I found this series on YouTube recently and before I knew it I'd watch four or five in the series. Much to be learned from this experiment.
Stephen
Autumn
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Survival Gear Video
Just for the fun of it.
I like how well he's organized his gear. Mine is scattered all around my home, and out at our BOL.
Stephen
I like how well he's organized his gear. Mine is scattered all around my home, and out at our BOL.
Stephen
The Bug Out Weekend
Our group had a nice weekend out at the Boar's Nest. For those of you new here, the Boar's Nest is the name we've tagged our bunkhouse/kitchen/storage building we constructed on pilings on a river bottom. It is our BOL. We spent a few hours slapping insulation on the ceiling and a few other minor chores then hit the range. In between we ate and played poker as the winds and rain kept cadence on the metal roof. We slept well.
Pictures in random order.
Above, my friend Duke popping targets.
Rain, all weekend.
Duke, making his famous beans.
Our dinner table. Oil lamps and handguns optional.
My good friend, Senior Chief, and husband of Jacked Up Glock Mom, in silent prayer breakfast won't upset his tummy.
Our friend and new aux member, Russell decided to test some storage wheat. He mixed it fifty-fifty with all purpose flour and made pancakes for the crew. I think Duke ate a baker's dozen. They were excellent. Thanks, Russell.
Then a night of poker. All in all, great fun, some hard work, but lots of great friendship.
Stephen
Pictures in random order.
Above, my friend Duke popping targets.
Our dinner table. Oil lamps and handguns optional.
My good friend, Senior Chief, and husband of Jacked Up Glock Mom, in silent prayer breakfast won't upset his tummy.
Our friend and new aux member, Russell decided to test some storage wheat. He mixed it fifty-fifty with all purpose flour and made pancakes for the crew. I think Duke ate a baker's dozen. They were excellent. Thanks, Russell.
Then a night of poker. All in all, great fun, some hard work, but lots of great friendship.
Stephen
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
One of Those Days
Have you ever had one of those days when you just want to beat your head against the wall.....
I just had mine. Think I'll go home and hide from the world.
See 'ya tomorrow.
Stephen
I just had mine. Think I'll go home and hide from the world.
See 'ya tomorrow.
Stephen
SHTF Ammunition From LuckyGunner
When first requested to review Fiocchi .45 FMJ 230 grain ammunition by LuckyGunner I thought to write the standard, 'it shoots, it shoots clean and with zero malfunctions.'
Then the can of Fiocchi .45 ammo arrived via UPS and I immediately changed my mind. Yes, trust me here, it shoots very well indeed. I can write this with a straight face and hold fast to my Christian values because the only compensation I received for this post was the one can of Fiocchi .45. Since I am a member of the vast community of survivalist (or preppers if you insist) the packaging of the Fiocchi immediately caught my attention.
It arrived sealed in a nice can, sealed. Get it. Remember the old statement written years ago, 'stock up on the three B's. Bacon, beans, and bullets. This is the 'bullet' you'll want to stack deep.
Now, let's see how it performs. When my group arrived at our BOL (bug out location) I set a target at standard combat range.
I began with a cold barrel and a magazine of average off the shelf white box .45 ball ammo; gave me a chance to work the kinks out, limber my booger hook and get my rusty self back to the fundamentals.
After a practice round I popped the metal lid of Fiocchi's Canned Heat. I'll post each picture as we explore the sealed tin.
Above, my first thought was, "look, a can of jewels". The rounds were very bright and clean.
Back to my first magazine of white box ball ammo. Below the results using the 'wallyworld' stuff.
Not pretty, of course it's just my rusty trigger finger....this next picture is my first group using the Fiocchi. Forgive the one flyer.
Above, firing as fast as I could acquire the front sight. I was impressed with the performance of this ammunition. BTW, I am a left eye dominate right handed shooter.
My friends this is the ammunition you should buy for that 'day.' Grab a few cans (I will) and sling some lead with a couple and then take the rest and set it aside. It will not be affected by weather, and the performance is excellent. Trust me, if it had not preformed to my standards, I'd be very honest with you.
You can find the Fiocchi .45 here.
Stephen
Then the can of Fiocchi .45 ammo arrived via UPS and I immediately changed my mind. Yes, trust me here, it shoots very well indeed. I can write this with a straight face and hold fast to my Christian values because the only compensation I received for this post was the one can of Fiocchi .45. Since I am a member of the vast community of survivalist (or preppers if you insist) the packaging of the Fiocchi immediately caught my attention.
It arrived sealed in a nice can, sealed. Get it. Remember the old statement written years ago, 'stock up on the three B's. Bacon, beans, and bullets. This is the 'bullet' you'll want to stack deep.
Now, let's see how it performs. When my group arrived at our BOL (bug out location) I set a target at standard combat range.
I began with a cold barrel and a magazine of average off the shelf white box .45 ball ammo; gave me a chance to work the kinks out, limber my booger hook and get my rusty self back to the fundamentals.
After a practice round I popped the metal lid of Fiocchi's Canned Heat. I'll post each picture as we explore the sealed tin.
Above, my first thought was, "look, a can of jewels". The rounds were very bright and clean.
Back to my first magazine of white box ball ammo. Below the results using the 'wallyworld' stuff.
Not pretty, of course it's just my rusty trigger finger....this next picture is my first group using the Fiocchi. Forgive the one flyer.
Above, firing as fast as I could acquire the front sight. I was impressed with the performance of this ammunition. BTW, I am a left eye dominate right handed shooter.
My friends this is the ammunition you should buy for that 'day.' Grab a few cans (I will) and sling some lead with a couple and then take the rest and set it aside. It will not be affected by weather, and the performance is excellent. Trust me, if it had not preformed to my standards, I'd be very honest with you.
You can find the Fiocchi .45 here.
Stephen
Thank You & Welcome
This is my first morning back to work after a long weekend, so please bear with me as I've much to post between business.
First allow me to say thanks and welcome to two new followers, Borepatch, and TheGoodBagGirl.
As always I promise to reply to all comments as soon as possible.
Again, thanks.
Stephen
First allow me to say thanks and welcome to two new followers, Borepatch, and TheGoodBagGirl.
As always I promise to reply to all comments as soon as possible.
Again, thanks.
Stephen
Monday, October 10, 2011
Update
Just back from my annual eye doctor appointment. I will write of our weekend adventures as soon as my eyesight returns to normal. At present waiting for 'somedude' to walk around my home and make an appraisal of its worth.
Back to my normal schedule tomorrow, I hope. You good folks have a nice evening.
By the way, we're in our forth day of a humdinger of a Nor'easter.....it's kicking up a mess here.
Stephen
Back to my normal schedule tomorrow, I hope. You good folks have a nice evening.
By the way, we're in our forth day of a humdinger of a Nor'easter.....it's kicking up a mess here.
Stephen
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