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Go for that Socko barrel.

All carbine ammunition is non corrosive, since it was discovered early in development of the prototype carbine by Winchester that corrosive ammo messed up the gas cylinder and short stroke piston....

When hunting polar bears, cut a hole in the ice and sprinkle dried peas alll around the hole. When the bear comes up to take a pea, kick him in the ice hole.

Google up "Re-thinking the Korean War." Very revealing to learn the REAL reasons we entered into the Forgotten War.

In that internal pressure from an ignited cartridge acts equally in all directions, bolt head pressure is equal to the presure exerted on the chamber walls. If there is any slack in bolt lockup,...

Depends a great deal on what powder and the load used. Obviously, it takes longer for pressure to empty out of a vessel closed on one end to pass through a smaller hole, yet it passes more quickly...

Some of the wildcats mentioned are the product of Jerry Shannon's ballistic experiments. My father-in-law introduced me to Jerry in 1951, when he had a shop outside Tacoma, Washington, on the montain...

Precisely so. A surviving pilot who had been at the front for a few weeks had a decided advantage over a green pilot with, perhaps, five hours on type.
Stupidity also played a great hand.
Early in...

His own brother, Lothar, posted to his jasta, called him a butcher. After that very long duel with Lanoe Hawker, the Baron chose to fly above his jasta and pounce on targets of opportunity. Usually,...

You should use a stainless steel cleaning rod, guide it very carefully to avoid damaging the rifling at he muzzle. DO NOT attempt to use a pull through style cleaning gadget (strong cord with metal...

It is necessary to start a flush pin squarely, without the punch snagging on the steel around the hole the pin occupies. I often use (abuse?) the cup point punches Brownell sells for use on S&W...

When a shooter displays a half MOA group from a rifle equipped with a standard military barrel, you should always check the target for powder burns.
Many of the mind-boggling hundred yard groups...