Note from JWR:

The high bid is still at $425 in the current SurvivalBlog benefit auction for several items (including an EMP-proof antique radio, four books, and a copy of my “Rawles Gets You Ready” preparedness course) that are being auctioned together as a lot. The auction ends on April 15th. Just e-mail me your bid. Thanks!




Letter Re: Advice on Military Surplus Bolt Action Rifles

Jim, You have spoken convincingly of purchasing pre-1899 firearms. I have noticed a flood of older rifles on the market for the last few years, all at seductively low prices, even if some [that are post-1898] must be “registered.” I looked through the topics on the Blog site but could not find the answer to what I am about to ask. Would you care to offer comparative opinions on the older rifles readily available (Mosin-Nagant, Yugoslavian Mauser, Turkish Mauser, etc.) on the market today. Thanks, – B.A.C. JWR Replies: I generally prefer pre-1899 Mauser rifles. The Yugoslavian M48 Mausers currently …




You Might Just Be a Survivalist If…

Reader Ken. M. found the following on the highly recommended Daily Reckoning Discussion Board and thought you might enjoy it: You might just be a survivalist if… – You can’t put your groceries in the trunk of the car because its already jammed full with emergency kits, first aid supplies, and fully-stocked BOBs. – You have emergency rations for your pets, and view your pets as potential emergency rations. – You know the news three days before it hits the mass media. – You have back-up plans for your back-up plans. – You’re convinced you’ve been exposed to so many …




Odds ‘n Sods:

Polk mentioned a recipe from, of all places, Black-Rifles.com, for do-it-yourself yogurt.   o o o S.F. mentioned this from Milspecmonkey.com: Videos from the recent SHOT show, demonstrating the Lula magazine loaders, and MagPul’s fully ambidextrous gas piston-operated lightweight .223 with quick-change barrels. Meanwhile, Bushmaster has introduced their own gas-piston operated AR-15 variant. (Which would be my choice if I owned a .223.) Oh, and in related news, the U.S. Army won’t be replacing the M4–or even retrofitting with HK-416 uppers.    o o o An income tax in Florida? One of just nine U.S. states without a personal income …