".338 lapua"
3 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke and Don Betcher discussed internal and external ballistics, firearm mechanics, and ammunition reloading techniques. They covered topics including the 1911 pistol design, lock time, chamber pressure indicators, proper magazine insertion, and the importance of familiarity with weapons. The show shifted to broader themes about preparedness, mindset, and control, using analogies of sword fighting and historical military examples. They commented on international politics, including observations about a recent diplomatic event involving Putin, Obama, and Chinese officials. The episode concluded with discussion of a European space agency's successful landing of a mechanical device on a comet and criticism of NASA's current operations.
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Mark Koernke and Don discussed night vision technology for tactical operations, covering first through fourth generation devices, their effective ranges under various lighting conditions, and practical deployment strategies. The show covered optics maintenance in wet weather, ranging techniques including pacing and mechanical devices, and tactical squad tactics using night vision as a force multiplier. Extended discussion included heavy caliber rifles (.338 Lapua, .50 caliber), subsonic ammunition loading techniques using the .45-70 with reduced powder charges for silent sentry removal, and shotgun slug accuracy. Callers asked about Mossberg shotguns, .45-70 reloading with Unique powder, and subsonic load development.
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Mark Koernke hosted an extended interview with Dave Lauck of Spyder Firearms about .50 caliber rifle systems, specifically the Ferret 50 modular upper receiver platform. The discussion covered technical specifications including barrel options, wildcat cartridge development, recoil management through muzzle brakes, optics recommendations ranging from budget to premium scopes, and the simplicity of converting standard AR-15 lower receivers. Koernke and Lauck also discussed the 50 Caliber Shooters Association, international competition shooting, and efforts to secure military base range access on the East Coast for sanctioned matches.