The Cold War turned decidedly hot on June 25, 1950, when more than 135,000 North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel heading into . The North Koreans blamed the South Koreans saying that they had provoked the attack, though no provocation had occurred. ‘s minimal army was overwhelmed and the invasion a total success. The ...
The formidable 8mm Mauser became popular in Germany in 1888 after it was adopted as the German service rifle. Not only did the 8mm Mauser become popular but it became just as popular as the 30-06 cartridge did here in the U.S.. The 8mm Mauser was not just popular because of its service use, it ...
My Marlin 25N is a classic bolt-action .22 caliber rifle with a walnut-finished hardwood stock. The rifle uses a traditional box magazine (or clip) that holds 7-rounds of .22 Long Rifle ammunition. A scope can easily be mounted via grooves on top of the rifle’s receiver. However, traditional iron sights are provided and are easily ...
So what is the top sniper rifle? Which one the top dog? Here are my top 5: 5. Heckler & Koch PSG-1 (Germany) Action: Semi-Automatic The PSG-1 fires 7.62×51 NATO rounds (.308 Win) at 2,848 feet per second. It shoots typically at sub-MOA accuracy. This aspect of the PSG-1 was the most surprising and pleasing ...
As far as rifles go, the rimfire .22 is the runt of the litter. Often dismissed as a “first gun” for adolescents, they don’t get a lot of respect from some more serious rifle aficionados. I think that’s a shame because the .22 is a very versatile rifle, whether it will be used for plinking ...
Today, many shooters are focused on personal defense. They focus on military-style firearms and tactics against muggers, home invaders, zombies, and other threats. In a dangerous society, personal and home security is a serious issue. But, if fear and paranoia guide your shooting activities, you may be traveling a path that transforms you into a ...