Ammo
Info on 5.56mm Effectiveness from Sweden
Over at the Vuurwapen Blog, an presentation by the Swedish on the effectiveness of the 5.56mm round caught my eye. Quite an interesting read, with good solid facts behind it. http://vuurwapenblog.com/2010/06/23/info-on-5-56mm-effectiveness-from-sweden/
Read MoreSOCOM Cancels Mk-16 SCAR
In a surprising reversal that follows years of effort to design a one-of-a-kind commando rifle, the U.S. military’s Special Operations Command has abruptly decided to abandon the new SOCOM Combat Assault rifle – the “SCAR,†as the rifle is commonly known – in favor of previously-fielded carbines. Details provided exclusively to Military.com reveal that SOCOM,…
Read MoreM855A1
A new round replaces the current M855 5.56mm cartridge that has been used by U.S. troops since the early 1980s. The M855A1 offers a number of significant enhancements: improved hard target capability, increased dependability, consistent performance at all distances, improved accuracy, reduced muzzle flash and a higher velocity. It’s tailored for use in the M-4…
Read More1,000 Rounds of 9mm
M.D. Creekmore at The Survivalist Blog – a survival blog dedicated to helping others prepare for and survive disaster – with articles on bug out bag contents, survival knife choices and a wealth of other survival information is giving away a 1,000 round case of 9mm – 124 Grain FMJ (a $200 value – donated…
Read MoreMythbusting
Marshall over at Minuteman Review has written an excellent article aimed at dispelling the myths of one shot drops. Well worth the read. Head on over and take a look. http://www.minutemanreview.com/2010/05/mythbusting-one-shot-drops.html
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