Sunday 24 August 2014

The Backwoodsman Magazine (USA):.22RF "Speed Straws"


I came across one of these magazines (Jul/Aug2014) the other week while waiting ten minutes for the chemist to sort and bag my quarterly medical prescription (a selection of pills to control my cholesterol-level etc.)

The Backwoodsman impressed me by addressing issues from a practical starting point - for example by showing how to make working efficient stoves from old cans and other useful hints - but it also had several articles about firearms and their use.
Backwoodsman Story Titled "A BIG BORE KIT GUN"

To quote from the editors 'Notes':  If by chance the reader is looking for a magazine that will actually save him or her money by showing ways to cut corners, build useful things from throw-aways and live a more sustainable low-tech historical backwoods lifestyle in todays persistent state of financial insecurity, then you need to look no further."

In the '38 Kit Gun' story - the writer Charlie Racine tells how you can find this model revolver in used condition very cheaply and by using basic re-loading equipment such as powder dippers - anyone should be able to afford an effective handgun and plenty of ammunition to use / practice without breaking the bank.

Knife making, - using an old brake-hub to build a blacksmithing forge. - How to make your own sulphur-sticks and 'char-cloth' for fire making.

- How about building your own copy of a 'Swiss Army Bike' ?


Note: The Swiss Army purchased 4,100 of the latest pattern bikes in 2012 - with alloy frames, 8 speed gears and disc brakes both ends. - This is no out-dated technology - These bikes keep defence forces mobile and fit while transporting essential personal supplies like food rations and ammunition.

How about using fat drink-straws or old pen bodies as 'speed-loaders' for .22RF cartridges ? - Sounds like a winner of an idea for my new Ruger 8-shot revolver (when I get it !).


- Think about it - .22s all lined-up facing the same way, ready to drop into the chambers - much cheaper than commercial speed-loaders eh but faster than wrestling with loose rounds. How about tube magazine rifles? (Close the straws ends with electrical tape or similar that you can un-peel.)

A good magazine - but the Americans will all-ready know that!

Marty K.
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