Authored by John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead via The Rutherford Institute, “Looking at the present, I see a more probable future: a new despotism creeping slowly across America. Faceless oligarchs sit at command posts of a corporate-government complex that has been slowly evolving over many decades. In efforts to enlarge their own powers and privileges,Continue reading “Despotism Is The New Normal: Looming Threats To Freedom In 2022”
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Official Army Press Release Fire Control System Contract Award To Vortex Optics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Army awards Next Generation Fire Control System agreement to Sheltered Wings Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — The Army has awarded Sheltered Wings Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics based in Barneveld, WI a 10-year firm fixed price, Follow-on Production Other Transaction Agreement (P-OTA) with a maximum ceiling value of $2.7 billionContinue reading “Official Army Press Release Fire Control System Contract Award To Vortex Optics”
Jeff Deist: How We Will Win
Authored by Jeff Deist via The Mises Institute, You do not defend a world that is already lost. When was it lost? That you cannot say precisely. It is a point for the revolutionary historian to ponder. We know only that it was surrendered peacefully, without a struggle, almost unawares. There was no day, noContinue reading “Jeff Deist: How We Will Win”
Classic Colt Promo Videos for the M16A2 and M4
Check out these classic Colt promo videos from the 1980s and early 1990s. Note that the M4 on display mostly have fixed carry handles, with the exception of the “new” M4A1.
The Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36×56 FFP Riflescope
BARNEVELD, Wis. – The new Razor® HD Gen III 6-36×56 FFP riflescope from Vortex® offers all the magnification you need to go long, while staying optically crisp and incredibly clear throughout its magnification range. Long-range shooting scenarios can challenge even the best marksmen. Optically, it becomes a balancing act between providing the tools and featuresContinue reading “The Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36×56 FFP Riflescope”
What The Great Ammunition Shortage Says About Inflation
Authored by Matt Stoller via BIG Substack, Concentration is increasing prices and keeping them high. The ammunition duopoly and the “Great Ammunition Shortage” is just one example. Covid has done a lot of things to our society. But talk to anyone who enjoys hunting, and they’ll tell you one of result is the ‘Great AmmunitionContinue reading “What The Great Ammunition Shortage Says About Inflation”
Model 70 Bull Gun .300 H&H Magnum
From the fellas over at pre64win.com In 1948, this .300 H&H Magnum Bull rifle with its 28” extra heavy barrel was a world-class long range rig. Designed to compete at the Camp Perry National Match long range events – specifically the 1000-yard 1000-yd. Wimbledon Cup match – this is the most accurate model 70 WinchesterContinue reading “Model 70 Bull Gun .300 H&H Magnum”
Why Don’t We Cut Out The Middleman And Just Elect Pfizer & Merck?
Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, If we no longer have the capacity to distinguish between moral legitimacy and self-serving corruption, then we might as well eliminate the Middleman and vote directly for Pfizer or Merck. There’s a fancy word for cutting out the Middleman: disintermediation. Removing intermediaries who take a cut but neither produceContinue reading “Why Don’t We Cut Out The Middleman And Just Elect Pfizer & Merck?”
Novak TRI 2011 for Ken Hackathorn
Most of you here should recognize the name of veteran firearms instructor Ken Hackathorn. His history is a bit off here as the first Strayer/Tripp 2011 modular frames were unveiled at the 1992 SHOT Show. Jerry Barnhart even used a Wilson Combat-modified 2011 to win the 1992 USPSA Nationals. The early Chip McCormick-marketed frames wereContinue reading “Novak TRI 2011 for Ken Hackathorn”
The Rifleman’s Rifle by Roger C. Rule
I have looooooong lusted for this book, and now finally have a copy. It is everything I hoped it would be. A very techincal and careful detailing of all pre-64 model 70s.A history of the model 54 and some post 64 models. A few pictures from the book below, I’d love to show you more,Continue reading “The Rifleman’s Rifle by Roger C. Rule”
Scattered Shots 