tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.comments2024-03-15T05:40:55.564-04:00Survival & Emergency PreparednessDave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.comBlogger312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-76263597278610907272019-12-15T10:30:14.530-05:002019-12-15T10:30:14.530-05:00Could you run two small heaters off this thing? On...Could you run two small heaters off this thing? One plugged into each cig lighter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333633347512724813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-88503813396028372912019-11-16T14:43:06.922-05:002019-11-16T14:43:06.922-05:00A few years ago I took a firearms course from Jim ...A few years ago I took a firearms course from Jim Cirillo when he was alive. Jim had a Glock 17 that a pleasure to shoot. He let me shoot his pistol which had a special sight system on his G17 that he was working to better develop with a gunsmith back where he lived in New York.<br /><br />While talking about firearms, Jim said that he believed in the M-1 carbine that he used on the stakeout team that he had been on when he worked for NYPD. Jim had used his M-1 carbine to drop a number of armed bad guys in gunfights. He said that the M-1 carbine round was effective and would stop bad guys almost immediately when he put the bullets in the center mass zones. Jim said that when he retired he made sure to keep a G17 pistol and a M-1 carbine around the house for "any special social occasions" that popped up where he might need some added diplomacy.Recon Sniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892483849316428495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-76150220272360248862019-10-19T21:26:22.513-04:002019-10-19T21:26:22.513-04:00I tried gas melting for pouring into moulds.
Coul...I tried gas melting for pouring into moulds.<br /><br />Could not get consistent results until i got an electric melter.<br /><br />Makes a huge difference. <br /><br />I dipped for several years, then bought a RCBS bottom pour. Very nice step up.<br /><br />markshere2https://www.blogger.com/profile/16168054097485759501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-44519953389712784022018-10-14T07:42:18.823-04:002018-10-14T07:42:18.823-04:00What happened to the images? They are all blank o...What happened to the images? They are all blank on my iPad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10296013425879093132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-50262616965124573622018-07-18T23:29:20.478-04:002018-07-18T23:29:20.478-04:00Dave-
Below is the recipe I have been using for cl...Dave-<br />Below is the recipe I have been using for close to 40 years, with these modifications: I have the pre-Nesco dryer, different name, Harvestor or some such, uses the same trays, and only goes up to 145 degrees (now stuck there as it happens). I find that the beef I'm willing to pay for tends to have a lot of sinew and many years ago I started using boneless, skinless, chicken breast when it was on sale for $2 or less/lb. I usually like it as well or better than the beef. Where the original recipe calls for seasoned salt I use Mrs. Dash salt-free or similar (a little more, experiment to your taste, I tend to go a little heavy on all of the spices) that I run through the coffee grinder that I reserve for spices so that it mixes in and distributes well. I started making our own jerky to get a reduced salt level for my wife's needs. By drying the jerkey to almost crispy it lasts for more than a year without an excess of salt (I get ~10 lbs of meat on my ten trays at a time and usually do two or three runs in sequence before cleaning the trays and putting them away). I package the end product in 4 oz lots in Zip-lock sandwich bags with the air expressed to the extent it will, then package those in gallon zip-lock freezer bags and store them in a paper grocery bag to exclude light. By storing that out of sight and only bringing individual bags out when requested it does indeed last a year or more, depending on how much I've made up. The way I'm doing it, quite dry, it takes about 2 lbs of meat to make 1/2 lb of jerky. The original recipe as I found it:<br /><br />Beef Jerky<br />1/2 lb. 125-145ĚŠ 8-12 hours<br /><br />1 1/2 lb. flank steak 1 t. seasoned salt<br />1/3 t. black pepper 1/3 t. garlic powder<br />1 t. onion powder 1/4 C. Worcestershire sauce<br />1/4 C. soy sauce<br /><br />Cut steak diagonally across the grain in 1/8 to 1/4" slices (all the same); or separate into similar strips along the grain [along the grain takes lots longer]. Marinate for several hours or overnight [overnight, stir several times]. Spread on racks as separate pieces and "cook" (cookie racks on cookie sheets may take a little longer but are lots less messy).Paul Hampsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-33531363436680068222018-07-02T19:29:29.010-04:002018-07-02T19:29:29.010-04:00CCI Quiet .22 - RANGE TESTS OF 9 Feb 12
Chronogr...CCI Quiet .22 - RANGE TESTS OF 9 Feb 12 <br /><br />Chronograph and accuracy data follows: <br /><br />High Standard Sentinel REVOLVER, with 4 inch barrel and 0.008 cylinder gap: <br /><br />First shot fired in dirty, fouled training gun stuck in the barrel! <br />Drove out stuck bullet easily. Cleaned, oiled, tried again. <br />Point of impact 1 inch below sights at 7 yards. <br />Avg. velocity 505 fps, lowest (which got out the barrel) was 372 fps, highest 628 fps, extreme spread of the 9 of 10 shots which actually exited the barrel was 256 fps, with a standard deviation of 87 fps. <br /><br />If using this in revolver start with clean, lightly oiled bore. <br /><br />9 Feb 12 function fired 50 more rounds in revolver with no malfunctions. Bullet in bore appears to be a rare event, but you need to be aware that in revolvers a loose cylinder gap may interferes with being able to build enough pressure to acquire enough velocity for reliable bore exit. <br /><br />High Standard Model "B" semi-auto pistol with 6-7/8" barrel, typical of "Survival Ruck" guns we might use: <br /><br />Point of impact 1 inch below sights at 7 yards. <br />Avg. velocity 638 fps, 25 standard deviation, extreme spread of 10-shot string 82 fps. <br />Does not eject empties or cycle action. Feeds smoothly when cycled manually. <br />Quiet shooting indoors without earplugs, about as noisy as firing standard velocity .22LR in a rifle. <br />Accuracy test at 25 yards, sandbagged, ten shots in 3-1/2" vs. 1-1/2" for CCI Blazer HV. <br />Accuracy test at 50 yards, sandbaggged, ten shots in 6" vs. 2.5" for CCI Blazer. <br /><br />Ruger M77/.22 bolt action, 20" barrel. <br />Point of impact 5" below zero for Blazer HV at 50 yards. <br />Avg. velocity 713 fps, 28 standard deviation, extreme spread of 10-shot string 114 fps <br />Accuracy test from sandbags with 4x scope ten shots 1.8" at 50 yards, vs. 1.2" for Blazer HV <br />Point of impact at 50 yards 5" below zero for CCI Blazer high velocity <br />Accuracy test from sandbags with 4X scope ten shots 4.7" at 100 yards vs. 2 inches for Blazer HV <br />Point of impact at 100 yards 18" below that of CCI Blazer when zeroed at 100 yards. <br /><br />Remington Model 511 bolt-action .22 with 24" barrel: <br />Shooting outdoors 50 yards at 6 inch pistol gong with open iron sights, hold bead at top of gong with open sights to hit. Avg. 688 fps, 48 Sd for 10-shot string, extreme spread 157 fps. Very quiet in rifle, like a CB Long. <br /><br />When introduced in 2012 this was an affordable ($30 per 500 rds) low noise, evader's or trappers load for short range. These have replaced CB Longs in my inventory. Each ruck containing a .22 cal. firearm gets a box. I recommend each gun you intend to use these in be test-fired with a full box to assess reliability, point of impact with existing zero, and accuracy at realistic small game foraging ranges from 25 to 50 feet. <br /><br />This load seems to do best in barrel lengths at least 6 inches. <br />Velocities were erratic in revolvers and rifle barrels of 24 inches or longer which increase bore drag. Comparison of velocity test data with other CCI .22 LR ammos: <br /><br />Ammunition__________24" RIFLE_______6-7/8"PISTOL____4"REVOLVER___ <br />CCI Green Tag________1053, 6 Sd______931, 9Sd________801, 33Sd <br />CCI Std Velocity_____1036, 17Sd______936, 16Sd_______868, 40Sd <br />CCI SubsonicHP_______1058, 13Sd______978, 19Sd_______836, 26Sd <br />CCI BlazerHV_________1264, 11Sd______1181, 20Sd______1085, 19Sd <br />CCI MiniMagHP________1192, 26Sd______1104, 29Sd______947, 29Sd <br />CCI VelocitorHP______1336, 12Sd______1177, 37Sd______1060, 66SdCharles E. Harrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-41037735143823993622018-06-13T09:21:07.870-04:002018-06-13T09:21:07.870-04:00Off topic from food (I've ordered the "fi...Off topic from food (I've ordered the "fish cock" this week myself, which is how I found this article) is the woolen pants from this company. The finnish military knows something about staying warm; and they kept me warm during the big chill last winter (living in MD). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-77224464573507843662018-05-28T16:40:52.836-04:002018-05-28T16:40:52.836-04:00Mine didn't have a charger just 2 prong that s...Mine didn't have a charger just 2 prong that stick out and I can't see to get it to charge! Is there supposed to be something else I connect to this to make it charge up? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525409071748446761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-32856413366025747152017-06-16T02:03:24.880-04:002017-06-16T02:03:24.880-04:00The Boker Stockman is a very fine knife, I bought ...The Boker Stockman is a very fine knife, I bought one about 1961 for, if you can believe $5.25, and used it for many years before I lost it. I have never found another as good.Paul Hampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299020306241175196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-12495272965952009972017-05-14T17:30:51.157-04:002017-05-14T17:30:51.157-04:00Just to clarify a bit on my previous comment. Bot... Just to clarify a bit on my previous comment. Both Paramo and Buffalo products wick in addition to being breathable wick liquid water away from the body which has a vital role in comfort and temperature management.<br /><br />Paramo is pretty much waterproof too. It does need to be maintained though to remain functioning as it should.<br /><br />Buffalo doesn't need special care to carry on working. It's water resistant not waterproof but maintains its insulating and breathable qualities even when it's weted through.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231754704344987436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-55917439311653518532017-05-14T06:50:54.940-04:002017-05-14T06:50:54.940-04:00With the exception of ventile as an outer layer, c...With the exception of ventile as an outer layer, cotton isn't your friend in cold wet conditions.<br /><br />Rather than breathable membranes such as gore tex and e-vent which can be overwhelmed by weather (they rely on water escaping as vapour). Look at direction fabric soft shell fabrics such as Nikwax fabrics used by Paramo or Pertex Pile fabrics used by Buffalo systems clothing (the original and best soft shell clothing).Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231754704344987436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-60834968645850633062017-04-24T20:54:06.193-04:002017-04-24T20:54:06.193-04:00Looking for a schematic...mine won't charge us...Looking for a schematic...mine won't charge using the AC plug buthe will using the DC jack?<br />Any help would be greatly appreciated Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-38245166613706673602016-11-02T22:57:48.025-04:002016-11-02T22:57:48.025-04:00It actually is possible to pass the stock ends of ...It actually is possible to pass the stock ends of the load lifter straps through the rings on the pack. It takes a little while and some thumb workout.Ed Ahlsen-Girardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15504985467612049862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-53113266712294314872016-09-05T16:46:51.233-04:002016-09-05T16:46:51.233-04:00Judith... You do not use an Adapter to charge the ...Judith... You do not use an Adapter to charge the unit. On the right side there is a standard 2 prong female plug. Just get a standard 2 prong extension cord an plug one side into the unit and the other side into the wall socket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-75726424441992191522016-08-23T11:37:23.961-04:002016-08-23T11:37:23.961-04:00Does anyone know where I can purchase the AC Adapt...Does anyone know where I can purchase the AC Adapter for this unit Mine is loss and can not locate it Unit is worthless unless I can recharge it for use Please help reply to jwms9106@gmail please or 214-491-7349Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342580073373496883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-57566877158723543422016-04-23T23:47:52.511-04:002016-04-23T23:47:52.511-04:00This was a good survival movie. violent as fuckThis was a good survival movie. violent as fuckeksinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550211202421177047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-23340550013171376162016-02-15T12:48:17.279-05:002016-02-15T12:48:17.279-05:00Not in my price range, but it seems like good gear...Not in my price range, but it seems like good gear.J.R.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498164179579546593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-49349501498423943132016-01-03T22:07:21.930-05:002016-01-03T22:07:21.930-05:00Thank you, I have been looking for a solution to t...Thank you, I have been looking for a solution to the little battery on the UV-5RA's for awhileGramonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270446775889540823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-12020807434391274012015-12-29T13:57:25.898-05:002015-12-29T13:57:25.898-05:00Many thank for the info -- very helpful.
Merry Ch...Many thank for the info -- very helpful.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Skipper FrooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419876291128294185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-23200025956297028932015-12-29T13:54:29.924-05:002015-12-29T13:54:29.924-05:00Hi Dave,
Many thanks for the info -- very helpful...Hi Dave,<br /><br />Many thanks for the info -- very helpful.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br /> Skipper FrooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419876291128294185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-83217238921151084742015-12-29T09:46:55.961-05:002015-12-29T09:46:55.961-05:00On the Windows PCs, the COM port won't display...On the Windows PCs, the COM port won't display in Device Manager until the radio is connected. Install the driver, then connect the radio. You should then see a new COM port in DM. Set FLDIGI to use the new COM port.<br /><br />I <i>think</i> this is because the USB COM ports are virtual COM ports.Dave Markowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-91377253134559823712015-12-25T13:03:05.554-05:002015-12-25T13:03:05.554-05:00Thanks for the post -- very useful to know that th...Thanks for the post -- very useful to know that the CODEC does not display until the radio is connected to a MAC or PC. <br /><br />Also, I am struggling to verify correct installation on the USB driver to my PC (Notebook, win 8.1) or PC (win 7). I don't want to connect my new IC-7200 until this is clear. Neither seem to have a serial port on the mother board, so looking at the Device Manager to confirm connection of the USB driver to a com port does not work. Even after I added a virtual port using com0com I had no luck. Any ideas from your experience, please? (I did the usual reboot after changes, etc.).<br /><br />Sipper FrooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419876291128294185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-69929354076264206052015-11-05T02:10:02.522-05:002015-11-05T02:10:02.522-05:00This is actually the standard parka issued to Germ...This is actually the standard parka issued to German infantry rather than a smock, and doesn't quite fill the role of the SAS smock. The German equivalent of the SAS smock would be the KSK smock, which is very similar in design to the SAS smock. I'm almost inclined to think they're currently made by the same company due to the same pocket/button designs. But yeah, smocks are expensive at around $150-200. I found a Leo Kohler KSK smock on sale for $70 and snatched it up as fast as I could. It's got two shoulder pockets, two breast pockets, two zip pockets underneath the breast pockets, four waist pockets, a massive pocket in the back, two interior zip pockets, a wired hood, and ripstop-reinforced elbow pads with foam inserts.<br /><br />I also picked up a surplus 1997-issue parka just like yours in size Gr.6 and it's still in good condition other than a bit of fading and the pattern having more brown than the current flecktarn. I also found a German smoke-grenade pin in one of the pockets. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890147999077826097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-76520534220753665712015-11-02T15:51:32.024-05:002015-11-02T15:51:32.024-05:00Another interesting new development in low power, ...Another interesting new development in low power, portable HF radios is the Xiegu X108G. This radio, from the folks who make the X1M QRP (5 watt) radio, is rated for up to 20 watts output. It does CW, AM and SSB, covers all HF bands, has a number of features such as selectable filtering, AGC, built in attenuator and preamp, etc. It's apparently a software defined radio (SDR), so new features and early release bug fixes are being implemented via firmware updates. The downside is that (a) it's a Chinese made radio with limited technical support and (b) it's a relatively new design, so there hasn't been a lot of time to work out minor bugs or to determine its long term reliability. I don't own one (though I'm definitely considering one), but there's a Yahoo group for the radio and most of the owners on the group seem to be happy with them. With a compact, battery powered ATU and perhaps a MX-P50M amp for those times when 50 watts really is better than 20 watts, it might be a good option as a manpack radio. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-33986438365829548792015-09-27T12:39:46.278-04:002015-09-27T12:39:46.278-04:00Thanks, Dave. That is good advice!Thanks, Dave. That is good advice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460851477911310678noreply@blogger.com