by: Germán A. Salazar Doug Giraud has been making his patented case trimmer for the better part of a decade now. I don’t remember the exact date but I do remember getting one of his earliest production models and immediately selling two other power trimmers that I had at the time. The Giraud trimmer madeContinue reading “Giraud Case Trimmer”
Category Archives: DIY
Pro-Gun Millennial Standards: CCW Standard
From our pal Sunshine Shooter This is not a terribly hard standard to meet, but there’s a reason for this. I’ve seen lots of footage of people defending themselves using remarkably little technically difficult shots. There are stories every week of a little old lady somewhere who drives off a home intruder with some J-frameContinue reading “Pro-Gun Millennial Standards: CCW Standard”
New Friend
I was on the mountain today and ran across a new friend. Weird looking dog.
AR15 Sight Adjustment Chart
I happened across this sight chart for AR15s last night in the old back room file and thought it was worth sharing again for those who don’t have it handy.
Repost: Backpacking: Get Packing
Finally the part all my fellow geardos have been waiting for, the gear.Since we settled on a three day trip in the mountains last time we’ll structure around that. Below is a general list of items. It’s not perfect but it gives you a good starting point. The BackpackYou’ll need a decent sized backpack toContinue reading “Repost: Backpacking: Get Packing”
Klymit Static V2 Review
TL;DR: Not for me Last year I decided to try out an inflatable air mattress on our annual backpacking trip. I’ve always used either an original Thermarest 3/4 length pad or a Thermarest RidgeRest. Tried and true options but bulky and not particularly comfortable with their one inch or less of padding. After doing someContinue reading “Klymit Static V2 Review”
Pest Control with Air Rifles – Squirrel Shooting
I love this guy. He’s no me when it comes to massive squirrel genocide, but he ain’t far behind.
Garand Thumb!
Sorry for the click bait-ish title but it got you too look didn’t it? I love the M1, it is such a classic rifle and fun to shoot. I assume that these days most people know what “Garand thumb” is and how it is really not the bane that its made out to be. ForContinue reading “Garand Thumb!”
Gear for the Hard Times: DIY Water Purification for your Family
From our friend at The New Rifleman blog Water. If things get hot, you need to be able to move to and fro and have your basic needs met. Water, Food, Shelter. Likely your not traveling alone. You have a family and / or fellow patriots. You need to process water to ensure you andContinue reading “Gear for the Hard Times: DIY Water Purification for your Family”
Scattered Shots 