"brown bess"

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• 2014-07-23 evening 59m Complete

  Mark Koernke and Darryl Sivik discussed preparedness equipment and black powder weapons technology during the second hour of the afternoon Intelligence Report. They reviewed tactical vests available at rap4.com in clearance, highlighting modular MOLLE systems priced at $20 each in various camouflage patterns. The hosts extensively covered black powder firearms, including flintlock maintenance techniques, SABO projectiles, historical weapons like the Brown Bess and Creedmoor rifles, and long-range marksmanship principles. A caller named Russell Lott shared details about building a 54-caliber kit gun with custom projectiles. The discussion emphasized that black powder weapons remain effective for preparedness and self-defense, with proper maintenance and ammunition storage using modern containers. The hosts also discussed historical cavalry engagements during Indian wars, emphasizing that superior range and accuracy were decisive factors in combat.