Machine Gun Theory and Doctrine

The Russo-Japanese War was one of the first major conflicts in which two modern industrial powers employed machine guns extensively against one another. Russian forces primarily used the Maxim machine gun, while the Japanese increasingly used the Hotchkiss machine gun. Both armies initially had r...

By Lynndon Schooler •

M40 Sniper Rifle – A Vietnam War Icon

The M40 rifle might be the most recognizable of all American sniper rifles. Its birth coincided with a need for a precision instrument in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and its legacy was built by those who relied on its performance. Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have given rise to a g...

By Cory Ross •

The Soviet AK-74 Inspiration

The U.S. Small Caliber High Velocity concept started in 1950 with a study, then evolved into testing and evaluation. By the late 1950s, they discussed a .22 caliber rifle with respectable accuracy at 300 yards. The Army Infantry Board brought Armalite’s Eugene Stoner, designer of the AR-10,...

By Lynndon Schooler •

Falco Holsters for the Ruger LCP: Two Ways to Carry

Finding the right holster isn't always straightforward, especially for someone new to concealed carry. We tested two Falco Holsters models with a Ruger LCP: the A913 Kydex pocket holster and AM02 leather IWB/OWB holster. Here's how they performed in everyday use. The post Falco Holsters for the R...

By Tim Stetzer •

Savage Gear 3D 4Play Herring – Bringing Blueback Herring to Life

Makers of highly realistic baits, Savage Gear is back, bringing life to blueback herring imitations with the new 3D 4Play Herring swimbait. This is a new swimbait that uses a 3D scan of a real blueback herring and photo-printed details to make a swimmer-style jointed swimbait that combines a real...

By Eugene L. •

Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To

Hunters used to lean primarily on bullet drop and calculated energy to predict their effectiveness at distances beyond a couple hundred yards — but informed hunters find impact velocity to be most useful The post Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To appeared firs...

By Tyler Freel •
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