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March 10th, 2020 7minute read The infantry battles of the 20thcentury pitted many classic firearms against each other. The Mauser Kar 98k is one of the most recognizable battle rifles of all time. Many consider it to be the finest bolt-action rifle ever built. The German Gewehr 98k infantry rifle was a capable and refined military bolt-action rifle design. Image: NARA By the mid-1930s, Germany looked to update their excellent infantry rifle, and the Karabiner 98k took shape....

They are as follow: 1. Nylon When vinyl curtains were first introduced,nylon shower curtainsbecame less popular. But there are plus sides to using cloth-based curtains over plastic. The downsides to nylon curtains include their inability to resist mold, hence the need to wash them often. They are more expensive than vinyl. The main advantages of nylon shower curtains in a nutshell 2. This is because hemp plants use less water per acre than cotton plants....

Warning Signs About a quarter of the way into the hike, Brookie started meowing like crazy. After another quarter mile or so, her meowing had increased and she was moving around on my shoulders. As I turned, I saw a big, strawberry blonde-colored mountain lion about 10 yards behind me. Previous to this day I had always open-carried the Springfield XD-S in 9mm. I know a lot of people may fear going deep into the backcountry by themselves....

Because of this, it deserves a close examination. The professional HRT pistol was designed to exacting standards where budget concerns take a backseat to performance. After all, we are talking about saving lives. Springfield wisely decided to make the gun available to the general public. In gunshop terms thats 90% of the gun at 10% of the price. Currently, the TRP line is offered in .45 ACP. Standard models can be had in either black or stainless finishes....

March 7th, 2020 7minute read Why is weapon zero so important? A lot of reasons. But lets start with an example. A rifle and scope with a poor zero is worse than useless. If you have a good rifle and scope, make sure everything is zeroed properly. Weapon Zero Test Several years ago, I was providing instruction to a group of well-trained shooters. There was no warm-up, no preparation; they just had to grab their guns and go....

March 6th, 2020 6minute read Most people get the BAR wrong. While the Browning Automatic Rifle is one of the most celebrated American military firearms in the history of U.S. Ordnance, it remains one of the most misunderstood weapons of all time. The Browning Automatic Rifle was conceived, designed and built as a full-sized .30 caliber automatic rifle. Image: National Archives The key to John Brownings genius design is in its name....

There are plenty of nasty viruses out there and you dont need to risk getting infected. They come in many different scents and types, and there are even recipes for making your own. Whatever jot down you choose, carry it with you and use it often. To prove this point, I went online to WheresGeorge.com to see the travels of marked $1 bills. These are things that cannot be avoided....

Mans oldest tool, the versatility of a knife should make it an essential part of anyones daily kit. The old adage, the right tool for the job comes to mind, and is very applicable. Well, its simple Im trying to explain all the rules that this knife is trying to break. While itspreferableto always have the right tool on hand, its not alwayspractical. This is where the TT comes into play....

March 3rd, 2020 6minute read Talk about a criminal being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Chase and Nicole McKeown immediately sprang into action, drawing their pistols and engaging the armed threat. Obviously caught off guard, the man dropped his weapon and ran out of the restaurant. Off-duty cops Chase and Nicole McKeown were out on a “date night” at Raising Cane’s when they stopped an attempted robbery....

My first response is, Yes, you might absolutely mount a scope on an M1A. And my recommendation is always the Springfield Armory scope mounts. Which mount do I prefer? Its not a quick answer for me, as I have several M1As and each has a specific task. The steel mount locks into the receiver and once it is attached properly, it is rock solid. The softer aluminum mount is hammered against the side of the receiver as it is being mounted....

March 1st, 2020 6minute read Springfields XD-S Mod. 2 .45 is mechanically elegant and armored-vehicle tough! less than a .380 ACP Walther PPK/S. Amazingly, despite its diminutive geometry, the .45 ACP XD-S still isnt butt whooping on the range. Whats the most fun handgun youve ever run? Its cool, not fun. You dont want to hump it. You dont really much want to shoot it. Weve all been there. The P22 throws its tidy little 40-gr....

We explored the town during the day, ate amazing meals and enjoyed walking tours in the evening. I learned a lot on that trip. ApplyingJeff Cooperslevels in the Awareness Color Code Chart, she operated on the level white…the entire time. Awareness Color Code Chart White A state of complete unawareness and unpreparedness. In this state, you are oblivious to things going on around you and are exceedingly vulnerable to attack....

How does this pistol perform as a proven platform? Hands-On First off, lets get the elephant in the room out of the way here. With both options, you do not limit your ability to choose holsters by only receiving a threaded barrel. Their faster sight acquisition and target engagement help many shooters become better marksmen. In the box you have veritable buffet of accessories to tailor your XD-M to the task at hand....