"long-range accuracy"
3 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons systems and preparedness, focusing on rifle selection, ammunition, and tactical considerations for long-range accuracy and combat effectiveness. He emphasized the importance of spare parts, magazines, and proper barrel length for various calibers including the M1A, Dragunov, and AK platforms. Koernke also addressed environmental indicators such as unusual chokecherry production and early leaf-dropping as signs of severe winter weather ahead, recommending listeners prepare firewood and winterization. The episode included significant discussion of the show's financial crisis, with Koernke announcing that satellite feed would be terminated after Monday due to unpaid bills, failed fundraising efforts, and inaccessible funds from a Carrot Bars affiliate program.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Don discussed firearms maintenance and design, comparing the 1911 pistol favorably to the Glock for durability and repairability. The show featured an extended interview with Dave from Spider Firearms about .50 caliber rifle systems, including modular AR-15 upper conversions, custom configurations, long-range accuracy competition results, and introductory packages for new shooters. Topics included ammunition sourcing, reloading strategies, J&D Components' discarding sabot technology for enhanced ballistics, and the importance of shooter training and trigger time.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearm manufacturing, barrel maintenance, and rebarreling services. The episode covered historical weapons production techniques, including Russian and German World War II manufacturing methods that emphasized efficiency and resource conservation. Koernke provided detailed information about barrel break-in procedures, long-range rifle accuracy, and introduced several gunsmith companies specializing in rebarreling and custom modifications, including McBrow's Rifle Company, K&P Guns, Robar Industries, and Spider Firearms. He emphasized the importance of quality barrels for accuracy and discussed how to repurpose AR-15 lower receivers for .50 caliber builds.