Loose Rounds
Can a Tiny 45 gr .223 Varmint Bullet Defeat Level III Steel Armor?
Note: I want to take a moment and thank Andrew Betts for this article. I often have tried to explain this to people and I don’t think they believed me. If you choose or have to wear body armor, be aware of its limits. And as always, try not to get shot. -Howard Can a … Continue reading Can a Tiny 45 gr .223 Varmint Bullet Defeat Level III Steel Armor? →
The Surprising Thing That Some People Are Doing With Floor Tiles
By Andrew Betts It could be the recent growth in interest in “prepper” shows or it could be the more general trend toward self-reliance and a DIY attitude, but for some reason making homemade body armor has become a popular thing to do. It may sound sketchy, like a homemade parachute or homemade aqualung, but … Continue reading The Surprising Thing That Some People Are Doing With Floor Tiles →
COLT 6940PISTON PART 2 ACCURACY AND LONG RANGE TESTING
After taking a look at the parts and guts on the Colt 6940 Piston carbine last time, it is now time to show the results of testing the carbine for accuracy and reliability. For my accuracy testing of the carbine, I used the Leupold 18x target scope on a Larue SPR mount and my usual … Continue reading COLT 6940PISTON PART 2 ACCURACY AND LONG RANGE TESTING →
ATF rules the X Products Can Cannon to be an NFA item
I’m sure we all feel safer. Filed under: Scattered Shots Tagged: ATF letter on Can Cannon, ATF making us all safer, ATF on can cannon, Can launcher now NFA item
Man Shoots Soldiers’ Armor With .44 Magnum, What Happens Might Make You Cringe
By Andrew Betts Our service men and women are issued body armor systems composed of a carrier, soft panels, and hard plates. One of the most common systems is the IOTV, or Improved Outer Tactical Vest. The military faces different threats than law enforcement does and therefore military body armor is not NIJ rated, but the soft panels are … Continue reading Man Shoots Soldiers’ Armor With .44 Magnum, What Happens Might Make You Cringe →
Point Of Impact. ( Books for the gun enthusiast )
“I was at my best with a rifle in my hand. I always loved rifles. So I decided to live in such a way that the rifle would be all I needed. And I succeeded.” Bob Lee Swagger. Above is just one of many great lines from Stephen Hunter’s masterpiece “Point of Impact”, the first … Continue reading Point Of Impact. ( Books for the gun enthusiast ) →
Cinema Of The Gun THE WILD BUNCH
I love a good shoot out movie. I have always loved them and very few are as iconic and legendary as The Wild Bunch. It was, at one time the most graphic and intense shoot out on screen. It was controversial at the time and a lot of people complained about it as being ultra … Continue reading Cinema Of The Gun THE WILD BUNCH →
NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING PART 2 ( THE SPENCER CARBINE )
When the Civil war ended, the breech loading Spencer repeating carbine roade a wave of popularity. Gen. James Harrison Wilson had high praise for the firearm. “the Spencer carbine is undoubtedly the best firearm ever put into the hands of the soldier” he wrote in a document that would end up becoming part of the … Continue reading NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING PART 2 ( THE SPENCER CARBINE ) →
4 Reasons Your Lever Action .357 Is Perfect for Home Defense
4 Reasons Your Lever Action .357 Is Perfect for Home Defense How an “Obsolete” Design Could Still Be Right for You By Andrew Betts Lever action rifles have been around for a very long time. There is no denying that they are great fun to shoot, but can a rifle designed a century and … Continue reading 4 Reasons Your Lever Action .357 Is Perfect for Home Defense →
The M1 Carbine Penatration Failures In Korea : True or More To The Story
If there is an oft told tale of US service rifle failure more common than the myth of the M16 being UN-reliable, it is the tales of the failures of the M1 carbine in the Korean war, to penetrate the thick coats worn by communist soldiers. Anyone who is interested in US ordnance history of … Continue reading The M1 Carbine Penatration Failures In Korea : True or More To The Story →
Does an M14 Really Turn Cover Into Concealment?
By Andrew Betts If you spend enough time at an outdoor range, especially on the weekdays when the retirees are there in force, you are certain to hear someone opine that they prefer the M14 to the AR/M16/M4 because it “turns cover into concealment”. This is usually in conjunction with their opinion that the DoD … Continue reading Does an M14 Really Turn Cover Into Concealment? →
Lehigh Extreme Penetrator
By Andrew Betts No, it is not the title of a sci-fi themed adult movie, it’s the line of CNC machined solid copper bullets from Lehigh Defense. Their Extreme Penetrator line is reminiscent of a Philips head screwdriver and the projectile is available in a variety of calibers, both as loaded ammunition and as components. The company claims that … Continue reading Lehigh Extreme Penetrator →
Frank Proctor Way of the Gun Sling
In looking for a sling for my Colt 733 clone I wanted something that had both modern two point adjustability and an appearance that didn’t look out of place on a quasi retro AR. I hadn’t had much luck finding anything that really suited me until I stumbled across the Way of the Gun sling […]
Colt 6940 Piston Carbine Test & Review Part 1
The idea that the piston operated AR15/M4 would be an improvement that fixes all of the perceived short comings of the weapon has been something that has gained ground in certain corners since the dubious “dust tests” and H&K marketing from a bit over 10 years ago now. Miss-use by users in the GWOT and […]
Don’t Purchase Bates Footwear
Pictured are single examples from two pairs of Bates footwear I have. A Leather Durashock Oxford on the left and a 5″ Tactical Sport Boot on the right. As you can see both have had serious issues with their soles. The soles on both of the Oxfords have begun to disintegrate and crack, leaving chunks […]
M4 promo Video from 1993
Filed under: Scattered Shots Tagged: COLT, COLT M4, Colt M4 promotional video 1993, Old M4 promo
How To Record Your Bullets In Flight
Recording projectiles flying to the target is a very simple process, and it produces some neat results that you can take home with you on film after your done at the range. A up to date camera is a must. I used to film with a standard definition camera, and when you zoomed in the […]
I like big guns and I cannot lie…
By Cat Lindsay I like big guns and I cannot lie… This could be the song of my ladies! At the last Ladies Introduction to Shooting class, while I only had one student, it was one of my best classes ever! C, a 5’/100lb. 30-something spa owner, came to my class because her business […]
Federal Fusion AMmo Testing
Fusion By Andrew Betts Federal’s Fusion line may very well be the best kept secret in defensive rifle ammunition. It is a bonded soft point (okay, technically it is plated but the result is essentially the same) that bears a strong similarity to the Gold Dot line from Speer. That might seem odd at first […]
A rare failure, the broken AR15 forward assist.
Pictured above is the broken forward assist from my Colt 6933. I’ve see a few forward assists break. Every time it has come as a surprise to the shooter. Usually what happens is a shot is fired, and the action ends up locked closed, and no one is able to open it using normal clearing […]