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I owned two National Match versions of the M1As and I could not get groups under 6" with either of them. I was using 168Gr match bullets and I suspect the rifle would have preferred a lighter bullet. The same load used in my bolt guns where I was able to obtain sub MOA groups. I also owned and...

I love that plane. Like the F8F Bearcat it came at a time when the jet engines were taking over. They were the pinnacles of the prop-driven aircraft.

A paradox of a plane. The large plane looked cumbersome and lumbering. I bet it came as quite a surprised to the Germans to find out it was neither. From what I read, this plane was loved by everyone who flew it.

I'm a bit of a history buff, using Panther turrets as a dug-in fortification is something I had not run across before. Skimmed over in many history books I see. Seems like the flashy weapon got all the attention. I have to question the concept of the permanent defensive "wall". Seems the lessons...

unbelievable courage and commitment. Words fall short.

Amen!! Some of the best memories I have are days on the range with family and friends.

Never admit to that!!!

you can have too many guns? That's like saying the universe has an end. "warning, you've exceeded the boundaries of the known universe. Turn back now.", Maybe there is just a sign posted "Universe ends here". Please, don't anyone tell my wife that you can have too many guns. I hear "dear, you...

I love these stories form those who lived during one of the most difficult times the world has ever seen. These were indeed brave and courageous people. Their stories should be standard reading in schools across this county, but sadly, too many take what we have today for granted and spend...

This truly was the greatest generation. Modern life with all its gadgets to take make nearly everything easier has also stolen away our tenacity and grit. Hardship is wondering how long it going to take the repair guy to get your internet working again. The modern world has made us complacent...

Great stories. Make my life seem pretty uneventful.

I have oversized bolt knobs on most of my rifles. It's a personal preference thing. I like the feel in my hand as it give me more grip area and most over sized knobs extend the lever a slightly which offers a bit more leverage. just my 2c

The PBY got most of the attention. Just as the B-17 over-shadowed the other bombers such as the B-24, I believe the PBM was over-shadowed by the PBY. It seems amazing that just two radial engines managed to get this giant off the ground, let alone off the water. Great piece of history.

I bought the 2020 waypoint in 6.5 Creedmoor a couple of years ago. I had some skepticism about it at first but it is now the favorite rife of both my wife and daughter. Honestly, I can't find anything to fault in it. It's turned out to be a straight shooter. Now Spingfield has managed to up the...

Interesting take on the subject. Maybe it comes down to the gun you feel most comfortable with, the one you shoot the best with. After all, as pointed out earlier, shot placement is probably the most important aspect of stopping ability. I guess this boils down to the skill of the shooter and...

Well, sure have to say those stories are right out of a horror movie. Some factors are not taken into consideration when evaluating one's ability to take that kind of damage and keep on ticking... like their level of crazy. Oh... and daemon possession. Seems like a scary place.

If you haven't already, take those factory magazines and toss them. Buy a set of Ed Brown, Wilson combat. This would take care of a lot of feeding issues. But the failure to fire is telling us that you have a weak firing pin spring, bad firing pin, or the rounds are not head spacing correctly...

Well, a lot of criminals are pumped up on drugs, but this not withstanding, I know an emergency room doctor (member our our church) who would tell you that the size of the wound is directly proportional to the amount of trauma inflicted. Yes, many shootings cause wounds that are "peripheral" and...

Well, shot in the neck with what? 9mm? 30-40 seconds would be expected with a little hand compression to slow the bleeding a bit. To my point, a .40 or .45 would have ruined his day real fast.

well, I won't argue about the benefits of shot placement. This is the #1 factor in the shooter's ability to stop another and not so much a reflection of the abilities of a particular caliber. However, blood loss will also have an impact on stopping ability. While under pressure, no matter the...