Dave how exactly did you get that metal finish on the barrel? Just sand down the bluing and grease periodically? I ask because I'm getting a Remington model 10 for my father turning 60 and I it has all the original bluing worn off and I'd like to give it the same rustic look you have on your H&R.
I agree the 12GA is one of the most useful firearms around. Don’t really care for the tack job though. Just me, I don’t care for gun bling. It reminds me of something Poncho Via would use. I am currently redoing a 12G that had rocks glued in the stock.
The gun looks great,dave. How's that duluth pack anorak workin out for you? I'm thinkin about gettin one.Just wonderin what your feed back on it would be. Keep up the great work,dave we all appreciate it!
just saying if any of these veiwer are interested in an h&r shotgun after this dont hesitate i went dove hunting with mine i dont know what it is about them but i was shooting doves from 50-70 yards away on the fly mines kinda old but its still a beast
Hey Dave - i have an old single shot 12 guage that just sits in the safe and never gets used due to my more modern firearms and i must say this has been an awesome series of videos that really have made me think about the versitilities and different options and uses for this old shotgun. very cool and i must say Thanks for all the great ideas and information you share!
When I did my muzzle loader with tact I pre drilled all my holes. I was scared out of my mind. Then I thought, "Heck, it's my gun". It turned out wonderful. My favorite one of all.
a good way to brown it is to heat it up a little with a clean fire such as a torch, not too much, but pretty hot, then dump it into old coffee grounds for a couple hours, it gives it an awsome "rust" look, but not too bad
@kibbles306 are you asking if walnuts are edible or if he's allergic to them? If you're asking if they're edible the answer is yes. You can eat walnuts raw by the way.
Hey Dave, i was inherited a 22 bolt action rifle and it the finish is partially sanded off but i dont know how to re do it. I tried taking sand paper to it but it didnt do anything. should i use a belt sander? I hope to re varnish the wood once it is all sanded off. And i made a paracord sling which is really nice. Please let me know, Thanks
You are just flat out, hard run, straight up, plain ole COOL!!!! I would have never, EVER thought of putting tacks into my stock or staining my shotgun...cool cool COOL!!!!!
With all the tallow that's being rubbed on everything, have you had any problems with critters gnawing on your stuff? Seems like that would be an awful lot of 'food' smell around camp. Not that you're likely to have much choice in a survival situation.
Another great video Dave. I wish I had the time to get involved in one of your classes. I want to wish you and Ms Iris a very happy Thankgiving, maybe it will stop raining for a few hours here in Ohio and you can get a peek at the sun!
For the sling I'd say weave/plait/braid it, 'cause I'd imagine that even though leather can be tooled to look really nice and is tough as well, a plait/braid could give you cordage if required and can still look nice.
Mind you, you could plait some thin leather together too I guess.
Dave, I'm really enjoying this series. I've always liked learning how to do things the old way but also love my Gortex and Under armor. You can mix the two and have a lot of fun with it. Great job I'm looking forward to more in the 21 century longhunter series
Kodiak, check out The Scarlet Scarab. It's a online store they sell oil cloth shirts kinda like Daves.
Dave, bro, I get what you did here, and for allot of people it's good I guess, there is only one thing you said here that rubbed me wrong I guess, that is using the term "experimental archeology" in talking about a 12 ga. Brake barrel.
I take to the woods a 14 ga. Dog lock fowler, I am going to try the walnut browning, I was going to brown with 1/2 lemon juice and 1/2 peroxide, it's in the wh
hey Dave was just wondering what sort of top/jacket u were wearing in this video? It looks extremely functional and warm. so if u could let us know who makes it and where we can get our hands on one id really appreciate it.
if your wanting to be like a pioneer, Why not buy a blackpowder rifle? then ull be totally authentic in terms of ur firearm. you could then also use your powder horn to start fires with the gunpowder as mentioned in your combustion video
Dave, you mention black powder have you ever looked into making rudimentary black powder in a long term survival situation and how that could be done? I would love to see a video with that. I am sure you probably know this but the formula ingredients for black powder are Potassium Nitrate (Salt Peter) Sulfer and Charcoal.
And you can reload shells with common tools, DIY slugs and shot.. convert small game loads into slug loads.. 12 ga ammo and shell casings are everywhere and a shotgun is by far the most versatile. BTW, nice color on that stock. The NEF (New England Firearms) line includes over and under, various caliber and 20 or 12 ga. or a single barrel break open can be had used cheap. Mine is a double barrel 12 ga stagecoach gun. A tad more weight, but twice the fun. It's short and fits in a pack...
@InTheSticks0001 If one can't find an M6 survival rifle, a NEF with .22 over 12 ga is a good substitute. The stage coach model, a double barreled side by side, made primarily for cowboy action shooting may no longer be available, but it is light and handi in comparison to full length barrels and breaks down into a small package 18' in length. It is easy to set off both barrels by accident and let loose 18 .32 caliber round balls at 1200fps.
Nice one Dave. My only critisizm is your refrence to a hunting firearm as a "wepon". In my mind a wepon is specifically used against people. A Japanese Katana is a wepon but a machette is not untill its used on a porson. A car could be a wepon if you intentionally ran someone down. Any firearm could be a wepon if used against a person. Some firearms are specifically designed to shoot people 'military' so are wepons by definition. All other guns are firearms or just guns.
Hint: The old timers browned their metal parts by emersing or applying stale urine. It will create a fine layer of rust that you remove the next day with 0000 steel wool. It will then "fill the pores" about the same way as cast iron cookware does. Once you achieve the "patina" and give it a little oil it will become almost rust proof. Much better than blueing.
Wish I was twenty years younger, I'd be up there enjoying you! I just become to fond of my easy chair now.
Nice Gun mod Video. Those Single Shot 12's are tuff as nails too. i would go for a Field Gun cleaning kit in the buttstock of some kind.
Hand made leather sling from the Deer Hide couple of Vids Back would Be Great and i would love to see it with Shell holder and Steel buckle/awl set up.
I made my own sling for my M95 rifle with 1 strand of 1000 pound test bank line that i passed from the sling mounts seven times then I used 250 pound test bank line to weave between those strands and keep them together and tight. It works very well and it is comfortable and since it is bank line I have a bunch of extra cordage should i need it...It works well for me and I know that the sling will most likely outlast the rifle...
@nylon53mm Its Duluth Pack's "Canvas Anorak" that he dyed using a walnut dye. As far as I know Duluth Pack only sells them in white but Dave has a video on how he did it if your interested. He put it out about a month or so ago and its on his channel.
One question/comment my dad tell me to put saddle soap on my ka bar sheath and handle since it is leather is that effective or am i wasting my time, he says it is just for leather preservation what does it really do?
@TheUprisingNinja Basically it creates a protective barrier that helps against many things like sun damage or weather. I don't know about saddle soap but I imagine saddles are leather and if it's good for a leather saddle then it's good for a leather sheath. As for wasting your time, only you can decide that. I personally like to think that if I take extra good care of my gear then when I need it, my gear will take extra good care of me. You get back exactly what you put in.
Does the bees wax do the same as the tallo and would i be better liquifiying it so it would get better penatration in the wood.Thanks dave waiting for PH1 in the mail !!
@Ilovetheplatypus He said he is going to show us in his next video. Dave is MacGyver when it comes to improvising so Im sure this will be interesting.
I'm more of the 21st century Coureur de bois...love this series, are those soulier de boeuf ? aka muck boots, wheres your PF haversack? I love the single shot 12 gauge and you can't beat the price for 89 bucks
Looking foward to seeing blackpowder in the 12gauge. Remember the video you did with one of your sons and the screwdriver from Sears using blackpowder....
i just happen to have that same gun picked it up fer a cool $40 i buy them ever time i run across one i leave em in the out buildings just in case i need one
@DrDissent Okay I will explain in limited space, A Flintlock was smooth bore single shot and very versatile. A Cap lock is no where near as versatile as a SS12GA, I can shoot virtually all powders and any combination of ball or shot. Easy to maintain and care for, this is 21st century mentality, what modern gun is closest in functionality to the Flintlock? It has to be a 12/20GA SS SG brother.
@wildernessoutfitters Ahh okay, when you say functionality I agree. I guess the confusion was you mentioning experimental archeology. As Im sure youre well aware, there are a whole host of considerations, equips etc when your hauling around a flint lock vs hauling around something considerably different in design, maintainability, etc etc.
All Im really trying to say is if the goal is experimental archeology, Im not sure how much can be gleaned with an out of period firearm. Great vid tho :)
@DrDissent I have done the EA with FL by trekking in the DBNF on more than one occasion and doing many encampments in total 18th century gear, I am now looking ahead to modern comparisons with even more functionality that relate directly to those items. Hope that was not confusing. I like the retro and modern mix alot.
@wildernessoutfitters I like your retro and modern mix a lot myself bro... I think you call it "common man" and you do it damn well. I hope I didnt come off like I doubted your ability, I was just led astray when you mentioned the archeology part. If the goal was to learn about living in the civil war period Im not sure you could get an accurate feeling for it wearing gortex with an M16.
I love the approach, you cant learn it without doing it.
great video dave..i had thought along a simular line..i had even thought to add a wiping stick onder the barrel i know it would be short..but the reach from both ends of the barrel would fix that..a butt trap of some form like those used on military rifles could open up the bolt channel in the stock to easy removal of survival kit.. a leather sling would double as a strop for your edged tools as well....maybe add trade gun sites and load round ball loads for deer..great job dave..safe journeys
very interesting idea with the tacks! might have to do some work on my H&R .50! and my 12ga! I love those H&R guns i think for the same reason you do. Thanks for the idea!!
@wildernessoutfitters Hey Dave, cool video. I was wondering how you would maintain a firearm in a wilderness situation. For instance: using the tallow for gun oil, making brushes from things you find in the woods, maybe some take-apart tools that you can make from wilderness materials (maybe a wooden screwdriver?). That's a bit of a mystery to me, and I don't want to do it wrong if it becomes useful. Looking forward to that new channel, looks good.
This is unrelated to the video, but I would like to see ferro rod blanks on your product site, in various diameters and lengths. Ferro rods are all from one or 2 manufacturers, it would be a good thing for those of us wanting things custom, that cannot afford top of the line equipment.
Also, are there any vids on crossbows? They are unregulated in Canada and much easier to get than a firearm.
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bman101298 1 week ago
I cant stop watching this series! I think this might be my first gun
JerryMnemonic 2 weeks ago in playlist 21st Century Longhunter Series
what choke does that shotgun have?
171RAVEN 4 weeks ago in playlist 21st Century Longhunter Series
@171RAVEN Modified my friend.
rotag111 2 weeks ago in playlist 21st Century Longhunter Series
Dave how exactly did you get that metal finish on the barrel? Just sand down the bluing and grease periodically? I ask because I'm getting a Remington model 10 for my father turning 60 and I it has all the original bluing worn off and I'd like to give it the same rustic look you have on your H&R.
soldier715 1 month ago
what is "tallow?"
Zacistan 1 month ago in playlist 21st Century Longhunter Series
Why not make a para-cord style sling?
spartan177saber 1 month ago
Hey Dave, you should get the Choate foregrip that has a storage compartment.
Montyfiable 1 month ago
Dave are you a dipper?
confederatedipper100 1 month ago
Ok so some tell me what towloo is.the stuff dave is using to lube the 12g and using to seal off the 12g shots
mogges1 2 months ago
@mogges1 Its called tallow. Dave has a couple videos about it.
MrThompsonMW 2 months ago in playlist 21st Century Longhunter Series
@mogges1 its like lard but lard is from pigs and tallow is from Cows or Bison
wss355 2 months ago
I'm loving the "21st Century Long Hunter Series" Dave, can't wait to put some of these skills into practice, keep up the great work.
jamesw365 2 months ago in playlist 21st Century Longhunter Series
nice
allenh60 2 months ago
These are great guns... I picked up a used gun for less than $100.00 Best part is most single shot guns have interchangable barrels.
hial22 2 months ago
How old is that gun?
bordinco90 2 months ago
I agree the 12GA is one of the most useful firearms around. Don’t really care for the tack job though. Just me, I don’t care for gun bling. It reminds me of something Poncho Via would use. I am currently redoing a 12G that had rocks glued in the stock.
SurvivalReality 2 months ago
All the h&r 's are great that is all I use. This was a really good vid I have just the gun to use it on!
Don't waste money! Single shot break opens are a real man's gun! Lol
ferdonandebull 2 months ago
The gun looks great,dave. How's that duluth pack anorak workin out for you? I'm thinkin about gettin one.Just wonderin what your feed back on it would be. Keep up the great work,dave we all appreciate it!
SuperBrodie01 2 months ago
just saying if any of these veiwer are interested in an h&r shotgun after this dont hesitate i went dove hunting with mine i dont know what it is about them but i was shooting doves from 50-70 yards away on the fly mines kinda old but its still a beast
troutfisher98 2 months ago
Hey Dave - i have an old single shot 12 guage that just sits in the safe and never gets used due to my more modern firearms and i must say this has been an awesome series of videos that really have made me think about the versitilities and different options and uses for this old shotgun. very cool and i must say Thanks for all the great ideas and information you share!
gunnerrun13 2 months ago
When I did my muzzle loader with tact I pre drilled all my holes. I was scared out of my mind. Then I thought, "Heck, it's my gun". It turned out wonderful. My favorite one of all.
pedalpusher101 2 months ago
I have heard of this walnut method being used to dye steel traps and snares also. Great video as always man. Keep up the good work!
Shrek45acp 2 months ago
As always, I really appreciate your videos. On a side note, where did you get
rain coat or parka your wearing in this video?
Traveler1226 3 months ago
Very nice. Excellent video Dave.
shadowflight762 3 months ago
Nice looking gun Dave. The whole series is very interesting, keep it up.
thanks
Nate
CdnLifeguard71 3 months ago
mmmmmmmmm grizz green
H95Shooterv12 3 months ago
@H95Shooterv12 mmmmmmmmm mouth sores
yeason2010 3 months ago
a good way to brown it is to heat it up a little with a clean fire such as a torch, not too much, but pretty hot, then dump it into old coffee grounds for a couple hours, it gives it an awsome "rust" look, but not too bad
MrgotPump 3 months ago
lol i came here thinking i was gonna learn how to cook walnuts....lol can u even eat walnuts?
kibbles306 3 months ago
@kibbles306 are you asking if walnuts are edible or if he's allergic to them? If you're asking if they're edible the answer is yes. You can eat walnuts raw by the way.
Drum41NAB 3 months ago
I love the fact that you get out there and do your thing whether it's raining or not.
RDJim 3 months ago
Hey Dave, i was inherited a 22 bolt action rifle and it the finish is partially sanded off but i dont know how to re do it. I tried taking sand paper to it but it didnt do anything. should i use a belt sander? I hope to re varnish the wood once it is all sanded off. And i made a paracord sling which is really nice. Please let me know, Thanks
JACMAN02 3 months ago
Farmhouse, outhouse, and henhouse...haha, love it. The tacks look very nice, especially the pathfinder arrow.
mysss29 3 months ago
Great channel. The woods your stomping around in looks exactly like mine. I will be back to check out more of your vids
GridDownSurvival 3 months ago
Hey Dave, what kinds of shells do you carry with you in the woods?
SuperR3volver 3 months ago
dave buddy i saw you in discovery channel big hugg buddy, please answer back
djandri619 3 months ago
Green Grizzly, Yum
alexpoz09 3 months ago
Dave,
You are just flat out, hard run, straight up, plain ole COOL!!!! I would have never, EVER thought of putting tacks into my stock or staining my shotgun...cool cool COOL!!!!!
drumgodtim 3 months ago 2
just wanted to say that i appreciate the fact that you take quality video, it makes all the difference
canbersn1p3r 3 months ago
That arrow says "Front Toward Enemy" Claymore style.
reaganherman 3 months ago 2
With all the tallow that's being rubbed on everything, have you had any problems with critters gnawing on your stuff? Seems like that would be an awful lot of 'food' smell around camp. Not that you're likely to have much choice in a survival situation.
gryphon50 3 months ago
Can't really beat the simplicity or value of that gun. Great video!!
Steeleprophet 3 months ago
raise the camera on the next video, thanks.
FJvoodoo 3 months ago
Awesome Dave! Just got myself a Savage 24 22WMR over 20GA along with an old Sears and Roebuck! I really like the uniqueness of your H&R. Good luck!
Smethjt05 3 months ago
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Dave love the new intro man...appreciate these vids sooo much!
cinbrian28 3 months ago
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cinbrian28 3 months ago
Another great video Dave. I wish I had the time to get involved in one of your classes. I want to wish you and Ms Iris a very happy Thankgiving, maybe it will stop raining for a few hours here in Ohio and you can get a peek at the sun!
lawfin60 3 months ago
For the sling I'd say weave/plait/braid it, 'cause I'd imagine that even though leather can be tooled to look really nice and is tough as well, a plait/braid could give you cordage if required and can still look nice.
Mind you, you could plait some thin leather together too I guess.
SamGCampbell 3 months ago
Continued,
You found I guess what might be the next best thing to a colonial fowler, I own a doglock fowler in 14ga. Wouldn't go to the woods with anything else.
It's about the only gun in my case that gets used, you shoot B.P. You probably know why.
You did a knock out job again on this video
Looking forward to more.
Raymond71544 3 months ago
Dave, I'm really enjoying this series. I've always liked learning how to do things the old way but also love my Gortex and Under armor. You can mix the two and have a lot of fun with it. Great job I'm looking forward to more in the 21 century longhunter series
jumpboot 3 months ago
Kodiak, check out The Scarlet Scarab. It's a online store they sell oil cloth shirts kinda like Daves.
Dave, bro, I get what you did here, and for allot of people it's good I guess, there is only one thing you said here that rubbed me wrong I guess, that is using the term "experimental archeology" in talking about a 12 ga. Brake barrel.
I take to the woods a 14 ga. Dog lock fowler, I am going to try the walnut browning, I was going to brown with 1/2 lemon juice and 1/2 peroxide, it's in the wh
Raymond71544 3 months ago
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hey Dave was just wondering what sort of top/jacket u were wearing in this video? It looks extremely functional and warm. so if u could let us know who makes it and where we can get our hands on one id really appreciate it.
debonairedragon 3 months ago
@debonairedragon It's a Duluth anorak he dyed in a recent video.
mysss29 3 months ago
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debonairedragon 3 months ago
if your wanting to be like a pioneer, Why not buy a blackpowder rifle? then ull be totally authentic in terms of ur firearm. you could then also use your powder horn to start fires with the gunpowder as mentioned in your combustion video
TheKodiak72 3 months ago
Dave, you mention black powder have you ever looked into making rudimentary black powder in a long term survival situation and how that could be done? I would love to see a video with that. I am sure you probably know this but the formula ingredients for black powder are Potassium Nitrate (Salt Peter) Sulfer and Charcoal.
LoneWolfsVoice 3 months ago
how bad of a scare was left when you burnt your gash with blackpowder on dual survivor
mrfbjcd 3 months ago
That's pretty pimp right there.
thanson77 3 months ago
Dave, you should post up a few hi-res picks of this for us! Awesome!!
Littlejon126 3 months ago
Dave you should have tried using a plum brown barrel finish I think it would have given you the finish you were looking for.
bigskymarine 3 months ago 5
@bigskymarine I think this one will turn as it ages and is exposed and re greased like an old Iron Skillet
wildernessoutfitters 3 months ago 5
And you can reload shells with common tools, DIY slugs and shot.. convert small game loads into slug loads.. 12 ga ammo and shell casings are everywhere and a shotgun is by far the most versatile. BTW, nice color on that stock. The NEF (New England Firearms) line includes over and under, various caliber and 20 or 12 ga. or a single barrel break open can be had used cheap. Mine is a double barrel 12 ga stagecoach gun. A tad more weight, but twice the fun. It's short and fits in a pack...
InTheSticks0001 3 months ago
@InTheSticks0001 If one can't find an M6 survival rifle, a NEF with .22 over 12 ga is a good substitute. The stage coach model, a double barreled side by side, made primarily for cowboy action shooting may no longer be available, but it is light and handi in comparison to full length barrels and breaks down into a small package 18' in length. It is easy to set off both barrels by accident and let loose 18 .32 caliber round balls at 1200fps.
InTheSticks0001 3 months ago
just redone a 12 single wished id of thought of that .instead of using high heat flat black bbq grill paint.
groov14 3 months ago
Dave Great Video. That peice look great. A paracord sling might work in with your series idea.
dcox01 3 months ago
The tacks are a nice touch. Makes a plain Jane gun look pretty cool and traditional. I like it.
Woodenarrows 3 months ago
i think the "Iris" tattoo on your ring finger was an awesome idea
cheeselyman 3 months ago
Now that's an intro!
aru05001 3 months ago
Great job on that old single 12! Looks perfect... That's as simple as it gets my brother... love the vids! Wade
BubbaRountree 3 months ago
what kind of shells do you carry with you when out in the woods i just got the same gun the day the vid was posted lol great work
The67676767676767676 3 months ago 11
I agree. Along with .22 lr, a 12 ga is great survival weaponry. The chances of running across ammo is far more likely in these gauges/ calibers.
brandonGCHACHU 3 months ago
Loving this series !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OutdoorChautauqua 3 months ago
That gun needs a Hawkins style sling I think that's what I would make for it! I love to watch your videos and try things with my kids!
PITBOY420 3 months ago
where was the blueing?
spr00sem00se 3 months ago
awesome gun . i sure do like a 12 gauge
robertmccallum1 3 months ago
I prefer the savage 24 20ga/ .22LR over under single shot. I find it gives me more versatility. BUT everyone has an opinion. Lol.
I'm sure now I will see every other hunter with tacks in their stock! You're changing the face of America, one video at a time.
Good job brother! Keep it up!
washo6ate 3 months ago
Nice one Dave. My only critisizm is your refrence to a hunting firearm as a "wepon". In my mind a wepon is specifically used against people. A Japanese Katana is a wepon but a machette is not untill its used on a porson. A car could be a wepon if you intentionally ran someone down. Any firearm could be a wepon if used against a person. Some firearms are specifically designed to shoot people 'military' so are wepons by definition. All other guns are firearms or just guns.
Love your work
Cheers
rapiercutsdeep 3 months ago
Awesome Dave looks awesome
Deathtakeslast 3 months ago
Enjoying these Dave.
Hint: The old timers browned their metal parts by emersing or applying stale urine. It will create a fine layer of rust that you remove the next day with 0000 steel wool. It will then "fill the pores" about the same way as cast iron cookware does. Once you achieve the "patina" and give it a little oil it will become almost rust proof. Much better than blueing.
Wish I was twenty years younger, I'd be up there enjoying you! I just become to fond of my easy chair now.
Dominicaislandmon 3 months ago
Very cool!
Thanks for sharing Dave.
markshmily 3 months ago
Great job, great rifle. ATB Sepp
Waldhandwerk 3 months ago
`Wow dude im very much digging these Longhunter series vids.... Keep em coming.
rainmechanic 3 months ago
poor gun , why destroy the nice wood furniture ?
GamersBar 3 months ago
whats is this doing ?
snowmanjr25 3 months ago
@snowmanjr25 It's decoration. Personalizing. I do it to alot of my new knives/guns, etc.
Loveoftheoutdoors 3 months ago
cool. im loving this series!
wonderingson 3 months ago
You know Dave,.... that would make a nice sub. give a way prize,... hint, hint. ^_*
DIECASTER 3 months ago
Nice Gun mod Video. Those Single Shot 12's are tuff as nails too. i would go for a Field Gun cleaning kit in the buttstock of some kind.
Hand made leather sling from the Deer Hide couple of Vids Back would Be Great and i would love to see it with Shell holder and Steel buckle/awl set up.
It would tie it very well
nlandoutfitters 3 months ago
what boots are you wearing in that wet weather? thx
1x93cm 3 months ago
I made my own sling for my M95 rifle with 1 strand of 1000 pound test bank line that i passed from the sling mounts seven times then I used 250 pound test bank line to weave between those strands and keep them together and tight. It works very well and it is comfortable and since it is bank line I have a bunch of extra cordage should i need it...It works well for me and I know that the sling will most likely outlast the rifle...
Greatbear1982 3 months ago
I love it when Dave is having fun, it really shows!
oregonmikes 3 months ago 25
I gotta get me one of them anaracks
Gunnslinger50 3 months ago
It turned out nice, thanks for sharing!
1IdeaAhead 3 months ago
For a Sling you could do a cordage that you could disassemble in a pinch and use, i made one outta 550 for a .22 like that.
50L1DF0X 3 months ago
nice really nice,, maybe a woven leather strap would be sweet on that ol beauty..
unicron24 3 months ago
I've learned more watching your videos and dual survival than I did in wilderness survival class..thanks so much for sharing your knoledge
charlesjones32787 3 months ago
That coat is exactly what I've been looking for. How did you come by it?
nylon53mm 3 months ago
@nylon53mm Its Duluth Pack's "Canvas Anorak" that he dyed using a walnut dye. As far as I know Duluth Pack only sells them in white but Dave has a video on how he did it if your interested. He put it out about a month or so ago and its on his channel.
letalkingelephant 3 months ago
Check out Dave's "Utilizing Resources Walnut Dye and Opossum Tallow" video. You'll find out everything you need to know about it. Hope that helps.
FLaGSHiP213 3 months ago
Now this was a very enjoyable video. Simple and to the point, Job well done. Thank you, enjoy the starlight and your warm campfire!
okanoganforest 3 months ago
One question/comment my dad tell me to put saddle soap on my ka bar sheath and handle since it is leather is that effective or am i wasting my time, he says it is just for leather preservation what does it really do?
TheUprisingNinja 3 months ago
@TheUprisingNinja Basically it creates a protective barrier that helps against many things like sun damage or weather. I don't know about saddle soap but I imagine saddles are leather and if it's good for a leather saddle then it's good for a leather sheath. As for wasting your time, only you can decide that. I personally like to think that if I take extra good care of my gear then when I need it, my gear will take extra good care of me. You get back exactly what you put in.
letalkingelephant 3 months ago
@letalkingelephant
AMEN!!! Later...
KorieG 3 months ago
Dave, I love the idea of using nails to create designs in the stock!
88GRENADE88 3 months ago
is he the guy from dual survival
eastern177 3 months ago
@eastern177 yes he is.
TheUprisingNinja 3 months ago
I'm loving this stuff brother!!! Keep it coming!
grizphoto 3 months ago
Dave you're the best i've learned so much from you thanks so much!!!
God Bless
SP
MrSlickPulla 3 months ago
I like the tack work, I had thought about doing that myself on an old 20 ga. H & R I have myself.
docwilkey 3 months ago
do a leather strap!
TheW1zard12 3 months ago
its bedazzled!!!!
KingXofXGames 3 months ago
Does the bees wax do the same as the tallo and would i be better liquifiying it so it would get better penatration in the wood.Thanks dave waiting for PH1 in the mail !!
Rendar600 3 months ago
How do you ignite the powder if you use that like a black powder gun?
Ilovetheplatypus 3 months ago
@Ilovetheplatypus He said he is going to show us in his next video. Dave is MacGyver when it comes to improvising so Im sure this will be interesting.
DrDissent 3 months ago
got the same gun, awesome job dave!
SurvivalInFlames 3 months ago
Nice the tacks realy help dress the gun up .
ramsessilent 3 months ago
YAYYY!!! We're back talking about firearms again... WOOOOHOOOO...
(For those of us who were here from the very beginning, we remember the good old days)
jdouglasfisher 3 months ago
just to clarify the walnut solution you talk about is made from the green hulls
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@thepolarpandabear yes
wildernessoutfitters 3 months ago
I'm more of the 21st century Coureur de bois...love this series, are those soulier de boeuf ? aka muck boots, wheres your PF haversack? I love the single shot 12 gauge and you can't beat the price for 89 bucks
LivingHistorySchool 3 months ago
@LivingHistorySchool On my side bro at the beginning and the end?
wildernessoutfitters 3 months ago
@wildernessoutfitters I guess I'm getting old
LivingHistorySchool 3 months ago
@LivingHistorySchool Me too brother LOL!
wildernessoutfitters 3 months ago
did you do a video on walnut blueing and if not how do you do it exactly
1999kgoodman 3 months ago
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1999kgoodman 3 months ago
Cool video Dave. I like the way it looks.
handyscot1 3 months ago
Looking foward to seeing blackpowder in the 12gauge. Remember the video you did with one of your sons and the screwdriver from Sears using blackpowder....
saintrojo 3 months ago
when i grow up, i want to be just like you... The gun looks 100% better. you rock
warddman 3 months ago
i just happen to have that same gun picked it up fer a cool $40 i buy them ever time i run across one i leave em in the out buildings just in case i need one
rdnkrfnk 3 months ago
great video dave, im thinking leather for the sling. Whatever you go with, im sure it will turn out great
tdegazio 3 months ago
Awesome job dave....keep it comming!
secretsquirrell13 3 months ago
That bed roll pack would go great with your set up!
dlvmark 3 months ago
I love my H&R
dirkbikeman1001 3 months ago
Tack a Pathfinder logo in the baby.
snappydog357 3 months ago
Makes me want to bear the cold and go hunt! Go git em!
dlvmark 3 months ago
Great video man.
Idahobushcraft 3 months ago
Love it wall dun !
USAcoltct 3 months ago
Nice mods!
I am fixing up a snap lock gun for the same purpouse.
Thanks for sharing:o)
Rob
Andersbork 3 months ago
Braided leather sling! braided leather!
LeonRFpoa 3 months ago
Nice!
MrCain81 3 months ago
Very nice Dave...
bushcraftbartons 3 months ago
why would you do this?
xgi36 3 months ago
Why not just pick up an old caplock? Cool job on the 12g but Im not sure how thats a modern equivalent?
DrDissent 3 months ago
@DrDissent Okay I will explain in limited space, A Flintlock was smooth bore single shot and very versatile. A Cap lock is no where near as versatile as a SS12GA, I can shoot virtually all powders and any combination of ball or shot. Easy to maintain and care for, this is 21st century mentality, what modern gun is closest in functionality to the Flintlock? It has to be a 12/20GA SS SG brother.
wildernessoutfitters 3 months ago
@wildernessoutfitters Ahh okay, when you say functionality I agree. I guess the confusion was you mentioning experimental archeology. As Im sure youre well aware, there are a whole host of considerations, equips etc when your hauling around a flint lock vs hauling around something considerably different in design, maintainability, etc etc.
All Im really trying to say is if the goal is experimental archeology, Im not sure how much can be gleaned with an out of period firearm. Great vid tho :)
DrDissent 3 months ago
@DrDissent I have done the EA with FL by trekking in the DBNF on more than one occasion and doing many encampments in total 18th century gear, I am now looking ahead to modern comparisons with even more functionality that relate directly to those items. Hope that was not confusing. I like the retro and modern mix alot.
wildernessoutfitters 3 months ago
@wildernessoutfitters I like your retro and modern mix a lot myself bro... I think you call it "common man" and you do it damn well. I hope I didnt come off like I doubted your ability, I was just led astray when you mentioned the archeology part. If the goal was to learn about living in the civil war period Im not sure you could get an accurate feeling for it wearing gortex with an M16.
I love the approach, you cant learn it without doing it.
DrDissent 3 months ago
great video dave..i had thought along a simular line..i had even thought to add a wiping stick onder the barrel i know it would be short..but the reach from both ends of the barrel would fix that..a butt trap of some form like those used on military rifles could open up the bolt channel in the stock to easy removal of survival kit.. a leather sling would double as a strop for your edged tools as well....maybe add trade gun sites and load round ball loads for deer..great job dave..safe journeys
blackoracle69 3 months ago
Great video Dave :)
MrPhatSlim 3 months ago
you should put a pathfinder medalion in the Circle
RYDERkN 3 months ago
dave's a BOSS!
kdwedge243 3 months ago
what type of tacs are those? i may try this on my old ithica
madj12 3 months ago
very interesting idea with the tacks! might have to do some work on my H&R .50! and my 12ga! I love those H&R guns i think for the same reason you do. Thanks for the idea!!
MrColoradowilderness 3 months ago
youre cool i see a lot of you tv shows with cody lundee
thegunguy2011 3 months ago
Great video! Would it be possible to do a video to show us how you would use black powder in the H&R?
jimmyjunkmail 3 months ago 2
@jimmyjunkmail Coming Next
wildernessoutfitters 3 months ago 10
@wildernessoutfitters Hey Dave, cool video. I was wondering how you would maintain a firearm in a wilderness situation. For instance: using the tallow for gun oil, making brushes from things you find in the woods, maybe some take-apart tools that you can make from wilderness materials (maybe a wooden screwdriver?). That's a bit of a mystery to me, and I don't want to do it wrong if it becomes useful. Looking forward to that new channel, looks good.
Atkrdu 3 months ago
@wildernessoutfitters I Look forward to it! I own Two H&R's A 10Ga and a 500 Smith & wesson. Great guns!
jimmyjunkmail 3 months ago
welp. moral is thank god for that sweet Grizzly Green.
madj12 3 months ago 8
Awesome video, nice shotty!
neolexington 3 months ago
great video,im going to do this to an old 12 ga ive got thanks for a good video!
hogkillerjp 3 months ago
This is unrelated to the video, but I would like to see ferro rod blanks on your product site, in various diameters and lengths. Ferro rods are all from one or 2 manufacturers, it would be a good thing for those of us wanting things custom, that cannot afford top of the line equipment.
Also, are there any vids on crossbows? They are unregulated in Canada and much easier to get than a firearm.
ScoundrelzNTwK 3 months ago
Good video
nbandpa 3 months ago