".223 ammunition"
8 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms preparedness, recommending AR-15 rifles and .223 ammunition as practical choices for citizens. He provided detailed guidance on magazine quantities (22 recommended), ammunition storage, tactical gear including TA-90 suspenders and battle kits, and emphasized that armed preparedness should be a lifestyle rather than a panic response. Koernke also critiqued government overreach, referenced his past militia gun-building activities, and promoted self-sufficiency through proper equipment selection from vendors like Zaina.us.
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Mark Koernke hosted a morning broadcast focused on fundraising for the Micro Effect network through a drawing offering prizes including a DX160 longwave/shortwave receiver, KU-band satellite system, tactical knife sets, hats, and a six-month archive subscription. The show discussed media manipulation tactics used in focus groups regarding Hillary Clinton, ammunition availability and caliber effectiveness for self-defense, Federal Reserve stress tests on major banks, surveillance technology and facial recognition in low-light conditions, banking fraud and customer service issues, Connecticut gun confiscation efforts and police cooperation with fusion centers, and ISIS's destruction of Iraqi archaeological sites.
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Mark Koernke discussed militia preparedness, ammunition stockpiling for potential armed conflict, and analyzed inconsistencies in media coverage of police shooting incidents. He criticized government overreach, Australian gun confiscation efforts, and bank account seizure policies. Koernke emphasized the importance of supporting deployed militia members with supplies like .223 ammunition and night vision equipment, referenced the Bundy Ranch standoff and abandoned military camouflage nets left at the site, and warned listeners about government confiscation of dormant bank accounts. The show included a drawing for a night vision viewer won by Ted Bailey.
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Mark Koernke discussed the importance of multi-tools as essential preparedness equipment for militia members and self-sufficient individuals. He covered various multi-tool brands including Leatherman, Gerber, and Klein, emphasizing proper placement on combat harnesses for accessibility. The show included caller contributions about practical applications in construction and maintenance work. Koernke also addressed scavenging military surplus equipment from training areas, brass cartridge reloading and recycling, and converting .22 rimfire cases into .223 bullets using bullet swaging techniques. He announced upcoming weekend training activities at Camp Emmerich and Camp Emerson with night orienteering operations, and promoted a month-end drawing for Liberty Tree Radio listeners.
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Edward Koernke filled in for Mark Koernke on this Friday evening episode. The show featured Quartermaster's Corner with BK discussing preparedness supplies, including freeze-dried food vendors (HoneyVille Grain with coupon code FOODIE), ammunition and component availability from Natchez Shooting Supply and Powder Valley Inc., and reloading resources. BK reviewed the film Elysium, critiquing its heavy-handed political messaging about class division and resource access. The latter half focused on gardening with expert Joe, covering fruit tree grafting techniques, fall planting recommendations (garlic, asparagus, fruit trees, leafy greens), and strategies for protecting seedlings from wildlife. Callers asked about grafting apple and crabapple trees, fall crop planning, and shade-tolerant plants like squash.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Donald Betcher discussed weapons preparedness, militia training exercises, and federal legislation threatening gun rights. The show featured a field report from Mike Lewis on a Texas militia training exercise (WISHA) held near Tiwetaria, covering live fire drills, camouflage effectiveness, and cold-weather gear requirements. Callers Tom and Spike reported on HR 6257, a Republican-sponsored bill to ban various firearms and ammunition types, and discussed ammunition availability, rifle calibers (17 HMR, .22 rimfire), and air rifles. The hosts emphasized the need for cross-training in militia units, proper equipment loadouts, and preparation for anticipated federal enforcement actions.
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Mark Koernke hosted a Thursday episode covering military preparedness and field medicine with guest Mike Neser. The show discussed cold weather injuries, hypothermia, and combat stress effects, including constipation management in field conditions and the importance of proper hydration and nutrition in MREs. Callers contributed technical knowledge on winter gear like Mickey Mouse boots and kidney wraps. The second half shifted to firearms discussion, with detailed analysis of .223 ammunition performance versus .308 rounds, magazine capacity options, and drum magazines for AR and AK platforms. The episode concluded with basic pistol marksmanship instruction for a caller and veterinary medication guidance for emergency pet care, followed by an extended segment on kidney anatomy and physiology.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Donald Betcher discussed Weapons Wednesday topics focused on ammunition and firearms. They covered .223 rifle specifications, including proper bullet weights for different barrel twists (one-in-eight for 69-80 grain bullets, one-in-nine for 52-69 grain bullets), and emphasized the importance of knowing weapon performance. The hosts addressed ammunition shortages and promoted reloading as a solution, discussing historical precedents from the 1970s-80s when ammunition was similarly scarce. They provided detailed information on alternative ammunition sources, SKS rifle modifications using Tapco dust covers with integral scope mounts, night vision equipment options, and laser targeting systems. Multiple ammunition suppliers were referenced with contact information, including Ammunition2Go and Centerfire Systems. The show also promoted Gun Owners of America membership and announced a guest appearance from the 50 Caliber Shooters Association.