So I took the DU poncho liner out instead of a sleeping bag this summer to see how it worked. I have taken an old liner out before but I would always end up outside of it. Which is one of the main things that drew me to the Dragoon Unlimited liners was the inclusionContinue reading “Dragoon Unlimited Poncho Liner Field Test”
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Life Amidst Incipient Insurgency
Today we have another throw back post from our departed friend Kevin AKA Hognose. Insurgencies seldom break out overnight, but when they come, they lay their burdens first on the civilians associated with the hated government or occupying power. No less was that true in the early stages of the American Revolution, when life forContinue reading “Life Amidst Incipient Insurgency”
Will the Military Obey Unlawful Orders?
A thowback post from our departed friend Hognose. An officer’s commission (here, a Continental Commission signed by President of the Con. Congress John Hancock). Enduring question: are you commissioned to obey orders, or sustain principles? The answer to that is, unquestionably, yes. You probably shouldn’t delude yourself on that score. Back in March, Commander SalamanderContinue reading “Will the Military Obey Unlawful Orders?”
How to adjust the loop sling
We are now ready for the second step- correct positions. You won’t hit the bull’s-eye every time unless you are steady. Three things control your steadiness. The Gun SlingYour BreathingYour Position The gun sling supports your arm and rifle. lt binds the rifle to your arm in a single, tight, steady unit. There are twoContinue reading “How to adjust the loop sling”
Moly Buildup in Seating Die
by: Larry MedlerThis may or may not apply to you. Lately I have been measuring the force it takes to seat bullets and this set up uses a flat load cell plate on the press ram and not a shell holder. This set up as been working fine for me for the past couple orContinue reading “Moly Buildup in Seating Die”
A Few Reloading Hints and Tips
by Germán A. SalazarThere are a few little items which I find newer shooters ask about with some frequency and some which thy don’t ask about but should! Over time, as these items pop up, I’ll work them into the site. Here, in no particular order of importance are a few useful hints and tips forContinue reading “A Few Reloading Hints and Tips”
Measuring the Case
by: Germán A. Salazar This is another introductory reloading article, there will be little here for the experienced reloader but those who are new to reloading might find something useful in these words and pictures. All of the pictures can be enlarged by clicking on them. Introduction The cartridge case is a seemingly simple vesselContinue reading “Measuring the Case”
Resizing – Case Dimension Changes
by: Germán A. Salazar When you get home from the range with a box full of fired brass, it’s time to get to work. The most fundamental decision to be made is how to resize the brass – will it be full length sized or neck sized? Some people believe there is a third alternative:Continue reading “Resizing – Case Dimension Changes”
Long Range Shooting by Whelen
The following article is a chapter on Long Range shooting from Townsend Whelen’s famous book Suggestions to Military Riflemen. The book was published in 1909 when the New Springfield (1903) was indeed new and competitive shooters were learning its features and capabilities. There is much in Whelen’s words that remains valid today and more that is worth readingContinue reading “Long Range Shooting by Whelen”
Practical Field Marksman Rifles for Long Range 800-1,000 yards
Quality is quality.
Scattered Shots 