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  1. Cserv

    Fieldcraft Firestarters

    What are you using and recommend to start an emergency/ cooking fire? Besides lighters or matches of course. Thanks for input. Eric
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    Cutting my barrel

    Am going to cut the sporter barrel on my Savage 308. Any suggestions? Hacksaw or cutoff blade on 4" grinder? Dremel or drill to recrown? Anyone done this themseves? Thanks for any tips. Eric
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    Appendix recovery?

    Any of you guys had you appendix taken, and how long was you recoveey time? Woke up with bad gut pain 0130 today and it stuck with me until going to work at 0630. Long story short, had an old fashioned open appendectomy this aftwrnoon. Post op pain is mild and I am walking around 5 hours after...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns IDPA ?'s

    Do any of you guys compete, and what do you run for gear? I just finished a intro class and qualifier this past weekend, and think it might be something to help develop my pistol skills. Right now I've got a G22 with factory sights,and a Blackhawk Serpa. Am looking to pick up a G17 or 19, and...
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    Boyd's Tacticool centerfire?

    Anyone have hands on one of these? Website says it is laminated with an elevated comb and two front studs. For $100, wont be bad addition to my pig hunter, if its worth a damn. Any input appreciated. Eric
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    Camelback ?'s

    So I finally brokedown and bought one, after using canteens for years. My questions are regarding care and storage. I picked up a Camelback at the local surplus store,has the soldiees last name and last four marked out with sharpie. It doesn't look abused, so I gave the $35 and got it. What do...
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    93 Cummins ?'s

    Ok, I feel pretty dumb asking. Where is the fuel filter on this engine? Also, what are as ome simple "tune ups" I can do myself to pull a little more power without killing reliability? The truck is a 93 W350 CTD, with a Banks power package including the exhaust, has GearVendors OD behind the...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Draw stroke and presentation?'s

    So since the wife and kids are gone for a month, I have been trying to work on drawing and presenting my pistol every evening after work. My questions are; when reaching for the pistol I tend to bring my weakside hand across to the center of my chest as my shoulders rotate to the right dropping...
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    Shoes, Merrell or Keen

    So i've been needing new shoes for a while, and on a buddys recommendation, dropped the coin on some Merrell Moab WP's. Then found some Keen Siskyous, that look to be a better built shoe. Anybody with experience with either or both of thes? Any info is appreciated. Thanks, Eric
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    shooting spots around Joplin

    Am trying to relocate to the area and wondering what the scene is like. My wife and her family are from the Nevada/Sheldon area so looking at getting closer to home. Any info appreciated. Eric
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    Here she comes

    Wife juat checked in hospital. Our little girl is coming.
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    local ouches!

    So I am out today distributing the MolonLabe postcards to local shops, and these are some of my findings. I go into one shop, and see an AR an AK and an M1 SOCOM on the wall. I think, ok this guy is staying stocked up. Look on a used rack and see an old Mini14. Then I check the price on the...
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    Hunting & Fishing Hog bait question

    I know there are some pig slayers out there. How and what can I use to bait in some pigs, without the cattle getting it? Thanks for any tips. Eric
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    How is Albuquerque?

    I have just submitted for an assignment in Albuquerque, and am wondering just how bad the winters are there. I will be living out of my 5th wheel travel trailer, so any truthful info on how bad the winters are is appreciated. I really don't care to much about the cold, but my pregnant wife and...
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    Stockade Savage stock question

    Anyone running a Stockade stock? I am looking for a replcement for the factory tupperware on my model 11 .308. I want to take the sporter barrel to 16", but also have a factory heavy barrel that will likely follow. The rifle has a factory dbm, so I will need whatever stock inletted, as I've yet...
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    VTAC sling question

    Do any Hide vendors carry VTAC slings? Thanks, Eric
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    Anybody use these? opinions?

    I have ordered some HSGI TACO rifle mag pouches for an upcoming class, and am wondering if anyone has experience with this gear. Thanks. Eric
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    Mini-14 sling suggestions

    Need an adjustable 2 point for my upcoming carbine class. The rifle has the factory wood stock, a barrel strut, red dot, and stock pack. Suggestions/recommendations appreciated. Thanks, Eric
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    lube question

    Am going to my first carbine class next month, have never ran 450 rounds in two days. So, what I need are some suggstions to help keep my Mini-14 chuggin along. Right now I use CLP/Breakfree. And I know I will be the odd man out since I don't have an AR, it is what it is. So please no, get an AR...
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    Boot's, What are you guys wearing?

    What are you guys wearing for a comfortable lightweight hot weather boot.