Training
Training:
I’m trying to get back into the habit of good training.
Not just physically, but skills too. Especially degradable skills like marksmanship.
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Painting a Rifle
I recently had a week at home because of a broken car that had to go into the shop.
so whilst I had some time up my sleeve, I finished one of my “To-do” list: painting Ivana, my Ruger American.
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Sneak Peak – Adventure Kings 200W Solar Blanket
It’s been really exciting times around here.
I’m setting up a tiny house to live in – a long awaited dream since my divorce.
Because I’m chasing a sparky (electrician) to connect up mains power, I’ve been “camping in the backyard” for short periods.
A good mate has lent me his camp battery box and some LED strip lighting.
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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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