"long-range engagement"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons procurement and tactical deployment strategies on May 14, 2014. The show focused on affordable rifle options including AK-47s, AR-15s, SKS rifles, and .308 battle rifles, with detailed pricing comparisons from vendors like Goose Island Sales and Classic Firearms. Koernke emphasized magazine acquisition and ammunition stockpiling as critical preparedness measures. The latter portion featured Don discussing night vision technology specifications and capabilities, followed by extended tactical analysis of defensive positioning, fire team coordination, and long-range engagement principles, with historical references to the Battle of Breeds Hill and Carlos Hathcock. Callers raised questions about military involvement in federal operations like the Bundy Ranch standoff.
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Mark Koernke discussed .50 caliber rifle tactics, maintenance, and deployment as part of Weapons Wednesday. The episode covered crew-served weapon operations with three-man and four-man teams, ammunition handling and reloading procedures for .50 BMG rounds, and proper field maintenance protocols. Caller Darrell contributed technical expertise on reloading tolerances and ammunition specifications. Koernke emphasized the importance of barrel inspection, proper ammunition storage, and avoiding dangerous field modifications to projectiles, illustrating these points with detailed anecdotes about barrel obstructions and ammunition failures.