tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post322355503377914130..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: ammo quantity/quality 2James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-10407612951859215312020-01-23T10:00:05.774-08:002020-01-23T10:00:05.774-08:00If you are trying for man size targets ( I know, m...If you are trying for man size targets ( I know, most folks think "squirrel!", I think Forever Gun ), the rimfire accuracy spread by brand is not going to matter, to a certain degree. Far more important is if the thing has enough power to cycle a bolt, let alone get down range. I'll pay 50% more for rimfire that is quality feeding, and accept mediocre accuracy. Most of the time you have to accept sacrificing one to buy bulk affordably anyway. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-64391812060448489212020-01-23T09:39:39.770-08:002020-01-23T09:39:39.770-08:00Unless its a Wal-Mart tool...:)Unless its a Wal-Mart tool...:)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-71149126391333319662020-01-23T08:56:30.040-08:002020-01-23T08:56:30.040-08:00It's a poor craftsman who blames his tools.It's a poor craftsman who blames his tools.Anon()()noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-84927699079593120342020-01-23T07:54:22.599-08:002020-01-23T07:54:22.599-08:00Accuracy is always everything , no matter the weap...Accuracy is always everything , no matter the weapon.<br />One whom can't shoot for shit needs an automatic shot gun. Or lots of tribe with their single shot bolts, emphasis lots.<br />That is why automatics are called a force multiplier.Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-28491538703170109102020-01-23T06:05:20.349-08:002020-01-23T06:05:20.349-08:00Two comments today on the accuracy, or lack thereo...Two comments today on the accuracy, or lack thereof of the Ruger. Yet others swear by them. High lemon rate? Seriously, I've never heard agreement with the brandJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-41861970470110509372020-01-23T06:03:35.122-08:002020-01-23T06:03:35.122-08:00Well, you should know I'm going to reply. How...Well, you should know I'm going to reply. How did the muzzleloader user survive against the swarms of arrows? How did those German's survive against our mighty M1's? Why aren't the goat herders more successful spraying and praying with their AK's? And last, if a survivalist acts like they are in the military, they won't survive long. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-79745642617474335362020-01-23T05:58:42.077-08:002020-01-23T05:58:42.077-08:00I should clarify. Feeding is the biggest issue I ...I should clarify. Feeding is the biggest issue I hear with rimfire, and what I was referring to. Accuracy is less of a concern, for myself. Good article. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-49159938550273552272020-01-23T05:53:34.609-08:002020-01-23T05:53:34.609-08:00I'll gladly check it out, but not having semi ...I'll gladly check it out, but not having semi this is less of a concernJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-18664961663634433182020-01-23T05:52:10.428-08:002020-01-23T05:52:10.428-08:00Ah, but some survivalists won't bag their limi...Ah, but some survivalists won't bag their limit. Also, 90% die-off assumes a intact infrastructure in place to feed 10%. Centralized ag run on petrol won't do it. 99% die off if lucky, 99+ fractions if not. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-82177922207730576282020-01-23T04:05:31.593-08:002020-01-23T04:05:31.593-08:00The standard die-off for indigenous populations al...The standard die-off for indigenous populations all across what was to become the US, the Pacific Islands, etc. was 90%. And a 90% dieoff across the board is what the planet needs. So each pukka survivalist has to think in terms of justifying their existence by taking out 9 others who are presumably less "useful". 9 others anyway. <br /><br />That's not a lot of ammo. Be sure to go after yuppies and mcmansions first, they have a much bigger ecological footprint. alex carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458022111793552536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-85199175824991896892020-01-23T03:30:43.688-08:002020-01-23T03:30:43.688-08:00Jim, before buying 1,000’s of rounds for your favo...Jim, before buying 1,000’s of rounds for your favorite gun, regardless of caliber, I recommend doing a real brand comparison test to find out what your gun “likes to eat” first. The link will take you to a test I did to find out what is the most accurate ammo brand my rimfire rifle enjoys the most. The posted results were shocking!<br /><br />Link:<br />https://livingprepared.blogspot.com/search/label/Guns%2022%20Rim-fire%20Ammo%20Comparison<br />Mike Yukonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-62172186121975730892020-01-23T03:08:00.944-08:002020-01-23T03:08:00.944-08:00You can do some neat things with a Shotgun shell ,...You can do some neat things with a Shotgun shell , a nail and an Estes model rocket engine too...Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-27535973248291232892020-01-22T21:06:16.190-08:002020-01-22T21:06:16.190-08:00I have 20 years active duty Army serving in combat...I have 20 years active duty Army serving in combat arms positions, and this is not for the Bison because his mine is made up. Logistics are for winners! Planning to fight at 100 yards or less with a bolt action rifle (especially a crappy home brew bolt action rifle) against a semiautomatic is the dumbest prepper idea I've ever read. The only fire fight that matters at the tactical level is the one you are in. The poorer shot you are the more lead you need to send down range. Worse than dying, is dying with ammo still in your gun. Logistics are for the living. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-69752075525348486292020-01-22T20:02:08.698-08:002020-01-22T20:02:08.698-08:00the Ruger ranch rifle is just plain awful. I think...the Ruger ranch rifle is just plain awful. I think it shoots out the bullets sideways. Accuracy is worse than a pistol at 25 yards, honestly, I don't know how Ruger managed to turn out something that bad. alex carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458022111793552536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-67271345389471362962020-01-22T16:04:27.909-08:002020-01-22T16:04:27.909-08:00Skip Richmond, moot points now. Hi, I'm Jim, ...Skip Richmond, moot points now. Hi, I'm Jim, have you read my stuff? LOL If I'm not flogging dead horses...James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-17091144838901731712020-01-22T16:03:11.845-08:002020-01-22T16:03:11.845-08:00I think that stuff is six mils. The best garbage ...I think that stuff is six mils. The best garbage bag is only 2 mils. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-10946461859170020442020-01-22T16:01:26.475-08:002020-01-22T16:01:26.475-08:00Nevada is full of counties in that population rang...Nevada is full of counties in that population range. Must like a dry cold, with wind a bonus, no trees and possible space alien excapees. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-82780292322824111722020-01-22T15:54:12.054-08:002020-01-22T15:54:12.054-08:00"How much is enough? Take the population of y..."How much is enough? Take the population of your county and buy two for everyone."<br /><br />Wrenchr2, that it the most pragmatic, common sense approach to figuring out your needs I've ever read. Seriously. Every swinging dingus ( as Bison would say) seems to throw out utterly random numbers with no reasoning/justification. <br /><br />Alas, for me:<br />County population =1.78 million<br />x2 rds.each = 3.56 million ÷ 1,000 rds = 3,560 cases ×$350 per case ( yes, thats what a case of 5.56 will run you here ON SALE, before the 9.25% sales tax AND the "background check" fee for ammo!) Let's see, where was I...3,560 cases x $350 =$1,246,000! A little rich for my blood! Where do I find a county with only 5k population, thats a little more in my price range ;-)jlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662563822328082468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-17207710029367956232020-01-22T15:48:03.544-08:002020-01-22T15:48:03.544-08:00Poor boy method of storing ammo in the larger case...Poor boy method of storing ammo in the larger case boxes. Get rolls of that visqueen builders plastic sheathing. The higher mil thick versions are pretty tough, not permeable. I wrap the whole case up well (like gift wrapping style with limited seams) and g.i. duct tape it all up. Put a label on it with pertinent data on exterior. Rathole accordingly. Have ammo cans for the deployment needs or severe service rigours, seal wrap your other deep sleep larder inventory. Also disburse in two or three least compromise risk locations. Good to go sir. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-14647090295404120752020-01-22T15:38:37.459-08:002020-01-22T15:38:37.459-08:00Good one spud. I will throw another curve ball. I ...Good one spud. I will throw another curve ball. I have a couple 26.5 mm combloc flare guns. The red rain ones are my fave as they rain down red burning phosphorous at those low arching trajectory shots. Nasty. When WROL is the game, creativity is let out of the cage. <br /><br />Enjoy the Spicy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-25071960251589316992020-01-22T15:33:06.361-08:002020-01-22T15:33:06.361-08:00Skip Richmond and all the political mush. Moot poi...Skip Richmond and all the political mush. Moot points now. Collapse and spicy times are coming, full steam ahead on preps and hunkering. Carry On. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-41024330729801495072020-01-22T14:22:24.619-08:002020-01-22T14:22:24.619-08:00Yes, great idea. Thank you-sometimes the glaringl...Yes, great idea. Thank you-sometimes the glaringly obvious is roundly ignored as I wool gather aimlessly. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-51669760502386642422020-01-22T14:17:51.371-08:002020-01-22T14:17:51.371-08:00Jim , you'd best do some Target practice. To r...Jim , you'd best do some Target practice. To randomly go through all of any ammo left stored improperly. Once ammo absorbs moisture... it's tits up forever. Be a real shame to go into the apocalypse thinking ya got good ammo and discover moisture killed it. No sense securing potential bad dude...Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-60556328016092076312020-01-22T11:49:57.960-08:002020-01-22T11:49:57.960-08:00Every once in awhile, the military really screws u...Every once in awhile, the military really screws up and adopts a really good piece of equipment. Ammo cans are one of those. PS-damn, you're old! :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-20710298221307436892020-01-22T11:47:42.383-08:002020-01-22T11:47:42.383-08:00I only get hung up on it because that is my gig. ...I only get hung up on it because that is my gig. As long as you sleep good at night, you have enough. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.com