Zombie Squad

Hello all. Recent experiences have taught me the value of having a full face respirator. it will be mainly used to combat smoke inhalation at wildfires. I'm getting tested to ensure I can properly don and doff them. The question is, which brand should i get. I'm looking at the ability to add a 1/2 f...

Serviced the chainsaw, getting ready for cyclone season. Also have an appointment to get fitted and tested for a full face respirator today.

I reload my ammo, 10 reloads per case, batches of 100. but everytime I go to the range i buy a box of factory ammo so I have a supply of ammo which I know will work safely. I shoot the reloads, the factory ammo is kept for emergency use. This allows me to practice my shooting, develop my reloading e...

"If its flooded forget it"

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for all urban fires and rescues in Queensland...the most common rescue was motorists in floodwaters, not fires, not car crashes...people driving through floodwaters.

well, an update.

Just put together 100 rounds, cci primers, 25 grains AR2206, 50 grain Zmax. waiting for a chance to go to the range to test them out

We use a coal-fired boiler at work for hot water (megalitres of hot water at 80 degrees C) one thing you might not be aware of is the startup time, which depending on your setup might be several hours before you can begin to produce electricity. with regards for power supply for 18 months, it might ...

for my local conditions, a machete works well (rocking a 1958 pattern Australian Army Machete) , going south, i switch it out for a saw (chainsaw) and axe because the timber gets bigger the further south you go.

I started prepping with this view of going alone in an 'almost' anarchic environment. Recent events including deployments to areas affected by cyclones have made me rethink this, My preps have shrunk in volume, focusing more on short term relief (three weeks) rather than doomsday scenarios. In addit...

I've had a instant ice pack activate itself, was located in the corner of a trauma bag and got bumped. I've also had one go off, in its box, on a shelf...turns out there was a bad batch.

just bought the UBitx, now currently researching for a matching ATU, I'm looking at mounting the ubitx, ATU, battery and charger into a pelican case, with space for the coax and antenna.

Another question, regarding headspace gauges.

worth it? I'm not being picky at the moment about case dimensions, just wanting to make sure the case will load

I never really understood the whole fancy coffee thing. I also drive a truck, have short hair and a coin purse. It is what you do when you can't make good coffee. I used to work at a 24hr MacDonalds. And constantly had to drag people out of that place. I've been at 24 hr Mcdonalds after SES activat...

I complement the OP on a wonderful first post...never thought about the hot water system. I live in the North of Australia, the tropics and we get cyclones. I aim on having 10L of water per day (cyclone plan) for drinking, washing and cooking. I'm slowly collecting 10L containers to avoid the panic ...

I'm watching this while in western queensland....think tornado alley then turn the heater on. the distinguishing feature is the complete lack of trees, let alone the complete lack of moss for navigation

Here are some things I wish I knew when starting. Get a cheap (used?) single press. If you are buying brass online and/or reloading brass you haven’t shot get small base dies and a case trimmer. Lastly, buy reloading books and see what you shoot and what powders can be used with each cartridge. whi...

More questions 1. Are dies interchangable? can I use RCBS dies in a lee press? Yes 2. what advantages does a turret press have over a single stage? (single stage press $142 AUD, turret $175 AUD ) With a single stage you have to remove and screw in each die as needed. Turret all the dies stay on the...

thanks for the info halfapint.

More questions
1. Are dies interchangable? can I use RCBS dies in a lee press?
2. what advantages does a turret press have over a single stage? (single stage press $142 AUD, turret $175 AUD )

I use a bowman headset which I've modded to suit the icom radios my volunteer unit run. I would love to hear more about this, I actually just started shopping for a bowman. I honestly just got it to fit under my helmet so I can hear the radio while conducting search and rescue. haven't used it enou...

I use a bowman headset which I've modded to suit the icom radios my volunteer unit run. I only use this as it is reasonably comfortable and still allows me to hear. for amateur radio...in fact all my radios have a pair of cheap earbuds packed away with them. I do have a pair of sennheiser headphones...

A little update on my introduction to reloading If you want to hand polish, I would suggest NevR Dull from eagle one. Its like cotton batting soaked in a mild solvent, works great and a can will last years. Thanks for the recommendation, it is so much easier to use and with less mess. I have 100 rou...

+1 for conditioning. I live in Northern Australia, so I get both dry heat and the humidity depending on where I am (eastern side of range or western), there is no fast way to get used to the heat, you just have to bear it. +1 for loose clothing and water. I've found that when I'm in dry heat I don't...

I've recently started working as a first aider in a meat processing plant. most of the injuries we see are soft tissue injuries (sore muscles, tenderness etc). and the most common item we use is vet wrap. sticks to itself, does not hold water and easy to apply quickly. We also have dedicated lacerat...

I'm not really the sort of person to suggest anything, but it depends on your risk level Best option: magazine out, chamber empty, safety on Good option: magazine in, chamber empty, safety on bad option: magazine in, chamber loaded, safety on Worst option: magazine in, chamber loaded, safety off. ho...

raptor wrote:Remember with grid tied solar panels systems( which are popular in the US) without utility or generator power they are automatically shut down.

I'll have to check that, I think that is what happens here (Queensland, Australia) but I'll have to double check