Chapter 377 - DDV5 - The Ultimate Survival Food (1/2)

Looking at the bolt-action rifle on the case with a carbon fiber reinforced polymer stock, a user-interchangeable 24-inch barrel, a 5-26x56mm scope, an adjustable cheek riser and buttstock, a bipod, a sling, a suppressor, and etc., I remembered our little discussion yesterday.

We briefly talked about teaching a long shooting class and we discussed rifle calibers.

”It's chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, take care of it. That's the gun I easily hit 700 yards with. Well, I had a great spotter but that's my best record.” Matthew said with a solemn look.

It was a Daniel Defense Delta 5 and from the looks of it, it was barely used.

”Dad...” Kaley was smiling brightly.

”You're still hiding a few guns in your RV, eh?” I chuckled.

”Heh, you know how it is about buying new rifles. We'd need a place to hide it from our wives.” Oscar chuckled.

”That's too f.u.c.k.i.n.g real bud.” Johnny added.

”Hmm, I still have my M70 so I'll stick with it. I just bought that a few years back but I rarely used it. I'll say that it's definitely better than my M70 but I'm more experienced with my M70 and .308 rounds.” Matthew said, scratching his head.

”Also, correct me if I'm wrong, it's not your style, heh.” I commented.

”Hmm, that too.” Matthew chuckled.

”I first thought you got this from Oscar, all of your guns have wood stocks.” I replied.

”Heh, I have one of those but it's chambered in .308 as well.” Oscar chimed.

”You know what's funny?” I told them.

”Hmm?” the three said at the same time.

”I have the exact same rifle as this but it has seen a lot of action. I have a better scope but everything done to this thing was almost the exact same.” I said.

”What?!” Matthew didn't know how to react.

”It's okay, no worries. It's a f.u.c.k.i.n.g Daniel Defense for f.u.c.k's sake. I know how f.u.c.k.i.n.g expensive this thing is. I need another bolt-action to teach Kaley and here we are. Thank you for this.” I calmed him down.

”It's like- nevermind. I'm glad you liked it and it goes towards teaching Kaley. It's a win-win situation for me.” Matthew raised his hands helplessly.

I closed the cases and I thanked the three old-timers again.

”So kid, now that we know that you're planning to do something instead of holing up in your room, just stay in our place and double-check on a few things you've assigned to other people. See if they're slacking on the job or might have missed something.” Oscar said.

”But-” I was cut off.

”It's just for a f.u.c.k.i.n.g day! Tatiana could lead your group for this day while you do your thing here.” Oscar said with a strict tone.

”That would be a great idea.” Rin interjected.

”How so?” I was still trying to go outside.

”Well, you asked Raphael to make a few compartments on his Raptor and Tatiana's HUMVEE. They can't necessarily do it without those two being here, right?” Rin replied.

”They can do it when we get back, right?” I was grasping for straws.

”I heard Anthony could install an AC to Tatiana's HUMVEE, you know how hot it gets inside it, right?” Kaley interjected.

”I'm used to it but it would be nice to have an AC installed.” Tatiana chuckled.

”We could use the other Raptor!” I retorted.

”Seriously? It needs a bit more oomph for our standards! It needs to have the same attachments we have for Raphael's Raptor before we could let a group use it solo outside! Besides, we'd use that as a reference for the other one so the job could be easier!” Oscar added.

”I see what's going on, you're all just trying to keep me inside here, eh?” I understood what they were trying to do for me so I acted like I was being held against my will. Well, they've made good points and they decided to pile on a few more.

”Well, you caught on easily, heh.” Johnny smiled.

”Okay, what else needs to be done around the place? Throwing me anywhere could bump their output by several times.” I gave up trying to convince them.

”Umm, I helped Charlotte and the others with canning the radishes but there's still a few more. I said I'd get to it but I would be going with Allan and Jenny again.” Cynthia chimed.

”Also, we still have a lot of empty mason jars and it would be nice if we could fill them all.” Rin said.