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Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-26-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,141
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Stevens 200

Well, with handloads, I am now getting below.75 MOA w/ a muzzle vel. of between 2865-2890. It appears to like the 139gr SST's moreso than a few others I've tried.
Factory ammo settled down a bit...
Forum: Guns
02-21-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,342
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Federal Fusions

140gr 7mm-08 Fusions tried here, no hunting exp since was bought after season closed. But they shot well on paper, 1.2-1.4" groups. Seems to have a bit more muzzle blast compared to PMC's or...
Forum: Reloading
02-21-2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Where To Get ?

I can do one or 2 7mm-08 for you, I assume you want them at 2.80" OAL?
Sorry can't help ya with the .308 or .243, not reloading them yet. PM me your info and we can go from there.
Forum: Guns
02-20-2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Ruger S/S All Weather or Remington Seven in a 350 Rem. Mag.

I know the Rugers I have handled, including my current S.S..30-06, have a longer mag. I am able to load out to .03 off the lands with plenty of mag space left.
Forum: Guns
02-18-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,064
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Help need buying picking out a new gun!!!!!!!!!!!

A lot of folks are very happy with the Stevens 200, which I am one of them. Very accurate, reasonably well made rifle for a low price, normally around $265-$300 new. Seen a few for sale in the forums...
Forum: Reloading
02-18-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,935
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Well, here it is:

Nods.. was going to, but I didn't. So my own self induced fault. I am currently designing something table top to use those 3-4 items based on some old drills. Might as well put that...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-17-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,168
Posted By TxStorm

RE: T.B.B

Now, Rev.. "poke someone's eye out" and "safe" REALLY shouldn't be in the same sentence like that!

Greg, you get the flashing kind of barricade's? Just for an extra hint? ;)
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-17-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,788
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Just TOO FUNNY (vid)

Nah, just tie himself to a bungee cord and take a dive! ROFL
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-17-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,168
Posted By TxStorm

RE: T.B.B

Greg: don't forget to have that new will notarized.... ;)

Good luck guys! Have a great time outdoors, whether ya'll get something or not! :D

Oh and watch for the "ravines", I hear they're...
Forum: Reloading
02-17-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,935
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Well, here it is:

LOL, to be honest, I'm bit of a neat freak. I use the calipers, return to box, place back on assigned space of shelf. Same for the Auto-prime or trickler or lube. Of course.. itshould also cut down...
Forum: Reloading
02-17-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,935
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Well, here it is:

LOL.. I am already considering a turret press next.. and building a smaller bench just for the tumbler, to get it up to a more convient height. Also with book shelves.. got have reading material...
Forum: Reloading
02-14-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,021
Posted By TxStorm

RE: OK, so what am I doing wrong?

Thanks, it is currently at Lee so I am playing the waiting game... ;)
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-12-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,411
Posted By TxStorm

RE: To Greg and Hunters.

ROFL.. That's just spiffy.. think he said he got the new battery, though.

I'm in De Leon, about 26 miles SW from Stephenville.
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-12-2007, 06:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,411
Posted By TxStorm

RE: To Greg and Hunters.

So telling the landowner things like:

This here boolet is so good, it'll drop a full grown bull with one shot!

That's a bad thing?? ;)


Sounds like ya'll had a fine time! Can't wait...
Forum: Guns
02-11-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,707
Posted By TxStorm

RE: SCOPES

Watch the scope bases, Savage's have 2 different styles. Older models used round fore and aft bases where the newer has one that's flat. So pick carefully when shopping or that bargain/close-out...
Forum: Guns
02-11-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Now Not So Butt-Ugly Stevens 200

ROFL.. actually it did, till I re-did the action screws a few times...
Forum: Guns
02-11-2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Now Not So Butt-Ugly Stevens 200

About time.. been waiting on you ALLLLLL day! ;)It was like waiting for that ole bass you just know is in the pond somewhere to strike at the bait! :D

Stock needed work, well known issue, those...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-11-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,568
Posted By TxStorm

RE: I won a Rifle Yesterday!

Lucky dog! I tried last week to win a Browning A-bolt at the gun shop fund raiser.. suckers never did call my cell to let me know if I won, kinda gave up hope. ;)

From what I hear they are...
Forum: Guns
02-11-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By TxStorm

Now Not So Butt-Ugly Stevens 200

Got the stock refinished and remounted yesterday and wanted to share a few pics with ya'll. It is a Stevens 200 in 7mm-08 with a Nikon ProStaff BDC 3x9-40mm scope. I used a Krylon paint designed for...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-11-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,719
Posted By TxStorm

RE: this was a test i read before i bought mine

Check out the Savage Forum @

http://savageshooters.baker-media.com/SavageForum/index.php

They have a classified section and may be able to get a nice one used for less than $540 that has...
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-10-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,024
Posted By TxStorm

RE: A couple of Piggies

Dunno why, but I found the 1st one pretty impressive.. ;)
Forum: Hogs and Exotics
02-10-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,522
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Dad always said I ain't right!

Oh, my! Now I REALLY want to start hog hunting! Long as I can find some kevlar gloves.. ;)
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,818
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Savage rifles

LOL.. that's my primaryhunting rifle of choice, Ruger M77 mkII in .30-06.

And yes, it' silly, but hey my wife just went shopping with her girlfriends and I have to take it out on someone. ;)
...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-10-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Any Weatherby Shooters Out There?

I had a Vanguard in .30-06 for a few years. To me, precieved recoil wasn't any different from say my Ruger M77 mkII, same caliber. I eventually got rid of it because of weight issues. Mine weighed in...
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Pensacola gun show

LOL.. will black marker do? ;)


I use to enjoy that show.. Ft. Walton's got to be more of a novelity show than firearms. I finally quit going then moved to Texas.. Ft. Worth show, drool. Have...
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,268
Posted By TxStorm

RE: What iron are you packin'

Service sized? How's the weight on that carrying?
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,760
Posted By TxStorm

RE: winchester m70 super shadow 7 wsm value?

+1
Local Walmart is selling the .300 WSM version for about$329 w/scope, and they seem to be more liked then the 7mmWSM. You did good at $400.
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,818
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Savage rifles

Okay, CMA, let's just end this since this ISN'T a Truck Forum. Comparing apples to oranges does nothing more then raise everyone's blood pressure. So let's break it down this way. Just because one...
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,818
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Savage rifles

Oh.. they make functional work trucks?

Seriously, we use them.. have about 6 reasonably new ones. All with AM/FM no tape/CD.. A/C STANDARD. AUTO Trans STANDARD. We got one manual trans, only...
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,818
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Savage rifles

ROFL.. yes, I have AM/FM/Tape deck.. standard equipment.. along with the cloth seats and A/C. It's all standard nowadays, what manufacturer leaves out A/C? And every Ram on the lot that day had Alloy...
Forum: Guns
02-10-2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,818
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Savage rifles

To be honest, I go with function 1st then looks. I drive an extended cab Dodge Ram v8 as I have children which are safer in the backseat vs up front with me. But I also need the "trunk space" of a...
Forum: Guns
02-09-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,268
Posted By TxStorm

RE: What iron are you packin'

Springfield XD SubCompact or Service in .40, depending on clothes/where I am going. I carry it using either a G-Code IWB or Belt slide holster.
Forum: Guns
02-09-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 963
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Where is a good place to price/look at guns online?

+1 Exspecially if you're not in the mood to play the auction waiting game.
Forum: Reloading
02-06-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,129
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Brass headstamp ID?

Primers were in, silver colored and unfortunately for me, they were range pick-ups.
Forum: Reloading
02-06-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,129
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Brass headstamp ID?

So can I assume they've been reloaded before? They were there when I got them, before tumbling. They are tear-shaped and rather large, reminds me of a feed jam/stovepipe in a .45 for some reason....
Forum: Reloading
02-06-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,129
Posted By TxStorm

Brass headstamp ID?

Someone sent me a bunch of 7mm-08 brass on another forum. It all looks good, except a few have bad dents in the shoulders. No problem there, perfectly recyclable. But they have a new to me headstamp,...
Forum: Reloading
02-06-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,935
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Well, here it is:

Ya'll keep posting pictures of my fears..
Getting so addicted to reloading I spend all my money and time on lots of gadgets! ;) The saving grace is I still have about 30 ft of wall space left in...
Forum: Guns
02-05-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Buttstock Extensions?

Don't know if it's any help or not, but watched a 'smith use a piece of matching hardwood, sanded it to the stock contour, added finishthen added a Limbsaver pad. After it was finished looked like it...
Forum: Reloading
02-05-2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,021
Posted By TxStorm

RE: OK, so what am I doing wrong?

Don't get me wrong, almost everything else I have is Lee but the reloading trays, they only had 2 RCBS left in stock.. only green on the whole bench. Oh and things like the calipers, Cabela's. It all...
Forum: Reloading
02-05-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By TxStorm

RE: whats needed for reloading rifle shells?

+1 on Ebay , lots of goodies posted often.. just avoid the bidding wars they like to get into. Lately people been running used prices up to almost new, if not more.
I just got started myself,...
Forum: Guns
02-05-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,189
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Questions About My Ruger M77 MKII

I have one in 30-06, love the stock as is, though a better recoil pad is required. The trigger I just had done finally, cost me all of $12.50 by a gunsmith, he didn't mill/grind a thing, just a quick...
Forum: Reloading
02-04-2007, 07:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,021
Posted By TxStorm

RE: OK, so what am I doing wrong?

I went back over it totally re-setting it up Saturday. I throughly cleaned the magnets, got a few black specks off of it. Then I cleaned the razor using a q-tip, got a bit of brown surface rust from...
Forum: Reloading
02-03-2007, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,935
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Well, here it is:

Thanks, knowing myself, it probably won't stay that neat for too long. Exspecially after I start getting more toys. Or you can just send me some of yours to help ya straighten your bench up. Just as...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
02-02-2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,141
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Stevens 200

Well, finally made it out with mine I just got in 7mm-08. Only ammo available at the time was Federal's Fusions, I was tagging 1.4" groups @ 100 yds. This may be just a matter of she no likie...
Forum: Reloading
02-02-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,935
Posted By TxStorm

Well, here it is:

Instead of dredging up an old post, just started this one for my reloading bench picture. I THINK it turned out well, getting everything nice and level was ... fun, to say the least. I made it with a...
Forum: Reloading
02-02-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,021
Posted By TxStorm

RE: OK, so what am I doing wrong?

Ok, was expecting a few "I told you so"'s glad they are out of the way now.
No, the scale is a pot metal body, plastic beam and tin powder pan. I'll try BC's tip this afternoon.. vacation is...
Forum: Reloading
02-01-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,021
Posted By TxStorm

OK, so what am I doing wrong?

I got everything all set up (except PPM) finally after finishing my bench, looks good to me and I'll post some pics later. Anyway, moving along, everything was going great.. tumbling,...
Forum: Guns
01-29-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,993
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Gunsmiths, glass bedding

BC, see if this link helps.. it has pretty pictures, which always works for me! ;)

http://www.rdprecision.net/diy2.html
Forum: Guns
01-22-2007, 06:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,905
Posted By TxStorm

RE: $700 for new gun

Pretty nice one with dies, casesand bullet components on the RugerForums for sale. Just an FYI, I considered it myself but have heart set on 7mm-08.
Forum: Reloading
01-21-2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,652
Posted By TxStorm

RE: Little tip to eliminate runout

Thanks for the tip, BC! As a newbie, I appreciate these tips from you more experienced folks.
I'm guessing no one makes caliber specific shell holders for various presses?


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