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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    I actually have six of those. Of course, they are MUCH bigger.
    ...and reinforced with para cord for added strength. I mean for back-up cordage.


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    Hey! Let's be careful out there...

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,368206,00.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    Hey! Let's be careful out there...

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,368206,00.html
    I've been an avid supporter about the need for protective equipment when putting on (and sometimes taking off) the undies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bladen View Post
    if im freezing and need a fire, im using the bic lighter every single time over anything else.

    i know im off topic but i hate to think that a persons primitive spirit might get in the way of keeping things simple...and keeping them alive.
    I agree, I'm big about a lot of Bic's everywhere.
    I did a thread about giving Bic's to everyone I knew as a "stocking stuffer", and was thoroughly chastised, about just about every way possible, "they get wet, flint and steel is better, need a fire piston", blah, blah adnusium.

    Tough crapplola.........that's the way it is.
    Cheap, (I buy bulk, 'bout 8 cents apiece), and when you run out of fluid, guess what, you still have a "flint and steel spark-er"

    That being said, I do also carry a flint and steel, matches, Zippo, fire starters, and know how to make a fire drill, light a fire with a 9 volt battery and spring from pen. (Sorry, no fire piston)
    Redundancy, redundancy, redundancy.......
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    Yeah and you made me a convert. I went back to that thread a couple of months ago and read and re-read it. I have an 88 Security with a big ole hollow butt that's beggin' for survival equipment. I'm reformed.
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    I'm glad I made an impression!

    Seriously, I figure any way you can improve your odds with a little extra gear in an otherwise unused space, go for it.

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    These are some mods I made to my M-6 Scout rifle. Starting with pic-1

    Storage for more shotgun shells

    Front sling swivel

    550 and 1000lb para cord on the barrel

    Rear sling swivel

    Small utility knife
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    1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
    2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.

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    The rest of the pictures.

    Replaced hinge pin with a stainless steel bolt

    Williams rear peep sight

    last 2 pics are full side views
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    2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.

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    You are dispicable, klkak! If you intend to bring an M6 Scout into the classroom, mister, then you had better bring enough of them for everyone!
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    That is just plain not fair. All I did was share some simple mods I made to an otherwise nondescript little gun.
    1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
    2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    You are dispicable, klkak! If you intend to bring an M6 Scout into the classroom, mister, then you had better bring enough of them for everyone!
    There he goes again. Tryin' to weasel his way onto Quality Control turf.

    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    That is just plain not fair. All I did was share some simple mods I made to an otherwise nondescript little gun.
    And they look like EXCELLENT MODS, Kevin!

    Of course, I'll post my official Q.C. report as soon as the Scout arrives and I spend a month or two with it out on the range.
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    Jeez! you give some guys a little authority or a position and it goes to their heads.

    Thanks for the compliments Ken. I'll send the gun to you as soon as they get the Pony Express riding again.
    1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
    2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    Jeez! you give some guys a little authority or a position and it goes to their heads.
    You're right! It takes a lot of effort for me to keep Sarge and Rick and Crash in line.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken View Post
    You're right! It takes a lot of effort for me to keep Sarge and Rick and Crash in line.
    See, I've been out of the loop to long. I thought Sarge was the one that kept Rick and Crash in line.
    1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
    2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    Thanks for the compliments Ken. I'll send the gun to you as soon as they get the Pony Express riding again.
    He'll arrive tomorrow!

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    I'm not buying it Ken.
    1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
    2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    I'm not buying it Ken.
    FEDERAL EXPRESS?
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    Ken, when I said:

    [quote]I'll send the gun to you as soon as they get the Pony Express riding again.[quote/]

    I was patronizing you.
    1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
    2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.

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    [quote=klkak;170238]Ken, when I said:

    I'll send the gun to you as soon as they get the Pony Express riding again.[quote/]

    I was patronizing you.
    Well, if you wanna' patronize me, ya' gotta' call my secretary and make an appointment just like the rest of my clients do.

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