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Reply to: Where’s the ammo!!!!! Posted May 26, 2022

If your a dedicated shooter, you SHOULD know how to load your own ammo.  It’s not difficult as long as you pay attention and follow instructions.   For the current price of 1000 rounds of factory 223, you can get the tools needed to reload your own.  The ammo companies are working 24/7/365 to keep up with current demand. HOWEVER, the problem for reloaders is lack of primers.  Most of the primers are going to factory ammo.  There is a severe shortage of primers that is mucking up all the shooting sports.  When and, if you can, get your equipment, stock up on powder, bullets and primers.   I would also recommend stocking 5000-15000 rounds of 22LR.  That will be a valuable barter commodity when the SHTF.   (Note; You can’t safely and reliably reload rim fire ammo.  YOU CAN reload all center fire cartridges and shot shells)

Coleman kerosene pressure lanterns available again!
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Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021

The Coleman stoves are VASTLY superior to the cheapie kerosene stoves I mentioned.  I just added that info since you mentioned you were investigating cooking with kerosene lamps.  The Coleman gas stoves put out a lot more heat and are much more adjustable.  You can run car gas in the stoves but, as he mentioned, it clogs up the stove and eventually won’t run.  I don’t think there is a odor issue running gas.  I strongly recommend the Crown Camp Stove Fuel as you don’t want your stove to quit during an emergency.  You can get Crown fuel at Walmart and many other places.  It’s about 1/2 the price of regular Coleman fuel.  It’s the SAME STUFF however.  I talked about shelf life of Crown/Coleman fuel earlier.  Expect a sealed gallon CAN to last at least 7 years.  I have used “open” can fuel that was at least 15 years old and stored in my unheated garage and it worked fine!

Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 27, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 27, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021

I think I “reported” your post by accident!  I don’t know if that’s a bad thing or not. If it I goofed up, it was an honest error. To answer your question about mantles; yes they are delicate and have to be changed periodically.  If your lantern doesn’t get banged around and is treated with the same respect you would give a kerosene lamp, your mantles should last quite a while.  I have had mantles in my lanterns that were a couple years old but, had only been used 4-5 times in that period and were still good.  The new Coleman mantles are pretty crappy and VERY DELICATE.  The best mantles are available on eBay; PEERLESS MANTLES PART # 2C-HG w/ THORIUM FORMULA REPLACES COLEMAN #21 MANTLES.  I think they come out of Canada.  They have a mildly radioactive element of Thorium.  That’s the reason Coleman doesn’t make them any more.  The thorium mantles are stronger and brighter than any other.  I recommend having a dozen or so with your stash if you use Coleman Gas Lanterns.

Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021
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Coleman kerosene pressure lanterns available again!
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Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves
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Posted September 26, 2021
Reply to: Where’s the ammo!!!!! Posted May 26, 2022

If your a dedicated shooter, you SHOULD know how to load your own ammo.  It’s not difficult as long as you pay attention and follow instructions.   For the current price of 1000 rounds of factory 223, you can get the tools needed to reload your own.  The ammo companies are working 24/7/365 to keep up with current demand. HOWEVER, the problem for reloaders is lack of primers.  Most of the primers are going to factory ammo.  There is a severe shortage of primers that is mucking up all the shooting sports.  When and, if you can, get your equipment, stock up on powder, bullets and primers.   I would also recommend stocking 5000-15000 rounds of 22LR.  That will be a valuable barter commodity when the SHTF.   (Note; You can’t safely and reliably reload rim fire ammo.  YOU CAN reload all center fire cartridges and shot shells)

Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021

The Coleman stoves are VASTLY superior to the cheapie kerosene stoves I mentioned.  I just added that info since you mentioned you were investigating cooking with kerosene lamps.  The Coleman gas stoves put out a lot more heat and are much more adjustable.  You can run car gas in the stoves but, as he mentioned, it clogs up the stove and eventually won’t run.  I don’t think there is a odor issue running gas.  I strongly recommend the Crown Camp Stove Fuel as you don’t want your stove to quit during an emergency.  You can get Crown fuel at Walmart and many other places.  It’s about 1/2 the price of regular Coleman fuel.  It’s the SAME STUFF however.  I talked about shelf life of Crown/Coleman fuel earlier.  Expect a sealed gallon CAN to last at least 7 years.  I have used “open” can fuel that was at least 15 years old and stored in my unheated garage and it worked fine!

Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 28, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 27, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 27, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021
Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021

I think I “reported” your post by accident!  I don’t know if that’s a bad thing or not. If it I goofed up, it was an honest error. To answer your question about mantles; yes they are delicate and have to be changed periodically.  If your lantern doesn’t get banged around and is treated with the same respect you would give a kerosene lamp, your mantles should last quite a while.  I have had mantles in my lanterns that were a couple years old but, had only been used 4-5 times in that period and were still good.  The new Coleman mantles are pretty crappy and VERY DELICATE.  The best mantles are available on eBay; PEERLESS MANTLES PART # 2C-HG w/ THORIUM FORMULA REPLACES COLEMAN #21 MANTLES.  I think they come out of Canada.  They have a mildly radioactive element of Thorium.  That’s the reason Coleman doesn’t make them any more.  The thorium mantles are stronger and brighter than any other.  I recommend having a dozen or so with your stash if you use Coleman Gas Lanterns.

Reply to: Liquid fuel vs. propane bottles for lanterns and cook stoves Posted September 26, 2021