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by txpete
Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God bless Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 3506

Re: God bless Texas

throw another log on the fire and defrost :lol: .
by txpete
Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God bless Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 3506

Re: God bless Texas

wavetrain75 wrote:Ha ha! I can open carry and you can't!
when then you don't live in TEXAS and I just plain feel sorry for ya :P :lol:
by txpete
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Four more years
Replies: 37
Views: 3173

Re: OT: Four more years

AJ, TPTB the powers that be, Rif reduction in force no reenlistment, profile means injury or illness that keeps you from being 100% in your MOS (job) I saw alot of aviation warrant officers get riffed back to spec5's after 1972. danny yup I saw a couple majors riffed to W01 and 2 to sp/5. :shock: ....
by txpete
Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curse you, Ruger.....
Replies: 28
Views: 3108

Re: Curse you, Ruger.....

this is good ammo and excellent brass for reloading.
http://www.aimsurplus.com/catalog.aspx? ... 03+British
by txpete
Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curse you, Ruger.....
Replies: 28
Views: 3108

Re: Curse you, Ruger.....

2 weeks ago I picked up a NIB ruger 77 in 7.62X39 with a .308 bore.my coffee can is empty for a while.

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by txpete
Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curse you, Ruger.....
Replies: 28
Views: 3108

Re: Curse you, Ruger.....

I wish they would built it in 7.62X54R with a .308 bore
by txpete
Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady 150 gr rn and unique
Replies: 21
Views: 3710

Re: Hornady 150 gr rn and unique

another vote for AA5744 with cast bullets."if" they are just plated bullets use cast data.
by txpete
Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT; Signature Lines
Replies: 39
Views: 3668

Re: Way OT; Signature Lines

my avatar is a patch off my old flight jacket.the sig line is my wings and the DAV which I have to say really helped out when I needed it with the battle with the VA.oh the win BB94 375 just because its my FAV :lol: .

pete
by txpete
Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Saving my pennies for a 1911 - which one?
Replies: 49
Views: 5831

Re: OT Saving my pennies for a 1911 - which one?

once you start talking 1911's and what to buy its like underwear,ford chevy,marlin winchester ect ect ect. I have owned atleast half dozen colts,4-5 springfields,and issued a bunch of old colts in the army.(btw the M-9 was a mistake imho). all I can say is my kimber custom (not custom II) can out sh...
by txpete
Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Saving my pennies for a 1911 - which one?
Replies: 49
Views: 5831

Re: OT Saving my pennies for a 1911 - which one?

just one word KIMBER

I have owned alot of 1911's over the years but my kimber is the most accurate of the bunch. :D

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by txpete
Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:ruger 7.62x39
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: OT:ruger 7.62x39

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but does anybody know if the bore diameter on the Ruger 7.62x39mm bolt actions are like the Mini-30 (.308 Bore vs. .311) ? Nice catch their Txpete, I wish I had the money to by a new but discontinued SS about 4 years back. I was as always low on money ( the story o...
by txpete
Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:ruger 7.62x39
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: OT:ruger 7.62x39

.308 bore
by txpete
Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:ruger 7.62x39
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: OT:ruger 7.62x39

thanks I will look for the G&A mag.

I was looking in my hornady 4th ed and they are listing some 150 gr loads with IMR 4198 and RL7 @ 2100 fps out of a sks.the ruger has a 22" barrel so it might be a little faster?.
thanks for the heads up.
pete
by txpete
Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:ruger 7.62x39
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: OT:ruger 7.62x39

joe I just picked it up yesterday and put the scope on it.I hope to get out to the range with it next week.I have had a itch for one of these for along time but they are hard to find and $$ when you do.the shop that had it made me a real good deal on it . "it has been sitting there for years&qu...
by txpete
Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:ruger 7.62x39
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

OT:ruger 7.62x39

picked this up yesterday NIB kind of a late christmas present.

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http://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/762x39.htm
by txpete
Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All most all purpose 30-30 load - 150 or 170?
Replies: 25
Views: 2682

Re: All most all purpose 30-30 load - 150 or 170?

I have shot a bunch of different loads in my win 94 30/30's both carbine and "rifle".really if your just punching paper save some money and shoot some cast loads.the ranchdog 165 gr bullet is one of the best. that said in my win's the jacketed 150 and 170 gr bullets both group good.I would...
by txpete
Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 444p reloading question.
Replies: 8
Views: 1894

Re: Marlin 444p reloading question.

take the above bullet size it .432 for the 444 MG barrel and it will shoot better than jacketed bullets :wink: unless you get a bent barrel marlin :lol:

pete
by txpete
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 444p reloading question.
Replies: 8
Views: 1894

Re: Marlin 444p reloading question.

the ranch dog 265 gr bullet is what I shoot out of my 444.excellent bullet.

http://www.ranchdogoutdoors.com/index.p ... ath=1_5_11

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/inde ... 318.0.html
by txpete
Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 47
Views: 7866

Re: OT- Mosin-Nagant

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/0a130259289.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/0aaj10jnm.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/0aaMosin-babe.jpg :D :D :D if you can find a 91/59 jump on it. http://img.photobucket....
by txpete
Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 47
Views: 7866

Re: OT- Mosin-Nagant

:lol:

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you can't even buy a ruger 10/22 for 79.00 :D

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by txpete
Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which .22 double-action revovler?
Replies: 57
Views: 7010

Re: OT - Which .22 double-action revovler?

6" colt diamondback.warning it takes deeeeep pockets today to buy one.


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by txpete
Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - traded out one old revolver for another
Replies: 15
Views: 1478

Re: OT - traded out one old revolver for another

+1 on that jeep.that said if your sitting on some of them the value is only going up ^^^. :D
by txpete
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Welcome home vets.
Replies: 16
Views: 1292

Re: OT - Welcome home vets.

your right kim its a different time and I am very happy for the troops today.
I had to laugh about the moonies.I remember them in the airports :lol:.freaks.
pete
by txpete
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Welcome home vets.
Replies: 16
Views: 1292

Re: OT - Welcome home vets.

when I finished basic they told us "not" to go home in uniform :shock: .

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by txpete
Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger Redhawk with pics
Replies: 10
Views: 1829

Re: New Ruger Redhawk with pics

I only have one redhawk but its a keeper.
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by txpete
Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Welcome home vets.
Replies: 16
Views: 1292

Re: OT - Welcome home vets.

a short story that kind of fits.... when I was in the 2nd acr (east german border duty) I had to take the train home one night.when I got back to feucht I stopped in the gausthaus for a beer before heading to the house.I was still in my flt suit and sipping on my beer when another beer showed up in ...
by txpete
Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger Redhawk with pics
Replies: 10
Views: 1829

Re: New Ruger Redhawk with pics

nice looking rugers.I am a redhawk fan and that 44 is nice.
pete
by txpete
Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trail Boss in the 45 Colt and 45-70
Replies: 11
Views: 2528

Re: Trail Boss in the 45 Colt and 45-70

I tried TB in my ruger 45 colt.I never got the accuracy I do with red dot or unique.
pete
by txpete
Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crimping the .30-30 cartridge
Replies: 17
Views: 2465

Re: Crimping the .30-30 cartridge

he is another vote for the lee FCD.FWIW the ranch dog mold for you cast 30/30 shooters should be on top of your christmas list :idea: :D

pete

http://www.ranchdogoutdoors.com/index.p ... ucts_id=31
by txpete
Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Russian "Baikal" shotguns... any one have one? Opinions?
Replies: 25
Views: 5776

Re: Russian "Baikal" shotguns... any one have one? Opinions?

I bought one and loved it 12 ga SXS with the screw in chokes.I killed a mess of pheasant up in kansas with it.I ended up giving it to my SIL when his browning auto gave up the ghost.he loves it.back then cdnn was selling then for $218.00 + shipping to the ffl.wish I would have bought several.
pete
by txpete
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HP printer repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1387

Re: HP printer repair

officer :lol:
by txpete
Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lets see those military long guns
Replies: 43
Views: 6339

Re: OT: Lets see those military long guns

:wink: a svt AND a win 95 wow!!! very nice
by txpete
Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lets see those military long guns
Replies: 43
Views: 6339

Re: OT: Lets see those military long guns

then there is some short carbines also :lol: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/91-59.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/91-59II.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/polish001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...
by txpete
Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lets see those military long guns
Replies: 43
Views: 6339

Re: OT: Lets see those military long guns

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/AAAAAA.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/range7june09015.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nagant/2008_0119russians0003-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/mosin%20nag...
by txpete
Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Life is Good: Bestlever has passed away.
Replies: 26
Views: 3975

Re: Life is Good: Bestlever has passed away.

jim was a avid reloader,hunter and fisherman of the highest order.I was lucky to have him as a friend.I will miss you :cry: .
pete
by txpete
Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 questions - trying to decide what to get...
Replies: 31
Views: 5575

Re: 45-70 questions - trying to decide what to get...

just something to study on looking for a 45/70. ruger #1 you can load these until you shoulder tells you no more :lol: very accurate rifles. http://ruger.com/products/no1MediumSporter/models.html I am a T/C encore fan.their pro hunter rifles are also very accurate and it only takes a minute to chang...
by txpete
Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 47
Views: 7866

Re: OT- Mosin-Nagant

very nice rifle hobie.the spanish civil war rifles are getting harder to find and yours looks like its in exc. cond. most of these saw hard use. my oldest is a old war dog 1898 tula(finn capture SA stamped).I have had it out to the range a few times with my cast loads.its a good shooter. pete http:/...
by txpete
Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Bad News About My Aunt
Replies: 29
Views: 1809

Re: OT: Bad News About My Aunt

sorry TTT,prayers sent.di lost her mom yesterday and flying out to seatac fri.
pete
by txpete
Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 47
Views: 7866

Re: OT- Mosin-Nagant

thanks. it started back in 90 with a finn M91 tikka I bought for 45.00 :lol: .I didn't know anything about them at that time.we went out to the ranch and put a target up.we were about to try using a string on the trigger to see if it would blow up :shock: .I fired 3 rd's at about 80 yards and they w...
by txpete
Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 47
Views: 7866

Re: OT- Mosin-Nagant

out of the mosins the finns are the best.sako,tikka and VKT (valmet) are all very accurate rifles.next would be the hungarians and the polish rifles. the russians are a chap shoot some shoot better than others.I think the hex recievers are the better shooters when it comes to the 91/30 rifles.these ...
by txpete
Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Favorite Aircraft Nose Art.
Replies: 27
Views: 4049

Re: OT: Favorite Aircraft Nose Art.

some shots from the CAF in midland.they saved these before the acft were turned to scrap. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/2007_0727midland0030.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/2007_0727midland0031.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/2007_0727midland0032.j...
by txpete
Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't find .375" Hornady 220gr bullets...need help!
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: Can't find .375" Hornady 220gr bullets...need help!

goat PM me and I will send you some of my cast bullets.


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by txpete
Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT(ish): Hunting licenses in your state.
Replies: 18
Views: 2476

Re: OT(ish): Hunting licenses in your state.

in texas super combo(hunting/fishing all tags fresh & salt water)=$0.00 disabled vet.I haven't bought a license in years.