The General Purpose Rifle

A concept I’ve been suggesting to new shooters for the last few years has been the general purpose rifle.

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Ivana – A Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39mm

For those of you following along at home, I reached an important point with The Mistress.

That point was reliable accuracy.

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Books – Extreme Wilderness Survival

Whilst I was out solo camping over the weekend, I caught up on some reading.

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Hunting Trip, Blackbutt April 2023

From the beginning of April, I had opportunity to hunt on private land out past Blackbutt.

It was an awesome time, having shot my first deer!

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REVIEW – Wilderness Equipment Slipstream Plus

ITEM: Slipstream Plus

MANUFACTURER: Wilderness Equipment

DESCRIPTION:

A smaller canvas daypack for cycling or walking, with unique zip access.

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Mail Call!

Mail call!

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Training time!

The DG-3 club went for a training walk around Kangaroo Point last night.

I’m very pleased that my body is back in the groove.
6 klicks completed in 1:04hrs with >16kg penalty weight.
I need to weigh my pack to find out just how heavy it is.

 


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Zen Breathing

An opportunity for a Friday arvo Zen breathing session came up last week.
It was a bit bloody wet though…


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Sneak Peek – Ammunition Carriage

For many years in my youth, I was spoiled with detachable box magazines and the conveniences they brought into my life.

Detachable box magazines are great for ease of use and protecting ammunition from the rigors and knocks of everyday field life.

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The Cheerleader – Refurbishment Part 1

For those who have been following along for the last couple of months, Part 1 of the Cheerleader refurb project is complete.

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