tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post5093747334389865772..comments2024-03-14T02:19:57.457-05:00Comments on Stealth Survival : Survival Barter - Good or Bad?riverwalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-51128278778742417902009-08-12T17:09:22.063-05:002009-08-12T17:09:22.063-05:00To: anonymous 3:23
Thanks for the great comment. ...To: anonymous 3:23<br /><br />Thanks for the great comment. I just try to use a little common sense about doing things to stay ahead and keep my head above water!<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-78581605715919358412009-08-12T15:23:30.357-05:002009-08-12T15:23:30.357-05:00Just found your blog a few days ago and am going t...Just found your blog a few days ago and am going through the archives. I have read a TON of information lately trying to catch up on the preparedness and survivial stuff; yours is the most sane, down to earth, and practical that I've found. I especially like this tip about bartering skills rather than goods. I was thinking about starting to lay in some bartering items, but heck--I know how to do all sorts of things, so why waste my money on beads & wampum?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-21486915079907560102009-06-06T19:46:43.590-05:002009-06-06T19:46:43.590-05:00I agree the ideal situation is to be able to barte...I agree the ideal situation is to be able to barter a skill. Something like medical knowledge, carpentry, plumbing, etc would be useful if you could find the right people who had something to offer in exchange.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-4697627786704291582009-06-04T15:42:57.311-05:002009-06-04T15:42:57.311-05:00Grill Sgt;
Price is alway's a bottom line to...Grill Sgt;<br /> Price is alway's a bottom line to me! Assuming the same basic performance of an AR or mini 14,why pay the difference? Granted,there may be more or more readily available part's for the AR,but still..Beside's,that winchester lever action over the fireplace would look ok,but an AR hanging up there might make people wonder..<br /> Dean in AzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-37643234145703364342009-06-04T08:16:42.381-05:002009-06-04T08:16:42.381-05:00Well, fellas, I guess the bottom line is price. If...Well, fellas, I guess the bottom line is price. If I had money to burn, I might be tempted to buy firearms, like the ol' AR-10 or an M4. BUT, as a disabled vet, funds are tight. I did however, get a hold of a Mossberg M590 12 ga. with all the bells & wistles. As for the M16, my first issue didn't come with a forward assist. Those came later.<br />The Grill Sgt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-80515514705354971712009-06-03T23:06:19.851-05:002009-06-03T23:06:19.851-05:00Dean,
My SHTF weapons are a 12 ga., SKS and S&...Dean,<br /><br />My SHTF weapons are a 12 ga., SKS and S&W 9mm. I'd LIKE an AR15, but the prices are tooo much for my buget...maybe an AK47 (Semi-auto) someday, but for now, what I have will do.Josephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-59967963444661603672009-06-03T14:18:33.394-05:002009-06-03T14:18:33.394-05:00Grill Sgt,
Trust me,if the situation came about t...Grill Sgt,<br /> Trust me,if the situation came about to need a black rifle,I wish I had access to one or 6! Just way out of my budget,and not useful enough for anything else than defense,in my humble opinion.<br /> With respect to the M16/mini 14,I'm sure you know the history of both, being a nam vet.For those that don't,a quick recap.After korea,the DoD figured it was better to wound than kill,as it would take more people to handle a wounded person than a dead person.Bullet's would be smaller,lighter,cheaper,so on.They had a competition for new rifle's to replace the M1,they both entered,the M16 won.They did the same to replace the squad automatic, the M14 won over the M10.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-7800166193994363442009-06-03T11:34:50.800-05:002009-06-03T11:34:50.800-05:00Don't get me wrong, Dean, if your situation ca...Don't get me wrong, Dean, if your situation calls for a black rifle, go for it! As for knowing any Viet Nam Vets, you're reading one's reply. I served in the Air Force as a security policeman, then, after 'Nam, I transferred to Army Intelligence(switched branches), and served 'til '89 'around' Eastern Europe. For me personally, my mini-14's should suffice for MY situation. I enjoy your input.<br />The Grill Sgt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-49250894031401212812009-06-03T01:26:17.492-05:002009-06-03T01:26:17.492-05:00Enjoyed the post--can't ever get too much know...Enjoyed the post--can't ever get too much knowledge, and it's bound to come in handy, emergency or not. <br />Riverwalker, all the best to you and your family. Hope recovery goes quickly.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264276199843769399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-70532852375791284472009-06-02T23:20:57.682-05:002009-06-02T23:20:57.682-05:00To Wyn:
I've looked at your post a few time&...To Wyn:<br /> I've looked at your post a few time's.I'm not a really good archer,but i have done some bow fishing,so that may be a way to look toward's,should you have access to a lake or river.Good thought!<br />Even spear fishing is cheaper than a black rifle!Somewhere on one of my computer's,I have a pic of a 22 pound carp I shot with a bow,almost 3 feet long! A bow a few spear tip's,,a good pellet gun,then the basic firearm's should be enough to cover everything,anything more is icing on the cake.<br /> Dean in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-44908273943083580652009-06-02T23:02:41.588-05:002009-06-02T23:02:41.588-05:00to Anon 10;38
Never saw that site before.I browse...to Anon 10;38<br /> Never saw that site before.I browse craigslist,freecycle and such a lot,made some good deal's there.Thank you for the input!<br /> Dean in azAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-20323694364377693982009-06-02T22:38:15.944-05:002009-06-02T22:38:15.944-05:00when you talk about stashing things and utilizing ...when you talk about stashing things and utilizing your skills for barter, it really shows how bartering is becoming the main alternative to combat our economic crisis. i myself began to barter and of all of the web resources that are out there, i prefer to use www.favorpals.com. it's a great site and it has helped a lot of people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-34060286866057352242009-06-02T21:21:23.274-05:002009-06-02T21:21:23.274-05:00Grill Sgt:
I'm not sure if you know any,but ...Grill Sgt:<br /> I'm not sure if you know any,but ask any vietnam vet about his M16...Any gun that need's a "forward assist handle",or in other word's,when it jam's,smack this...That was in the 60's! Now ask Jessica Lynch how she was captured...not a lot has changed in 40 year's.<br /> For the $$,I'd rather have 4 semi accurate reliable weapon's,rather than something that need's cleaned every other shot.I know that will rile up a bunch of comment's!<br /> Just my humble opinion,of course!<br /> Dean in AzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-75644853455324815572009-06-02T16:26:37.995-05:002009-06-02T16:26:37.995-05:00I'm glad there are others like me who don't care t...I'm glad there are others like me who don't care to go in to hock for a black rifle. I too, am too old to be startin' a war with whoever. I have all I need in the defense dept. All those articles that pressure people to rush out and buy things that aren't neccessary is startin' to get on my nerves. <br />The Grill Sgt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-87685161551599441152009-06-02T16:25:59.075-05:002009-06-02T16:25:59.075-05:00Bullseye; Thank's,I try my best!
Wyn; I never i...Bullseye; Thank's,I try my best!<br /> Wyn; I never intended or meant to imply,that a big black ugly rifle was bad..Just way out of my price range and need.I live in a well populated area,a .22 will do just as well,in my opinion.I'd rather spend that 1500 on a pile of other stuff,than 1 gun.<br /> And I'd rather give away seed's than sell ammo that might be used against me later!<br /> I've written a few post's regarding my idea's about gun's to RW.I prefer hunting stuff over military stuff.I'm sure I'll wad up someone over it,but it's worth the read..to me!<br /> Dean in AzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-2768058360731038732009-06-02T16:15:23.099-05:002009-06-02T16:15:23.099-05:00Wyn Boniface, remember that traps work while you s...Wyn Boniface, remember that traps work while you sleep. Trot lines too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-88617065697688774222009-06-02T14:43:09.729-05:002009-06-02T14:43:09.729-05:00Yep production is key. My ugly rifle is for defens...Yep production is key. My ugly rifle is for defense. I live in a population dense area, which makes it useful. I have the other tools in my box as well so hunting is included. I think archery would be the lower cost solution for hunting in the long run since there would be less ammo to buy fabricate your own arrows.<br /><br />You know seeds would make good barter now that I think about it.<br /><br />Hope your family recovers quickly.Wyn Bonifacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202722475742406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-20891553073108351582009-06-02T14:15:07.920-05:002009-06-02T14:15:07.920-05:00Another great post Dean, thanks. And RW, you and ...Another great post Dean, thanks. And RW, you and your famiy will be in my prayers friend. We both know that prayer works.<br /><br /> Bullseye<br /><A HREF="http://codenamebullseye.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Code Name "Bullseye"</A>Bullseyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549653092867538729noreply@blogger.com