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Gerald Gustafson’s Underdog Cartridge and the Future of Small Arms
By the mid-1950s, Gerald Gustafson and William Davis had taken up as champions of the little .22 cartridge. They were involved in D.L. Hall's earlier work, and now they wanted to continue proving to the Army that this research path was a worthy contender for an infantry rifle.
JP Bore Guide for 223 Cal: Raw Truth Review
If you are very particular about the way you clean your rifles, then you probably take great care not to damage the crown or chamber of your gun. A cleaning rod guide, or bore guide as they're often called, is a very effective way to prevent that kind of damage.
An Effectiveness Study of the Infantry Rifle
In 1950, Donald Hall sought to explore alternatives to the full-sized battle rifle cartridge. He built upon R.H. Kent's work decades earlier, and found similar conclusions that challenged Army thought.
Now is the Time to Get a Ham Radio License
Communications is yet another skill that I think people should add to their toolbox. It's just such a fundamental part of modern society, that I don't think most people could even begin to imagine what it would look like without it.
Profiles in Marksmanship: Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan and his famed riflemen were key figures during the American Revolution. They were among the first units to employ precision rifle fire and guerilla tactics to harass the British and interdict logistic chains.
Norman Hitchman’s Status Quo-Smashing 1952 Report
The Hitchman report from 1952 is one of my favorite bits of Army research. Like the 1930 Kent report before it, the findings eventually led to the adoption of the M-16 rifle and 5.56 NATO cartridge.
The 1930 Report that Changed the World- Sort of
Way back in 1930, R.H. Kent proposed that a small bullet at high velocity would be as effective as the common 30-06. This report had the potential to change the direction of small arms development.
You Really Need to try Rucking, This is Why
This post is all about rucking. I want to dig into one of the foundational skills of the military, especially the infantry, but one rarely seen in the civilian world. We're going to talk about the benefits of movement on foot, over ground, while carrying a load.
Should You Buy a Nitrided Barrel for Your AR-15?
Salt Bath Nitriding/Nitrocarburizing is a surface conversion process for metal. With gun barrels, it produces a very hard and corrosion-resistant casing. It's gaining a lot of popularity, so let's take a look.
Choosing a Field Knife as a Constant Companion
Like rifles, there is a knife designed for just about any situation. Also like rifles, we must also be considerate of what we are actually able to carry with us into the field. With that in mind, most of us are served by carrying one or two "general purpose" blades.
Lessons Learned from My EIC Match
I competed in a lot of local outlaw matches for years before finally going to a “real” one. Excellence in Competition matches, or EIC, happen periodically at military bases all over the country. They follow CMP rules, with a few twists.
GoRuck Light VAFB: After Action Review
Set the way back machine to August 2016. I wasn't far from leaving the Air Force, and looking for a challenge. The day taught me a lot about grinning through the pain and discomfort. It also taught me the value of a team.