If anyone tries to tell you that the old battle horse known as .308 Winchester (alternatively, 7.62x51 NATO) is washed up, you'll know right away they're either drinking the kool-aid or are drastically ill-informed as to hunting and war history. The effectiveness of the .308 has … [Read more...]
Reconnaissance teams of all different origins have always been centered around the ability to be a minimalist, highly maneuverable element that can discreetly observe and report on the enemy, providing valuable intelligence for command elements that often dictates when and where … [Read more...]
Few rifles have achieved the legendary status of the Soviet rifle of choice: the Kalashnikov AK-47. Its price, reliability and .30 caliber stopping power have made it a favorite among gunslingers everywhere from Third World dictatorships to high-end gun collections. Its legacy … [Read more...]
After successfully completing RIP (Ranger Indoctrination Program later renamed RASP) I was assigned to 2nd Ranger Battalion (Cco-MadSlashers). When I arrived at Ft. Lewis it was basically empty. I was sent on a reach-back bird (planes that carry people into, and out of combat for … [Read more...]
One of the fiercest, and longest running, debates within the firearms community is this: which is the better "battle rifle:" the AR or the AK. The topic has been done to death, so I thought I'd feature the two rifles in a different setting: working together. The video embedded … [Read more...]
Before I start my review of the SIG 556R I want to do a short review of SIG’s customer service. I purchased this rifle heavily discounted because of issues with failing to extract and failing to eject. I knew off the bat I’d be sending it to SIG for repairs, and any repair costs … [Read more...]
Before the price gouging of weapons while I was stationed at Ft. Benning GA, I purchased an AK-47 (Romanian) at a local dealership for $174.00. I wanted an AK-47 after a few deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, everyone in those areas of operations had one and it seemed to serve … [Read more...]
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