Cheap stuff that works
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How do you like that knife? I have considered picking one up several times - I can not find what type of steel the blade is (that site simply says "spring steel").
Great thread! As for mine:
1. Remington Green Box Ammo - my LGS has it for $8.99 so I have no excuse to shoot "really cheap" ammo.
2. Ontario Knife Co. 18" machete - they are made from the same high-carbon steel a lot of "survival" and camp knives from Becker, Kabar, etc. and can be had for around $20. Can absolutely be sharpened to shave with. I sharpened mine to a clip-point and worked on the handle, and now have a camp knife that can slice rope, meat, etc. as well as chop weeds and vines.
3. Various formerly-communist army surplus gear and clothing - CTD and TSG almost give some of that stuff away. I recently picked up a new Czech army parka for around $15.
4. A good mixed-breed pup from the pound! Preferably one with some Pit or Hound mixed in. The best woods-companion you will find.
Its an absolute steal for the price or 4-5 times more.
http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/65...-black-polymer-handle-black-with-kydex-sheath
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http://www.centerfireguns.com/glock...knife-81-card-snd-clip-point-saw-ks17181.html
You just cant beat the deal.I've read numerous reviews on it and it holds up to immense torture.I personally have no idea what their "spring steel" is,but it works.
Good post,for a machete these can't be beat for the price.
Not so, as both 2003flht and I pointed out.
I've added added an M1907 style sling and swivels to my 721...... and a comb raising kit, as the original stocks were not made for a scope .......
The same can be said for nearly any bolt action: with enough $$$ and time, you can make a bag of sorts out of a sow's ear. For most folks, (those without gunsmithing skills and tools) turning a MN into a 1.5 MOA shooter is like trying to hit it big buying scratch off tickets- expensive and likely to fail.
Were this actually the case, it would be used in benchrest matches .... it is not, other than informal "Vintage Bolt Rifle" matches .... none of which I've never seen one win ......
Then again, maybe you are right: the Topic was "Cheap stuff that works", not "cheap stuff that works well", .......... what you did with the cheap rifle that worked after you bought it was something else...... nice work though.
Steel Talon
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Tobnpr,
Very nice MN indeed.
That would be a great, inexpensive, learning build project, for a motivated first timer.
Very nice MN indeed.
That would be a great, inexpensive, learning build project, for a motivated first timer.
Rustler jeans. $9.95 at Walley and several other stores. Wear em until the knees are gone and whack em down for Rustler shorts. Use cut-off legs for making cheap sand bags. 
Oh yeah, I've gotta second the Bushnell Banners. (I own five of them).
And the Bulgarian Makarovs. A more solid value is hard to come by.
Cast wheel weight bullets, yard sale reloading gear, used Jeep Cherokees, gleaned taters, onions, and fruit.
Yard sale SKS's. $250. jd
Oh yeah, I've gotta second the Bushnell Banners. (I own five of them).
And the Bulgarian Makarovs. A more solid value is hard to come by.
Cast wheel weight bullets, yard sale reloading gear, used Jeep Cherokees, gleaned taters, onions, and fruit.
Yard sale SKS's. $250. jd
Beentown71
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Pistol
CZ 82 - Super accurate, well built, ammo is cheap, and easy to carry. All for about $200 bucks.
The only down point of the gun is mags are $30 and DO NOT, DO NOT take this thing down further than field stripping. SPRONG! Luckily I bought 2 so I could re-create the firearm.
Rifle
Howa Heavy Varmint 1500 .308" - Accurate (.66"@100 with FGM), cheap at CDNN for $399
Scope
Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50 - Grabbed one of these as a scope to tied me over until I purchased my PST. Thing is awesome for $99.
Knife
Kershaw Assisted Opener - $19 promo item at my LGS. Great knife. One for the BOB, car, truck, boat, work truck, wifes van.....
CZ 82 - Super accurate, well built, ammo is cheap, and easy to carry. All for about $200 bucks.
The only down point of the gun is mags are $30 and DO NOT, DO NOT take this thing down further than field stripping. SPRONG! Luckily I bought 2 so I could re-create the firearm.
Rifle
Howa Heavy Varmint 1500 .308" - Accurate (.66"@100 with FGM), cheap at CDNN for $399
Scope
Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50 - Grabbed one of these as a scope to tied me over until I purchased my PST. Thing is awesome for $99.
Knife
Kershaw Assisted Opener - $19 promo item at my LGS. Great knife. One for the BOB, car, truck, boat, work truck, wifes van.....
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black mamba
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Handloaded ammo. I haven't bought a metallic centerfire cartridge in over 35 years . . . love to roll my own!
Bamashooter
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My CZ-82 Paid $199.99+tax and its a great shooting and accurate plinker.
My Mosin Nagant 91/59 carbine. Killed a doe at 200yrds. No modifications to rifle using S&B 174gr. bullets. According to the box the bullet was sierra matchking.
Nice rifle tobnpr, I have 4 mosin's and I wouldnt mind one of them looking like yours. No more than it cost I might have to see for myself, thanks.
My Mosin Nagant 91/59 carbine. Killed a doe at 200yrds. No modifications to rifle using S&B 174gr. bullets. According to the box the bullet was sierra matchking.
Nice rifle tobnpr, I have 4 mosin's and I wouldnt mind one of them looking like yours. No more than it cost I might have to see for myself, thanks.
Joe the Redneck
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Cleaning guns with charcoal starter.
The stuff is just amazing. I was shooting wax out of a 22 revolver. Real mess. Cleaned it with no problem.
The stuff is dirt cheap and I always have some on hand.
The stuff is just amazing. I was shooting wax out of a 22 revolver. Real mess. Cleaned it with no problem.
The stuff is dirt cheap and I always have some on hand.
TheNatureBoy
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I have a Osprey International Rifle scope that I paid $169 dollars for. I put it atop my 7mm rem mag and have shot out to 100-600 yards and its performed flawlesly. Holds zero, I can see mirage and anything else moving with ease. I've taken a fair amount of flack for purchasing it but what the heck....the thing works.
CatCrap defogger
Nothing keeps your eyepro from fogging up like this stuff. it comes in a little red carmex looking jar, costs about $3 or $4. If you've had problems with your glasses fogging, or your defogger only working for a few minutes (know this is a bigtime issue for alot of guys in balaclavas), this is your answer. I've tried it in humid environments, dusty hot environments, underwater in a diving mask, and even in ski goggles (which I then pushed up to the top of my head after a run to "stress test" it), and have yet to find a place it doesn't work amazingly well.
Nothing keeps your eyepro from fogging up like this stuff. it comes in a little red carmex looking jar, costs about $3 or $4. If you've had problems with your glasses fogging, or your defogger only working for a few minutes (know this is a bigtime issue for alot of guys in balaclavas), this is your answer. I've tried it in humid environments, dusty hot environments, underwater in a diving mask, and even in ski goggles (which I then pushed up to the top of my head after a run to "stress test" it), and have yet to find a place it doesn't work amazingly well.
Oh man, I can't remember what it was called or who made it, but about 2 years ago either CTD or Sportsmansguide was selling this red-dot sight for only $10. It was made for airguns I think but everyone was buying them and using them for their .22's because it was pretty solid. Mine worked fine until I put in on a Romanian AK for fun and it shook it apart inside so the red-dot wouldn't come on. Lol. Then I broke the power switch on accident (my fault).
If anyone remembers this thing please post it...
I have to second a couple choices besides the obvious Mosins and their ilk:
1) The CZ-82 - I have to second this suggestion. I grabbed 2 of them actually.
2) The UTG AR-15 quadrails - I also have to second this as well. I got mine used for $30 on eBay and it's on my BCM middy. Just as good as any of the ridiculous $300 ones. Tight.
3) Russian & Bulgarian Surplus 7n6 by the crateload!
Some new ones:
* The Md57 Tokarev. Got it working pretty good, the magazine situation may be the only downside but you can get CZ52 mags to work if you're good at notching them to catch the mag release.
* The $9 AIM surplus AK mags. I bought an assload of these and they work fine.
* Bravo Co.'s "cosmetic blemish" lower AR receivers. They're 'cheaper' and they work. Nothing was wrong with mine, it was scratched under the trigger guard.
... and this:
It's Mullein leaf, I think you are talking about. It makes great tea also. Use the younger leaves and flowers. Has a chamomile effect and is supposed to treat asthma and breathing problems. I have a ton of leaves drying right now
I'll also add a: Bowdrill firestarter to this list
If anyone remembers this thing please post it...
I have to second a couple choices besides the obvious Mosins and their ilk:
1) The CZ-82 - I have to second this suggestion. I grabbed 2 of them actually.
2) The UTG AR-15 quadrails - I also have to second this as well. I got mine used for $30 on eBay and it's on my BCM middy. Just as good as any of the ridiculous $300 ones. Tight.
3) Russian & Bulgarian Surplus 7n6 by the crateload!
Some new ones:
* The Md57 Tokarev. Got it working pretty good, the magazine situation may be the only downside but you can get CZ52 mags to work if you're good at notching them to catch the mag release.
* The $9 AIM surplus AK mags. I bought an assload of these and they work fine.
* Bravo Co.'s "cosmetic blemish" lower AR receivers. They're 'cheaper' and they work. Nothing was wrong with mine, it was scratched under the trigger guard.
... and this:
It's Mullein leaf, I think you are talking about. It makes great tea also. Use the younger leaves and flowers. Has a chamomile effect and is supposed to treat asthma and breathing problems. I have a ton of leaves drying right now
I'll also add a: Bowdrill firestarter to this list
Dexron/Mercon ATF for gun lube. Gallon jug free from the neighbor when they moved, it's high detergent and great lubricity.
Any RainX type defogger for glasses, and inside the distributor cap to reduce condensate buildup in spring and fall. Stops the misfire if it can't track on moisture.
The "fieldline" hunting pack at Walmart, $26. Hydration capable, more features than a $30 school pack, camo, quieter as it uses sueded material, and you take your lunch, meaning you hunt longer and don't spend money at a hunting cafe who jacks up the price in November.
Any RainX type defogger for glasses, and inside the distributor cap to reduce condensate buildup in spring and fall. Stops the misfire if it can't track on moisture.
The "fieldline" hunting pack at Walmart, $26. Hydration capable, more features than a $30 school pack, camo, quieter as it uses sueded material, and you take your lunch, meaning you hunt longer and don't spend money at a hunting cafe who jacks up the price in November.