NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) - The Firearms Forum

Crpdeth · 03-07-2009, 08:19 AM

Well for those of us unfortunate Texans that didn't get to make the camp out we are anxious to know how it went... I know some of you have laptops so it is conceivable that we could start hearing from ya soon.

The weather looks just about perfect too.

Pictures please!

Crpdeth

1shot1k · 03-09-2009, 01:08 AM

Hello to all..I see no post yet...so I will tell my sad part.

The daughter and I were on time to be there at
6:30 Sat AM...but experienced repeated car trouble that culminated to a stop near Hillsboro.

I stayed in contact with "45nut" throughout day..and relatives came from Waco to help us. We had to replace a waterpump at a rest stop.

Fortunately there was a clean stop..very nice..and kids had room to play and nice restrooms.

But of course , the water pump was an all day deal on the front wheel drive car..and thanks to relative (big truck mechanic ) he did all the hard stuff ..ie - removing right front tire just to be able to get to "belt tension pulley..."...
but was after 5 before wrapped up...so told 45nut we were just too out of it to come on...and appeared most if not all would leave after supper....so...I was so sorry we did not make it..but we came close..and I just count our blessings for the help we got and good place we made it to for stopping.

2 grandgilrlies went back to Waco as planned and wife and daughter retrieved them today...while old man licked his wounds...

I dont have camera hooked up for download or would show you two old "paws" that look like they knitted "barb wire sweaters " ....

I heard all had good range time I believe and still thank all for the meet Idea and would look forward to another one soon.

Wishing the best to all .. and hope all had better travels then we did..but am still thankfull.

Lookin forward to other reports here from the gang...

regards,

1shot

glocknut · 03-09-2009, 06:07 AM

Well... that s*cks...

mike
gn

45nut · 03-09-2009, 09:03 AM

Howdy!

Mrs. 45nut and I got to camp about 9 pm and bluesea112, his girlfriend, Mr & Mrs Carver, my buddy Doug and the other camp hosts (I think) were already at the campfire. We got introduced and complained (some would say b_ _ _ _ _ ed) about liberals some, then just had good conversation.

I made breakfast tacos Saturday morning. JLA, his wife and 3 kiddos showed up after breakfast with TAMALES and we were slowly moving toward the range. Bluesea112 had a rifle that needed some work and JLA fixed it then headed to the range.

Doug aka revolverboy headed to the range first. Mrs 45nut and myself soon joined him. Carver and clan, then JLA & clan, then bluesea finally made it in the afternoon.

We shot everything from .22 to a behemoth 45-70 that JLA brought. Personally, my wife and I went through about 700 .22 rounds, plus some .38 spcl, .357 mag, 45 LC, 9mm, 32WS, 30-30.

Everyone had a good time and shot a bunch. My wife said she had a good time and was looking forward to doing it again.

Bluesea's brisket was delicious with some potato salad, tamales, beans, bread & some beverages. I had a hard time staying awake with all the good food in my tummy.

It was nice to meet some of the guys on the board, but we all made one big mistake......no one took any pictures.

Several had cameras, but we were too focused on burning ammo to take even a group photo.

1shot1k, you were missed....... and so were your wife's beans.

We had some makeup beans, but I'm sure yours were better,

Mostly, we were glad you made it home safe to try another trip.

carver · 03-09-2009, 09:22 AM

Just adding a little to what 45nut has posted. I don't know how many guns were brought, but it appeared that most brought at least 5 or 6, and some brought as many as 10. There were also some .380's present, as well as 1 7mm mag. I put about 100 rds. through my SKS, and have no idea how many through my two .44 mags., and there were several .45's including ACP. I had brought two camers and completly forgot about them. We spent at least 5 hours at the range, shooting out to 100yds. The first evening we had Bikers Stew around a bon fire, about 9 or 10 folks. The next morning we had breadfast burritos before heading out to the range. Wind was terrible at the range, making it hard to hold on target past 25 yds. Retired back to camp site for brisket, home made tamales, tater salad, and baked beans. Most everyone left after supper. Bluesea was kind enough to give us campers a discount, so the wife and I stayed till almost noon Sunday, before we left for the trip home. We had a really good time, and enjoyed meeting everyone. There are some really knowledgable folks that stalk this forum! There is a possible plan to do this again next year. Anyone interested?

JLA · 03-09-2009, 09:33 PM

Absofrickenlutely carver, In fact, I think an Annual TEXAN TFF meet is in order... I had a wonderful time. This forum is graced with wonderful people, the kind of people you proudly call 'family' without hesitation. Our range time, although fighting a 25 mph headwind, still produced some good looking targets. 'Evildoers' beware, these forum members are capable of combat accurate hits in hurricane conditions

... I think for the most part we kept our targets close (out to 50 yds) due to wind, but bluesea was shooting 100 yds with his 7 mag, a bushmaster .223, and i believe he had a .243 savage also. All his shots were well within a limes diameter at 100 yards with the high winds. All in all some pretty impressive shooting from all members and wives. BTW carver, my wife has decided she wants a .380 thanks to your generosity in letting her send a magazine full down range. 45nut has a pair of the finest colt SAA wheelguns I think I have ever laid hands on, and a whole family of leverguns from pre 64 winchesters, to marlins, to slick action henry rifles. I think the award for the loudest gun has got to go to carver, for his short barreled SKS folder, yes even louder than the 7 mag bluesea was shooting and the .480 I was shooting. The muzzle flash was enormous from that little thing. Dinner was wonderful, company was unbeatable, and Im really looking forward to our next meet... You guys are awesome

flannelman · 03-09-2009, 09:43 PM

I would have loved to have made it but I also had some car troubles and never got out of Arkansas. If ya do it next year I'm all in.

JLA · 03-09-2009, 10:16 PM

I must apologize for the lack of pics. I think All TFF members in attendance had cameras but none used them, afterall there was shooting to be done

. We thought we left ours on the desk at home but it turned out to be in the diaper bag the entire time. sorry crp, there will be pics next go round

1shot1k · 03-10-2009, 12:04 AM

Of course an annual N TExas meet is good...but I wouldnt mind another this summer.....a weekend out is OK if your vehicles work.........

semi annual will be ok and at least yearly.......

maybe we can urge the OKlahomie boys and gals to plan one for them and git ourselves invited....

anyway..glad all there had a good time....

45nut · 03-10-2009, 07:47 AM

Family sure makes me smile.

It was so good to get together with some like minded folks that it almost made me forget that "Obozo the Commie" was in charge.

At least some of us got to meet and break bread, tamales, biker stew, brisket, breakfast tacos, and well you get the picture. Next time, I'll find a way to make enchiladas, Spanish rice & refries for the group.

I can make the enchiladas up ahead of time, but not too early, then heat them in an oven.

I'm for a bi-annual meeting myself, maybe after Labor Day.

carver · 03-10-2009, 08:13 AM

Bi-annual meeting sounds good to me! And, I'll be sure to take some pics next time! As JLA stated there were some really good looking groups being fired from our guys. I even had two other folks there at the range comment on them, including the range safety officer.

JLA, I lost that .380! I let the wife shoot it, and it now belongs to her! Oh well, I wanted to get a high capicity 9 anyway!!!

JLA · 03-10-2009, 10:23 AM

Bi-Annual sounds great! I say lets go back around the 4th of july, Catch a good fireworks show and make some noise ourselves

... I think next go round ill smoke a brisket and a pork loin in the smoker...

JLA · 03-10-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carver

JLA, I lost that .380! I let the wife shoot it, and it now belongs to her! Oh well, I wanted to get a high capicity 9 anyway!!!

Thats about right

Last I was at cheaper than dirt they had used M9s for 399 + tax, we have those newfangled XD-M springfields that hold 19+1 9mm at the gun shop. I wanna say they run 6 and a half and come with ALL the goodies. I also have an Intratec tec-9 I have been thinking of trading in, It has a 36 rd. mag and sling attatchments

... I think next go round I am bringing my military rifle collection, I feel I have been neglecting my most enjoyable shooters here lately anyways.

HERES TO NEXT GO ROUND!

Josh

Crpdeth · 03-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Well it sounds like everyone had a good time at least, even though we don't get any pics... I hated to hear about 1shot's vehicle problems though.

Hopefully next time Mike and I can get over that direction.

Bluesea... Thanks for everything you did.

Crpdeth

03-07-2009, 08:19 AM	#1
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Well for those of us unfortunate Texans that didn't get to make the camp out we are anxious to know how it went... I know some of you have laptops so it is conceivable that we could start hearing from ya soon. The weather looks just about perfect too. Pictures please! Crpdeth __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer -->

03-09-2009, 01:08 AM	#2
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Hello to all..I see no post yet...so I will tell my sad part. The daughter and I were on time to be there at 6:30 Sat AM...but experienced repeated car trouble that culminated to a stop near Hillsboro. I stayed in contact with "45nut" throughout day..and relatives came from Waco to help us. We had to replace a waterpump at a rest stop. Fortunately there was a clean stop..very nice..and kids had room to play and nice restrooms. But of course , the water pump was an all day deal on the front wheel drive car..and thanks to relative (big truck mechanic ) he did all the hard stuff ..ie - removing right front tire just to be able to get to "belt tension pulley..."... but was after 5 before wrapped up...so told 45nut we were just too out of it to come on...and appeared most if not all would leave after supper....so...I was so sorry we did not make it..but we came close..and I just count our blessings for the help we got and good place we made it to for stopping. 2 grandgilrlies went back to Waco as planned and wife and daughter retrieved them today...while old man licked his wounds... I dont have camera hooked up for download or would show you two old "paws" that look like they knitted "barb wire sweaters " .... I heard all had good range time I believe and still thank all for the meet Idea and would look forward to another one soon. Wishing the best to all .. and hope all had better travels then we did..but am still thankfull. Lookin forward to other reports here from the gang... regards, 1shot Last edited by 1shot1k; 03-09-2009 at 01:10 AM..

03-09-2009, 06:07 AM	#3
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Well... that s*cks... mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-09-2009, 09:03 AM	#4
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Howdy! Mrs. 45nut and I got to camp about 9 pm and bluesea112, his girlfriend, Mr & Mrs Carver, my buddy Doug and the other camp hosts (I think) were already at the campfire. We got introduced and complained (some would say b_ _ _ _ _ ed) about liberals some, then just had good conversation. I made breakfast tacos Saturday morning. JLA, his wife and 3 kiddos showed up after breakfast with TAMALES and we were slowly moving toward the range. Bluesea112 had a rifle that needed some work and JLA fixed it then headed to the range. Doug aka revolverboy headed to the range first. Mrs 45nut and myself soon joined him. Carver and clan, then JLA & clan, then bluesea finally made it in the afternoon. We shot everything from .22 to a behemoth 45-70 that JLA brought. Personally, my wife and I went through about 700 .22 rounds, plus some .38 spcl, .357 mag, 45 LC, 9mm, 32WS, 30-30. Everyone had a good time and shot a bunch. My wife said she had a good time and was looking forward to doing it again. Bluesea's brisket was delicious with some potato salad, tamales, beans, bread & some beverages. I had a hard time staying awake with all the good food in my tummy. It was nice to meet some of the guys on the board, but we all made one big mistake......no one took any pictures. Several had cameras, but we were too focused on burning ammo to take even a group photo. 1shot1k, you were missed....... and so were your wife's beans. We had some makeup beans, but I'm sure yours were better, Mostly, we were glad you made it home safe to try another trip. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* Last edited by 45nut; 03-09-2009 at 09:08 AM..

03-09-2009, 09:22 AM	#5
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,295	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Just adding a little to what 45nut has posted. I don't know how many guns were brought, but it appeared that most brought at least 5 or 6, and some brought as many as 10. There were also some .380's present, as well as 1 7mm mag. I put about 100 rds. through my SKS, and have no idea how many through my two .44 mags., and there were several .45's including ACP. I had brought two camers and completly forgot about them. We spent at least 5 hours at the range, shooting out to 100yds. The first evening we had Bikers Stew around a bon fire, about 9 or 10 folks. The next morning we had breadfast burritos before heading out to the range. Wind was terrible at the range, making it hard to hold on target past 25 yds. Retired back to camp site for brisket, home made tamales, tater salad, and baked beans. Most everyone left after supper. Bluesea was kind enough to give us campers a discount, so the wife and I stayed till almost noon Sunday, before we left for the trip home. We had a really good time, and enjoyed meeting everyone. There are some really knowledgable folks that stalk this forum! There is a possible plan to do this again next year. Anyone interested? __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

03-09-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Absofrickenlutely carver, In fact, I think an Annual TEXAN TFF meet is in order... I had a wonderful time. This forum is graced with wonderful people, the kind of people you proudly call 'family' without hesitation. Our range time, although fighting a 25 mph headwind, still produced some good looking targets. 'Evildoers' beware, these forum members are capable of combat accurate hits in hurricane conditions... I think for the most part we kept our targets close (out to 50 yds) due to wind, but bluesea was shooting 100 yds with his 7 mag, a bushmaster .223, and i believe he had a .243 savage also. All his shots were well within a limes diameter at 100 yards with the high winds. All in all some pretty impressive shooting from all members and wives. BTW carver, my wife has decided she wants a .380 thanks to your generosity in letting her send a magazine full down range. 45nut has a pair of the finest colt SAA wheelguns I think I have ever laid hands on, and a whole family of leverguns from pre 64 winchesters, to marlins, to slick action henry rifles. I think the award for the loudest gun has got to go to carver, for his short barreled SKS folder, yes even louder than the 7 mag bluesea was shooting and the .480 I was shooting. The muzzle flash was enormous from that little thing. Dinner was wonderful, company was unbeatable, and Im really looking forward to our next meet... You guys are awesome __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
flannelman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rural Arkansas. But isn't all of Arkansas rural? Posts: 1,176	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) I would have loved to have made it but I also had some car troubles and never got out of Arkansas. If ya do it next year I'm all in. __________________ What we do in life echoes in eternity! **** Liberals, they make about as much sense as a screen door on a submarine. If you want to be a looser the best way to get there is to hang around with other loosers.

03-09-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) I must apologize for the lack of pics. I think All TFF members in attendance had cameras but none used them, afterall there was shooting to be done . We thought we left ours on the desk at home but it turned out to be in the diaper bag the entire time. sorry crp, there will be pics next go round __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-10-2009, 12:04 AM	#9
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Of course an annual N TExas meet is good...but I wouldnt mind another this summer.....a weekend out is OK if your vehicles work......... semi annual will be ok and at least yearly....... maybe we can urge the OKlahomie boys and gals to plan one for them and git ourselves invited.... anyway..glad all there had a good time....

03-10-2009, 07:47 AM	#10
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Family sure makes me smile. It was so good to get together with some like minded folks that it almost made me forget that "Obozo the Commie" was in charge. At least some of us got to meet and break bread, tamales, biker stew, brisket, breakfast tacos, and well you get the picture. Next time, I'll find a way to make enchiladas, Spanish rice & refries for the group. I can make the enchiladas up ahead of time, but not too early, then heat them in an oven. I'm for a bi-annual meeting myself, maybe after Labor Day. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* Last edited by 45nut; 03-10-2009 at 01:20 PM..

03-10-2009, 08:13 AM	#11
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,295	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Bi-annual meeting sounds good to me! And, I'll be sure to take some pics next time! As JLA stated there were some really good looking groups being fired from our guys. I even had two other folks there at the range comment on them, including the range safety officer. JLA, I lost that .380! I let the wife shoot it, and it now belongs to her! Oh well, I wanted to get a high capicity 9 anyway!!! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. Last edited by carver; 03-10-2009 at 08:17 AM..

03-10-2009, 10:23 AM	#12
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Bi-Annual sounds great! I say lets go back around the 4th of july, Catch a good fireworks show and make some noise ourselves... I think next go round ill smoke a brisket and a pork loin in the smoker... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#14
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Re: NORTH TEXAS GATHERING (How'd it go?) Well it sounds like everyone had a good time at least, even though we don't get any pics... I hated to hear about 1shot's vehicle problems though. Hopefully next time Mike and I can get over that direction. Bluesea... Thanks for everything you did. Crpdeth __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer