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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 22:30:37 GMT 10
So a stabiliser is like a counter weight?
I just googled whisker biscuit and drop away rest... the whisker biscuit looks particularly interesting.
I've definitely been looking for better alternatives to that little plastic thingy that holds the arrows, do you get into the whisker biscuits/drop aways??
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 22:18:28 GMT 10
There's 2 little ones at the top on the right, a bigger one that's on the other side of the arrow rest and one on the front of the bow? I've never understood what any of them do... are they on the string? can you put up pics as i think they are dampeners which take the vibration and noise out They're all visible in the second pic. Too much time in the workshop for me bad choice of words, by 'threads' I mean threaded brass inserts on the handle piece, not some sort of extra bow string.
I'm sure one of them is for a sight... theres also the matter of the threaded brass insert in the front of the handle, cant remember seeing a bow with something sticking out the front of it?
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 22:03:10 GMT 10
There's 2 little ones at the top on the right, a bigger one that's on the other side of the arrow rest and one on the front of the bow? I've never understood what any of them do...
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 21:05:36 GMT 10
Anyone want to explain the function of all those threads? Could I attach a sight to this bow and which ones would I use?
Also what's the thing that the arrow rests in called? looks like its getting a little worn and would like to put a new one on, anything to think about or they all the same?
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 20:45:48 GMT 10
How often should you re-string a bow? I think I've had my recurve for about 7 years now and its been kept assembled a fair bit (which I was told was a no no by the guy who built it).
Would it be due for a new string?
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 15:36:47 GMT 10
Xbow is definately on my list... me too, i actually think im daryl from the walking dead! joke! the fact that you can get a scope on them and lay flatter for a crawl in stomach kill, opposed to it being a whole lot more difficult with a bow (specially compound) is golden. my biggest issue with a crossbow is size. The fact they're restricted weapons means secure storage. If I put it in the gun safe it would take the place of 3-4 rifles. Biggest thing the airbow has going for it is the fact it doesnt have those huge wings a xbow has.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 14:18:49 GMT 10
This was on my shopping list last week and nobody ay coles knew what the hell I was talking about.
My wife showed me the 'coles' brand tin when I got home so they used to stock it. I'll ask her what she uses it for when I get home.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 12:37:14 GMT 10
Tonight on the news "the share market has fallen due to concerns about the result of the US election". Does that mean they are scared if Clinton wins? or Trump? They never said!!! It really doesn't matter. Regardless of who wins the sharemarket will dip, precious metals will spike, americans will buy up all the ammo and guns they can afford. A few weeks later the market will correct and people will go back to pretending the ecconomy is fine and the debt isnt an issue. Sentiment is more emotion than anything else and people have short memories.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 12:23:17 GMT 10
Transport is easy, a bike. No feed required always ready. Add baskets, trailer or go 3/4 wheels for heavier loads, goes most places. I'll throw another non-animal idea for your consideration. As above, a human powered cultivator/tiller, once you've loosened the soil with a tractor/plow to get rid of the rocks etc, and then it would be easy, do your usual rotating of the plots and if it's gone over seasonally, it'll be easy to do by hand. It could be done with a pick if you had to, though of course a lot slower. I'm sure you could weld one up, you have such skills using an old bike wheel/frame, preferably getting your dimensions from proper ones. I know how many kids you have ha ha ... so I get that you might be considering cultivation on a slightly bigger scale than others, though of course those same little humans are also good for work associated with cultivation. The problem I see with animal power is that whilst it's an awesome idea, it's a lot of ongoing cost for something you'll probably never use him/her and there would be a big jump in learning at that point. As a possible introduction, I highly recommend the various period 'farm' bbc series, the above one is Victorian and somewhere in there they have cultivation using animals. Same with the Edwardian farm from memory. Great series I encourage any prepper to check out. I have one of these human powered wheel hoe/plows and find it very useful. Even if the ground isnt completely soft you get a run up and you can plow a furrow quite effectively. A good upper body workout to be sure but makes very quick furrows if you have a large area to do.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 11:58:14 GMT 10
Paranoia Havnt sourced as yet I have been a little busy Water jet cutting sounds interesting Its a wonderful process. You dont get as messy of an edge as you get with plasma cutting and it doesnt mess with the annealing of the metal. Do a bit of youtubing on the subject. Will blow your mind. I get a lot of rings cut to use on the lathe as ally hollow bar is near impossible to find in australia, particularly in any decent grades, plate is everywhere.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 11:50:25 GMT 10
Thanks token.
So arrows can be too short but can they be too long?
Whats the deal with releasing aids, I always find myself with really sore fingers after an archery session. They a good idea or shouls I just practise more and HTFU?
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 11:44:24 GMT 10
Careful token, WA is already talking about licensing bows the same as cross bows licencing for crossbows??? all you need in SA is a hunting licence and you're golden... Xbow is definately on my list...
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Post by paranoia on Nov 4, 2016 9:08:09 GMT 10
I have a 30 lb recurve bow made by a friend of a friend over in WA. I would in no way call myself proficient.
I've only ever owned target arrows and only ever shot hay bales and cardboard boxes.
Is 30lb enough to hunt with? What sort of conciderations should be taken on hunting arrows... Seems a lot of options for hunting arrows.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 3, 2016 22:15:36 GMT 10
Have you sourced material yet?
I have thought about this a fair bit and I was thinking along the lines of getting the rough shape water jet cut out of plate.
You can get ally plate cut up to about 80mm thick by this process.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 3, 2016 8:02:46 GMT 10
For me such a date will be a time of financial instability and not much else. The result will not make much of a difference for months.
A lot of the fear of shortages becomes a self fufilling prophecy. I'm curious as to the result but regardless of the outcome my plans do not change.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 2, 2016 20:45:46 GMT 10
I've only got one on my property and I use it as a table for processing chickens.
They seem like they'd be a really good idea for storing sacks of things, not sure I'd be leaving them outside though I'm guessing they'd cook whatever is inside. Might be a good idea to pick up a couple to throw in a shed or container out of the sun.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 2, 2016 14:32:33 GMT 10
I've found those 130gr in the federal to be extremely accurate out to 300m. I've also heard they go off like a hand grenade when they hit game. I read that they were even used to cull horses from helicopters. My local gun shop has them $143 per 100 factory loads... Maybe I'll just get a couple of those to start off the stash. They're not much more than reloads if I'm putting them away as you loose cases from the rotation anyway.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 2, 2016 13:04:24 GMT 10
Twist in my k98 is 1-14" I was thinking in the range of 120-150 grain. The federal premium 130 grain speer hollow point seemed to shoot really well out of it. I'm sticking with irons on this rifle and wont be looking to reach out that far.
As far as quantity over quality goes it seems I can get most styles of projectile in the 50-60c range. Berrys make a 150 grain copper plated round nose flat point I could land for 22c a proj but I'm thinking those would just be for plinking.
This batch of ammo is going to be specifically zombie apoc ammo so long term storage ready to go. Once I buy the ammo can, stripper clips, sundries for storage... The difference between 20c and 50c projectiles is rather insignifigant so effectivness is the goal here. Maybe I'm overthinking projectile choice, just want to make sure what I stash away will be effective.
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Post by paranoia on Nov 2, 2016 11:09:03 GMT 10
Having just aquired a new rifle in 308 I'm starting the process of aquiring reloading supplies to establish a good stash.
I've got a mix of hornady 55 grain Z-max and 55 grain soft points for the 223 but lately I have been questioning the viability of Z-max for zombies given they are a frangible round.
So, opinions please... Best zombie apocalypse projectile - Frangible balistic tip, soft point, hollow point or FMJ??
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Post by paranoia on Nov 2, 2016 9:18:21 GMT 10
What're your thoughts on the shelf life of condensed milk shiny? I picked up bunch of cans yesturday as it was on special at coles and noticed the date it listed wasn't really that far away. I know we all dont stick to those things as gospel and I use the stuff so quick it would never be a problem... But would be interested to hear your thoughts on the issue, I'm guessing you've done the research as they're going into your long term buckets... So whats the deal?
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