Ammunition
Cartridge of the Week, the 7.62×39, 7.62 Russian Medium, M43 Soviet
No other cartridge has changed the face of the planet like the 7.62×39. It protected communist ideals and was the…Read More >
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Firearm of the Week, the Maschinengewehr 42 Light Machine Gun (LMG), Machine Gun of 1942, MG42
The need arose on the battlefield for an easily transportable machine gun to compliment the German Blitzkrieg, a new type…Read More >
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Gearing Up for Waterfowl Season
We researched our list, linked to our favorite e-shopping and presented it to the wonderfully generous, beautiful Mrs. Claus’ in our lives.
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Cartridge of the Week, the 45-70 Goverment, 45-70-330, 45-70-350, 45-70-405, 45-70-500
This week we go really old school with a big hoss, the 45-70 Government. This comes from a time when…Read More >
Firearms
Rossi Circuit Judge Convertible Revolver Rifle 22 LR/.22 Magnum
With that nostalgia feel, Rossi has made an affordable, modern-day version in a .22 LR /.22 Mag. convertible.
Firearms
Firearm of the Week, Winchester Model of 1897 Shotgun, M97 Trench Gun, Trench Broom
Here is a firearm that when introduced to the battlefield, an outcry arose from the German high command. They claimed…Read More >
Ammunition
Cartridge of the Week, The 30-06 Springfield, 30-06 Spr. ,30-06 Spfld., 7.62x63mm, .30 Government
Born from the .30-03, the .30-06 Springfield is one of the most important cartridges of the 20th century. Developed in…Read More >
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Survival Ammunition: How Much Ammo do you Really Need for SHTF?
How much is the right amount of ammo to stash for SHTF? Should you follow the motto, “Buy it cheap, stack it deep?” Or should you keep in mind all the other equipment you will be carrying during a bug-out situation? There is a happy middle between stashing away hundreds of thousands of rounds and none. But what is it? Read “Survival Ammunition: How Much Ammo do you Really Need for SHTF” to find out.
Firearms
Firearm of the Week, The Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 1 Mk III / III* SMLE (Smelly)
Old soldiers never die; they just fade away, so said General Douglas MacArthur at his final grand public appearance. However, some old soldiers refuse to fade away. This is true with the Lee-Enfield SMLE Mk III. Simply put—I love this rifle.
Firearms
The Booby Trap?
The Taylor Fur Getter—a unique contraption with brutal consequences. The ring is not for a string, it is for the bait. When pulled …well, essentially committing suicide by shooting itself in the face.