I think there are a few threads here that talk about PowerBelt ELR terminal ballistics. From what I remember they seem to work well enough for most people (although you can expect them to fragment a lot rather than expanding nicely), but I've read enough horror stories of them not having any...
Looking for a few large rifle primers for a muzzleloader hunt in a few weeks (I know they're precious right now, but even 5-10 would be super helpful). Happy to pay in cash, beer, barter for other reloading supplies, or (fingers crossed!) meat. Ideally within an hour or so of Denver or Colorado...
Man, I'm sad it took 13 posts to get an Idiocracy reference... The heat-sealed straw trick is interesting! I'll have to try it sometime. I've mostly been using bulk Skratch powder in zip-loc bags (yes, it's messy) and salt pills like Hammer Endurolytes...
At 19 I would focus less on saving/investing money now and work more on setting yourself up to start a good career in 2-4 years. I strongly encourage getting a useful college degree (e.g. engineering or nursing) or learning a trade (e.g. welding, electrical work, or plumbing). Depending on how...
Sorry to hear it. My in-laws have an older lab mix who has blown out ACLs three times (one hind leg twice). They didn't bother doing surgery the second and third times due to cost. The dog is still super playful, although he gets tired easily (after ~10 minutes of continuous fetching, although...
Yeah, got it in my early 20s the day after an ultramarathon. It was pretty terrible for a few days--I think I was prescribed some kind of steroid for it that worked wonders.
The OR booties are awesome. They weigh close enough to nothing and pack down well enough that they're usually worth bringing just in case--maybe the the matching down cap and mittens, too.