FORT HOOD, I'm MAD!!!!

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:16 GMT

I don't typically get emotional on here, but I'm MAD!!!

The primary shooter at Fort Hood has been identified. Now it appears he's a psychiatrist and was being redeployed to Iraq or Afghanistan...Dumb!! Now we are back to him being wounded and in custody!!

It makes us remember why we prepare and try to be ready for anything.

Now that I've gotten some of this out, please take the time to remember our troops and everybody affected at Fort Hood and...

Normark folding knives?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:07:14 GMT

Posted this in Rapala fishing knife, but probably needs a topic of its own . . .

Does anyone have any knowledge of the Normark Swede series? I have a pair of Super Swedes, as well as a Swede 45 from my 70's youth. One of the Supers was purchased for my wife as is hers (kinda neat having a wife who likes knives . . . ), the other is mine from way back.

The steel takes a good edge and for the...

2012

feeds@yuku.com (bear76) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:15:57 GMT

Is anyone concerned with the upcoming 2012?

Camping this weekend

feeds@yuku.com (mehender) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:58:07 GMT

When I was twelve I received an H&R 20ga for Christmas. For the remainder of that squirrel season I hunted under the watchful eyes of my Grandfather or Uncle. The next year it was decided I was able to hunt by myself. I camped out the night before the season opened and hunted the next morning. After getting a few bushytails I went back to camp and fried them up and made a gravy. I didn't need to make biscuits the gravy was thick enough to cut and pick up.

Since then I...

Bonfire Night Food

feeds@yuku.com (Pantalaimon1) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:24:44 GMT

Every November 5th we Brits celebrate Bonfire Night. It harks back to when Guy Fawkes and his gang tried to blow up The Houses of Parliament. But they were caught and subsequently executed. Since then, across England bonfire societies appeared, and in each of these clubs there would be food, a couple of splendid recipes found their way into our hungry household.

Only the most delicious, hearty food imaginable is cooked in our house. As these two recipes prove the point.

handheld GPS

feeds@yuku.com (cj8vet) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:52:48 GMT

my old etrex is about to get replaced-so what are ya'lls favorites and why? mark

Which pack for XMas wishlist?

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:17:12 GMT

I'm thinking about putting a backpack on my XMas wishlist this year and am wondering which one(s) to consider.

I like the idea of an external frame that can also be used by itself, like a Medium ALICE pack, but I didn't like the weight and bulk of the ALICE pack when I had one.

I would prefer to get away from zippers if possible, or get a pack with good quality zippers if it has any.

This pack would be used for a possible BOB, hiking/camping and be...

Lawdog, I had to look up your info!!

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:42 GMT

You got me to wondering, so I looked it up for you!

lawdog41's Details

M1 Garand, might just be my next purchse

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:44:07 GMT

I have been seriously pondering my next firearms purchase and the M1 just might be it. I have been shooting several lately from a couple of friends, and they are a great rifle. I have looked into a number of options in many different styles, and the M1 just has so much going for it. Great cartridge, ultra reliable, enough weight to make shooting the 06 a pleasure. Ultra accurate, and is able to be used hunting in Michigan. What do you all think of the Garand and its attributes?

Who are you?

feeds@yuku.com (mehender) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:06:50 GMT

I got connected with PMan on the old Frugal's site. I was FNG there and he was in need of a takedown bolt for a project rifle. You were still in Texas then I think. Since then I have been Shooter, ShooterToo, HWLHC and now mehender. That last because when I reistered at this sites latest incanation it chopped off the front of my email and used it for a user name. I didn't care enough about it to try getting it changed.

A lot has changed since the late 90's...

SAK hook?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:58 GMT

What uses can those SAK hook blades serve. The one with about 1 1/2" length, then a circular hook that grabs is what I am speaking of. For now, I can think of using to carry netting package with several layers inserted in hook and pulling cordage thru material slits. But thats about it. I guess I'm not very imaginative.

What do you use those hooks for? Might make for an interesting topic.

Thanks in advance for the answers / replys.

Is the Barlow blade design as tough as they claim?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:26:20 GMT

The barlow knife design has a larger bolster that many claim make it a tougher knife as far as pocket knives go. Do you agree / disagree or not sure? I fall in the 3rd camp, but have to admit, the extra weight does give me some confidence.

Lost in the wilderness...Long term planning!

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:22:38 GMT

We talk a lot about what to do immediately after an incident that puts somebody into a survival situation, but what about when that turns into a long term situation? What is the game plan for a long term situation?

Let's assume the incident occurred 7-10 days earlier and we have a nice little campsite organized during this time period. We have been signaling and have neither seen nor heard any human activity during the entire time. Whether it be weather, terrain, etc. we can...

Heavier clothing weather concerns

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:26:11 GMT

It is here, in Michigan, starting to get into heavier clothing weather. Where Tshirts/polo shirts give way to flannels layered over shirts, sweaters, leather jackets, all the way to long johns and insulated parkas soon. This causes concerns for personal protection firearms and ammunition choices for many.

Myself, in spring and summer I will CCW carry my 9MM Makarov or .380 PT3AT with good hollowpoints and load my house guns with glassers or Magsafes, Come this time of year I switch...

Streamlight TLR-1 firearm light

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:37:20 GMT

Does anyone here think having one of these mounted on your guns is a good idea? The batteries for these high output dudes are generally CR123 Lithium, which put out a good amount of light in the short term. I have one that I'm probably going to put on a home defense shotgun, but wonder if they do more harm then good.

.22WMR for survival...anything you would NOT shoot?

feeds@yuku.com (Plainsman) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:11:34 GMT

I was going through a list of North American animals today and trying to determine if there were ANY that I would NOT shoot with a .22WMR in a survival situation for food. This means bringing down small game, birds and big game with one round ideally. Even moose and elk would fall if shot in the brain by a well placed 45/50gr bullet.

So what would I NOT shoot??? The big bears were the only thing that I thought of for sure as a "No Shoot!" I'd rather not risk that...

Ever get to that point where you struggle for something new to say?

feeds@yuku.com (Lee1959) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:51:02 GMT

Ever sinve Pat wentback to work I have been at a loss to come up with new things to write about. Not work wise, there I am working right along on three seperate projects, but online. I just cannot seem to come up with anything interesting to say. Perhaps it is hunting season, or perhaps I fell out of sync while Pat was off.

Oh well, this too shall pass. Ever get that way?

What do you - without the internet?

feeds@yuku.com (PoppiBear) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:31:08 GMT

A few minutes ago I was talking to a girl friend on MSN when we began asking what other forums we went on, and were part of. And she happened to mention she was on Facebook. So I said to her that I must be the only one who doesn't have Fb, let alone much else. Because after a long day at work all I want to do is come home and relax. But I also told her when I living at home in Kalymnos, every night...

My shoulder, pain and the NHS

feeds@yuku.com (PoppiBear) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:10:16 GMT

For some time now I have been having a painful right shoulder which resulted in a fall I had off my quad bike, when I was stupid enough in believing it could fly. I went off-road with it, took a steep hummock and attempted a bunny hop. Normally., these acrobatic hops are as fancy as they are easy, but I miscalculated and took a flying leap straight into a hedge. Thankfully I wore a helmet, and was wearing...

Norinco TU-90?

feeds@yuku.com (jrg) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:41:09 GMT

Ammunition is as expensive as all get out, and finding a centerfire that eats cheap ammunition sure is a handy feature. One of my friends came by yesterday to talk guns, and showed me a recent 'I forgot I had that' in the back of his safe. A TU-90 Takarov 7.62x25 that has a spare 9mm Para. barrel to boot. Said that Tok ammo is very inexpensive if you don't mind cleaning after effects of corrosive ammo. A surplus German Flecktar synthetic holster fits it to a T. An internet...

Plainsman's Cabin Discussion Areas