Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms There really a lot of misunderstanding surrounding the designated marksman rifle and special purpose rifle. People often confuse the role and the rifle. Since adoption into the US military doctrine, the actual rifles have changed several times, often leading to confusion over what it…
Category: Rifle Corner
Rifleman’s Corner: Complete Guide on How to Set Up Your Battle Belt
Complete Guide on How to Set Up Your Battle Belt A very thorough and detailed guide on setting up a practical and functional Rifleman’s/Battle Belt.
Constructing a War Rig
From the Archives, 2015 No, not that kind of War Rig! I recently wrapped up an ongoing project to finish all of my “ESG” or Essential Support Gear (The rigs I use to haul mags and other swag). The two main rigs that I use are Chest Rigs and a Rifleman’s Belt. I also have…
“Metal on Meat” Drill
Though D.J. does not use that term, that is the term I learned it as when I was taught this technique back in the day. Simply put, “Metal on Meat” is SUPER IMPOSING the frame of your weapon on your target without taking the time to input and calculate sight alignment. This is when…
Centerfire Rifle Wounds
Centerfire Rifle Wounds Not for the faint of heart, this is a very informative PICTORIAL on what various calibers of Centerfire Rifle Rounds can do to soft targets, ie, human bodies. Study Up and Prepare Accordingly.
Rifleman Skills: Range Estimation
Is Range Estimation Part Of Your Training? Never become over-reliant on technology. Know those Analog Skill-Set’s and Keep them Sharp!
Know Your USMC History: Chuck Mawhinney, The Deadliest Sniper In The History Of The Marine Corps
Chuck Mawhinney, The Deadliest Sniper In The History Of The Marine Corps When it comes to Marine Snipers in Vietnam two names will forever be remembered: Carlos ‘White Feather’ Hathcock and Charles Benjamin Mawhinney. Highly recommend The Sniper: The Untold Story of the Marine Corps’ Greatest Marksman of All Time . …
Rifle Corner: Three Civilian Flavors of the SVD Dragunov Sniper Rifle
The first video goes into detail on Soviet military sniper tactics during the Cold War and how various models of the rifle came into existence. The Second video expounds on the pro’s and con’s (mostly con’s) of the Romanian PSL, perhaps the most commercially abundant version of the Dragunov ONCE available here in…
Going Thermal Without Going Broke
Is Cheap Thermal Worth It? Testing the AGM TS19-256 The first thing any hunter or shooter learns when they start looking for a thermal rifle scope is that THERMAL IS EXPENSIVE. With the average thermal scope costing around three thousand dollars and higher-end models easily reaching six grand or more, there is a substantial…
Chinese AK – The Most Controversial Kalashnikov Variant – Part 1: The Soviet Assistance
Chinese AK – The Most Controversial Kalashnikov Variant – Part 1: The Soviet Assistance If you enjoy learning about the history of military weapons, this is a superb article.
