howdy, how yall doing tonight?

10-4 and a appreciate the heads up @Itcilis

Howdy, saw your link on the bear independent forum for Eastern Iowa. My name is Logan and live in the Muscatine area

I believe it was. Awesome I'm glad to know there are more bears in the area

Definitely, I hope this stuff disappears as quick as it showed up but I'm doubtful

It doesnt look to bad, it really just comes down to what your trying to accomplish. The reviews look good, and it's a pretty decent size. I guess it comes down to purpose, distance and camo ( blending in with a crowd vs. Standing out)

I would look into something with a padded waist belt. Thats just personal preference. If your able I would consider going to a surplus and looking at some of the rucks. I've actually been looking for a new bag but i

It's a pain finding a good gray man bug out bag without spending a fortune

No problem. I'm not sure where your located but there is a good one in iowa city called CC's military surplus

I'm not sure what your budget is like and I dont want to but if you can. I would look for one of the 2000's or newer marine rucks. If I can find a picture I'll post it on here for you.

So this one is the one I'm looking at but I'll post another one that would work well also

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/usmc-military-surplus-filbe-pack-used?a=2194053&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpfHzBRCiARIsAHHzyZr2RFX7xIQ41hVddGqf-UAzfv4Bg2nLhFaEsB2xZIwjizMUGO5ixUcaAt63EALw_wcB

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/us-military-surplus-usmc-assault-pack-used?a=2183074&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpfHzBRCiARIsAHHzyZr2RFX7xIQ41hVddGqf-UAzfv4Bg2nLhFaEsB2xZIwjizMUGO5ixUcaAt63EALw_wcB

I'm not sure if it's like the army assault packs or not but if it is, there should be molle o the bottom that you could strap a bed roll too. The first one is definitely one to aspire to for sure

I'm in the same boat at the moment, these layoffs are killing me. Once I get to a position to where I can I'm more then willing to help people get the better stuff for sure

No joke right? Ever since I started prepping and stuff I said I would absolutely hate a bio threat, and of course here we are. The virus doesnt really bother me it's the people being fear mongered into all this panic buying and all around craziness

Any of you guys run PSA rifles? I built mine for sub 400 and love it.

We havent really had it to bad here in muscatine but but theres a good chance that when we start getting more cases that things will start to change pretty rapidly

Your under 18? I ordered mine without the lower and just picked up a blemished one from a local shop

Damn I commend you on being so vigilant at that age. I've honestly been looking at that one as well. I dont think you have to be 18 to order the kit. The only part you have to be 18 for is the lower

Lol its been a while since I had to worry about that I just turned 25 this year. Honestly. Have a buddy guy the kit and get your hands on an 80% lower. I honestly dont think 21 is a reasonable age for weapon purchases. I signed my contract for the military when I was 17 still in highschool. All gun laws are unconstitutional.

What 22 do you have? I picked up a savage at my local Wally world about 2 months ago for 99 bucks and it's not bad but it's no ruger 10/22

How do you like it @Boog Toomsen ? I've honestly debated getting one

I would, walmart needs people like crazy right now, honestly any grocery store really.

Glad to hear it. I've wanted to get into the AK game after I get my old ladies rifle done and been kinda looking around to see what's out there

Damn I didnt know they required that. Hell you might beable to find some old people around that need stuff done since all this shit is going on

I get my 223 reloaded for about .23/.24 per round but I do like the stopping power of 7.62

The only problem I have with AKs is that it's harder to mod them out unlike ARs

Tell them you want an HK416 instead🤣🤣

Aks can be accurate I'd they are built well! Does yours have the side mounted rail? Or is it top mounted?

Lol yea on brownells the 416 kits are like $3500 it makes me want to puke

Pretty much, I got a buddy that has one and ruined it because they put the bull pup conversion kit on it and now you cant use any sights but the irons and its ugly as all hell.

Anything works right now, all you have to do is aspire for more and uoull get there.

They are sooooo heavy though 🤣 and awkward on top of that!

That's fair, some of the odd designs like that are pretty cool and you wonder what kinda drugs people were one while designing them. It was basically the large version of the P90 if you think about it and any machine gun mounted to a truck would be awesome!

Yea that's no joke, I was talking to a guy that works at creative arms when they came out shooting with us. He has a full auto AK that was super fun to shoot and since they are an FFL they get all the fun toys, I asked how much it would cost me to get an AK like that, keep in mind it was bare bones triangle folder, no fancy anything on it and he told me before the tax stamps and filing fees it would be $15,000 it blew my mind

Doesnt have to, you just have to hold an FFL class 3 if I remember correctly. Which at that point you could drop a sear kit in your AR as long as its registered. I believe any civilian can own a full auto if its pre ban but I could be wrong

Sounds like it, dont get me wrong I would love yo own one but I dont think I have the wallet to feed the hungry bastads lol even when I was in the military the only time I ever shot full auto was when we were getting rid of the left over ammo 🤣 most of the time is was 2/3 round bursts.

That's no joke! It's expensive but it does come in handy in some cases.

But I'm gunna hop of and try to get some sleep, take her easy and have a good night!

So I'm new here and not quite sure what yall have in place and dont but I saw this shared on another page and thought it was a pretty good idea.

https://discord.gg/3dPxwz

My server, just started it up not to long ago

I thought so but figured I would get y'alls feedback.

Feel free to add my on facebook and Instagram. My name is Logan Hagens. I have an Easter Iowa page on facebook I can add you to as well

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That would be a good idea

https://youtu.be/Mr04Go9a5j4

So I came across this while scrolling and it makes some good points about what the future could hold

Pretty much. If you are at home and in danger or anything just upload it and reinforcements will be on the way

Cast iron is awesome, I love mine

Awesome I'm glad to hear it

Are they lodge?

Either way lol make sure you season them very very well

They arnt seasoned enough trust me, my lodge skillet took about 3 heats to season well enough to be "none-stick" if they are rough on the inside they need to be heated and some flat seed oil spread across the surface and baked at about 450 for an hour and repeat that 2 -3 times and it will be alot better

It would but it smokes at alot lower temp

I used avocado oil my first time and it smoked the place out lol so just make sure windows are open and you have a fan

Yea, I hadnt really invested a bunch of time into investigating why the prices dropped so low but it's good to know and good to beable to keep an eye out for that kinda stuff

https://m.pipingrock.com/flaxseed-linseed-oil/flaxseed-oil-organic-16-fl-oz-473-ml-39557

I put a k instead of an x my bad lol

That's no joke. I grew up in a religious family and kinda got away from it just because it was shoved down my throat and now everything is starting to make sense and found my way back. It's going to be a bumpy ride for sure

Dry fire, mag changes both tac and dump, house clearing, trigger pull drills and mods

No problem, I have alot of very random but sometimes useful knowledge that I learn from the Youtubes

Do you know what the video is called? That's what's got me nervous. We have basically all 4 horseman accounted for all though I dont think we have seen the full force that death is going to being to the table

Thank you

Hell yea that's one of the even newer ones. As long as it comes with the frame and straps that's one hell of a buy

Yea and both of them were hit pretty damn hard, and as much as I would like for the virus to be over, I dont think it is for them. Its definitely coming to fruition. It is pretty grim but unfortunately that's kind the times that we are headed too

That's for sure but dont be surprised if it jumps quite a bit

Its basically like my upper but longer. PSA makes some stuff but I would personally go would with one of the kits that has a free float because you get more accuracy and heat exchange. Along with mounting capabilities

The only think you have to worry about is front sight post. If you dont get a hand guard that is made for that then you have to take it off and that's a pain. It really just comes down to how efficient you want to be in your building

Lol I'm not even sure what its called but awesome, the next thing you'll have to worry about is the shape of the retainer on the front sight post, mine is triangle shaped and some drop ins have to be circle. Other then that it should be all you have to worry about

Anyone else here fun a 300blk?

Run*

That doesnt look bad at all. It looks like it has a pretty good amount of good reviews.

I wouldnt fill it all the way, just make sure that it's something that is reasonable for the distance that you would be moving to your bug out location. I would keep both around, one for none igloo situation such as training and the other for when the igloo kicks off.

Exactly, or if there is anyway to make it reversible that way it takes up less space that would be ideal. I plan on going out a couple times during this summer and camping out of my BOB and any of yall that want to join in are more then welcome

Spray it with flex seal first and then try to paint that way it has a good texture to stick too. That's for sure, I've been looking to create a M.A.G. that's serious and actionable for a while.

Mutual assistance group

It is, lone wolf's dont last. I've got some connections here in my area and they bring some good stuff to the table. I mostly bring military knowledge, weapons handling, maintenance and I'm a pretty damn good cook, not to toot my own horn but I've been told.

That's a good platform to have though, especially at your age. It gives the older guys a platform to teach you skills and other things

I have 2, they are good for the price

I like the light ripstop just because they dont get weighted down like canvas does when wet but one of both is good as well, that way in the winter time you have multiple layers

Lol liquid funds are good but in this day and age the dollar depreciates fast

That's for sure, lots of paracord is good as well

I lost a bunch of my stuff going through some pretty rough times and I just starting getting stuff again about 3 months ago when this hit and it's been a killer. I'm just glad I have a good source of gear and info.

Lol did you accidentally buy the 1050 cord like I did one time? I picked up a pack of 2 nylon rope at menards 2 weeks ago for 6 bucks lol

Lol you'll know the difference when you go to use it 🤣🤣 I went to wrap a knife handle and it was a huge

I learned pretty quick to read the labels instead of assume in the right stuff.

I dont really have one I just have a dedicated medic back which is probably the wrong thing to do but it's what I have at the moment lol

Lol it's good for hanging things!

I had an dark angle medical one at one point but it was over priced and waaaay over hyped

Twine is really good fire starter as well! Good multi purpose stuff

That's something I'd definitely be interest in as well. I have a hard copy of my combat engineer hand book as well

Yea I'm in the same boat, that's why I want to get out and use them

That should be about everything you need really

That or a surplus store

I own one and I paid well under half of what my buddy spent on his rock river and side by side it performs the exact same

Lol that very well could be.

It's a CAT tourniquet

Lol your good🤣

Lol what oil did you end up using?

Lol yeaaaa it smokes like crazy but should still work!

No, just make sure the coals arnt super hot, you want cooking temp but not enough to turn the pan red