Piller there was a large porker in the San Antone paper this AM that was captured SW of you.
790 lbs. That's a lot of pork skins.
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- Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Bear in the Neighborhood
- Replies: 9
- Views: 646
- Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you carry in your 38 Special?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 7131
Re: What do you carry in your 38 Special?
The wife is a great shooter with her model 36 loaded with Gold Dot 125HP +p, Daughter#1 likes the pre model 27 with Remington 148gr match wadcutters, #2 prefers the Glock 17 and keeps two extra mags loaded. All good Texas girls!
- Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ...And that's why you don't go shooting in the desert alone.
- Replies: 65
- Views: 5295
Re: ...And that's why you don't go shooting in the desert al
I wish some one would find the guy that almost succeeded in stealing my 3/4 ton last year, and tell him that crime is down. Or the guy that tried to break into my new GMC truck last week and tore the passenger handle up...
- Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Folks up the East Coast.....
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2641
Re: You Folks up the East Coast.....
80 here yesterday, played frisbee with the canine. Supposed to be 82 today, (record heat). Probably have the kids wash the truck. I worked a winter on a pipeline in New England one winter, used to like snow before that.
- Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The New Band
- Replies: 6
- Views: 503
Re: The New Band
Goodun
- Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Folks up the East Coast.....
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2641
Re: You Folks up the East Coast.....
a BEER shortage could create wide spread panic...
- Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ...And that's why you don't go shooting in the desert alone.
- Replies: 65
- Views: 5295
Re: ...And that's why you don't go shooting in the desert al
My fishing buddy always ask why I have 2-3 pistols and 2-3 mags each, he is not a "gun" guy. I tell him "just in case." the area we fish, not far from the homeplace, is quite remote. Two years ago a active marine went postal, killed his wife on the east coast, and drove to Texas ...
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The House Is WAY Too Quiet......
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3030
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Granddaughter soon....Prayer request...update
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2741
Re: New Granddaughter soon....Prayer request...update
CONGRATS! That's a good looking kid
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A New Point Of Interest
- Replies: 16
- Views: 980
Re: A New Point Of Interest
Nice. Texas is trying to legalize carry of Bowie knives. 5.5 inches is the current legal blade length unless you are hunting. A ridiculous restriction in my opinion.
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The House Is WAY Too Quiet......
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3030
Re: The House Is WAY Too Quiet......
Good call...looks like a good pal.
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Granddaughter soon....Prayer request...update
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2741
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers Needed. Update Friday. !/23
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2576
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cimarron/Uberti - tapered octagon barrels?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 600
Re: Cimarron/Uberti - tapered octagon barrels?
Cimarron : 830. 997 9090
Texas Jacks (Fredericksburg) 830. 997 3213
Call these guys and ask em about tapered barrels
Texas Jacks (Fredericksburg) 830. 997 3213
Call these guys and ask em about tapered barrels
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting in EXTREME Cold -- How do you prep?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3116
Re: Hunting in EXTREME Cold -- How do you prep?
Wife got me some merino wool socks for Christmas 2 years ago. They are great with insulated boots and a goose down parka tops me off. It rarely gets below 0 here, but the 30 mph wind is fairly constant.
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker Grade 2 10 gauge lifter gun circa 1881
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1008
Re: Parker Grade 2 10 gauge lifter gun circa 1881
6pt I have always had small interest in s/s shotguns, but having read with interest on your many posts of same, I will have to start keeping my eyes open for them instead of not even glancing at em. As Sixgun said, Thanks for the education!
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Vacation.....Help.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6045
Re: Texas Vacation.....Help.
Don't forget to visit lovely and scenic Odessa, you can smell the fragrant meadows 15 miles before you get there
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HAPPY Lee Jackson Day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 706
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OK - one MORE reason to buy a Para Ordnance...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1588
Re: OK - one MORE reason to buy a Para Ordnance...
America: 320 million people, and 300 million guns. Only 20 million more to go...
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bird hunting in Sonora Mexico
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3378
Re: Bird hunting in Sonora Mexico
Used to fish and hunt down S Texas a lot in the old days and crossed over many times. No more, I'm with Charles - not for a million bucks, I have three kids that expect Daddy home every night. A good friend has a house on the beach in Mexico and invites me down saying it's no problemo for Gringos in...
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 20 years ago today
- Replies: 10
- Views: 901
Re: 20 years ago today
Congrats
- Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MEC600JR 410
- Replies: 11
- Views: 430
Re: MEC600JR 410
6 pt the 8 was on the wall, I did not ask to pull it down, though it was a S/S. As he said it was his Grandpas I see VERY little likelihood that he would ever sell it. I may see this bro on July 4 if I swing out west to play slide guitar at their big party, and if so I will inquire about it. I am ge...
- Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MEC600JR 410
- Replies: 11
- Views: 430
Re: MEC600JR 410
6point I have a bro with an 8 gauge hanging in the biggest elk rack you ever saw, it was his Grandpas. They are illegal to hunt with, what in heck would ya shoot with it?
- Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your Favorite Quotes Thread.
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8651
Re: Your Favorite Quotes Thread.
On foul language from years ago on Leverguns:
"It is rarely, if ever, appropriate.". Hobie
"It is rarely, if ever, appropriate.". Hobie
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glock 19 Gen 3 vs Gen 4
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2486
Re: Glock 19 Gen 3 vs Gen 4
Of three Glocks, two are gen four, one 9mil,one ten mil, no failures of any kind, both 100% so far. The 10 has most rounds through it both ball and HP, is very accurate and shoots as good at least as my Colt. the gen 3 in 10 mil is still in the box as the gen four seems to have a much better grip to...
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AR
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1619
Re: AR
I bought one, thinking of going 6.8 with it (Sig) shot ten shots, cleaned it, stashed it, not really my bag. I guess I'll keep it.
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing question?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1036
Re: Fishing question?
Have had good luck with Shimano spinning reels, all have been freshwater gear mostly lightweight stuff for bass and panfish.
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first shot of 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2076
Re: My first shot of 2015
Game keeper, I drink only occasionally, but when I do drink, I like the good stuff. There are many bourbons I don't like, and just a few types of beer I enjoy.
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first shot of 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2076
Re: My first shot of 2015
GK those two are good. Have you tried Knob Creek? Top shelf!
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Terrain Dictates...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1509
Re: The Terrain Dictates...
Malamute I concur with your statements about the Rockies. I used to travel there quite a bit, and bagged two real nice mulies and some not so nice. The nice ones (30 in) were killed on the last day of a week long hunt at 350 yards with a .270 bronze tips, the biggest of the two was a heart shot and ...
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your new years day food tradition?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1615
Re: What is your new years day food tradition?
Gonna start a new one this year: Dove BBQ. Going to include Game Keepers ideas on liquid refreshments for the older folks (me).
- Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Terrain Dictates...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1509
The Terrain Dictates...
Where I hunt, there is no "high" ground to be utilized, it is flat as a pancake and so thick you can stick your hand out and hardly see it. Mesquite and cactus of many varieties cover the ground and to get through it you pretty much need to follow a road or a game trail. For these and othe...
- Fri Dec 26, 2014 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mescalero
- Replies: 5
- Views: 664
Re: Mescalero
last I heard he had some personal business to attend to in town. The are a lot of good hombres on lever guns and he is one of em.
- Fri Dec 26, 2014 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christmas dinner?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2855
Re: Christmas dinner?
Glazed ham yesterday, whopper of a prime rib roast today, next year I'm eaten at m.wun's house.
- Thu Dec 25, 2014 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Our Jewish Friends....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 590
Re: For Our Jewish Friends....
well done
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Even Wyoming has its share of idiots.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 977
Re: Even Wyoming has its share of idiots.
.300 WinMag at close range. That's gonna hurt. He should take up a new hobby, maybe knitting.
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's been nice knowing you, but my wife is going to kill me!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2177
Re: It's been nice knowing you, but my wife is going to kill
Blame it on the Boy, stick to the story, I have a shed you can live in
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LNIB circa 1953 Winchester 71 DeLuxe
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1518
Re: LNIB circa 1953 Winchester 71 DeLuxe
Apparently, unlike you, I am not living a good clean life. 30 Belgian Brownings :shock: :mrgreen: One of these days I'll have to visit my brother out there and visit your shop. I'll make sure HE brings a pile of $. On your advice, I did go to town and looked at a bunch of Superposed guns, and found ...
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You too could have had this piece of history, IF
- Replies: 4
- Views: 417
Re: You too could have had this piece of history, IF
I once gave Ranger Doug a ride in my 90 Chevy 4:4, and I am not famous. But the truck is...
No it's not for sale!
No it's not for sale!
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LNIB circa 1953 Winchester 71 DeLuxe
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1518
Re: LNIB circa 1953 Winchester 71 DeLuxe
6pt I think the reason I have trouble shooting s/s's is I don't have a real nice one. A model 21 might make a sure enough sweet Christmas present
- Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes it just sucks.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5217
Re: Sometimes it just sucks.
Sorry for your loss Ted. My own wife lost a baby and the pain took me to the edge. My hunting buddy came at another time, I pray that yours will too. My sincere condolences for your family's loss.
- Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting A Haircut
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1316
- Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Retirement/homesteading =
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1920
Re: Retirement/homesteading =
William ranks I was having a pretty good time on that site till I got to the price list I think I could afford the hat
- Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Retirement/homesteading =
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1920
Re: Retirement/homesteading =
Found the big double bit at the bottom of the pile. It says made in Sweden and has a crown with 3 letters or numbers on the other side, can't tell. The axe came for the pacific north west, as did most from my collection.
- Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What We all knew.....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 538
Re: What We all knew.....
.45colt my enthusiasm for deer hunting has waned these years past as well. My boy, almost 13, has kept the spark from dying completely. I am still bat guano crazy for hunting birds and fishing and general shooting. I tend to focus more on ranch chores than ever for at middle age (51) I feel more urg...
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Weekend Project... << updated >>
- Replies: 17
- Views: 941
Re: My Weekend Project...
My Wife likes em, but she can't start the saw and I have hid the saw gas.
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lonesome Dove marathon - has begun
- Replies: 5
- Views: 388
Re: Lonesome Dove marathon - has begun
I like when he crashes Hellbitch into the army guys horse, sending him flying. TL Jones used to put on a charity polo match for disabled folks out in W Texas every year. Those polo guys can ride, no doubt. The wife's Grandpa is in the Polo hall of fame, his Army team having won the Us Polo Champions...
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elmer Keith Estate Auction Coming Up
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1895
Re: Elmer Keith Estate Auction Coming Up
His book on shotguns is the finest book on the subject I have found. Amazing depth of knowledge from top to bottom.
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Retirement/homesteading =
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1920
Re: Retirement/homesteading =
There went the first hour of the day fantastic link thanks.
Collected axes as a younger fella, a big Swiss felling axe was always my favorite, I'll check the brand, it could be the maker you've provided us. Anyone interested in axes will love this site.
Collected axes as a younger fella, a big Swiss felling axe was always my favorite, I'll check the brand, it could be the maker you've provided us. Anyone interested in axes will love this site.
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to order custom printed targets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1504
Re: Where to order custom printed targets
I know of a veteran owned print shop that does great work. Can get his number in town tomorrow if you like, but might be less expensive to handle locally.