"steel case ammunition"
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition sourcing and reliability on Weapons Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He reviewed surplus military ammunition from SAMCO Global Arms, including 7.62x39 Yugoslav brass-cased rounds and SKS stripper clips, emphasizing the superiority of Cold War-era Warsaw Pact ammunition over newer Russian Wolf steel-case loads. Callers and co-hosts debated ammunition oxidation issues, shotgun shell compatibility across different platforms (particularly Aguila shorties in Mossberg versus Remington shotguns), and subsonic .22 ammunition for low-report applications. The show concluded with detailed tactical discussion of infrared illumination systems for defensive positions and field operations.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, covering magazine pouches, ammunition storage, stripper clips, and equipment load-bearing systems. He fielded a caller's question about attaching a muzzle brake to a Romanian AK and provided detailed guidance on barrel modifications and pressure sleeves. The show addressed ammunition quality issues, including steel-case versus brass-case ammunition, the deliberate degradation of ammunition supplies, and the importance of water purification systems. Koernke emphasized testing equipment loads, maintaining weapons cleanliness, and preparing for potential ammunition scarcity.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearm technical specifications with callers, focusing on AR-15 rifle reliability issues, particularly weak extractors when using steel-cased 5.45x39 ammunition, and explored potential engineering solutions including modified extractors and historical rifle designs like the HAC-7. Rob from Texas called to recommend affordable amateur radio modifications using Alenco dual-band radios that could serve as emergency communication systems for groups, requiring only simple wire modifications to enable transmission and reception across multiple frequency bands including FM broadcast.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms maintenance, ammunition selection, and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday. He covered the history and reliability of military rifles including the FN-FAL, FN-49, HK-91, and Tokarev, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance manuals and spare parts. Koernke promoted cost-effective training ammunition, particularly the AK-74 round for large-scale militia training, and discussed the advantages of diverse calibers. He provided vendor information for gas masks (M9 models at $19.99 for two), ammunition brass, specialty bullets, and other preparedness supplies, while also addressing the use of .32 ACP as a viable self-defense round and backup weapon.