".308 winchester"
5 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition reloading techniques, including powder selection, brass quality assessment, and consistency testing for various rifle calibers such as .308, .338 Lapua Magnum, and 5.56 NATO. The episode featured extensive technical guidance on handloading procedures, stress point inspection, and weight variance management for precision ammunition. Callers asked questions about specific ammunition loads and firearm modifications, with discussion touching on equipment like Midland walkie-talkies for communication preparedness.
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition pricing and availability, including .308 Winchester, 9mm, and .22 ammunition from bulk ammo suppliers, emphasizing the importance of stockpiling as prices have risen significantly. He covered preparedness topics including survival tools (knives, hatchets, crossbows), reloading techniques, and tactical considerations for various weapons systems. A caller raised concerns about polymer AR-15 lower receivers marked as automatic, which Koernke addressed by explaining the legal distinction between semi-auto and select-fire configurations and suggesting buffing to eliminate any markings. The show included weather commentary for Michigan and promotional segments for ammunition vendors and other products.
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Mark Koernke discussed night vision technology, thermal imaging, and weapon systems for long-range shooting. He covered first and second generation night vision equipment, thermal viewers, and their applications on rifles. The show featured extensive discussion of .300 Win Mag and .308 caliber rifles, including a Mossberg bolt-action rifle deal at $225. Koernke also addressed ammunition brass recycling and reloading, including details on 7.62x25 Tokarev conversions from .223 cases, and announced an upcoming government liquidation auction in Grayling, Michigan featuring ammunition cartridge cases available on March 7, 2014.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons, preparedness, and constitutional governance on October 9, 2013. The episode featured extensive coverage of ammunition availability and pricing for .308 Winchester and 7.62x54R rifles, detailed technical discussion of rifle design and maintenance including the M1917 Enfield and Mosin-Nagant, and promotion of the Archangel conversion stock for modernizing older rifles. Koernke also addressed disaster preparedness philosophy, critiqued government overreach, and took a caller who provided historical context on the Articles of Confederation and the original structure of colonial governance as a federation of sovereign states.
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition reloading as a critical preparedness skill, urging listeners to purchase reloading equipment immediately and establish community reloading operations. He addressed caller Michael's question about rifle selection for .308 Winchester versus 7mm Remington Magnum, recommending the .308 due to superior ammunition availability. Koernke extensively analyzed remote-controlled robotic weapons systems, arguing they are vulnerable to electronic jamming, optical disruption, and operator elimination. He criticized U.S. military equipment aging (20-35 years old), foreign weapons production contracts, and government preparation for conflict against American citizens, while encouraging listeners to build skills, acquire tools, and maintain defensive readiness.