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by piller
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun Owners are Happy People...
Replies: 8
Views: 1497

I wish I could say that I don't get upset, but I get over it quick. The getting over it quick seems to be true of all gun owners that I know. Maybe having self reliance lets you be able to see what is truly important.
by piller
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Met Another Forum Member
Replies: 17
Views: 2195

Tycer was on the Texas Hog Hunt in February and I met him there. He is a good guy, as were all of the hunters. Tycer is also as much of a knife nut as I am.
by piller
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: Hero of the Chappaquidick
Replies: 7
Views: 1186

Was it Rush's Operation Chaos? I love seeing politicians fighting each other because it leaves them less time to mess up the country.
by piller
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Here's your sign!
Replies: 15
Views: 2424

What is wrong with the people who don't think a wild animal is wild? What are they missing? :?
by piller
Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - The Tools in my workshop:
Replies: 11
Views: 2355

Body Dolly: device to cause broken toes when dropped.
Post hole diggers: tool for propping up person as they look at work to be done.
Ladder: device to cause user to fall off of roof.
by piller
Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Political Rant
Replies: 13
Views: 1646

I was raised in Kansas, and the joke was that we were afraid that Bob Dole would quit running for president after all of his losses, go to Washington D.C. and become a politician.
by piller
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - The Tools in my workshop:
Replies: 11
Views: 2355

Screwdriver---that thing used to ruin screws and leave gouges in the pretty wood of a firearm.
by piller
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merits of a Levergun
Replies: 23
Views: 3186

I like the fact that leverguns can be had in calibers to exactly match your pistol so that only one type of ammunition is needed. Simplicity at its best. I also like the fact that a .22lr levergun feels and shoots almost exactly like a larger caliber at 25 to 50 yards without much noise and cheap am...
by piller
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 of Legend still slays large Game (PICS)
Replies: 81
Views: 18327

And here I am just after reading a gun magazine thinking that deer won't even notice it, much less die, if shot with anything less powerful than a 7mm Mag. :wink: Some writer in Texas Fish and Game magazine a few years ago said that he wouldn't even consider hunting elk with less than a .338 Mag. Th...
by piller
Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
Replies: 74
Views: 12323

I really want a Marlin in .45-70, but my favorites (only because I own them and they work pretty well for me) are my Puma in .480 Ruger and my Super Redhawk 7½" in the anodized greenish gray again in .480 Ruger. I pulled the pistol out at RKrodles place where he had invited us in the area to g...
by piller
Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to forum. I have been bitten by leveritis.
Replies: 14
Views: 1910

I'm another Puma owner. Glad you found the site. You will undoubtedly enjoy it, and there are enough discussions and information postings to keep us all on our toes.
by piller
Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 13854

In Texas there is no regulatory law governing Child Protective Services which I can find available to the public. For all practical purposes they have been given Janet Reno-like powers. The ACLU is the only answer to the CPS. As a hunter and firearm owner I dislike the ACLU intensly, but CPS is much...
by piller
Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 13854

Since the original caller was a crank caller, and in Texas that is a felony, when are we going to see the crank caller prosecuted? Having had several brushes with CPS failing to prosecute crank callers, and seeing the abuse that children in the foster system are subject to, I have no trust in the sy...
by piller
Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70, 1886 takes a huge Nilgai
Replies: 32
Views: 5134

Very nice. Keep these posts coming and you are keeping everyones interest up to go to Hondo and hunt with you and Richard M. It was fun in February when I went, and now my wife is bugging me to find time to take her.
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Why I like Dennis Prager (& Burt Pulaski...)
Replies: 6
Views: 1003

Can we get Michelle Malkin of Ann Coulter to be the vice presidential candidate for John McCain. They could slap him upside the head every time he is wrong and no one would ever stop them. McCain would probably get brain damage from all the slaps, but who would notice. Maybe kidding here, who knows.
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What firearms-related hobbies do you enjoy?
Replies: 33
Views: 4483

Kind of hard to pick which one. I like loading, shooting with my kids, shooting with my wife, making knives, talking guns with others who like guns, hunting. These are all great fun. I wouldn't want to try to pick just one.
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - just got an e-mail from San Diego, Kalifornia
Replies: 25
Views: 3781

Muscles Are Required Intelligence Not Essential. Sorry, as a former Army soldier, I couldn't help but have a little inter-force teasing. I am proud of all who volunteer and serve, and I trained alongside Marines a couple of times. We may have picked on each other, but we would all stand up and even ...
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny how things work out
Replies: 26
Views: 3344

Seeing things work out for someone really makes my day. Here's hoping you can enjoy that beautiful rifle for a long time.
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which rifle of yours is your childs favorite?
Replies: 28
Views: 3215

Which rifle of yours is your childs favorite?

My daughter likes my Puma .480 Ruger, and at the range refuses to give it back until we are out of ammo. Do any of you have a child who does the same thing, and if so, isn't it great to see it happen?
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Greatest threat to our freedom
Replies: 115
Views: 12813

We had a neighbor who turned us in to CPS twice to harass us, and CPS refused to follow the law and prosecute her for it. My deaf daughter had a school teacher sit in the classroom and watch 3 other children beat up my daughter. When we reported it to the school board, the principle called CPS on us...
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome kids weekend thanks to Levergunners
Replies: 32
Views: 5011

Wow, great story and pictures. Everyone, let's give Joe and Rjohns a standing ovation.
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: Sorry to flog a dead horse...
Replies: 22
Views: 2794

After all of this, I still don't know if I will vote for the Repubicrat or the Demolican in the election. I can't see any truly worthwhile differences.
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Jimmy Carter
Replies: 52
Views: 8026

My Dad worked for the oil and gas industry, his family were farmers. Carter did more damage to them than the Great Depression did. I can only feel pity for anyone who is as abominably stupid as Carter. I don't mean unintelligent, or ill informed. Stupid appears to be a choice to me.
by piller
Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Greatest threat to our freedom
Replies: 115
Views: 12813

And I'm still wondering why the Drive By Media had to try this case in the court of public opinion while the LEOs were still gathering evidence to see if a crime had been committed. I don't trust the media to tell the truth.
by piller
Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Greatest threat to our freedom
Replies: 115
Views: 12813

The news here in Texas is saying that some of the pregnant young girls are going to be DNA tested to see who the father is. I have reservations about all of this being done based on a phone call. Should there not have been an investigation done without alerting the media? I have some firsthand exper...
by piller
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Bison Hunt - NOW ONE LEFT! (PHOTO)
Replies: 34
Views: 6650

Joe:
Is there still one left? If so, my 18 year old daughter wants to try for it. Would that be something we could do? She would use my Puma.
by piller
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Takeing the Puma to Hawaii--maybe tangle with a Boar?
Replies: 16
Views: 2921

Man, I wish I could go with you. Do you think you might have room in your carry-on for me to stow away? Sure hope you have a good time.
by piller
Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice on a Rossi Puma 92 .45LC
Replies: 18
Views: 3534

I have a Puma in .480 Ruger and like it a lot. I also have a Ruger Blackhawk in .45lc that a Puma in .45lc would go great with. Guess I should look around for one sometime soon. It sounds like you got a keeper for a great price. Congratulations.
by piller
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma 92 .357
Replies: 13
Views: 2202

I have the Puma carbine in .480 Ruger, and a Marlin 336c in 30-30. I like the Puma better for hunting, but my wife stole my Marlin, had the stock cut down, and now she shoots it better than I did. I used the Puma in February to take a Water Buffalo, with 86er backing me up. In the end, it all comes ...
by piller
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B. Dixon Ultra Long Range Event Report
Replies: 37
Views: 12553

I love the Western slope as that is where I spent a lot of time visiting relatives as a kid. Looks like you had a great time out there. Maybe we here at leverguns.com can get a group together for a road trip to the range sometime.
by piller
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some comments made about Charlton Heston..
Replies: 4
Views: 983

Character trait?? I'd just like to find some Character in modern day actors and politicians. Charleton Heston was a great man. May GOD have mercy on his soul.
by piller
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. Tulsa Gun Show, anyone Go?
Replies: 8
Views: 1610

I didn't get to make it, had to earn money. Bummer.
by piller
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Reloading question
Replies: 25
Views: 3997

I have been reloading for about 7 years now, and I still ask questions. I have found that I can start paying attention to the reloading and anticipate the fun of trying the new loads while completely losing track of time. I have tried Hornady, RCBS, and Lee dies. For me, a person who only loads smal...
by piller
Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - The Angry Lawyer
Replies: 18
Views: 3345

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by piller
Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - McHales Navy- lots of 50 cal stuff
Replies: 7
Views: 1133

The Jewish actor who had survived a concentration camp and played Colonel Klink had a clause in his contract that the Germans and Klink must not ever win or be shown in a positive light. Knowing this kind of puts Hogan's Heroes in a different light.

Mchale's Navy was a great show.
by piller
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - This makes me angry!
Replies: 24
Views: 3202

The Governors in Kansas have been extremely anti-gun since about 1994 when Joan Finney left office. The Governor who followed her, the son of the Graves Truck Line founder, was frightened of the shotgun Ithaca had given to Kansas with Joan Finney's name engraved on it even though it was locked un a ...
by piller
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics/Religion - Oprah's anti-Christian views
Replies: 52
Views: 7135

Christians would be better off puting the energy and emotion they muster against Orah and her ilk, into the perfection and practice of their own faith. You should also remember that in James 4:17 it says that he who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it sins. The good we ought to do is ex...
by piller
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody use the Barnes 300 gr TSX 45-70 bullet?
Replies: 13
Views: 3122

Yellowhorse, I was at A Place to Shoot when a fire started from ammo. They brought 40 trucks and 3 helicopters and billed $11,000 - not what a range wants. Is it FMJ ammo that starts fires or surplus tracer ammo? I see a lot of Winchester White Box FMJ 223 ammo (and other brands) being sold for the...
by piller
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humorous Pic: You Want Me To Do WHAT ? ? ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2241

dkmlever wrote:Hillary's panties?
Ugh!
by piller
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: prayers again please
Replies: 22
Views: 2996

Prayers sent.
by piller
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Requests (plural) - cancer in the family
Replies: 48
Views: 7287

prayers sent.
by piller
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request, please.
Replies: 40
Views: 6359

Prayers sent.
by piller
Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Remember the Pilot's gun that went "bang"?
Replies: 30
Views: 4400

Pilots used to carry. I think that ended in the 80's. The last pilot to use his gun to defend the cockpit is the one at the head of the group trying to get the guns back. The pilots don't need to be law enforcement, just able to protect the cockpit and ultimately, the plane. Oh, well. This is the re...
by piller
Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source for cast bullets
Replies: 15
Views: 2818

You should try Midwayusa.com or Brownells.com, but I am not sure if either one does carry them because it isn't something I have looked for. Also, try Tennessee Valley Bullets.
by piller
Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report from Texas shoot
Replies: 24
Views: 4634

The metal skids it traveled on were the reason for the moving a little out of the way. Also, when you are having so much fun, it is hard to not move a little. The moving target is an idea which really needs to be patented.
by piller
Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aguila 22's
Replies: 23
Views: 5087

I started teaching my son to shoot in the backyard with a Davy Crickett rifle and the Super Colibri rounds. It is quieter than a cap gun and the backstop I used was a Gamo brand pellet trap designed for the faster pellets. It worked pretty good for us. My son is now 13 and we just loaned the rifle t...
by piller
Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT redhawk sights
Replies: 3
Views: 549

On the website Oneraggedhole.com they sell a sight for the Ruger revolvers that seems to like what you came up with. It must work if someone is selling them commercially.
by piller
Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report from Texas shoot
Replies: 24
Views: 4634

The one where 86er is shooting my Puma shows how fast he really is. He fired 7 total times out of a .480 Ruger carbine. The action was slicked up a little bit with that new Smith & Wesson Dry Lube, but his skill really made the difference. The Krodle Safari Trainer looks like a winner to me. May...
by piller
Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting get together in Texas on the 29th(directions added)
Replies: 41
Views: 7132

Thanks Ricky, it was a great time. The charging target was great. The Krodle Safari Trainer should be patented. What do the rest of you who were there think? 86er, I told my daughter about the trophy elk you are saving for her and she yelled loud enough that I think you may have heard it.
by piller
Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How did you first arrive at the Leverguns.com Forum?
Replies: 106
Views: 14377

I found it from Gunblast.com, too. I was looking for something to accurize a .22lr rifle and found the article on Paco's Acc'rzr. I took the link to leverguns.com, bought an Acc'rzr, and somehow forgot to leave.