Firearm lubrication is an interesting topic for the off-the-grid lifestyle, especially if a situation develops which threatens normalcy in the future. Not having access to high quality lubricants in a stressful or necessary situation could have a negative impact in ...
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Possibly The Ultimate Survivor’s Companion
Many call the Henry Repeating Arms AR-7 the ultimate survival companion, and few can disagree. It says something when three major manufacturers have made a version and owned the patent on this rifle and it is still around after more ...
Read More »Who’s to Blame for the Rising Costs of Ammunition?
The price of ammunition is at an all-time high and continues to rise, but what are the catalysts for the rise? There are several “reasons” for the rise—some tangible, some not. Love him or hate him, the answer may be ...
Read More »“Old-Fashioned” Energy Storage
Tapping into power is one thing, but sustaining the energy and using it full time is quite another. Regardless of the type of energy source you use (ideally more than one in conjunction with each other to create a genuinely ...
Read More »5 Useful Items You Should Never Be Without
Everyday carry is something anyone can benefit from. More than just a mindset of preparation and planning, more often than not it will require a specific set of tools that will fit a specific scenario for a specific person. What ...
Read More »Being Prepared While on the Road
Vehicle emergency kits are essentials for anyone using a vehicle on a regular basis, and perhaps even more important to those who use them only occasionally. An explanation as to why each of these items makes sense for a vehicle ...
Read More »Building Up a Root Cellar
Root vegetables are like the backup calorie base. They can add bulk and nutrition when the “pantry” cannot (like when you are sick of bread). Used in conjunction with the pantry items (flour, fats, grains, starches, etc.), the root vegetables ...
Read More »The 10 Best Hunting Rifles: The Benelli R1 Rifle
The Benelli R1 is the “newcomer” to the list, being the youngest and most “unproven” rifle on it. But with the flawless design cues and proven M1 technology built into this rifle from its older brothers and sisters of the ...
Read More »A Polymer Pistol with “Traditional” Styling: Meet the Sig P2022
There are a lot of reasons you might want to own a Sig Sauer pistol, there are a lot of reasons you might want to own a polymer-framed pistol, and there are a lot of reasons that the SP2022 is ...
Read More »The 10 Best Hunting Rifles: The Browning BAR .30-06
When you have the accuracy of a bolt action, the ease of use of a semi-auto, and the looks of one of the finest rifles made, you have a piece of art capable of the highest level of function. The ...
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