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13 years ago @ Survival Cache - Tooth or Tail · 0 replies · +2 points

Another great article Captain. I think that it goes to show that you're never complete in your preps. There's always something else, whether it be learning another language or having a dutch oven to cook your meals in. Applauds Sir!

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - Pellet Guns, Not Just ... · 2 replies · +1 points

CaptBart,

I finally got around to buying the Ruger 10/22. I know this thread has been out there a while, but since then I had bought two other guns (a 12 ga shotgun and the new Ruger LC9) and put the low powered rifle on the back burner. No more in my immediate future though.

Just got it before the holiday weekend and will hit the range tomorrow to shot it. I will get some "subsonic" ammunition as well. I went with the 10/22 for a couple of different reason. I did a lot of research on line and through a few friends that have a 10/22, and most people really had great things to say about the 10/22. How it is easy and inexpensive to customize with many different option. Also, and probably most important, is that I really like the fact of how many there are out there and that replacement / backup parts are easily accessed.

Like I said, I'm gonna shoot tomorrow and hopefully put a couple hundred + rounds through it.

Thanks for everyone's help and advice.

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - Survival Gear Review: ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the link TINDERWOLF. That one looks cool as well. Gonna pick one up for this weekend's camping trip.

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - 8 Lessons Learned Abou... · 0 replies · +2 points

When the tsunami hit in Japan and many reports were about the fact that so many people were without food and water and how grocery stores were wiped bare, it really reiterated to her that having the supplies you need on hand is worth the effort. It may not be TSHTF or TEOTWAWKI but a similar disaster or even unemployment.

Glad to see that you'll be working on your GHB. I use one of the kids' old backpacks from school. It's just a plain black JanSport backpack. I like it because it blends in. I will often just carry my gun in it too and take it into work or stores and such, (I don't like to leave my gun in the car, too much can go wrong there) and nobody has a clue as to what's in it. Aside from many of the normal EDC things, I carry earplugs, rubber gloves, dust masks, four very different knives, Safety glasses, binoculars and extra ammunition.

Good luck with getting it all together.

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - 8 Lessons Learned Abou... · 3 replies · +1 points

No Ben, you are obviously not alone. There are plenty of like minded people out here. It's funny that you had an EDC before you even knew it. I was the same way, and I also was stocking food and water long before I found out that I am a "prepper". Like you said, "who knew?".

My wife was pretty much the same for a while, and at first didn't like that I carry my gun with me everywhere. Fortuneately, one of her friends (who used to be married to a LEO), explained to her that it was for our family's protection and also revealed to my wife that she carries a small revolver in her purse.

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - Pellet Guns, Not Just ... · 0 replies · +2 points

Thanks for the information Chris. I haven't made a purchase yet, so I'll look into those too.

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - Pellet Guns, Not Just ... · 2 replies · +1 points

Thanks CaptBart, I truly appreciate your advice and obvious experience. My thought was for small game such as rabbits and squirrel. Also, those are the price ranges I see as well. I'll be heading to the store in a week or so, and will at least touch the pellet gun and get a feel for it, this time with some actual consideration.

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - Pellet Guns, Not Just ... · 3 replies · +7 points

Thanks for the timely article (and great comments / suggestions / experiences). I'm looking at buying a .22 rifle and had only half-heartedly considered a pellet gun. I'm gonna go back and re-evaluate and look at some of the pellet guns available. Since I have a .22LR pistol, I'd sold myself on the .22 long gun so I wouldn't have another type of ammunition to buy. But, as cheap as the pellets appear to be, how can you wrong? If I do go with the pellet gun, it'll certainly be the pump type. I don't want it to be useless without a gas, and I hate relying on externals. Thanks again guys...keep up the great work. Thank goodness for Survival Cache!

13 years ago @ Survival Cache - Survival Gardening: Pa... · 0 replies · +2 points

Thanks for a great article and the encouragenment to us rookies. I've grown tomoatos and peppers for about 10 years now. I started herbs about four years ago and this year I am expanding to beans, radishes, asparagus and a variety of different tomatos. I live in southeastern PA and I started them about 10 days ago in a small greenhouse type contaniner (except the asparagus) and I will eventually transplant them into the garden. Radishes are already booming and others are sprouting nicely as our weather warms. I'm hopeul for a great harvest. Maybe I'll even try to can some this year. I have no clue how to, but figure that with all of the resourses available today, I can figure it out.....Thanks again.

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