M855A1 Accuracy and Velocity

ARFCOM user Molon has posted an major test of the M855A1 service round, which you can read below. M855A1 ammunition is manufactured at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant near Independence, Missouri.  The lot of Lake City M855A1 ammunition that was evaluated for this article was manufactured in January of 2021. There were no malfunctionsContinue reading “M855A1 Accuracy and Velocity”

Greasing The M1 Garand

There are two reasons we want to grease certain parts on the M1. The first reason is we require reliable function, the second reason is to reduce wear. The military was focused on reliable weapon function and less on long-term serviceability. The grease locations shown in the service manuals are designed to promote proper function.Continue reading “Greasing The M1 Garand”

OUTLAND (1981)

by Stark at LMO I have meant to write a review of this myself but looks like Stark beat me to it-ST The not-too-distant future. Io. The third moon of Jupiter. 262,070 miles from the planet. 70 hours from the nearest space station. One supply shuttle per week. Surface gravity is 1/6th that of Earth.Continue reading “OUTLAND (1981)”