"7.62x54r"
6 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance, ammunition reloading practices, and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday. He covered .50 caliber rifle issues related to SLAP rounds and muzzle compensators, detailed progressive ammunition testing procedures with color-coded loads, and emphasized the importance of developing practical skills like shoe repair and tool maintenance. The show included caller discussions about ammunition and rifle availability, pricing on surplus Mosin-Nagant rifles and 7.62x54R ammunition, and recommendations for purchasing boots, magazines, and military surplus parts from various online retailers.
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Mark Koernke hosted the evening Intelligence Report on October 1, 2010, focusing on preparedness and tactical resource deployment through Quartermaster's Corner. The show featured extensive discussion of ammunition and reloading supplies, including 50 BMG powder deals from Widners, loaded 50 BMG ammunition from AIM Surplus, 223 ammunition pricing comparisons, 7.62x54R boxer-primed reloadable ammunition from Pervi Partisan, Romanian Dragunov rifles, gas mask filters, and wool socks from multiple vendors. Koernke emphasized the importance of building inventories for five-man and ten-man tactical units, discussed reloading techniques and historical military powder testing, and promoted cost-effective preparedness strategies.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Don discussed firearms preparedness, focusing on magazine sourcing and rifle customization. Topics included PSL/Dragunov rifle magazines available from Eisel Armory, adapting Tokarev magazines for compatibility, building custom rifle systems using surplus parts, and the practical advantages of older rifle designs like the Nagant and Tokarev for long-range defense. The show emphasized cost-effective weapon system assembly, spare parts inventory, and the enduring effectiveness of historical rifle platforms. A second-hour segment featured Craig discussing technical broadcast issues on the Forbidden Knowledge show.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms training, weapon selection, and ammunition considerations on Weapons Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The episode covered progressive firearms instruction methods, emphasizing proper technique over volume of fire, adapting weapon systems to individual physical capabilities and age, and the importance of training aids like airsoft and snap caps. Koernke and co-host Don addressed ammunition pricing anomalies, particularly the unexplained high cost of .380 Auto rounds, and discussed cost-effective alternatives like 7.62x54R Russian and 5.45x39 calibers. The show included caller input on caliber nomenclature and practical training progression from simulators to live fire.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons preparedness and firearms availability on "Weapons Wednesday," focusing on the rapid depletion of firearms and ammunition from retail shelves following recent political developments. He provided detailed information on acquiring AR-15 and AK-pattern rifle parts from vendors like CenterFire Systems and Ohio Ordnance Works, discussed alternative calibers including .22 long rifle uppers and .308 rifles, and addressed the advantages of larger caliber main battle rifles (.30-06, 7.62x54R, 8mm Mauser) over smaller calibers. The show included a caller troubleshooting headspace issues with a Mauser-action rifle and concluded with maintenance advice for corrosive ammunition.
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Mark Koernke discussed the historical context of Patriot's Day (April 19), focusing on the events of 1775 leading to Lexington and Concord. He recited Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech in full, emphasizing the colonists' grievances against British tyranny and the necessity of armed resistance. The show featured a "Weapons Wednesday" segment covering historical air rifles used by Austrian and Spanish forces, their effectiveness and silent operation, and modern applications of pneumatic weapon technology. Caller Larry from Michigan discussed affordable surplus rifles like the Mosin-Nagant Model 91 and 7.62x54R ammunition availability for preparedness.