It was an experiment, first and foremost, though I did use some over the years. The last bag I did forget about in my car kit. When I redid it a couple years ago I decided to replace it and try it, just to see if it was still good. It was.
Not quite stiff enough to sharpen into a point, but...
I made a large batch of jerky in 1980. Ate the last of it in '09.
It was treated with only a very little salt, dried until just before becoming brittle and sealed in Seal-a-Meal bags (not vacuum). Was as good that day in '09 as it was in 1980.
I think it is critical to not use anything...
I have a secret invention I want to make a working model of. 30 pounds of steel would just about do it. If I had the tools to machine it. Like a Smity Granite I-MAX 1340. Sigh.
Oh. And with the left overs, I'd make a 15" blade Fargo style Batangas knife.
9+1 in the 11-87 plus 8 in the side saddle, 4 in the speed feed stock, 6 in the but cuff = 28
13 x 13 for the Glock 21SF = 169
9+10+10 for the Glock 30SF = 29
7 x 8 for the Beretta Tomcat = 56
60 x 20 for the PTR-91= 1,200
Total 1,454
Sweet, Dross!
Had a .308 with rotary magazine. Had a Williams peep added. I'd still have it if I hadn't needed some medical equipment. Six months later when I got back on my feet and went to buy it back, the gun shop owner told me he sold it the day after I sold it to him.
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Omni-wool washable merino smart socks
Carhartt heavy weight wool boot sock
Wintersilks V-neck insulated long john shirt
Wintersilks insulated long john pants
Eddie Bauer merino wool zip neck long...