A lot of people over the last 10 years or so have become interested in long range precision shooting. One of the simple facts of life when it comes to precision shooting at ranges past 700 yards is that the rifles often cost a lot of money. There is a huge mind boggling selection ofContinue reading “FN USA PBR A Good First Light Sniper/Tactical Rifle”
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Using A Car As Cover
After the results of shooting through a car on the range with a 5.56 a few weeks ago, I decided to test some more with a variety of rounds. We used the same car as the 5.56 test and shot the target from the same angles and through the same amounts of barrier. Those beingContinue reading “Using A Car As Cover”
The USMC M40
The USMC decided to replace the Winchester model 70/Unertl combination in late 1965 due to the recent changes to the M70 from the pre 64 version and for a lighter rifle scope combo that made quick first round hits easier. The MTU was tasked with coming up with a rifle suitable for the Corps needsContinue reading “The USMC M40”
Reproduction Redfield USMC M40 Sniper Rifle Optic and Redfield Base And Rings
A few years ago. Remington released and exact replica of the Vietnam War era USMC issued M40 sniper rifle. The rifles were a limited run and came with a unique serial number along with the prefix “SSA” for the Scout Sniper Association ” and a SSA challenge coin. The rifles are as close as couldContinue reading “Reproduction Redfield USMC M40 Sniper Rifle Optic and Redfield Base And Rings”
More 1,000 yard shooting, M1903 , M14 And Even A Colt Commando
An oldie but goody resurrected from the old site. After my last two posts about shooting at 1,000 yards with the service A2 and the M4 carbine with SOCOM barrel of 14.5 inches along with some 800 yard shooting with 16 inch barrel and T-1, I was talked into to shooting some other rifles underContinue reading “More 1,000 yard shooting, M1903 , M14 And Even A Colt Commando”
Inland MFG M1 Carbine Part 2 Accuracy Testing
This is the final part in the T&E of the Inland MFG M1 Carbine. In case you have no read the pr4evious posts, I examined the gun closely with plenty of close up pictures and tested the carbine for reliability in mud, snow, water and ice. Now at last is the accuracy portion of theContinue reading “Inland MFG M1 Carbine Part 2 Accuracy Testing”
Nude Nuns with Big Guns
Nude Nuns with Big Guns is a 2010 film directed by Joseph Guzman and it is everything you think it is – Garbage. This is the kind of film that has come back in style since that 2007 Grindhouse double feature. It’s the style you know well if you’re a fan of genre B-movies. AContinue reading “Nude Nuns with Big Guns”
COLT 6940PISTON PART 2 ACCURACY AND LONG RANGE TESTING
After taking a look at the parts and guts on the Colt 6940 Piston carbine last time, it is now time to show the results of testing the carbine for accuracy and reliability. For my accuracy testing of the carbine, I used the Leupold 18x target scope on a Larue SPR mount and my usualContinue reading “COLT 6940PISTON PART 2 ACCURACY AND LONG RANGE TESTING”
Inland MFG M1 Carbine Test & Review
The M1 carbine. Loved and hated in equal parts it seems. Meant to replace the pistol for rear line troops. officers and the GIs that did not need a rifle, the M1 carbine is well known. In recent years a few companies have started to make new “clones” of the m1 carbine to satisfy theContinue reading “Inland MFG M1 Carbine Test & Review”
KGB Custom Long Slide M1911s
Pretty Special pair of Longslides for the one and only Jimmy at Sarah15 Auctions. Anytime another industry professional wants my stuff it is an honor. Jim and crew handle some of the finest hardware in the country. The guns, sequentially #’d KGB frames, 9mm Longslides with 38 Super barrels fit. One in Stainless, one blued.Continue reading “KGB Custom Long Slide M1911s”
