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  1. Armored farmer

    8th annual Cabin Fever shoot

    Today was our annual club shoot at our farm. It was sunny but windy and 50s. My old buddy doesn't shoot BP, so he volunteered to fry fish for the meal afterwards. Mrs F made coleslaw a d baked beans. Club members brought several desserts. We had slabs of smoked bacon for the high scores...
  2. Armored farmer

    Caliber of the day......223 (2/23/24) picture thread.

    One day, one day only, because tomorrow will be .224 a .223 Handi-Rifle with Vortex 4-12x44
  3. Armored farmer

    Weak side carry

    I'm trying something a little different tonight. Since I carry my trusty .380 iwb on my strong side, I have often wondered if it was smart to also carry my blade on the strong side? I discovered one of my favorite OTF carry knives has a reversible pocket clip. I reversed it to carry on my...
  4. Armored farmer

    Byrna less than lethal

    I keep hearing about this on the radio. Glenn Beck is promoting on his show. Not really my cup of tea, but maybe someone here might be interested.... https://www.blackovis.com/brands/byrna
  5. Armored farmer

    So, what can i load with my .309s?

    I have a LEE .309 170GR FLAT POINT bullet mold. I have cast more than 100 bullets, sized and applied gas checks, and tumble lubed them. I have loaded them in my 30-30s. What else can I use them in? Well just talk about plinkers and targets. I'm curious......what else can I use them in?
  6. Armored farmer

    Lunch at the cabin.

    It's really a stretch to call it a cabin. It was built as a comfortable, heated,insulated, solar powered hunting blind ...complete with salvaged side-burner from an old gas grill....we just call it 'the cabin'. Situated in our 26 acres of timber, and a five min atv ride from our back door, I...
  7. Armored farmer

    Honoring our veterans 11/11/23

    My father is a USMC veteran My nephew is a USMC and US Army veteran of Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom. I'm so proud of them. Much honor and respect to all veterans who served this nation throughout the years. Thank you all. https://youtu.be/znKhEPbkIgc?si=AgHlScXVR9CVI44D A short story of...
  8. Armored farmer

    Modern handheld flashlight.

    I found myself in need of a good flashlight. They days are short now, the nights are long.....I find myself out in the dark this time of year..... I have a few criteria: Rugged Rechargeable Power port to charge electronics. Enough lumens for 100yds+ Adjustable beam and intensity. I like the...
  9. Armored farmer

    Wilderness Emergency

    We all carry first aid kits, compass, maybe a sidearm, and have basic skills. Some even have Satellite phones or emergency communications. I am curious about how many have actually had to use them. Have you ever had to "tap out" as the kids say......call for help. Tell us about your wilderness...
  10. Armored farmer

    Saskatchewan waterfowl hunt.

    Preparing to depart tomorrow morning on an epic 5-day waterfowl hunt in Central Saskatchewan. We will be traveling 25hrs straight-through to Saskatoon by pickup truck. Shotguns, ammo, hunting gear, fishing gear, clothes, coolers....all being packed this evening.
  11. Armored farmer

    Boating knife.

    Yes, I have(had)....a boating knife. It is (was) an Eafengro tanto bladed, blood grooved bada$$ looking flipper that I have used as my boating/ swimming/ rope cutting knife for probably 3years. I had it on our recent two-lake Tennessee vacation and I don't think it made it home. It is quite...
  12. Armored farmer

    Ft LaMotte CHUNK GUN Shoot.

    Ft Lamotte Rangers are hosting their annual "CHUNK GUN MATCH" this Saturday, May 20th at 10am. Anyone willing to drive to Palestine, IL and compete is guaranteed a prize. You are also guaranteed to meet a bunch of eccentric old coots that can really shoot! You are also likely to see some...
  13. Armored farmer

    Tell me a little about .35Whelen.

    Is it suitable for cast bullets? What game is it well suited for? Who's hunting what with it?
  14. Armored farmer

    Hunting daypacks.

    I have changed my tune on backpacks. I used to make fun of my boys for taking a backpack along for a half-day or all-day hunt here at home. I just carried my gear in my hunting coat pockets. Now I have several different hunting outfits that I am switching between. It is much more convenient to...
  15. Armored farmer

    The target hoarder.

    Does anyone else have a target fetish, or am I alone in that? I probably have around 300 paper targets on hand. I have bears, Buffalo, Squirrels, turkey, groundhog, fox, novelty, crow, bullseye, 5-bull, 6-bull, 50yd Buffalo, 100yd buffalo, poker targets, nightmare targets...... I...
  16. Armored farmer

    Marlin 783 .22wmr.

    I was given this rifle by an elderly landlady. I had my target board set up at 50yds for my black powder event, so o took the opportunity to sight it in . I mounted a cheap air rifle scope and rings that I had on hand. I used some CCI 30gr HP+V to get it on paper and dialed in at 50yds I'm...
  17. Armored farmer

    7th annual Cabin Fever shoot.

    I held my annual shoot today 3/18/23 We were blessed with unpredictable Illinois weather. 30 degrees and West wind gusting to 30mph with occasional flurries..... I thought about pulling a semi and hopper bottom trailer up to the shed and using it as a windbreak, but it was still going to be...
  18. Armored farmer

    Who actually utilizes a neck knife?

    Tell me about it. Is it just for emergencies? What type of lanyard? What length lanyard? Suggestions? Objections? I have What I believe to be a decent quality neck knife that I have never used. Maybe it is time to try it.
  19. Armored farmer

    Outdoorsman holster.

    Help me choose a suitable leather holster for my new(to me) s&w 4" model 10. I like Bianchi but not too picky. I don't mind a retention strap. This will be a belt gun in an outdoorsman role.
  20. Armored farmer

    New hunting gear thread for 2022

    Post any new hunting/ outdoor gear that you think worthy to share with THR. I have gotten great use from my new Hill People Gear chest pack. The main compartment has velcro lining that accepts a variety of holsters including this Maxpedition universal holster/magazine holder. The front...
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