1000 Subscriber Big Giveaway!!!

[@usna98]

The giveaway entry period is now closed. Stay tuned for an announcement on the winners!

[@gto8202]

Congrats on the subs. Anyway you would ever showcase the collection of Milsurps? You can never have enough screw driver sets.

[@usna98]

Thanks! I do have a video that has some of my current collection shown.

[@blakek4750]

Love your vids man. I'd choose the pickelhaube. My assumption about you is that a Mosin-Nagant was NOT your first milsurp.

[@usna98]

Thanks...that's a bold assumption.

[@MidwesternFC]

Congrats on 1k. I've enjoyed watching your projects along the way.

[@usna98]

Thanks a bunch!

[@megkennedy1813]

Congrats on 1K! I inherited a few antique guns that are just sitting in their cases. I know they need to be cleaned and maintained but don't know where to start, but I would definitely go for the tool kit!

[@usna98]

Thanks! I have an older video on my channel that goes into how I clean my milsurps. You're entered.

[@theblindsniper9130]

Wouldn't mind having the helmet for my own channel, that would be fun. I'd give a shoutout haha you deserve that. Though even if I'm not picked for the giveaway, I'm curious as to the things that make you continue to produce content. Where your ideas come from. What your greatest hardships with content creation has been. You could just do a Q&A, those are always fun.

[@usna98]

Thanks!

[@milsurprifleguy7091]

I will add my observation / assumptions . Starting with you don’t have beard , you are mid to late forties , you speak clearly and distinctly , possibly needed to for your time in the service for the position you had , say 5’11” , medium build , right at 200lbs , either way . Mechanically inclined , working with things with an interest on how they work , have an interest in military history . You have your area clean and organized and you are on time / punctual . Looking forward to your response to all the comments

[@usna98]

Thanks! Some of that is spot on.

[@jebus9571]

Always makes my day when I see a new Navy 98 video posted. congratulations you definitely deserve it, I was wondering why you picked the Navy and is that what got you into firearms? the tool set would be nice

[@usna98]

Thanks!! You're entered.

[@usna98]

You may not have watched the actually giveaway winner video yet, but you won the screwdriver set. You'll need to watch that video to see what you need to do to claim your prize. Congrats!

[@Voxohm]

Congratulations on the first 1,000!! Thanks for sharing your collection, showing off the newest projects and helping inspire us procrastinators to start on our own projects. My question is what's something your passionate about collecting that we haven't seen on your channel? Good luck to all in the giveaway, if I'm lucky the screwdriver set would be the choice. Regards

[@usna98]

Thank you so much...good luck!

[@lraven-rq7dx]

Congrats! The Reproduction M15 Pickelhaube looks amazing! What is your favorite antique pistol of all time? I have the 1911's my grandfather carried as a policeman. Those are mine

[@usna98]

Thanks for watching!

[@resistanceremembered]

Congrats on reaching 1000 subscribers! You definitely deserved it as your content is amazing! The Pickelhaube looks really neat. I was wondering about what other hobbies you might have besides collecting milsurps and militaria. I remember you posting a couple of videos on your truck so I assume you’re into cars as well? Congratulations once again on reaching the 1000 subs milestone!

[@usna98]

Thanks! I'll answer this when I do the GAW video.

[@jebclark3988]

Congrats on 1000 subscribers. My question is What’s your Favorite ammo brand for the hard to find surplus calibers?

[@usna98]

Thanks...you're entered!

[@tomc6255]

I only followed you because of RTI stuff but that is great you have 1000 subs. Congrats!

[@usna98]

Awesome! Thank you! My RTI purchases have definitely slowed down a bit.

[@tomc6255]

@@usna98 I did buy an enfield mk and steyr mannlicher m95 carbine. I made a personal request to get them in very good or excellent. This year went pretty bad for me.

[@kirbybranham8759]

Congrats on 1K! Thanks for recommending other channels. I enjoy seeing how your RTI purchases turn out. Have you found any deals using commercial gun auction sites? I have looked at a few, but with extra internet and buyer fees they just end up too expensive - at least on the ones I have tried do far. Any tips? Thanks again. The screwdriver set looks great.

[@usna98]

Thanks, and no prob...there are a ton of great small channels out there.

[@MarkKratzMC]

Congratulations on your milestones

[@usna98]

Thanks...much appreciated!

[@theblindsniper9130]

Man congrats. Love watching your RTI videos, took a few of those risks myself. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow even farther.

[@usna98]

Appreciate it! The RTI purchases have definitely slowed down recently.

[@Jojo69869]

To make an assumption about you. I bet your a huge jacked lumberjack with a grizzly beard lol. You have great vids, keep it up! I would love the helmet

[@usna98]

Thanks...I guess you'll find out.

[@darrensmith9564]

I'm interested in the Starter Gunsmith Kit. Congratulations on the 1000 subs. What got you interested in Militaria?

[@usna98]

Thanks! You're entered.

[@victor3859]

Congrats on hitting 1000 subs. I've really enjoyed your videos especially the ones on Italian rifles cant wait to see what other videos got coming out. My question is what got you into collecting firearms specifically Italian I started collecting last year and somehow got hooked on Italian Assumption your usually quiet but will always share new information you just learned about a topic that interests you

[@usna98]

Thanks! You're entered.

[@Sgt.Kilrain]

Congratulations on 1,000 subscribers! Honestly, you and a few others such as Readiness Review and TSFusilers have inspired me to attempt to enter the milsurp hobby. I have two WWI era rifles under the Christmas tree this year from my collective family. Now to get the courage to clean them up. In that instance I would say, the toolset. My question for you is are you a brown shoe or black shoe? My assumption is you are a black shoe.

[@usna98]

Thanks, and that's great to hear! Good luck with the cleanup. Take it slow and use the right tools and you'll be good. Check out my video on how to clean up milsurps, and I'm also doing the 24 days of milsurp gift ideas right now that has a bunch of good products.

[@usna98]

Hey, if you check out my video today (12/27/22) you will see that you were picked as the alternate winner of the screwdriver set since the original winner did not contact me. Congrats! Go to the description in that video for details on what you need to do to claim your prize. You have until 1/2/23.

[@Sgt.Kilrain]

@@usna98 thank you! I will do that right now.

[@thefrenchgunsmith6488]

What a fantastic news ! 1000 is a big step and to be honest I just want to thank you for all the advices you made in every videos ! I know I cannot be part of the giveaway due to my location but here is my question : Do you think the Gras 1874 was ahead of it's time ? Be carefull i'm French ;)

[@usna98]

Merci!

[@worldofthearms6976]

Congrats on the 1k subs! I've been watching your channel since you had 300ish subs (under CGTV1 account). I've always enjoyed your content! One of my projects is repairing the Hanyang 88's that I bought from you so I can shoot them! I have to ask, how long have you been collecting for? And do you prefer antique firearms or C&R firearms more? You have a great collection you've shown us over the years!

[@usna98]

Thanks! You're entered.

[@Wicked505]

Congratulations! What was the first Milsurp that you bought?

[@usna98]

Thanks...great question!

[@aapje]

Congrats on 1k! My question is: what was the worst mistake you made while working on a gun?

[@usna98]

Thanks!

[@tommystone4563]

Congrats on 1000, what got you into Military Collecting and how long have you been collecting?...

[@usna98]

Thanks...great question!

[@hobofactory]

Firstly congrats on the 1000! Without a doubt it’s well-deserved, and then some! As far as the prize, gotta vote for the gunsmithing screwdriver kit. As far a question goes: when looking at a milsurp, where would you say you draw the line between something that should be cleaned and conserved in its present condition, as opposed to restored? Or is there a line? Thanks!

[@usna98]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@jschleicher]

Discovered you a few weeks ago, so not a longtime sub, but I do enjoy your videos. Straight forward, without a bunch of extraneous bs. Personally I would love a decent screwdriver set. I've been considering getting a C&R license. What are your thoughts about the pros and cons of any of the FFL's. Ann I assume you're tall. Maybe not freakishly 6'9" but certainly over 6'2". You have yourself a good day, and I look forward to this channel growing.

[@usna98]

Thanks...you're entered!

[@Craig6519]

Congratulations on 1k. gunsmithing tools

[@usna98]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardallen7242]

Screwdriver set when did you decide to go to the navy academy congratulations on 1000

[@usna98]

Thanks! You're entered.

[@tubbybutterman5711]

Wheeler set! Which gun started your love of milsurps?

[@aw09ification]

Hey congrats. You make great content and I'm sure if you keep it up you'll continue to grow. My assumption about you is that you own a pair of boomer newbalance shoes. My question is: I think you mentioned you have kids? Do you share this hobby with your kids? How old were they when you first took them shooting? I have two kids and I'm excited for them to get a little older so I can take them shooting. I would like the tool kit if I am picked. Thanks!

[@usna98]

Lol...thanks!

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Congrats on 1k subscribers! And thanks for recommending my channel! Curiosity question and I wont be too specific, but what region of the US are you in?

[@usna98]

Thanks, and no prob!

[@MrDurandal25]

1. Subscribe to my channel (USNA 98) on KZbin. 2. Comment on this giveaway video with which item you want and one or both of the following in your comment: a. Ask Me Anything (no politics and no superlative type (e.g., best, worst, favorite, etc.) question. b. Make an assumption about me. Congrats! Will you please keep up the MIL SURP rifle reviews? ......you must have taught per-algebra prior to this... Wheeler Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set!

[@usna98]

Thanks...interesting question!

[@MrDurandal25]

@@usna98 ....meaning, even the most detailed process can be relayed. Your reviews and content are spot on.

[@milsurprifleguy7091]

So now I have to keep coming back to your video to check on the comments for the different questions

[@usna98]

I'll answer them all when I do the actual giveaway video.

[@Miomorales2633]

Congrats on 1000!!love the videos , (my question is what inspires you to make these videos everyday of the topics you choose to post , and did you have ancestors that have been in the war or service? If so could you give a story that you know from what they told you or other family . And my assumption of you is that you are very nice person very friendly who doesn’t like big crowds , you’re 178 , 6’1 shoe size 10 lol . Thank you for the giveaway! If we’re to win I’d choose the Reproduction, M15 Pickhuable because the history behind it . Once again congrats on 1000!😁

[@usna98]

Thanks! You're entered.

[@brendenfletcher3761]

Not in giveaway cause I am 13 but what got you into to collecting and do you have any advice for some who is about to restore there first helmet

[@usna98]

Thanks for watching! I don't think your age disqualifies you.

[@kellyoneal1675]

I'd like to win the screwdriver set. I assume your a historian. If so, do you specialize in a certain era? Thank you.

[@usna98]

Thanks...you're entered!

[@timweidman9783]

congrats on 1k! glad to be one of them. its not much of an assumption but i think your detail oriented, probably from your military days. as far as what i would take? dont have either so it is a win win! lol

[@usna98]

Thanks!

[@karlhoffman1985]

I notice you almost always do RTI builds, besides Proxibid are there any other companies you buy from? Also you should do a video of how to evaluate pitting and when is too much. Also I assume you are a retired navy.

[@usna98]

You're entered!

[@GenerationKill001]

My comments are short, but I come here often 😀

[@usna98]

Thank you!

[@lovespuzzles8516]

Wheeler Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set for me. What made you decide to start a youtube channel 3 years ago.

[@lovespuzzles8516]

Wheeler Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set for me

[@mattm.3562]

Found you from the hanyang rifles videos been a sub since. Would you say you’ve made any mistakes or had any regrets in your milsurp collecting career?

[@usna98]

The Hanyangs were fun projects!

[@_MrGiggles]

First came across your channel via your RTI videos. That's also how I found Readiness Reviews, hobofactory, and tfusilier44. Been an avid watcher ever since! My question to you would be this: do you have a "gun that got away"? Maybe a gun you bid on, but got outbid. Maybe a good deal you saw in a shop, but didn't make the purchase?Maybe a gun you regret selling? I can say, for me, the screwdriver set would be a welcome addition to my tool set.

[@usna98]

Thanks, and great question!

[@ethanpatton597]

Congratulations on 1000 man!!! If I were to win I would go with the screwdriver set. I would like to ask what/who influenced you to start your channel?

[@usna98]

Thanks...great question!

[@buddysbird3128]

Congrats on your 1000 Subscribers as it is, perhaps, the hardest milestone to cross. I would like to ask you a question and make an assumption. Question: How much in total do you think that you have spent on all of your firearms collectively? Assumption: You are introverted person but come out a little more when you are around people you know well. You started this channel not to gain anything out of it but simply to share your knowledge with other people and keep record of your own knowledge. Your favorite subject is History and you also like engineering. If I am selected, with kind regards, I would like the M15 Pickelhaube. Thank you and good luck.

[@usna98]

Thanks for watching! You're entered.

[@1badseabee]

Congrats on 1000 subs!!! Did you ever do any Med cruises after graduating from the academy in ‘98? By the way I’m a helmet fan😊

[@usna98]

Thanks...great question!

[@RME1911]

Have you ever had any ghostly or haunting experiences occur with any of your surplus work and collecting? I always think that in the back of my head whenever I see something at a shop or online. I don’t want the st valentine day brick effect in my workshop lol -Helmet Great content and I enjoy your videos and information you share, thank you.

[@usna98]

Thanks...love the question!

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

Congratulations BRO 1k nice. You have great video's and there very detailed ! Prizes ? cool. USNA i know why you started the channel.. because you... like a thousand of us surplus collectors it's a hobby and a bug that gets in ya and it's kinda fun. That Hollow Ground screwdriver set is nice . @RUSTYSURPLUS

[@usna98]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@lovespuzzles8516]

Wheeler Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set for me