Search results

Search the forum Search Articles
  1. S

    Fieldcraft Drag bag functionality in reality???

    Re: Drag bag functionality in reality??? In 2 deployments I have never used a drag bag or known anyone in any of my sections to do so other than the stalking lanes at school. Not to say no one does.
  2. S

    Fieldcraft Anyone know of some good books?

    Re: Anyone know of some good books? Sniper on the Eastern Front Sniping in France Hogs in the Shadows Trigger Men Gates of Fire On Killing/On Combat Apache-Ed Macy( UK pilot in Afghanistan. Great read, really puts you in the cockpit)
  3. S

    Range Report Questions on Lake City M118 173 grain match ammo

    Re: Questions on Lake City M118 173 grain match ammo M118 Special Ball- 173 gr M118 LR- 175 gr There is a big difference in the performance of both. We avoid shooting the Special Ball as much as possible. Your almost better going with M80 Ball rounds.
  4. S

    USMC vs Army Bolt Cycling speed

    Re: USMC vs Army Bolt Cycling speed Rapid bolt manipulation is a key skill to develop in a urban environment. quick follow up shots are often required when engaging multiple targets and missing the primary target does happen. as far as the USMC vs Army.... i think that is an individual by...
  5. S

    Range Report Your farthest hits ever?

    Re: Your farthest hits ever? 11/04/2009: 1000m e-type target with the M107. Shooting from the standing unsupported. First shot, target down. unbelievably lucky. In AF, we collected good data out to 2000m.
  6. S

    Fieldcraft IBCT Scout Platoon

    Re: IBCT Scout Platoon Im in the PA Guard in a HBCT. Our Scout Platoon are all 19D Cav scouts. We have a 10 man Sniper Section that are all 11B positions. We often fall in with the Scout Plt for admin purposes. If your looking at rejoining the Guard and you hold the 13B MOS you will first...
  7. S

    Fieldcraft when a bullet goes through the armor

    Re: when a bullet goes through the armor I would say comparing the the 7.62x39 vs the 7.62x54 is sort of comparing a 30/30 to a 30.06. They are a world apart in almost every way except they are both .30 caliber rounds. He took a total of 6 rounds(5 in the vest, one grazed his arm) from the...
  8. S

    Fieldcraft when a bullet goes through the armor

    Re: when a bullet goes through the armor I am absolutely sure as to the caliber. A couple of the rounds were direct frontal hits. 3 came in at an angle(45 degrees?) The one magazine, an HK mag filled with Mk 262 rounds completely stopped the one roundon its own. a couple of the rounds were...
  9. S

    Fieldcraft when a bullet goes through the armor

    Re: when a bullet goes through the armor Armor is better than no armor and i cant think of any incident of being hit by a round or multiple rounds without armor would have benefits over being hit with armor on. Obviously if the round is a large caliber i.e. .50 cal or the Russian 12.7x108mm...
View older results
Top Bottom
Back
Home
Forums
Merch
Alerts