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  1. SamTex1949

    Hornady PA conicals ?

    Just speculating but likely name change maybe as "Ball-ets" just dont roll off the tongue
  2. SamTex1949

    Dixie Gun Works Worth A Visit?

    OH yes ! first visited back in 1965 , from St Louis, even crossed on the ferry. Oh my, back then in the older building it was fascinating barrels and boxes and crates all around. Even got to meet Mr Kirkland !
  3. SamTex1949

    Hello from SE Texas

    also a Texas Howdy from up in smith county land !!
  4. SamTex1949

    What do i have?

    judging by the dark burn at the front of nipple its been fired a lot already
  5. SamTex1949

    Morning exploration

    While at camp Bullis near SATX we discovered the #1 defense of the Armadillo was to pee on everything ! they do like their grubs ! here is a link to a fairly definitive source of info. As for fire ants they want the lava which wont destroy the hive unless they get the queens...
  6. SamTex1949

    Joining from TNET

    3rd TexasHowdy !!
  7. SamTex1949

    Greetings and salutations from Texas

    Hey AB ! lived in Shelby MT 15 yr and traveled often to Med Hat with kids to enjoy the water slides there and Cypress hills park
  8. SamTex1949

    Targets; Opinions wanted

    Referring to cataract procedure. had it done a year ago, had been wearing glasses since age 45 (now 73) and was up to trifocals. When the Dr asked "what type' vision I wanted , I stated sharp vision distant instead of up close for reading. was it worth it ! Absolutely ! u[ close reading only...
  9. SamTex1949

    Greetings and salutations from Texas

    Texas howdy #2 from the Piney woods !!
  10. SamTex1949

    introduction

    Dang straight ! East Texican saying howdy !!
  11. SamTex1949

    Old Caps

    Just because it doesnt have "Black Powder Only" stamped release one from doing the right thing, First generation TC BP rifles didnt have it stamped in to barrel. Came later as there probably was someone who used the "wrong" black powder and tried suing TC.
  12. SamTex1949

    An Egg, a piece of bread and a paper bag.....

    Dont recall anything like that, got tapped out 1964 , St louis BSA council
  13. SamTex1949

    Hello from Texas

    Always good to see all US Texicans welcum a fellow Lone Star
  14. SamTex1949

    Range and Cleaning Rod suggestions...

    good ole M2 (.50cal Browning) Cleaning rod kit plus simple tapered brass fitting from any hardware store ebay is your friend
  15. SamTex1949

    Ramrod Finish

    I also use Johnsons Paste wax, my can of it (from early 70s finally was used up . I take the ramrod and rub it slow barehanded with the wax in hand till the wood gets really warm t feel, then I switch to the old wool rag ive been using since 70s and continue to rub to I can feel warmth in it...
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