The Vari-X II then as the VX-II, have been general purpose target optics of mine for at least 20 years.
Category Archives: Thoughts
Replacement Cargo Straps For Light Weight Ruck
My Vietnam war issue ruck is complete but with time the straps get pretty stiff and hard. Not much good. You can’t tighten them down, you can loosen them in the buckles, they aren’t very useful. Why would it matter? Because I believe in getting rare militaria and using it up that way when IContinue reading “Replacement Cargo Straps For Light Weight Ruck”
NEW SIG SAUER 1911-XSERIES
Below is a press release but I want to add a little to it. First, I would never personally buy a 1911 from SIG. I like SIG P220 series but that is about it. Next, I want to mention how amused I am over this. I keep seeing Gen Y and Zoomers all over theContinue reading “NEW SIG SAUER 1911-XSERIES”
Holy Ammo Kit
A throw back to Iraq in 2003/2004…Carrier, Chaplains Kit, Desert. Although these were intended to carry a Chaplains kit (2 carriers contained the contents of one kit for field religious services) these carriers were great for carrying extra 30-round magazines. We used them to carry an additional basic load (210 rounds) tucked away neatly inContinue reading “Holy Ammo Kit”
.30-18 Auto Pedersen Device Ammo
The ammo for it is probably even more rare and someone managed to run across some.
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”
Wants vs. Needs firearms and Gear
By thinking about these things, you may find you are actually lacking in defensive essential gear.
EXTRA Carry CCW Mag Pouch
A couple years ago, maybe longer I was sent this magazine holder thing for review. The reason it has taken me so long is I just couldn’t figure out the best way to use this thing. As you can see the idea is to clip it into a pocket. The problem is that the magazineContinue reading “EXTRA Carry CCW Mag Pouch”
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)”
Scattered Shots 