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| Cro & his M9 |
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| Me & the Sig |
More to come... got 700+ photos to sort through and find the good ones.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
9 milli
Cro was in town for one last pass before heading over for a year or so. Obviously it meant we'd turn some money into noise and smoke. One last hoorah for him with targets that don't shoot back for a while.
More to come... got 700+ photos to sort through and find the good ones.
More to come... got 700+ photos to sort through and find the good ones.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Blaugh
Burned out from the FTX over the weekend, fighting a wicked head cold, six hours of class earlier today, and 8 hours of work tonight...
Back in a couple days, I swear.
Back in a couple days, I swear.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Just how quiet is it?
If you were wondering how quiet the 300BLK is when suppressed and firing subsonic, here you go:
Darn timing...
Got some cool new gear over the last couple days, no real time to play with it though. Army stuff all weekend.
Rest assured there'll be some cool stuff coming up in the next couple weeks as I mess with stuff and put it through it's paces.
Rest assured there'll be some cool stuff coming up in the next couple weeks as I mess with stuff and put it through it's paces.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
More on the 300 AAC Blackout cartridge
Looks like there's a full website up for the new round.
Lots of pdf's and some pictures of the cartridge. It's beastly.
Lots of pdf's and some pictures of the cartridge. It's beastly.
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| From 300BLK Site |
WCI vs MPD
The suit has been filed, full email can be read after the jump (it's long) A copy of the full suit can be read here.
Rifle Grenades
Somebody asked me a couple weeks ago if anybody still uses them. This month's Afghanistan pictures from the Big Picture had this one in there:
So apparently, yes, the French do at least.
So apparently, yes, the French do at least.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Remington's new AR Platform
And more importantly, whole new caliber, 300 AAC Blackout.
Stickman teased us for a bit today on WEVO with talks of a new item sitting in front of him, but he couldn't talk about it quite yet. Well, he was talking about the new 300 AAC Blackout Cartridge, and linked to the story he wrote up for Gear Scout.
Here's the kicker:
Usually I'm pretty skeptical about new calibers, but they put a lot of thought into this one. On top of using standard 30 round mags, it also uses standard AR bolts, so all that is truly needed is a barrel swap for the budget conscious armorer.
Anywho, lots of info and great pics over at Military Times Gear Scout.
Stickman teased us for a bit today on WEVO with talks of a new item sitting in front of him, but he couldn't talk about it quite yet. Well, he was talking about the new 300 AAC Blackout Cartridge, and linked to the story he wrote up for Gear Scout.
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| Image from Gear Scout |
Here's the kicker:
As interesting as a new caliber is to some of us, it gets better. Start thinking about a M4 with a 9″ barrel that has 37% more energy than 5.56mm M855 from a 16″ barrel (the standard M4 is a 14.5″).The new cartridge is 7.62x35mm. From the Gear Scout article:
Current ammunition types are the 123 gr. MC 300BLK, 155 gr. OTM 300BLK, and 220 gr. SUBSONIC OTM 300BLK.The plan was to build something with similar ballistics to the ol' 7.62x39, and that could use current magazines without a loss of capacity. AAC already has a can in the works as well (looks like buying them up was a smart move by Cerberus more and more every day.)
Usually I'm pretty skeptical about new calibers, but they put a lot of thought into this one. On top of using standard 30 round mags, it also uses standard AR bolts, so all that is truly needed is a barrel swap for the budget conscious armorer.
Anywho, lots of info and great pics over at Military Times Gear Scout.
Wisconsin Eye
WCI President Nik Clark and MPD Chief Noble Wray do some talking.
I can see why the Chief has his job, he seems like the touchy-feely kind of guy. I guess if somebody calls you in for OCing in a shirt they think is ugly, you'll get nailed with a DC charge.
I'm also glad I'm not a member of M&I bank. Not for the gun thing, but no hats? Really?
I can see why the Chief has his job, he seems like the touchy-feely kind of guy. I guess if somebody calls you in for OCing in a shirt they think is ugly, you'll get nailed with a DC charge.
I'm also glad I'm not a member of M&I bank. Not for the gun thing, but no hats? Really?
How did I miss this?!
Apparently it's National Coffee Day. Well poop. I did have quite a bit of it today though, at two separate coffee shops.
Dan's First AR
Not his first blaster, but we assembled his very first AR yesterday afternoon. Eventually he hopes to drop a UBR stock on it, which should balance out that 20" barrel pretty nicely. Overall it's a pretty decent looking gun though.
Obvious Counterfeit...
...is Obvious.
Seems Dan got taken on the Gun Broker (counterfeit UBR and set of MBUS, same seller.) He's filed a claim with them and let the boys at Magpul know. Just beware though, there are fake UBRs out there.
Seems Dan got taken on the Gun Broker (counterfeit UBR and set of MBUS, same seller.) He's filed a claim with them and let the boys at Magpul know. Just beware though, there are fake UBRs out there.
Withee Appleseed Shoot
The Withee, WI Appleseed shoot has been rescheduled for October 30, 2010. Hopefully I'll be able to make it.
We're safe...
...but for how long?
Internet's back up again. If it's like a couple days ago, it'll be gone in about 20 hours. Hooray?
Internet's back up again. If it's like a couple days ago, it'll be gone in about 20 hours. Hooray?
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Madison 5 Update
From WCI:
We plan to file the federal lawsuit against Madison tomorrow.
In addition to WCI as an organization, our attorneys have suggested that our case has better standing if we add some individual WCI members as plaintiff's.
Because of the memo that the Madison Police Department issued, our attorneys maintain that there has been a chilling effect on the ability of WCI members to exercise their right to carry in Madison for fear of police harassment/unlawful detainment.
If you live or work in Madison and are concerned about getting detained/unlawfully searched/firearm seized during a non-consensual stop, please contact me asap.
Being added as a plaintiff means that you would be listed on the official complaint. You would not need to speak to media at all (in fact we would prefer you do not) but you may at some point be deposed during the lawsuit so that we can prove that Madison's unconstitutional policy of detaining people merely because they are OC'ing is infringing on people's right to carry.
Please send me an email asap if you live or work in Madison and are reluctant to carry their for fear of unlawful police contact.
Nik Clark
Chairman/President - Wisconsin Carry, Inc.
nik@wisconincarry.org
Ow... my pride...
At least that's how the Brady Bunch feels.
Apparently Jon Stewart hurt Paul Helmke's fragile feelings. I guess Stewart was on Oprah (I didn't watch it... and I can't bring myself to sit her and watch it...) and said something along the lines of-
(h/t Uncle)
Apparently Jon Stewart hurt Paul Helmke's fragile feelings. I guess Stewart was on Oprah (I didn't watch it... and I can't bring myself to sit her and watch it...) and said something along the lines of-
that if all the guns were gone that there would be "a 100,000 percent increase in school bludgeonings"Some people just can't wrap their heads around the fact that tools are just tools and that some people are just prone to violence, regardless of the tools on hand.
(h/t Uncle)
I so called it.
Magpul Dynamics is coming out with a new DVD set, and it's the one I've been asking for since the first Carbine set.
That news just made my day much better. (Telephone and internet's been out at the house for three days or so due to the flooding. Of course I've been working all weekend, so I haven't really noticed.)
That news just made my day much better. (Telephone and internet's been out at the house for three days or so due to the flooding. Of course I've been working all weekend, so I haven't really noticed.)
Monster Hunter Vendetta
Is available now
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Go buys it and enjoy. Get the first one if you haven't yet too.Is now on shelves.
Larry made the announcement earlier today.
. Go buys it and enjoy. Get the first one if you haven't yet too.Is now on shelves.Larry made the announcement earlier today.
Some Coolness
I love Science Fiction, especially military Sci Fi, so this link from Soldier Systems is just packed full of coolness:
10 Upcoming Devices That Will Protect Future Soldiers
10 Upcoming Devices That Will Protect Future Soldiers
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Meat on the Gun
As I was perusing some pictures on the facebook, I came across this-
Notice the GIANT space between the butt of his carbine and his shoulder. At this point the shooter has as much stability as you would shooting an over-sized pistol, probably even less due to the length and weight of the rifle, especially with how close his vertical grip is to the receiver.
One of the most common pieces of advice I give shooters is to "get as much meat on the gun as you can." I don't remember where I first heard it, but it is one of the most solid pieces of advice I've ever been given. A good solid cheek weld, buttstock firmly in place against your shoulder. And it's an AR/M16 type of weapon, don't be afraid to get your face close to it, it's not going to kick you in the nose.
Example:
Good solid hold, what recoil there is on this gun is going straight into my shoulder. Solid cheek weld, which enables you to maintain a consistent sight picture.
Another picky point about the first shooter. Notice how high up the rifle is in relation to his shoulder. Here's a classic MS paint visual aid-
The red line is going straight through the boreline of the rifle. Notice how Mr. Stoner conveniently placed the stock on that same line. Pretty smart guy.
Unfortunately, the soldier in the picture has the rifle high up in his shoulder. Notice the arrow sailing straight over and past it. If the carbine was in contact with his shoulder, it would just be the toe end, and combined with the high force vector, this causes the toe of the stock to act as a pivot point, causing an increased amount of muzzle climb.
Scroll back up to the pic of me, and notice the empty case hanging just past my shoulder, and note the photo is at the moment of firing. Quick controlled pairs on that rifle are lots of fun. Full contact of the butt transfers the force evenly against the shoulder, and preventing that pesky rotation, which is the reason that the stock is in line with the action in the first place. Having full contact with the buttstock on an AR/M16 type weapon reduces the muzzle flip to nearly zero.
Just had to get that out of the system.
Notice the GIANT space between the butt of his carbine and his shoulder. At this point the shooter has as much stability as you would shooting an over-sized pistol, probably even less due to the length and weight of the rifle, especially with how close his vertical grip is to the receiver.
One of the most common pieces of advice I give shooters is to "get as much meat on the gun as you can." I don't remember where I first heard it, but it is one of the most solid pieces of advice I've ever been given. A good solid cheek weld, buttstock firmly in place against your shoulder. And it's an AR/M16 type of weapon, don't be afraid to get your face close to it, it's not going to kick you in the nose.
Example:
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| Damn I look good! |
Good solid hold, what recoil there is on this gun is going straight into my shoulder. Solid cheek weld, which enables you to maintain a consistent sight picture.
Another picky point about the first shooter. Notice how high up the rifle is in relation to his shoulder. Here's a classic MS paint visual aid-
The red line is going straight through the boreline of the rifle. Notice how Mr. Stoner conveniently placed the stock on that same line. Pretty smart guy.
Unfortunately, the soldier in the picture has the rifle high up in his shoulder. Notice the arrow sailing straight over and past it. If the carbine was in contact with his shoulder, it would just be the toe end, and combined with the high force vector, this causes the toe of the stock to act as a pivot point, causing an increased amount of muzzle climb.
Scroll back up to the pic of me, and notice the empty case hanging just past my shoulder, and note the photo is at the moment of firing. Quick controlled pairs on that rifle are lots of fun. Full contact of the butt transfers the force evenly against the shoulder, and preventing that pesky rotation, which is the reason that the stock is in line with the action in the first place. Having full contact with the buttstock on an AR/M16 type weapon reduces the muzzle flip to nearly zero.
Just had to get that out of the system.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Flooding
Lots of rain the last couple days. Roads closed, chunks of roads missing the next county over.
Took some pictures, these came out well, so I'll toss them up. There's a few more I need to process, so maybe by the end of the weekend.
The levee on the north end of town-
Yeah, that's not a spillway, that's usually the shoreline...
One of the houses down the road a ways is pretty far back in the woods, and their driveway kind of dips down pretty low. Thankfully they have a boat, and a friend with a boat, so they're not stuck. Hopefully you know how to row if you want to visit though.
More pictures later.
Grumbles.
Went for a walk to take pictures of the flooding, and apparently my spare battery was not charged. Hopefully it won't get too dark and rainy again by the time it's finished.
Madison 5 911 call
WCI has gotten the audio from the 911 call in regards to the event through a Freedom of Information request.
Click Here For Audio
So really it doesn't seem like the dispatcher is at too much fault. (The AG didn't pass anything, he just expressed his opinion on the meaning of the state's constitution.)
The responding officers on the other hand...
Click Here For Audio
So really it doesn't seem like the dispatcher is at too much fault. (The AG didn't pass anything, he just expressed his opinion on the meaning of the state's constitution.)
The responding officers on the other hand...
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wisconsin Appleseed
ETA: It's been cancelled, will post the rescheduled date as soon as I know.
A reader let me know there's an Appleseed shoot Saturday in Withee, WI. I'd love to be there, but I've got prior engagements. (Seriously, I need to hit one of these up sometime...)
Information is available here.
A reader let me know there's an Appleseed shoot Saturday in Withee, WI. I'd love to be there, but I've got prior engagements. (Seriously, I need to hit one of these up sometime...)
Information is available here.
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