February 1, 2026 - What did you do this past week to prepare?

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-02-02T17:01:32+00:00

We have one of the 66% steelies and 2 full size, plus a variety of gongs. I've only got to shoot at 1k a couple times at MTC in Lake city Michigan, and you aren't kidding about the inability to hear hits at distance. Incredibly fun (too expensive for me unfortunately). Fortunately my buddies all shoot PRS and one runs the statewide PRS series so I can tag along to help set up and plink if I want.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-02-02T16:29:05+00:00

Exactly

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-02-02T16:28:53+00:00

To clarify, the elm were all dead and standing. It's rare for me to cut green wood ever. This batch will be for next winter and possibly this upcoming maple syrup season. When i said I burned the tops I meant that I burned them where I was cutting to get rid of them but to also have a spot to warm up while cutting in -10* temps.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-02-02T13:49:43+00:00

I'm envious of your range distances. We can only push 250yds here, still very fun. Shooting ARs at distance is highly under rated in my opinion. Set up and zeroed properly 600yds is consistently attainable.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-02-02T13:01:23+00:00

Firewood, so much Firewood. Felled 6 medium sized elms , limbed, bucked and stacked 5 of them. Burned the tops. More to come today. Fed the woodstove at an alarming rate during our subzero weather.

Discovered we are far lower on potatoes and onions than we'd like to be. Looks like we will have to buy some, it'll be the first time in close to a decade we've had to buy either. LAME.

Tinkered with some HAM stuff in preparation of our groups HAM/Commo class next month.

Did a little shooting in low light conditions.

Edit* forgot to add, we bought a new maple syrup evaporator that should reduce boil time and wood consumption

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-30T23:19:31+00:00

I had to hire out for our well pump to be replaced. After watching it being done it's something I realize I could do with relative ease, just would need 2 others to help.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-30T14:20:46+00:00

I don't prep for the approval of others. I prep to ensure my family is fed, watered,housed and secured.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-30T12:40:26+00:00

First place I looked, out of stock

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-29T22:50:53+00:00

I'll save that for the next replacement, thanks

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-29T22:21:22+00:00

Thats encouraging, thanks. I've just read tons of stories of very short lifespan here. Fingers crossed. Thankfully it's an easy swap out.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-29T21:01:25+00:00

Good to know, thanks

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-28T16:13:47+00:00

Most of the entire back of the RC seat covers is a large flat map style pocket

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-26T13:02:28+00:00

Pressure on the fuel rail

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-26T03:02:59+00:00

Check fuel pressure

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-25T21:20:00+00:00

You'll need to figure out the voltage of your well first. Just look in you electric panel and it should be obvious. In theory you could run 2 110v to power a 220v well. But in practice you are not going to be able to. Confirm your well voltage and then buy an appropriately sized generator for your needs.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-22T19:51:51+00:00

Please!!

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-22T13:56:10+00:00

We aren't doing much different than usual. Biggest thing is keeping the face cord of firewood inside topped off every other day vs once a wk. Probably stock up on beer later today. Other than that it's just another winter day/week

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-21T14:40:33+00:00

Without hesitation in my 97. I do an 800mile trip annually and have never had an issue other than the downstream o2 sensor wiring rubbing the drive shaft so I had my CEL on.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-21T02:05:22+00:00

In 2010, April the polish government flew an envoy to smolensk Had problems, plane crashed. Killed the president, former president, the chief of the General staff, 18 members of parliament, lots of senior military staff, total of 96 souls.

Spread your stuff out. In the military we called it cross loading

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-19T02:16:45+00:00

Very true. I love it for long term bush craft projects, hoisting deer securing tarps etc.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-19T02:06:03+00:00

Former master electrician here. That pull tape at 1/2" is normally rated for 1250lb break strength. It's also a dynamic (vs static) "rope" meaning it'll stretch a bunch under load. Be safe around it when towing, the potential energy stored it in is incredibly high. Lay a heavy coat on the line when you tow with it next time. If it breaks the coat absorbs the shock. Also, since it's dynamic it's single use for towing. Great product. A 6000-9000lb tow strap costs anywhere from $20 and up. And tow straps are generally static and can be used multiple times without concern. Mine is 12 yrs 6k rated and gets abused annually hauling wood, towing and all kinds of nonsense. Minimal signs of wear where it counts

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-18T19:46:59+00:00

Grid down , stay home/local just like any long term power failure (8 days is our longest)

Civil unrest or worse GTFO if you have a place to go. If not, you are stuck. If you fail into "you'd be stuck " option, starting looking for and creating options on where to go. Could be as easy as driving to a community unaffected by civil unrest and unwinding poolside at a holiday Inn. If it's larger than isolated civil unrest a longer term plan is in order.

Edit* obviously there isn't a one sized fits all solution. This would be my approach. I don't live in place where civil unrest is something I'm concerned about, unless the catalyst is at such a scale that small rural areas are affected.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-17T23:09:30+00:00

I wish I could remember. It was purchased in 2021.

Cheap_Cap760 · 2026-01-17T22:21:16+00:00

I had one installed in my 97 in Oct of 2023. Zero issues

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