The Hog Saddle has been out for a few years now . It was developed by a former sniper as a better mouse trap for shooting a sniper rifle when the terrain or urban environment will not allow the use of more traditional positions and methods. The Hog saddle is a professionally done version ofContinue reading “Hog Saddle Review”
Monthly Archives: July 2023
LEFT THE RANGE-Jim Scoutten
I met the man back in 2016 at the NRA meeting in Louisville. We were both staying in the same hotel. He very much liked my Dad’s orange Dodge Challanger and was well on his way to being drunk. He was very nice and even took a picture with me which is now lost thanksContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE-Jim Scoutten”
Inland MFG “jungle M1 Carbine ” Review & Accuracy Test
Inland Mfg has been on a pretty good roll since they brought the old name back online and started producing weapons that could have been if only they had continued. I have already tested and reviewed their M1 carbine and their excellent USGI M1911A1. If you read those reviews you know I was impressed withContinue reading “Inland MFG “jungle M1 Carbine ” Review & Accuracy Test”
101 Uses For Ammocan
1- Make a portable wood stove 2- Lockable center console for your Jeep or UTV 3- Tool Box 4- Waterproof storage in your boat 5-Computer case 6- Pistol Storage 7- Field Toilet (line with a plastic bag to dispose of, don’t ruin your can!) 8- Waterproof and airtight seed storage 9- Flammable storage (paint cans,Continue reading “101 Uses For Ammocan”
Colt Cobra Accuracy Test
Now we are going to take a look at how accurate it is. I won’t bother saying anything about reliability, it is a double action revolver after all and one made by Colt so it obviously will work. I shot a variety of commercial factory loads for accuracy at 25 yards. The Buffalo Bore plusContinue reading “Colt Cobra Accuracy Test”
Inland MFG M3 Carbine
We have seen a few really nifty M1 carbines out of Inland the last few years. It was just a matter of time before they offered us the version the least known or seen. The M3 was the variant done up to mount a huge active IR night vision “sniper” scope and a huge batteryContinue reading “Inland MFG M3 Carbine”
Prep Rant: Let’s Argue
So I saw this meme today and it reminded me of some of the stuff I talked about before. I think too many people focus on the gear and not the larger picture. Or just realize that their situation will probably be pretty miserable in reality. While it’s important to have good gear and ifContinue reading “Prep Rant: Let’s Argue”
It Came From The Footlocker
I thought I would talk about a few odds and ends from my personal hoard and give a few words for each item. First up we have here a Marbles vintage gun cleaning kit in its metal box. One of the higher end kits from its day, the rod was well made with a woodenContinue reading “It Came From The Footlocker”
The Suppressed M16 in Vietnam and After
“With the emergence of the M16 as the principal infantry arm of the US ground combat forces in South Vietnam, the major thrust of suppressor development was centered on the 5.56mm rifle. The USAMTU had been actively involved with suppressor testing during the course of Army revaluations. So far as the AMTU was concerned, ifContinue reading “The Suppressed M16 in Vietnam and After”
Scattered Shots 