Monthly Archives: February 2022

Old school sniper rifles

The United States Marine Corps M40 rifle was simply a target weight 308 Winchester barreled short action Remington 700 in a sporting walnut stock. The original scope was a Redfield Accu-Range 3-9×40 scope that was “militarized” by being anodized green … Continue reading

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Once upon a time…

The difference between a fairy tail and a war story is how they begin…. If it starts off with “no bull, there I was, knee deep in empty magazines and hand grenade pins” it is a war story. War stories … Continue reading

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Why people quit your dojo or gym

I’ve been around martial artists for decades. The question of “why do people quit my gym?” is one that every coach/professor/sensei asks themselves. There really is only one answer. The people who are quitting your gym have decided that you … Continue reading

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What is the best tactical, non-tactical cartridge?

Lately I’ve been pondering, what’s the best truly civilian cartridge that could be adapted for serious military use if needed. To narrow it down, it can’t be any cartridge that was ever officially adopted by a nation state military force. … Continue reading

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