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by txpete
Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A collection of guns I've picked up
Replies: 14
Views: 1984

Re: A collection of guns I've picked up

wow those are very nice congrats!!!.
pete
by txpete
Sat Dec 04, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - my new "China Doll"
Replies: 20
Views: 2622

Re: OT - my new "China Doll"

8) wow nice!!!.
pete
by txpete
Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On and Off Topic Why is it special?
Replies: 39
Views: 5468

Re: On and Off Topic Why is it special?

I shoot all my guns.when it comes to shooting for accuracy... handgun http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/357%20mag/colt001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/357%20mag/colt0022.jpg rifle lever action BB94 375 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/BB94375winchester00...
by txpete
Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Today's plane pic of the day
Replies: 51
Views: 6378

Re: OT: Today's plane pic of the day

pic of my dad with one of our snakes.238th AWC

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dad worked on spits and hurricanes.

pete
by txpete
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Today's plane pic of the day
Replies: 51
Views: 6378

Re: OT: Today's plane pic of the day

I wanted to :cry: when they dropped a bunch of these of the texas coast for a fishing reef.

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by txpete
Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Today's plane pic of the day
Replies: 51
Views: 6378

Re: OT: Today's plane pic of the day

Borregos wrote::D Many thanks for posting that link. :D
The sound of that Merlin is something else :D :D :D
you should hear a lancaster at full power :D it will give you goose bumps.

that said I am still a helicopter guy. :lol:
pete
by txpete
Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet and 94Win = Deer
Replies: 13
Views: 2334

Re: Cast bullet and 94Win = Deer

Congrats dude! :D Wow! Cast bullets can kill deer???? You mean, about 99% of reloaders are spending $60 for 50 premium bullet heads when thats all you have to do is melt down some common wheelweights or at worst, buy some commercial cast bullets for $20/100? Thats great! I know, I'm a smart-azz. Pr...
by txpete
Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Today's plane pic of the day
Replies: 51
Views: 6378

Re: OT: Today's plane pic of the day

early model note no mini-guns.
pete
by txpete
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What hoops do YOU have to jump through?
Replies: 21
Views: 3199

Re: OT: What hoops do YOU have to jump through?

Here in Texas, if a buyer has a CHL (texas permits are called Concealed Handgun License) the only requirement is the 4473. The FBI NIC's call-in isn't required. A little known fact that most folks aren't aware of is the 4473 does not go to the ATF. It stays in the dealers files until he retires or ...
by txpete
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Lost a buddy today
Replies: 15
Views: 1666

Re: OT Lost a buddy today

I am sorry to hear about your dog ted. :cry: the bottom line people suck and I like my dogs better than most people.
pete
by txpete
Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy Birthday 2ndovc
Replies: 15
Views: 1375

Re: OT Happy Birthday 2ndovc

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so did you get any goodies at GM??.
by txpete
Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Colt .38-200
Replies: 12
Views: 1554

Re: OT- Colt .38-200

thats alot better than socks :D .

might want to slug the bore, .360-.361 cast bullets shoot good in those colt revolvers.
pete
by txpete
Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your favorite 30-30 cast bullet load?
Replies: 12
Views: 2500

Re: What's your favorite 30-30 cast bullet load?

from my lyman 48 book.pg 211 bottom right. win 94 rifle 24" barrel 311041 AA5744 start charge 18.0 1605 fps max charge 24.0 2019 fps ted I don't have my notes for the 30/30 (can't find them) but the 18.0 gr load was a good one using my lee 170 gr gc bullet sized .309 magma lube then a light cot...
by txpete
Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 8mm Mauser sucess !
Replies: 20
Views: 3735

Re: 8mm Mauser sucess !

Thanks for the input guys and txpete looks like the old 8mm Mauser saved your bacon ! Pun intended ! :D yes it did.the owner of the ranch went up a tree so it was just me and this PO hog :lol: . the rifle is a K98K german but yugo capture.when my best friend came back from iraq I gave it to him as ...
by txpete
Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 8mm Mauser sucess !
Replies: 20
Views: 3735

Re: 8mm Mauser sucess !

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196 gr norma sp drt.this one came charging out of the brush right at me.
by txpete
Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How strong is a Handi rifle?
Replies: 22
Views: 3508

Re: How strong is a Handi rifle?

the have 2 frames that they use on the newer ones.SB1 and SB2. info here http://www.go2gbo.com/forums//index.php/topic,80979.0.html they chamber these in 454/500 S&W ect the SB2 frame is stout. pete SB2 frame on the 45 colt.ruger loads no problem :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/...
by txpete
Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Problems with my M-375 UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 2708

Re: Problems with my M-375

what did you size your bullets to?.I don't own a marlin in 375 but I heard they need to be FAT to shoot well.
pete
by txpete
Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: OPERATION SANTA KLAUS
Replies: 0
Views: 615

OT: OPERATION SANTA KLAUS

http://dragoonbase.ning.com/forum/topics/packages-for-2d-dragoons-in http://dragoonbase.ning.com/events/event/show?id=2513458%3AEvent%3A47903&xg_source=msg_invite_event guys this is my old regt.they are back in Afghanistan again.I know times are tight for alot of folks but christmas is a time of...
by txpete
Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!
Replies: 35
Views: 4610

Re: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!

220 gr hornady
36.0 grs RL7
win brass
win lr primer

very accurate load in my BB 94.

cast the lyman 375449 bullet is a thumper.280 grs my alloy with lube and gc.I size mine .377 and use hornady gc's.

pete
by txpete
Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Tell me what you think/know about Ruger Mini 14's
Replies: 29
Views: 4427

Re: OT - Tell me what you think/know about Ruger Mini 14's

I have a ss ranch.its a great carbine and mine will make a coke can dance at 100 meters no problem.mine has a 1-9 twist and likes 62 gr bullets just fine.mini's are NOT target guns period that said if you feed it a handload it likes 2" groups at 100 meters isn't all that hard. what gives a mini...
by txpete
Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!
Replies: 35
Views: 4610

Re: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!

damienph wrote:Mine looks like txpete's, except that I just use the rear sight as a ghost ring, I don't use an aperture (sp?) threaded into it.
:( I miss the factory 250 gr loads.....
by txpete
Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!
Replies: 35
Views: 4610

Re: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!

8) 8) range report when you can.
pete
by txpete
Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Inconsistant bullet weight
Replies: 14
Views: 1991

Re: OT- Inconsistant bullet weight

commerical bullets do vary in weight.
by txpete
Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Check Your Remington 30-30 Ammo
Replies: 15
Views: 2332

Re: Check Your Remington 30-30 Ammo

-quote="BlaineG"]With cast, you need less tension (shaves too much lead) and a heavy crimp :wink: With cast I set my expander plug to form the very slightest of "bells" on the case mouth as my .309-.310 GC boolits have MORE neck tension and I avoid shaved lead.[/quote] I use a &...
by txpete
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tomorrow....
Replies: 2
Views: 453

tomorrow....

by txpete
Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally OT: Donuts for Veterans Day
Replies: 12
Views: 1164

Re: Totally OT: Donuts for Veterans Day

I am going to make a point of having one.thank you.
pete
by txpete
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt for BIG game
Replies: 24
Views: 4849

Re: 45 Colt for BIG game

Pete, I agree with you on that. Have you read Sixguns and Hell I was there by Elmer Keith? I'm not sure which book they were in, perhaps both, but he tells several hunting stories where the hunters literally shot the animals till they dropped. It amazed me that they had such a caviler attitude abou...
by txpete
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More holsters
Replies: 12
Views: 1589

Re: More holsters

they look great good work!!.
pete
by txpete
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt for BIG game
Replies: 24
Views: 4849

Re: 45 Colt for BIG game

I think it boils down to use enough gun.I am a 308 fan and own a few 308s.IMHO good for pigs,deer ect but when it comes to hunting larger critters I would go with a 358 win,350 rem mag 45/70 or my all time fav the 375 ouch & ouch.I do believe in a humane kill and shooting any large animal until ...
by txpete
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Caliber
Replies: 47
Views: 5075

Re: Favorite Caliber

lever 375 win

handgun 44mag/special

bolt action hunting 375 ouch & ouch

bolt action milsurp 762X54R

semi auto milsurp 30/06,7.62
by txpete
Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.
Replies: 104
Views: 8922

Re: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.

Why does it seem to be the levergun sites where beating your chest about how macho you are because you use irons is so predominant (And that's all it really is or you wouldn't put down people that use scopes). On top of that levergunners seem to have no problem throwing out disparaging remarks when...
by txpete
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT M1 Garand slame fire question
Replies: 25
Views: 2947

Re: OT M1 Garand slame fire question

here is more info than you need :lol:

http://www.odcmp.org/1101/USGI.pdf
by txpete
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44spl wadcutter
Replies: 10
Views: 2080

Re: 44spl wadcutter

in my smith 29 that lee 208 gr wc with 5.0 grs of red dot in mag brass will cut a ragged hole at 25 meters. I also shoot alot of the lyman 429421 in both my ruger ft 44 and the smith.I was lucky afew years ago I swapped into a old square groove mold and its a dandy.I have pushed them hard in that ru...
by txpete
Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44spl wadcutter
Replies: 10
Views: 2080

Re: 44spl wadcutter

I posted a WTB on most of the sites I vist for a lee 208 gr WC mold.it took a while but I got one.a lee single cav mold.it slow but casts a good bullet.I e-mailed lee to see if they would make another run of them and they replied no as it was a slow selling mold :roll: . if your looking for a mold t...
by txpete
Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT M1 Garand slame fire question
Replies: 25
Views: 2947

Re: OT M1 Garand slame fire question

use a CCI 34 primer.they are designed for military rifles.(hard).
I have never had a slam fire in my M1's.that said I had a sks go full auto on me once :shock: .I missed some cosmo in the fire pin channel..oops.
pete
by txpete
Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.
Replies: 104
Views: 8922

Re: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.

:D I might be just a tad thicker but the eye balls still work :lol:

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by txpete
Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.
Replies: 104
Views: 8922

Re: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.

:lol: :lol: :lol: +1 I had no problem making the 300 meter dance with A1 sights :wink:
pete
by txpete
Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 44 magnum bullet for deer question
Replies: 20
Views: 2824

Re: OT: 44 magnum bullet for deer question

1. rd 265 gr gc
2.lyman 429421

boom flop. :D

pete
by txpete
Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.
Replies: 104
Views: 8922

Re: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.

Awww--- cmon Joe ------- as i mentioned in an earlier post, think about what Custer would have done with an AR-15 and a M70 rifle with 24x glass :lol: But if you like irons better ----- rock and roll as long as your wishing...1 cobra with twin mini-guns 1 pass and in 10 minutes he would have been d...
by txpete
Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good news from Mossberg
Replies: 43
Views: 6577

Re: Good news from Mossberg

awp101 wrote:
wm wrote:And the 7-30 Waters was a 30-30 necked down to .28 caliber bullets to duplicate the performance of the 7X57mm in a lever action.
No kidding? I never knew that and as a fan of the 7x57, I may have to keep an eye out now... :mrgreen:

http://fiveshot.org/backissues/paco/730waters.htm
by txpete
Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?
Replies: 47
Views: 5807

Re: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?

kind of....sold off/gave away most of my shotguns but one.a win 20 ga. pump for hunting in ks.it knocks down the birds just fine. I have kept all my old milsurp rifles.gotta love the old finn rifles and M-1's. sold off all my AR-15 junk oops stuff,colts,bushmaster and S&W.the socom and M-1 cover...
by txpete
Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good news from Mossberg
Replies: 43
Views: 6577

Re: Good news from Mossberg

maybe someday "after" I wear out my winchesters :lol:
by txpete
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting at USA Military Bases
Replies: 14
Views: 2642

Re: Deer Hunting at USA Military Bases

when I was in B trp 7/17 cav my CO was a bow hunter.we did alot of test flights around the lake spotting deer before the season opened.I guess just one of our perks :wink: .
pete
by txpete
Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting at USA Military Bases
Replies: 14
Views: 2642

Re: Deer Hunting at USA Military Bases

One of the better lottery hunts I know of is Camp Bullis, TX. I would think Ft. Hood would have some great hunting available, also. The TX state Wildlife Management Areas also have lottery hunts. My dad won one at Chaparral WMA and got a very nice south TX buck. you have to reg your guns with the M...
by txpete
Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another ML question (TC Encore) - pics up
Replies: 11
Views: 1494

Re: another ML question (TC Encore)

my fav 444 :lol: 16.25 inch barrel and the action is "alot" stronger than a 1895 :wink:

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