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Forum: Around the Campfire 03-04-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,865
Posted By tom d
Diesel in Belton this morning, 3 stations within...

Diesel in Belton this morning, 3 stations within 2 miles

$4.49
$3.99
$3.69

$107 to fill up

Gonna get worse, shoulda kept my motorcycle
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-02-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,518
Posted By tom d
https://texasguntrader.com/ works for me

https://texasguntrader.com/

works for me
Forum: Traditional 06-01-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,962
Posted By tom d
Didn't get a pic of the top 20 list, but here's...

Didn't get a pic of the top 20 list, but here's the scores

1051386

1051387
Forum: Around the Campfire 02-17-2021, 07:13 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,761
Posted By tom d
Lost power at 5:00 this morning. Lost it off and...

Lost power at 5:00 this morning. Lost it off and on the last 2 days, but until now, longest was about 20 minutes.

Fired up my Ryobi 8125/6500

Running the fridge, freezer and 2 space heaters.
...
Forum: Around the Campfire 02-15-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,276
Posted By tom d
Run Howe's every tank, year round. There is...

Run Howe's every tank, year round. There is enough crappy fuel around, it is cheap insurance.

I've kept my '08 6.7 plugged in since Friday.

6 degrees and @5 inches of snow here this morning,...
Forum: Traditional 02-13-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By tom d
nothing wrong with buying one. lot's of string...

nothing wrong with buying one. lot's of string makers around.

years ago, every time I got a different bow I'd have to order a string. and wait.

much simpler for me to make it myself.
Forum: Traditional 02-12-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By tom d
buy a jig, buy string in a couple of colors,...

buy a jig, buy string in a couple of colors, watch a few youtube how to's, and make your own. :)

been making my own for 25 years or so. it ain't hard.
Forum: Around the Campfire 02-12-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,276
Posted By tom d
much less expensive at wallymart. I add...

much less expensive at wallymart.

I add Howes every fill up, year round.
Forum: Around the Campfire 02-08-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,241
Posted By tom d
pm your number, I have a brick or 2 to spare for...

pm your number, I have a brick or 2 to spare for the kids.

I'll have to verify 1 or 2 when I get in from work this evening.
Forum: Around the Campfire 02-02-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,487
Posted By tom d
267 4/8

267 4/8
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 05-13-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,569
Posted By tom d
depends on where you look ...

depends on where you look

https://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php/cName/pistol-ammo-9mm



depending on what you want, their prices aren't terrible.
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 05-13-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,569
Posted By tom d
lot of 45ACP ...

lot of 45ACP

https://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php/cName/pistol-ammo-45-acp

shipping cost on 500rnds 44mag was $19.71, got it in 3-4 days.
Forum: Traditional 03-10-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,650
Posted By tom d
Sam has 2 or 3 Ember's. Nice shooting bows, LB or...

Sam has 2 or 3 Ember's. Nice shooting bows, LB or recurve. Only 60", I think.

Excellent grip, imo. Hard to beat for the price.
Forum: Traditional 09-30-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,351
Posted By tom d
Off brand aluminum riser, Hoyt carbon glass...

Off brand aluminum riser, Hoyt carbon glass limbs, 64" bow, 53@30"

Bloodsport Hunter 500 shafts, un-cut 31 1/4"

50gr brass insert
177gr Mangus l 2 blade

438gr total arrow weight
Forum: Traditional 08-19-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By tom d
Cordovan seems to last forever. Made a...

Cordovan seems to last forever.

Made a Cordovan SAM tab 20 years ago..............still slinging arrows with it.

K.C. at Traditions Leathercraft has them if you're interested in a SAM tab.
Forum: Traditional 05-26-2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,681
Posted By tom d
958388 958389

958388



958389
Forum: Around the Campfire 02-24-2019, 10:55 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 12,865
Posted By tom d
This will give you an idea. At least get you...

This will give you an idea. At least get you close.

https://apps.irs.gov/app/withholdingcalculator/index.jsp


Run through it, start over and juggle the numbers to see the difference.
Forum: Traditional 05-27-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,220
Posted By tom d
Scores if anyone is interested. Good course. ...

Scores if anyone is interested. Good course.


909471

909472

909473
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-07-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By tom d
You told me you shot all of them Saturday. ...

You told me you shot all of them Saturday.

You left off the "morning" part.

Good huntin' ;)b
Forum: Traditional 08-07-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By tom d
Ben, I got it from Brettuns Village, about 12...

Ben, I got it from Brettuns Village, about 12 years ago. I've made 4 or 5 tabs out of it, (need to stop giving my spares away :)) this piece is all I have left big enough to make a tab with. I think...
Forum: Traditional 08-07-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By tom d
I've been using a SAM tab for about 20 years,...

I've been using a SAM tab for about 20 years, making my own for probably 15+ of those.

Take one apart, trace it out on a piece of whatever, and use as a pattern on your leather of choice.
...
Forum: Traditional 07-01-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 867
Posted By tom d
I've got an old recurve, Ben Person if I remember...

I've got an old recurve, Ben Person if I remember correctly. I refinished it years ago and it has no labels on it anymore.

64in, RH, just re-checked on the scale. 35@28, 30@26.

The kids shot...
Forum: Traditional 05-27-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,927
Posted By tom d
Is it muddy up there yet?

Is it muddy up there yet?
Forum: Traditional 05-18-2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 19,245
Posted By tom d
Been around, just haven't shot much. My...

Been around, just haven't shot much.

My last tournament was back in '08, but I try and shoot a doz or so arrows once or twice a year in the yard.
Forum: Traditional 05-17-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 19,245
Posted By tom d
Made this one in 1998. Sam had all the "here's...

Made this one in 1998. Sam had all the "here's what you need to do" and I did most of the whittlin.

66in, same 70@29 1/2 it was 18 years ago.


It has a bit of propeller twist to limbs, always...
Forum: Traditional 11-05-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,659
Posted By tom d
Nice ones, Sam. The critters and the bows.

Nice ones, Sam.

The critters and the bows.
Forum: Traditional 05-16-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,118
Posted By tom d
First year I shot there, 1998, my longbow...

First year I shot there, 1998, my longbow wouldn't qualify.

So, with a lot of "here's how you do it" from Sam, (and in between fishing trips) I whittled out a selfbow and shot that.
Forum: Traditional 03-01-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By tom d
If he would get another Sierra (hint hint) he...

If he would get another Sierra (hint hint) he would have another string.
Forum: Traditional 02-29-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,156
Posted By tom d
Kinda figured that.:p

Kinda figured that.:p
Forum: Traditional 02-29-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,156
Posted By tom d
Hey Bisch, Bob. Same ol same ol, just...

Hey Bisch, Bob.

Same ol same ol, just haven't been to a tournament in a (long) while.

I have taken the selfbow out for a trip or two around the yard a few times, but that's about it.
Forum: Traditional 02-28-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,156
Posted By tom d
Here's the link for those interested. ...

Here's the link for those interested.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271582
Forum: Traditional 02-27-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,156
Posted By tom d
Sierra in classifieds

Put my backup Sierra in the classifieds, just don't shoot much.

It needs a new home.



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Forum: Traditional 08-19-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,573
Posted By tom d
Better sharpen a few.:p

Better sharpen a few.:p
Forum: Traditional 08-12-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,998
Posted By tom d
I prefer heavier arrows myself, but I wouldn't...

I prefer heavier arrows myself, but I wouldn't call it "wrong". Depends on what you are doing, imo.

If you are just shooting targets, and the bow builder told you it would handle that weight...
Forum: Traditional 07-08-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 52,281
Posted By tom d
You have obviously never been on a road trip with...

You have obviously never been on a road trip with Sam.

7-11 sells more than one type of gas.:p

Congrats on the critters.
Forum: Traditional 05-26-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,439
Posted By tom d
I didn't know anyone had shot that high. I...

I didn't know anyone had shot that high. I remember some 430'ish scores when Keith was shooting regularly.

A 428 is the best I ever did.

A 200 each day should get you a buckle, but it won't win...
Forum: Traditional 05-21-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,662
Posted By tom d
Memorial Day weekend....TSLC...rain.........,...

Memorial Day weekend....TSLC...rain........., who'd a thunk it :rolleyes:

Even if I wanted to go, which I kinda did, my oldest son's HS graduation is that Saturday......morning.

jreyna920,...
Forum: Traditional 04-20-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 12,213
Posted By tom d
That's just wrong..on sooooooooooooo many...

That's just wrong..on sooooooooooooo many levels.:p
Forum: Traditional 04-19-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 17,637
Posted By tom d
As far as I'm concerned, that's good enough to...

As far as I'm concerned, that's good enough to play for score.

I prefer off the shelf and wood arrows, myself.

I've never viewed someone else shooting off an elevated, adjustable rest as a...
Forum: Traditional 03-18-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 21,136
Posted By tom d
That rules out a stick-on rest. You know, the...

That rules out a stick-on rest. You know, the kind that have been in use for 50+ years.:p

It is a TBOT rule, they make the rules for their shoots. It doesn't effect me, I shoot off the shelf when...
Forum: Traditional 03-17-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,165
Posted By tom d
They are cut past center pretty good. The...

They are cut past center pretty good.

The one I had, had a "bump" on the shelf for shooting off the shelf.

Cover that with felt or whatever, and I used a one of the plastic arrow rests shown...
Forum: Traditional 03-17-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,653
Posted By tom d
Is this a shot gun start or California start?

Is this a shot gun start or California start?
Forum: Traditional 03-17-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,915
Posted By tom d
Upright or canted? Yep.

Upright or canted?

Yep.
Forum: Traditional 03-17-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,165
Posted By tom d
And those move just as much as the one pictured. ...

And those move just as much as the one pictured.

Other than the part the arrow sits on flexing, the one pictured doesn't move.

When I had my DAS, that's the rest I used, and no one said...
Forum: Traditional 03-03-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,404
Posted By tom d
Thinking hard on it, Van. You still camping...

Thinking hard on it, Van.

You still camping in the same spot?
Forum: Traditional 03-02-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,404
Posted By tom d
Simple economics, Bob. '08 it was started...

Simple economics, Bob.

'08 it was started down hill. We had a layoff in Dec of '08 (not me) and hours cut back on the ones of us left.

Hours cut lasted until March of '10.

It took the rest...
Forum: Traditional 03-01-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,404
Posted By tom d
I always enjoyed the TSLC. I haven't shot any...

I always enjoyed the TSLC. I haven't shot any tournaments in about 3 years.

I may have to wipe (literally) the dust off my bow and shoot it again this year.

I think I still have some arrows.
Forum: Traditional 02-25-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,381
Posted By tom d
See what happens when you marry a woman who can...

See what happens when you marry a woman who can count? :p

It's like fishing poles. Keep 'em all in a big pile, and they can't tell how many you have.

I haven't shot a Dalaa, but I had a Gen1...
Forum: Traditional 02-23-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,417
Posted By tom d
I only had to hit my arm ONCE with my selfbow to...

I only had to hit my arm ONCE with my selfbow to wear an arm guard from then on.
Forum: Traditional 01-14-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By tom d
'bout time you put something in the freezer.:p ...

'bout time you put something in the freezer.:p

Where's the pics???????????????
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