903

by txpete
Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Customer Service (Lack of)
Replies: 4
Views: 882

last year my son in law sent back a browning shotgun for repairs and after a 6 month wait it came back "more" messed up than when he sent it in.not a good thing on opening day of pheasent season :roll: .
pete
by txpete
Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Texas Pride
Replies: 87
Views: 13283

I got to live in "a few" places over 20+ in the uncle sugers army.
I was real fond of GA.meet some fine people down around savannah when at hunter AAF.good fishing and hunting.if I ever left tx it would be on the top of my list.

pete
by txpete
Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Texas Pride
Replies: 87
Views: 13283

then you might want to add KY and mexicans to that short list :P :lol:
by txpete
Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Texas Pride
Replies: 87
Views: 13283

Well said Charles. I guess we Tennesseeans should be a little more proactive. I meant no offence to any Texans. I guess this dates back to my childhood when we had new neighbors move in from Corpus Christi. I came to blows more than once with the twin boys my age over Texas vs Tennessee issues. :oo...