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    Am I Tough Enough?

    Sometimes we find negatives since they are easy to grab onto,,, you can pull this off since you've come this far in life... If a 89 year middle age dude can pull it off,,, then it could and can be done by you or others... There would be nothing worse in life than looking back at this saying...
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    Recoil in prone without holding onto stock

    Also Goolge a shooter named """German,""" he has some fantastic articles on free hand shooting in the Full Bore rifle shooting sports... The information he shares saves us alot of time when it comes to picking our own shooting positions,,, ways to get comfortable and shoot relaxed... Solid and...
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    Recoil in prone without holding onto stock

    Here is a link to test in your own shooting form at your choosing... It might benifit shooters with high power ulta light rifles... If something like this interest you that is... Take on the 22 rimfire stuff since its frugal to practic with,,, address your shooting form and trigger control...
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    Recoil in prone without holding onto stock

    Al Henderson shared this with his archery team... if you get a chance to read his book youll excel beyond your own expectations... Practic 1 step 10 X's,,, write it down and give it a number,,, do the same thing with the next step and so on,,, that way youll count down each set in sequence...
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    Day hunting emergency shelter question

    Tryvek weather wrap,,, wash it on light cycle in washing machine,,, then air dry with tumbling balls,,, water proof,,, light weight,,, and frugal costs at $4 for a 10'x 10' chuck... or 14'x 14'... Bigger the better,,, super light and folds up into a small packag to pack,,, about the size of a...
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    Headlamps

    I buy the frugal units,,, probably 7 or 10 of them,,, home,,, work,,, trucks,,, shop,,, back pack,,, spend the funds to have more than 1 is gooder... 3 settings power settings on the frugal units is nice... battery will last for years using the lowest setting... Don
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    Upgrade Rifle or Optics first?

    If your rifle is shooting good, maybe think about doing the optic,,, if optic is good do the rifle... If they need up grading that is,,, I hunt with a simple 308 Winchester,,, good enough for my needs... up close and personal including reaching out there and beyond... One thing I like is...
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    What if something that was 'actually' real bad happened?

    I suppose this is the out come of human reaction when things go south... I find it wise to do my own thing and help out where I can,,, young,,, Elderly,,, and middle aged folks,,, we're all human and its hard at times for us to toe the line... Ha... I'm not ovetly worred about everything going...
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    Ever had one of those night where you’re just cold?

    Wide closed cell foam bottom. 4" cheap polyurethane open cell foam bottom. 1" polyurethane foam top. Make big enough so you fit into well,,, have it so you can move your arms freely,,, and room for your cloths along the side to stay warm... It should take up alot of room in a 2 person...
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    WTS Sleeping bags SOLD

    I give up on the expensive bags years ago... Now its the frugal light bag with cheapest open cell polyurethane foam that wraps around me and bag... Ha... 4" on the bottom that lays on top of the ground cover,,, 1" over the top,,, I'm like a compressed peanut butter and jam sandwich in this...
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    What are you paying for fuel?

    63.5 cents per/ L for purple gas here in Western Canada the other day,,, I'm sure it will drop down below the 60 cent mark... Purple fuel cost are good for us farm folks... Cheers from the North Don
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    What if something that was 'actually' real bad happened?

    There are a lot of sides to the coin... I don't have the answers to it... being the what if scenario... It would be nice if this situation was not on the table,,, but 1 would think that lots of folks seen this coming down the pipe... History showed us that there have been a few pandemics...
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    What if something that was 'actually' real bad happened?

    Yes'er CH1,,, I've made it past the age of 37,,, a good life of quality and friends,,, if the whole system goes to pot I don't have to worry... Ha... I like your idea of getting some of that good stuff,,, long past those days since I don't puff or drink,,, but nothing like giving it a go if the...
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    Why doesn’t my Mystery Ranch feel right?

    I just switched to the all in 15.28 lb ultralight pack system. Good for 4 to 7 days... Its like true freedom with nill for effort,,, i didn't like or trust the air Matt,,, switching to the guaranteed closed cell foam mat is well worth the extra 1.28 lb over the original 9 lb max catagory...
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    What if something that was 'actually' real bad happened?

    I live life full bore, always have,,, always will. Life was good to me today,,, and I only hope its the shame tomorrow when I wake up... I can't change things,,, so I'll plug along on the path I'm on with the good friends,,, family and times that come my way... If not,,, then so be it...
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