Hey fellas if you haven't heard the ATF's new rule change proposals have come down and it's very, very scary stuff. They're redefining what is or is not a firearm, no exaggeration. Can y'all get the word out on that ASAP to get in on the comment period and try to fight this?
i have an uncle that owns several shops outside fort campbell that has been stocking tractor trailer loads of that stuff for years . . . you guys should talk
Panic buying during the Obama era, as well as panic buying in 2020, and decades of people sporterizing historical guns, plus import restrictions are to blame for that.
Dude , that’s funny I bought one right after I turned 18 as well it was a thanksgiving deal for 89 bucks two pouches bayo sling and oiler ... it still warms my heart that I decided to buy one when they were still cheap
even beat up ones go for 300+ now. thanks hipsters and "panic buyers." reminds me of how crypto mining has made graphics card prices go through the roof too.
Just once Chad. Come on just once! When Eric goes to talk over you tell him shut up I wasn’t done ! Hahaha. Good work as always boys. Been watching since Barry taught us how to hold a revolver lol.
Surplus gear is not only fashionable, but it is highly practical. And you even get to own a piece of history all in one go. Totally worth it over buying conventional clothing, often times it is better and I’ve considered buying surplus over modern stuff.
Essentially what I do these days, their civilian industry equivalent are very expensive when compared, especially for durability. I look for inoffensive for normal wear like browns n greens. Very good bang for your buck.
They took my terror/special forces style selfies away and added knife scars. It was due in part because of the disclosed art I used em for. Midwestern [privateer], a [chartered], [company] guy.
When tuned 18 in 2014, I remember going to Gander mountain to buy a $100 Mosin and the guy behind the counter said, "sorry kid, you missed that by about 5 years"
As a kid I wore my dad's WW II USMC camo jacket playing army in the woods with my friends. Wish I still had it. Luckily I didn't ruin or lose his KA-BAR.
Note: make sure you check the gas mask information. I have heard from a lot of places old Russian gas masks used to use Asbestos in their filters. If you're just collecting, that's alright but if you plan on legitimately using the gear, just make sure it wasn't made with things like asbestos.
That was in GP--5 filters. They are still safe to use so long as you don't try to break into them. Don't disturb the asbestos and it won't disturb you.
Nice and early on this one! One of my favorite subjects too! I got my first surplus this year, a Mosin Nagant from 1942. Love it. M1 Garand, K-31, and M-14 next!
A teenager I worked with at Burger King more than a decade ago, bought at least half a dozen Mosins, and he could afford to shoot them too. We were making minimum wage at the time and working about 20hrs/week.
My dad and I will never forget when we went to a gun store to buy my first deer rifle in 2013. There was a mint condition K-31 for $200. I was between that and this Remington 700 with a removable magazine. The guy at the counter said, " there's almost never any ammo for that swiss gun". So we got the Remington. Years later it's 2019, my dad and I buy 2 k-31 rifles for $600+ each..
Your comments on surplus firearms brought back memories for me. Back in the early 60s, late 50s, maybe , I recall barrels of Mausers, SMLEs, Carcanos, etc. $19.95, your choice.
Picked up some military surplus 7.62x45 for my Vz 52 last year. Last weekend I took out 3 boxes (45 rounds) and I had 4 rounds that fired correctly, 1 was a hang fire, and the rest all failed to fire even though they had good primer strikes. Had a good laugh and still enjoyed my range time. The 4 that did fire correctly all hit the bullseye of the target. Go figure..
My first mil-surp was my grandfather’s 1903A3 Springfield that I inherited. Once I realized it was a 1903 (I was 12 when he passed) I immediately started taking WAY better care of it and improving it; new scope, new stock (old stock was a sporter and it cracked :/ ).
Just placed my first order from Sportsman's Guide, for a couple ammo cans. I didn't expect them to be mint, but they're the rustiest, most beat-up heavily used cans I've ever seen.
Lucky dog! Yes on the unique odor in the store.!! Every time I went to MSP, stopping at the SG outlet store was mandatory. Never knew what brass and steel goodies awaited. This was mostly in the heyday of foriegn rifles & ammo. Always had to pick up a crate or three of ammo. Best deals was on ammo that was too small quantity to put in the catalog. Walking in was like being in Milsurp Wonderland. lol Still have a case of beautiful Equador 8x57 that has a lot of dead primers. But it so cheap it would've cost more to ship it back.
My family has been getting sportsmans guide, cabelas, smokey mtn knifeworks catalog for about 25-30 years! Now a days its online but I miss sending off the old order forms and waiting weeks for the stuff!
I used to buy old MAUSER, SKS and MOSINS from Sportsmans Guide. Mailed to my house, no FFL transfers. Still enjoying surplus arms but those days are way behind us. Surplus gear is often over built, quality items at bargain prices and almost always worth a go. Boots and clothes definite good buys.
I'm 66. It was great all the real Army/Navy surplus (ALL our camping gear) available in said named stores when I was in my teens and even twenties (sixties, early seventies). Crazy designed surplus military rifles from all over the world in Woolworth's for $100 or less. Miss that stuff.
The best surplus clothing I have is this quilted Swedish m90 parka that I bought for $20 at a surplus store here six years ago. I’ve worn it every winter since here in Alaska. I don’t even need to layer up with this thing it’s so warm. This year I ripped a small part of it on a door frame, and when I went to try to find another I saw that they’re fetching HUNDREDS of dollars on eBay from Korea and Japan of all places. The only thing I wish was different about is is the hood, I want one with a quilted hood, this one just rolls up into the collar.
Mil-surplus gear is great, I have found that type of gear at my local Command Post surplus store, Because not only do they sell our military surplus but they sell other countries military surplus gear as well. Which is flipping awesome
My dad always had some old surplus as backup winter gear growing up and we didn’t usually use them cause they were too warm haha. You really can get good gear for incredibly low prices.
Oh man that's another thing, I'm fat, big fatty, was on some medication for a while that made me gain like 70 pounds in a year so a lot of stuff doesn't fit me sadly. I've been working on losing that weight but it's slow going. Someday I hope to fit that medium flak vest I bought
You sound like me : us army boot camp (1985) weighed 165 lbs. Today 245 lbs. I blame it on Monsanto man made enriched vegetables /fruits /🥩. Hang in there buddy you can do it!
I was one of the early issue recievers of multicam gear. I loved the buttons replacing the velcro on the cargo pockets. After getting back I bought and replaced my digital camo pants with the new digital ones with buttons like those had. Black little cold weather under gear you mean ninja suits? Glad I got issued those before they got replaced. I have all sorts of crazy stuff I got issued.
Love Sportsman Guide. I've been a member for over 10 years now and got both my Colt le6940 's ( 2013 config) from them for $1300/ each....My Arsenal sam7sf for $1,350 and 2 excellent condition Red Box CPO Sigs P226 & p229 for $500 / each and mill surplus Colt M16 A2 parts kits for $500/ each . The list goes on and on / one of my favorites was a pair of German made military surplus 10x50 Steiner binoculars for $150
When I was a kid in the 60's, all my uncle's friends served under the draft and gave me duffle bag after duffle bag full of uniforms, mostly from serving in W. Germany. I remember I even had one M14 mag in the pouch.
The ALICE packs are still one of the best military packs out there. I've got all the new MOLLE stuff, Snugpak Rocketpacks, etc but always come back to the Alice.
I was in Tallil AFB in the TX 56th BCT, and I remember you guys in the 48th trickling in to relieve us. At the time we thought the ACU's were cool until we got issued some back home. Then we realized how much they sucked. I was a 45B so we probably ran across one another.
Hey 🇩🇪 Guy here, those garments are the best. Yes to the zippers, they are for the boots to slip through. About the fit, they were were intended to go over thermal trousers + uniform. The jacket that goes with that garments are even better. I use one all the time.
Glad I got my Mauser when I did. There is a lot of great stuff sitting in safes, that older people don't even use any more. I know about M1 Garands, Mausers, SKS, etc. in my neighborhood, that never get shot at all, and the owners never plan to use them.
@@Quantrills.Raiders Yeah, I haven't fired a round of 30-06 for over a year. Everything is squared away, so I am content to maintain the pistol skills and .22 LR scratches the itch for now.
@@Quantrills.Raiders My 10/22 , AR7, Smith and Wesson model 22a1, CMMG conversion and Heritage Rough Rider revolver, were being ignored for a couple of years. The practice that I get from them is actually improving my skills with the bigger calibers. My eyes and mental focus were what I really needed to work on.
Lately I have been buying 100% wool surplus blankets. They are very warm much better than blankets made with cotton or nylon. I have one from the US, one from Poland, and one from Russia. I have also bought a Romanian backpack and a few canteens from around the world. Everything is still in very useable shape some of it looks new. I love it.
Those wet weather bags are awesome. I keep my deer hunting clothes in them to help keep human scent off of them. They're also handy to just throw in the back of the truck on the way to camp and not have to worry about rain.
Wore my tiger stripe shirt one day, & the neighbors cat got real cautious around me, sniffed & gently pawed me. I looked like a big 🐅 to him. He was similarly colored green& black
Surplus military gear meaning everything that is not a firearm is what I miss. Canvas shelter half pup tents with all parts, M-17 medical aid bags, M-3 medical aid bags, canteen cups, heat tab stoves, M-1950 multi fuel squad stoves, ALICE gearbGP-large rucksacks, older canvas 1911 mag pouches, the newer nylon mag pouches for the older M-9 pistols, old OD green field over britches, any kind of wool over shirt, the grey flight bags, long aviators gloves, anything BDU camo. Military artic parkas with trigger mittens. Micky Mouse boots for artic areas. Can't forget the old M-7 shoulder holsters. Found a M-7 for my M-1911. Found a reproduction Victory model shoulder holster for a S&W-10; revolver. The Benelli nylon flap holsters are getting hard to find. Used for the M-9 pistol. Map case shoulder bags. Although Kabar still makes the US military combat knives. They were priced at $70 around the year 2000. Now $145 each. Available service branch stampings of USMC, US Army, US Navy or USN, IS Coast Guard or USCG. All are the same knife. Just different service branch logo's
Today I learned you don’t knit or crochet a quilt, you quilt a quilt Also I LOVE my 50s era Swedish wool tunic when it’s cold outside. Works great over either casual or semi-formal wear like jeans or khaki dress pants in the winter.
Bought myself a cheap MOLLE vest and outfitted it with several poaches to hold my gardening tools. Knife, multi-tool, shears, etc. Cheapest investment ever to have everything I need right at my fingertips! Even watched videos on the proper way to attach the pouches and they don't move!!
I tell you from personal experience. When someone comes at you with a tire iron, and you pull the machete from under the seat, they change their mind in a hurry.
Poncho liner, don't go hunting without it. Whether it is Colorado, or Texas, it can be used in a multitude of uses. I like it to cover up my face when in the sleeping bag, or to cover the tops of my legs when I am sitting in the blind. It retains your heat and is very light weight.
There’s a military installation in my area that used to have auctions for surplus in the past but now they run much through a huge shredder. It’s cheaper to dispose of it in a landfill than to provide a public service to citizens.
I just want to say that im 15 and my first rifle was a mosin m91/30 that i bought when i was 13 and it once was a pu sniper but was ran back through the arsenal and the scope was removed before it was surplused. I have loved firearms and firearms history for years and stuff like what every little mark on the reciver means fascinates me. I love your guys channel and i have watched for a few years and I plan to keep watching.
Swiss bikes are all going to the US for ridiculous prices, wanted to get one a couple of years ago and I was told, “sorry just sent 7 containers to the US”
I’m 20 years old looking for a decent semi auto “battle rifle” that is also fun to shoot. Budget is $400 and after days of searching my only options are a 10/22 (I already own one it’s not that fun after a while) and a hi point carbine. Sks, enfeilds, cheap Ars, and other carbines are all $450-$500+++ also people on Texas gun trader and gun auction sites charge up the ass for beat up military surplus rifles
Army/Navy surplus stores are great places to find some great gear. Mine even sells law enforcement gear! The new military boots are great, they’re like wearing cross training tennis shoes. Very comfortable!! Very durable
When Labron James broke Kareen Abdul Jabbar's NBA scoring record several days ago, the game stopped for ceremonies, speeches, etc. His family came out onto the court, his first hug was from his mom who was wearing a "Labron" tank top but over that was woodland camo over-shirt which to me looked like the British woodland pattern.
I bought a lot of interesting unissued gear in the last 15 odd years. It does seem to have run out. Except for the fake woobies and beat up rusty ammo cans.
W most European armies changing over to some variation of multi cam, there’s a lot of cool German, Brit, Norwegian & such. Milsurp clothing is durable and bargains can be found.
I'm glad I brought that Czech k98 Mauser when I did last year. It's my only surplus rifle but I'm glad to atleast have one peace of History to treasure.
Hey I had those 2005 ACUs they were comfortable as hell. We were getting ready for deployment looking like we went shopping at goodwill for the gear. Woodland IBA, Desert boots, ACUs Od Green Tactical tailor racks, OD Green Alice packs and woodland assault packs. OD Green, Coyote, and three color desert pouches oh yeah we blended in HAHAHA
@@BabyCharlotteschannel They are beefy. But be prepared for imperfect log rails, they twist and warp a bit. It helps if you're at least a bit of a carpenter and can think about which rail should go where to make it come out best.
Yes but once you have an AR-15 and have shot it a bunch or even if you are interested in the history of war you might want mil surp for the historical value. It's not like the mosin will be your only gun
M67 Army gas mask w/ drinking tube. Haven’t found one that’s affordable yet and that’s what I used when I was in the military. However they use an internal cheek filter left and right which are very hard to come by. I would just stay with the Israeli military Surplus gas mask which takes the external 40 mm NATO NBC filters
i recently went to a military surplus store and the prices were insane, $40 for a poncho liner.... im not that old but i remember when you could buy a truck load of gear for only $100...
My was a Springfield O3A3 (1965), the barrel was shot out. Replaced the barrel and it’s a tack driver. I was in the army during Vietnam, as for clothes, the only thing that came out of that era that was worth a damn was the jungle fatigue jacket, the M-65 Jacket was ok, but rest was junk wouldn’t last.
I bought my Mosin about six years ago for $150. Beautiful rifle! I also bought a "lifetime" of surplus ammo, some still in cans. I have a has mask that I bought surplus too; more of a curiousity, but it's in good shape and should be functional.
After years of commercial rifle slings, I finally went back to Finnish canvas slings. At least they don't constantly slip off your shoulder like the nylon stuff.
You're not kidding. It kills me that I was too busy with fast bikes, cars and girls when I was younger to be bothered with the killer deals on 47's, 74's and Soo many others!
Hi guys! I just recently purchased a sporterized M1903 with a Lyman 48C, with the stripper clip slot machined into the 48C, a Nickel Steel bolt with the SN electro-pencilled into it, polished in the white, Muzzle and Throat erosion 1.0, blued receiver and barrel, original barrel SA from 1928, star-gauged, in a nasty looking aftermarket stock, for well under $1000. I bought a nice aftermarket walnut stock, and the missing metal, and I have myself a beautiful National Match grade M1903 Springfield. Then a month later I lost in an auction bidding for a round-receiver Mosin 91/30 because the bidding went over $1000!!! Over $1000 for a rifle worth $70!! Go figure. I'm literally holding my NM grade M1903 with a beautiful full length walnut stock that I finished in boiled linseed oil myself, and fitted to this beautiful action, with an M1907 sling, all for under $1000, and someone out there is holding a Mosin 91/30 for over $1000... I'm repeating myself.. but this world is truly up-side-down.
Milsurp gear makes great camping gear. The US wool blanket I bought two years ago was one of my greatest cold weather hammocking investments I've made. I keep one in my car and was transporting firearms from one place to another and forgot a case, so I tossed the woolie over the guns and called it good.
The good old days of SKS rifle for 79.95 are long gone. I can remember getting Mauser rifle for 39.95 like new condition. Them days are gone too. Was a great time for me.
I remember hearing about my uncle buying a Mauser for like $24 delivered to his doorstep from sears and robuck! I would love to find the AK mag version of the SKS and the regular stripper clip version too. They sure as heck are NOT cheap anymore!
@@bloodking73 norinco produced a limited number of sks m factory modified rifles. Have my dads never fired. Think around 60k of em got imported to the states before the 94 gun ban
I have an almost whole, German Flectarn web kit. Hardest part is that it has a bespoke connection system that is solid and quiet but difficult to fabricate a connection for pieces that are not made for the system.
Glad I was in BDU and DCU uniforms lol. ACUs are probably great after they worked out the problems, but I prefer the summer BDUs over almost all of it. It works well in the woods by my house and it stays cool.
@@baneofbanes the ACU is the uniform not the pattern, they still use ACU but in the OCP pattern instead of the old UCP digital garbage. I recently picked up a new surplus OCP parka and the camo is absolutely top tier and even goes with the old BDUs very well, especially in woodland environments.
Used to rely on the old US Army gabardine wool pants in the Winter, especially for hunting. Can't get that quality anymore without spending a fortune. I also regularly wore Army/Air Force all cotton chinos. The last pair I got in the mid 90's I got one wearing, but the cotton thread was dry rotted.
Unfortunately the only store near me that sells milsurp equipment as well as rifles is taking advantage of the price gouging. K98 in poor to barely ok condition 800 bucks. Lee Enfield in rough shape with a cracked stock 650. You dont even want to know what their selling ammo for.
I'm 18 and bought my first gun about a month ago. 22 Henry lever action. It cost me almost $500 with the shipping and transfer fees and excessive upfront price. It really looks like getting a good affordable gun has definitely gotten harder.
@@airsoftluke17 no. 357 is a lot more expensive and this is only meant for practice at the range. When I want a gun that will actually be practical, I'll get another one. For now I need something cheap, low recoil, and low noise so that I don't develop a bad habit of flinching
SURPLUS GEAR SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO: bit.ly/3gVOZim
Keep up the great work guys btw you’ve never done an SVT40 video either
Hey fellas if you haven't heard the ATF's new rule change proposals have come down and it's very, very scary stuff. They're redefining what is or is not a firearm, no exaggeration. Can y'all get the word out on that ASAP to get in on the comment period and try to fight this?
i have an uncle that owns several shops outside fort campbell that has been stocking tractor trailer loads of that stuff for years . . . you guys should talk
"Puss pad," a.k.a., rubber bitch.
I've got that same Brownells Dixxon Flannel. Rock on brother! 🤘
Buying a $99 Mosin on my 18th birthday changed my life and made me a true shooting enthusiast. It’s sad future generations won’t experience that
Panic buying during the Obama era, as well as panic buying in 2020, and decades of people sporterizing historical guns, plus import restrictions are to blame for that.
They still can, it'll just cost a bit more.
Dude , that’s funny I bought one right after I turned 18 as well it was a thanksgiving deal for 89 bucks two pouches bayo sling and oiler ... it still warms my heart that I decided to buy one when they were still cheap
which year was that?
even beat up ones go for 300+ now. thanks hipsters and "panic buyers." reminds me of how crypto mining has made graphics card prices go through the roof too.
Just once Chad. Come on just once! When Eric goes to talk over you tell him shut up I wasn’t done ! Hahaha. Good work as always boys. Been watching since Barry taught us how to hold a revolver lol.
@getmy Wn8 it was a joke dude lol. Sort of
Surplus gear is not only fashionable, but it is highly practical. And you even get to own a piece of history all in one go. Totally worth it over buying conventional clothing, often times it is better and I’ve considered buying surplus over modern stuff.
Essentially what I do these days, their civilian industry equivalent are very expensive when compared, especially for durability. I look for inoffensive for normal wear like browns n greens. Very good bang for your buck.
They took my terror/special forces style selfies away and added knife scars.
It was due in part because of the disclosed art I used em for.
Midwestern [privateer], a [chartered], [company] guy.
When tuned 18 in 2014, I remember going to Gander mountain to buy a $100 Mosin and the guy behind the counter said, "sorry kid, you missed that by about 5 years"
Funny I turned 18 and went to my beloved but long gone gander mountain in Geneva IL in 2014 and got a remmy 870 express!
As a kid I wore my dad's WW II USMC camo jacket playing army in the woods with my friends. Wish I still had it. Luckily I didn't ruin or lose his KA-BAR.
frogskin was a great camo pattern
Glad I bought bakelite mags when they were available at lower prices.
Lol I bet u are!
Same here. I bought 5 cases of them in the 80's as an investment. Now, I'm saving them for my family.
I wish I was able to I have fake lites only
$30 for 30 round mags & I think I $80 for 40 round.
Note: make sure you check the gas mask information. I have heard from a lot of places old Russian gas masks used to use Asbestos in their filters. If you're just collecting, that's alright but if you plan on legitimately using the gear, just make sure it wasn't made with things like asbestos.
That was in GP--5 filters. They are still safe to use so long as you don't try to break into them. Don't disturb the asbestos and it won't disturb you.
Nice and early on this one! One of my favorite subjects too! I got my first surplus this year, a Mosin Nagant from 1942. Love it. M1 Garand, K-31, and M-14 next!
Sportsman guide has a good deal on bivy bags. Local shops near me just sell cheap dollar store style camping gear
Yeah there's a lot of cheap-o made in chyna crap around, in every store it seems. I Def gotta look into some mil surplus clothing.
ebay is good too if you buy from reputable sources
Old metal ammo cans are the best. Got a couple m60 cans. For ammo storage
A teenager I worked with at Burger King more than a decade ago, bought at least half a dozen Mosins, and he could afford to shoot them too. We were making minimum wage at the time and working about 20hrs/week.
My dad and I will never forget when we went to a gun store to buy my first deer rifle in 2013. There was a mint condition K-31 for $200. I was between that and this Remington 700 with a removable magazine. The guy at the counter said, " there's almost never any ammo for that swiss gun". So we got the Remington. Years later it's 2019, my dad and I buy 2 k-31 rifles for $600+ each..
ok
Lesson learned, just because they’re behind a gun counter doesn’t mean you should listen to them.
Your comments on surplus firearms brought back memories for me. Back in the early 60s, late 50s, maybe , I recall barrels of Mausers, SMLEs, Carcanos, etc. $19.95, your choice.
My gun gripe, again, is I wish you guys would talk about that fascinating wall's "decorations".
Yes! Been looking at that wall for a while. Sometimes something changes, but not too much.
Are there any "good" surplus left?
No.
@The Weapon Collection Lol
It depends on what you want. There are probably some good cots, tents, tent heaters, generators, lights of all kinds etc.
Years ago i used to hunt in the shenendoah mountains and bushwack for a week or two at a time. Most of my gear was milsurp.
Picked up some military surplus 7.62x45 for my Vz 52 last year. Last weekend I took out 3 boxes (45 rounds) and I had 4 rounds that fired correctly, 1 was a hang fire, and the rest all failed to fire even though they had good primer strikes. Had a good laugh and still enjoyed my range time. The 4 that did fire correctly all hit the bullseye of the target. Go figure..
My first mil-surp was my grandfather’s 1903A3 Springfield that I inherited. Once I realized it was a 1903 (I was 12 when he passed) I immediately started taking WAY better care of it and improving it; new scope, new stock (old stock was a sporter and it cracked :/ ).
Got one of those too. Haven’t put a round through it since 1975.
Thanks
Thank God, at least one of you know the difference between quilting, and knitting! I'm just saying.
I love my winter parka. Keeps me warm in the IA winters.
Just placed my first order from Sportsman's Guide, for a couple ammo cans. I didn't expect them to be mint, but they're the rustiest, most beat-up heavily used cans I've ever seen.
i grew up next to the SG warehouse. there is no more interesting smell in the world than walking in there. All that surplus gear odor mixing together.
Lucky dog! Yes on the unique odor in the store.!! Every time I went to MSP, stopping at the SG outlet store was mandatory. Never knew what brass and steel goodies awaited. This was mostly in the heyday of foriegn rifles & ammo. Always had to pick up a crate or three of ammo. Best deals was on ammo that was too small quantity to put in the catalog. Walking in was like being in Milsurp Wonderland. lol
Still have a case of beautiful Equador 8x57 that has a lot of dead primers. But it so cheap it would've cost more to ship it back.
My family has been getting sportsmans guide, cabelas, smokey mtn knifeworks catalog for about 25-30 years! Now a days its online but I miss sending off the old order forms and waiting weeks for the stuff!
I used to buy old MAUSER, SKS and MOSINS from Sportsmans Guide. Mailed to my house, no FFL transfers. Still enjoying surplus arms but those days are way behind us. Surplus gear is often over built, quality items at bargain prices and almost always worth a go. Boots and clothes definite good buys.
Any good surplus 50cal SLAP rounds out there?
Lol
Too soon man, too soon!😂😂
Haha good one 😆
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Ask my buddy Scott... JKJK
Eric is chuckling to himself off camera with the whole room with full autos and belt feds and rocket launchers
I'm 66. It was great all the real Army/Navy surplus (ALL our camping gear) available in said named stores when I was in my teens and even twenties (sixties, early seventies). Crazy designed surplus military rifles from all over the world in Woolworth's for $100 or less. Miss that stuff.
Until some d-dag follows u around yelling stolen valor with their phone in your face asking you questions you don't know the answer too
Gonna look at more of this in the future. Glad good milsurp stuff is around!
When I was in the Boy Scouts most of my first camping gear was Korean War vintage US surplus. I still love the milsurp stuff.
The best surplus clothing I have is this quilted Swedish m90 parka that I bought for $20 at a surplus store here six years ago. I’ve worn it every winter since here in Alaska. I don’t even need to layer up with this thing it’s so warm. This year I ripped a small part of it on a door frame, and when I went to try to find another I saw that they’re fetching HUNDREDS of dollars on eBay from Korea and Japan of all places. The only thing I wish was different about is is the hood, I want one with a quilted hood, this one just rolls up into the collar.
Mil-surplus gear is great, I have found that type of gear at my local Command Post surplus store, Because not only do they sell our military surplus but they sell other countries military surplus gear as well. Which is flipping awesome
My dad always had some old surplus as backup winter gear growing up and we didn’t usually use them cause they were too warm haha. You really can get good gear for incredibly low prices.
Oh man that's another thing, I'm fat, big fatty, was on some medication for a while that made me gain like 70 pounds in a year so a lot of stuff doesn't fit me sadly. I've been working on losing that weight but it's slow going. Someday I hope to fit that medium flak vest I bought
You sound like me : us army boot camp (1985) weighed 165 lbs. Today 245 lbs. I blame it on Monsanto man made enriched vegetables /fruits /🥩. Hang in there buddy you can do it!
I was one of the early issue recievers of multicam gear. I loved the buttons replacing the velcro on the cargo pockets. After getting back I bought and replaced my digital camo pants with the new digital ones with buttons like those had.
Black little cold weather under gear you mean ninja suits? Glad I got issued those before they got replaced. I have all sorts of crazy stuff I got issued.
I haven't watched you two in awhile.
I can see that you both are starting to become one.
Love Sportsman Guide. I've been a member for over 10 years now and got both my Colt le6940 's ( 2013 config) from them for $1300/ each....My Arsenal sam7sf for $1,350 and 2 excellent condition Red Box CPO Sigs P226 & p229 for $500 / each and mill surplus Colt M16 A2 parts kits for $500/ each . The list goes on and on / one of my favorites was a pair of German made military surplus 10x50 Steiner binoculars for $150
I love Sportsman's Guide!
Thanks for the video.
When I was a kid in the 60's, all my uncle's friends served under the draft and gave me duffle bag after duffle bag full of uniforms, mostly from serving in W. Germany. I remember I even had one M14 mag in the pouch.
The ALICE packs are still one of the best military packs out there. I've got all the new MOLLE stuff, Snugpak Rocketpacks, etc but always come back to the Alice.
I have an Alice pack and frame. Also, extreme weather mummy sleeping bag. Military dumped alot of surplus in the early 2000s after 911.
Missed out on those military surplus Acogs, wish I picked up a few now!
I was in Tallil AFB in the TX 56th BCT, and I remember you guys in the 48th trickling in to relieve us. At the time we thought the ACU's were cool until we got issued some back home. Then we realized how much they sucked. I was a 45B so we probably ran across one another.
Hey 🇩🇪 Guy here, those garments are the best. Yes to the zippers, they are for the boots to slip through. About the fit, they were were intended to go over thermal trousers + uniform.
The jacket that goes with that garments are even better. I use one all the time.
Glad I got my Mauser when I did. There is a lot of great stuff sitting in safes, that older people don't even use any more. I know about M1 Garands, Mausers, SKS, etc. in my neighborhood, that never get shot at all, and the owners never plan to use them.
i keep my m1 in my safe only because 30-06 is almost $2/ round....
@@Quantrills.Raiders Yeah, I haven't fired a round of 30-06 for over a year. Everything is squared away, so I am content to maintain the pistol skills and .22 LR scratches the itch for now.
Very true but they're siblings will probably relinquish them at the local pawn shop.
@@seanomeirs8362 yeah same, my 10/22 is getting a good workout lol
@@Quantrills.Raiders My 10/22 , AR7, Smith and Wesson model 22a1, CMMG conversion and Heritage Rough Rider revolver, were being ignored for a couple of years. The practice that I get from them is actually improving my skills with the bigger calibers. My eyes and mental focus were what I really needed to work on.
Lately I have been buying 100% wool surplus blankets. They are very warm much better than blankets made with cotton or nylon. I have one from the US, one from Poland, and one from Russia. I have also bought a Romanian backpack and a few canteens from around the world. Everything is still in very useable shape some of it looks new. I love it.
Those wet weather bags are awesome. I keep my deer hunting clothes in them to help keep human scent off of them. They're also handy to just throw in the back of the truck on the way to camp and not have to worry about rain.
Funny timed video, I was planning on going to my nearby surplus store today - first time in 14 years!
I wore surplus tiger stripe for hunting camo for years when I was young. It was all I could afford and worked extremely well.
Wore my tiger stripe shirt one day, & the neighbors cat got real cautious around me, sniffed & gently pawed me. I looked like a big 🐅 to him. He was similarly colored green& black
I've been ordering from Army Navy Outdoors since last summer and I find the selection good and the prices fair.
Surplus military gear meaning everything that is not a firearm is what I miss. Canvas shelter half pup tents with all parts, M-17 medical aid bags, M-3 medical aid bags, canteen cups, heat tab stoves, M-1950 multi fuel squad stoves, ALICE gearbGP-large rucksacks, older canvas 1911 mag pouches, the newer nylon mag pouches for the older M-9 pistols, old OD green field over britches, any kind of wool over shirt, the grey flight bags, long aviators gloves, anything BDU camo. Military artic parkas with trigger mittens. Micky Mouse boots for artic areas. Can't forget the old M-7 shoulder holsters. Found a M-7 for my M-1911. Found a reproduction Victory model shoulder holster for a S&W-10; revolver. The Benelli nylon flap holsters are getting hard to find. Used for the M-9 pistol. Map case shoulder bags.
Although Kabar still makes the US military combat knives. They were priced at $70 around the year 2000. Now $145 each. Available service branch stampings of USMC, US Army, US Navy or USN, IS Coast Guard or USCG. All are the same knife. Just different service branch logo's
Today I learned you don’t knit or crochet a quilt, you quilt a quilt
Also I LOVE my 50s era Swedish wool tunic when it’s cold outside. Works great over either casual or semi-formal wear like jeans or khaki dress pants in the winter.
Bought myself a cheap MOLLE vest and outfitted it with several poaches to hold my gardening tools. Knife, multi-tool, shears, etc. Cheapest investment ever to have everything I need right at my fingertips! Even watched videos on the proper way to attach the pouches and they don't move!!
I tell you from personal experience. When someone comes at you with a tire iron, and you pull the machete from under the seat, they change their mind in a hurry.
Poncho liner, don't go hunting without it. Whether it is Colorado, or Texas, it can be used in a multitude of uses. I like it to cover up my face when in the sleeping bag, or to cover the tops of my legs when I am sitting in the blind. It retains your heat and is very light weight.
There’s a military installation in my area that used to have auctions for surplus in the past but now they run much through a huge shredder. It’s cheaper to dispose of it in a landfill than to provide a public service to citizens.
When Domestic Enemies of the United States are in office. Let's Go Brandon!!
Wore Korean War surplus clothing for several years doing land surveying in the ‘60’s. Very good quality and warm!
I just want to say that im 15 and my first rifle was a mosin m91/30 that i bought when i was 13 and it once was a pu sniper but was ran back through the arsenal and the scope was removed before it was surplused. I have loved firearms and firearms history for years and stuff like what every little mark on the reciver means fascinates me. I love your guys channel and i have watched for a few years and I plan to keep watching.
That’s illegal
Swiss bikes are all going to the US for ridiculous prices, wanted to get one a couple of years ago and I was told, “sorry just sent 7 containers to the US”
I miss Barry. Did you guys get the same glasses on purpose? LOL Thanks for the excellent episode.
I’m 20 years old looking for a decent semi auto “battle rifle” that is also fun to shoot. Budget is $400 and after days of searching my only options are a 10/22 (I already own one it’s not that fun after a while) and a hi point carbine. Sks, enfeilds, cheap Ars, and other carbines are all $450-$500+++ also people on Texas gun trader and gun auction sites charge up the ass for beat up military surplus rifles
Yah you’re best off saving up for a bit longer and getting a decent AR.
Love the channel. Thank You for all that You & Chad do to bring us all the information you do. Thank You Again
Army/Navy surplus stores are great places to find some great gear. Mine even sells law enforcement gear! The new military boots are great, they’re like wearing cross training tennis shoes. Very comfortable!! Very durable
When Labron James broke Kareen Abdul Jabbar's NBA scoring record several days ago, the game stopped for ceremonies, speeches, etc. His family came out onto the court, his first hug was from his mom who was wearing a "Labron" tank top but over that was woodland camo over-shirt which to me looked like the British woodland pattern.
I bought a lot of interesting unissued gear in the last 15 odd years. It does seem to have run out. Except for the fake woobies and beat up rusty ammo cans.
W most European armies changing over to some variation of multi cam, there’s a lot of cool German, Brit, Norwegian & such. Milsurp clothing is durable and bargains can be found.
I'm glad I brought that Czech k98 Mauser when I did last year. It's my only surplus rifle but I'm glad to atleast have one peace of History to treasure.
Hey I had those 2005 ACUs they were comfortable as hell. We were getting ready for deployment looking like we went shopping at goodwill for the gear. Woodland IBA, Desert boots, ACUs Od Green Tactical tailor racks, OD Green Alice packs and woodland assault packs. OD Green, Coyote, and three color desert pouches oh yeah we blended in HAHAHA
They have furniture too! We bought two log beds and some other log furniture from them.
How heavy are the log beds? That'd be an awesome rustic setup that's prob super well made!
@@BabyCharlotteschannel They are beefy. But be prepared for imperfect log rails, they twist and warp a bit. It helps if you're at least a bit of a carpenter and can think about which rail should go where to make it come out best.
Picked up a K31 with the diopter sights this year. There are still good options out there, if you are patient.
FACT Now you can buy a brand new high quality rifle in almost any caliber, cheaper than you can buy an old worn out Mosin.
Yes but once you have an AR-15 and have shot it a bunch or even if you are interested in the history of war you might want mil surp for the historical value. It's not like the mosin will be your only gun
Most mosins I've seen were refurbished after war. Alot were new in crate for awhile.
But you ain't dropping a bear with an ar
@@romeowhiskeylima556 if a bears running you down, u ain't gonna have time to aim for its eye.
@@mattwallace7058 just get a 30-06 or something? You can get a modern, reliable bolt gun for less than a Mosin, and ammo is more available
@@sauerkrautjr 1903 Springfield
M67 Army gas mask w/ drinking tube. Haven’t found one that’s affordable yet and that’s what I used when I was in the military. However they use an internal cheek filter left and right which are very hard to come by. I would just stay with the Israeli military Surplus gas mask which takes the external 40 mm NATO NBC filters
Harbor freight moving blankets are the DEAL as far as blankets go
The youngster's are disenfranchised by design.
i recently went to a military surplus store and the prices were insane, $40 for a poncho liner.... im not that old but i remember when you could buy a truck load of gear for only $100...
Same here, I went a couple years back trying to piece together a Halloween costume and it was like buying Adidas or Nike lol
My was a Springfield O3A3 (1965), the barrel was shot out. Replaced the barrel and it’s a tack driver. I was in the army during Vietnam, as for clothes, the only thing that came out of that era that was worth a damn was the jungle fatigue jacket, the M-65 Jacket was ok, but rest was junk wouldn’t last.
Wait, Chad, you’re making hipster jokes? WITH THAT HAIRCUT?!?!
I bought my Mosin about six years ago for $150. Beautiful rifle! I also bought a "lifetime" of surplus ammo, some still in cans. I have a has mask that I bought surplus too; more of a curiousity, but it's in good shape and should be functional.
Great video, great advice. Thanks, y'all!
This winter I broke down and bought the Mickey boots. Brand new, made in 1972, but you would never know it looking at them.
After years of commercial rifle slings, I finally went back to Finnish canvas slings. At least they don't constantly slip off your shoulder like the nylon stuff.
Canvas or leather are the only way to go. One season hunting elk with a nylon sling was enough to make me realize why militaries don't use nylon.
It is a good topic though. I’d love to have a whole bunch of them oiled well preserved surplus guns 💪
You're not kidding. It kills me that I was too busy with fast bikes, cars and girls when I was younger to be bothered with the killer deals on 47's, 74's and Soo many others!
Hi guys! I just recently purchased a sporterized M1903 with a Lyman 48C, with the stripper clip slot machined into the 48C, a Nickel Steel bolt with the SN electro-pencilled into it, polished in the white, Muzzle and Throat erosion 1.0, blued receiver and barrel, original barrel SA from 1928, star-gauged, in a nasty looking aftermarket stock, for well under $1000. I bought a nice aftermarket walnut stock, and the missing metal, and I have myself a beautiful National Match grade M1903 Springfield. Then a month later I lost in an auction bidding for a round-receiver Mosin 91/30 because the bidding went over $1000!!! Over $1000 for a rifle worth $70!! Go figure. I'm literally holding my NM grade M1903 with a beautiful full length walnut stock that I finished in boiled linseed oil myself, and fitted to this beautiful action, with an M1907 sling, all for under $1000, and someone out there is holding a Mosin 91/30 for over $1000... I'm repeating myself.. but this world is truly up-side-down.
The gas mask is a polish mp5, I sell them at work. Great mask
But they said that the mask used NATO canisters. Are these just a newer surplus then?
It’s not it’s a French ARFA
Milsurp gear makes great camping gear. The US wool blanket I bought two years ago was one of my greatest cold weather hammocking investments I've made. I keep one in my car and was transporting firearms from one place to another and forgot a case, so I tossed the woolie over the guns and called it good.
My wife says "gently worn". I say Military Used, Military Approved".
I still have a pair of polypros from 2002 when I got out, if it gets real cold I wear them
The good old days of SKS rifle for 79.95 are long gone. I can remember getting Mauser rifle for 39.95 like new condition. Them days are gone too. Was a great time for me.
I remember hearing about my uncle buying a Mauser for like $24 delivered to his doorstep from sears and robuck! I would love to find the AK mag version of the SKS and the regular stripper clip version too. They sure as heck are NOT cheap anymore!
@@BabyCharlotteschannel ak mag conversions mostly suck and ruin the historicity of it
@@bloodking73 norinco produced a limited number of sks m factory modified rifles. Have my dads never fired. Think around 60k of em got imported to the states before the 94 gun ban
Back when I was a kid it wasn’t Sportsmans guide it was shotgun news and it was a magazine
Surplus is getting newer. Just saw some “surplus” berettas
I have an almost whole, German Flectarn web kit.
Hardest part is that it has a bespoke connection system that is solid and quiet but difficult to fabricate a connection for pieces that are not made for the system.
Glad I was in BDU and DCU uniforms lol. ACUs are probably great after they worked out the problems, but I prefer the summer BDUs over almost all of it. It works well in the woods by my house and it stays cool.
@@baneofbanes the ACU is the uniform not the pattern, they still use ACU but in the OCP pattern instead of the old UCP digital garbage. I recently picked up a new surplus OCP parka and the camo is absolutely top tier and even goes with the old BDUs very well, especially in woodland environments.
Those mats are excellent table topers. You can cut them to size and tape them down on a work table.
Used to rely on the old US Army gabardine wool pants in the Winter, especially for hunting. Can't get that quality anymore without spending a fortune. I also regularly wore Army/Air Force all cotton chinos. The last pair I got in the mid 90's I got one wearing, but the cotton thread was dry rotted.
I have been shopping at Sportsmans Guide for Several Several Decades Love the Company !
Why do you have to do this to me.... Don’t make me buy a hex mosin for 400 😭😭😭😭
Thats a great price for a hex these days ! 🤣
Unfortunately the only store near me that sells milsurp equipment as well as rifles is taking advantage of the price gouging. K98 in poor to barely ok condition 800 bucks. Lee Enfield in rough shape with a cracked stock 650. You dont even want to know what their selling ammo for.
PSA has random surplus, I have seen recently a m1 grand for $2700. They will have sks sometimes.
6:43 takes the cake. Also chad is permanently in Portland hipster camouflage now. He can attend any sort of rally without anyone being the wiser.
I'm 18 and bought my first gun about a month ago. 22 Henry lever action. It cost me almost $500 with the shipping and transfer fees and excessive upfront price. It really looks like getting a good affordable gun has definitely gotten harder.
Bruh for $500 you should have at least gotten it in at least 357 rather than 22
@@airsoftluke17 no. 357 is a lot more expensive and this is only meant for practice at the range. When I want a gun that will actually be practical, I'll get another one. For now I need something cheap, low recoil, and low noise so that I don't develop a bad habit of flinching
@@AlexLee-dc2vb I guess