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Episode-451- Seven Underrated Centerfire Rifle Calibers

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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I need a bit of a fun change up today after the recent server issues (which are now solved for a while) so I though I would break out with some lesser known rifle calibers.  In out current world shooting seems to revolve around the 223, 308, 30-06, 30-30 and a host of the magnums.  Sure there are quite a few 270s, 7mm-08s and 243′s out there too but what about the other roughly 500 cartridges, is there any place left for the oddball or the old classic that is no longer innovative?

Join me today as we discuss…

  • Why even break the mold, do we really need more then a dozen solid center fires
  • The “common caliber myth” why the common calibers will dry up first not last in a crisis
  • Why reloading should be part of your skill set and how it mitigates any “odd” caliber
  • What is a “wild cat” cartridge
  • What does “burn rate” have to do with velocity
  • The 22 Hornet – at one time it was the varmint round
  • The 25-06 – a true “magnum” with out the punishment
  • The 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser – the little round that has killed millions of Moose
  • The 280 Remington – every bit the game getter of the 7MM mag without the abuse
  • The 338-06 – the perfect medium bore cartrige
  • The 44 Magnum – yes it is for rifles too
  • The 45-70 – an old solider that won’t die nor fade away

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Episode-446- The Shotgun from Home Defense to Upland Game

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Modern Survival| 13 Comments
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Today we take a look at the weapon I consider to be the most versatile of all modern fire arms, the shot gun.  To day we will examine the common gauges, the shotguns versatility, defensive vs. sporting use and more.  The shotgun is mysterious to some and misleading to others, in the end it is simply a tool and the more you know about it the more you can get from it.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • The shot-shell itself
    • Shot size – what it means and common use
    • The charge – the creator of velocity (black powder?)
    • Shot weight – exactly how many pellets are on the way
    • Shot types – lead, steel and tungsten
    • Buck shot – Reality vs. myth
    • Magnums – Is longer better?
    • The cost of “heavy”
  • A quick review of the 10, 12, 16, 20 and 410 shotguns
  • Actions
    • The single shot
    • The double (side by side and O/U)
    • The pump
    • The semi auto
    • The bolt action (a surprisingly fun weapon)
  • All about chokes
  • Barrel lengths – myth vs. reality
  • Stock length – proper fit for the proper function
  • Sporting clays – like golf with a bang
  • Thoughts on home defense applications
  • Thoughts on “combat” applications
  • The beauty of the shot gun

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Episode-424- Listener Feedback 4-26-10

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
Episode-424- Listener Feedback 4-26-10 [ 1:03:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we have another round of your questions including things like Arizona’s new immigration bill, left handed AR shooting, China’s growing influence in Africa, the movie Food Inc and more.

Join me today as I discuss your feedback on…

  • The reality of the new Arizona Immigration Law\
  • Could we have State level deportation, well sort of if I was Governor
  • Watch Food Inc. be aware it may change how you see food
  • How Food Inc. and illegal immigration are linked
  • How do you set priorities in dealing with debt and living in a place you don’t like
  • Should left handed shooters learn to shoot right handed
  • What is a master eye, why does it matter
  • What is China doing in Africa and why should we care
  • Concealed carry for the dress wearing lady, (help me out gals)
  • A simple law in Georgia leads to deep constitutional and libertarian questions

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Episode-423- Thoughts on the Use of Deadly Force

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Modern Survival| 19 Comments
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I get a ton of questions on “guns for survival situations”, “handguns for self defense”, the “best knife if you need to defend yourself with a blade” and more like that all the time.  Of course I believe in being armed to what ever level your local laws allow, I am all for defending yourself with lethal force if you need to and I do think being trained with your weapons is a great idea.    Yet the number of such questions has led me to ask do people really think about the ramifications of being faced with a lethal force situation?

Join me today as we discuss…

  • The two never discussed myths about killing from Hollywood
  • Fantasies about a “Red Dawn” like scenario
  • The is no glory in death, for the killer or the killed
  • Your gun may be highly ineffective if you are the one being attacked
  • Cover, concealment and movement
  • Home defense, put awareness on your side
  • Handguns are for times when you can’t carry a rifle or shotgun
  • A knife is a terrible weapon for an honorable man (listen before you object)
  • You do not know if you are really capable of pulling the trigger, until you have to
  • You can’t discount the long term effects of winning in a lethal conflict

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Episode-416- Dealing With Violent Confrontations

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Modern Survival| 16 Comments
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After spending a week with Val Riazanov on systema and Russian martial arts and filming the new DVD series I thought it might be a good day to do a show on dealing with potentially violent confrontations.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • First a correction on my error from yesterday – the RRR is NOT a private army
  • Real violence vs. movie violence
  • The morals of the criminal, he has none
  • Professional = death when it comes to killing
  • The first rule is avoiding the confrontation
  • If you can’t avoid it focus on deescalation
  • If deescalation fails at times controlled retreat is the best option
  • You should always appear relaxed and “harmless”
  • When you do strike it must be with sufficient force for the situation
  • Pressure points are useless in full speed combat, anatomy points are critical
  • The “systema strike” – misunderstood and highly effective
  • Dealing with an armed opponent takes things to another level
  • The knife is the oldest consistently deadly weapon for a reason
  • In dealing with an opponent with a gun 1.5-2 meters is “critical distance”

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Episode-415- Listener Feedback for 4-13-10

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Modern Survival| 9 Comments
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Okay I am back!  Today I am going to try to work on the huge backlog of listener questions and feedback I now have.  We have great questions today on things like dealing with heavy recoiling rifles, taxation, castor oil for storing rice and beans and more.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • If there was no income tax how could government provide basic services like roads and schools
  • How do you deal with heavy recoil from large caliber rifles especially from the bench
  • Protecting rice and beans from insects with castor oil
  • The government does something right with “sustainable agriculture”
  • Avoiding contempt for your fellow American sheeple
  • Obama gets a private army, the problem is a lot bigger than Obama!
  • Are unpaid internships about to die off, what might be the next big brother step in that world

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Episode-396- An Interview with Michael Adam of the Appleseed Project

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Modern Survival| 5 Comments
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Today Michale Adam of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association and the Appleseed project joins us to discuss being a rifleman and concepts like history, honor and duty.

Join us today as we discuss…

  • What are the RWVA and Appleseed
  • What is the difference between a rifleman and a guy with a rifle
  • Why is mastering a rifle important
  • Why is history a part of being a rifleman in America today
  • What can you expect at an Appleseed shoot
  • What are the favorite rifles of shooters at Appleseed events
  • How Appleseed ensures safety at their shoots
  • How can you become an Appleseed Instructor
  • What exactly is rifle mastery
  • How can you learn more about Appleseed

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Episode-384- Listener Feedback for 2-23-10

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments
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Today we make up for skipping yesterday’s listener feedback show.  Today we have questions about gun rights, taxation, socialism, fascist economics, cutting down trees, survival gardening, permaculture, bug out bags for kids and more.

Join me today as I answer the following questions…

  • Is socialism necessary for “much needed progress”
  • If you need a license to drive why not a license to own a gun
  • Do we need taxes for some things, how much do we actually need
  • What is the real role of government in the U.S.
  • How does the US actually fund “socialized medicine” around the world
  • Should kids have their own BOBs and where should they be stored
  • What plants can you plant at a BOL when you are not able to be there often
  • Thoughts on the need for backing up your data
  • How to balance removing existing non productive trees with out cutting to many
  • How often should you change out ammo in your carry gun
  • What are some rules for keeping your carry gun functional

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Episode-382- All About Ballistics and Ammunition Components

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Modern Survival| 26 Comments
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I get a very large number of questions about ballistics terminology, cartridge specific questions and a lot of questions from very new or even aspiring first time gun owners.  Well today I am going to help you with the “ballistics code” so to speak.  Often you can hear a conversation between two experienced rifleman and it sounds almost like a foreign language.  So today I will tell not just what many of these terms mean but why they matter and even why some don’t matter that much at all.

Tune in Today as we Discuss…

  • What is bullet vs. what is a cartridge vs. what is a case
  • What is trajectory
  • What is ballistic coefficient
  • Why more velocity or a lighter bullet is often not the answer
  • What is sectional density
  • What is expansion, why does it matter
  • What is a magnum round vs. a non magnum round
  • What do all the numbers mean
  • Why is a 38 Special a “special”
  • How can a 38 Special be the same caliber as a .357 magnum
  • What is necking up or necking down
  • How are most “new” rifle rounds created
  • How can a short 308 be almost as powerful as a 30-06

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Episode-378- Listener Feedback 2-15-10

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Modern Survival| 16 Comments
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Time to get back to our Monday tradition of answering listener questions.  Today we have questions on economic issue, dogs, gardening, guns and more.  Also make sure to check out our links and resources today as we have a tremendous number of very valuable resources today.

Tune in today as we discuss…

  • A few of my upcoming appearances
  • How would cap and trade create a new fiat currency
  • What are the advantages of the scout rifle concept
  • What is Google Map Buddy (kick ass free software)
  • How SaveOurSkills.com will help preserve traditional skills
  • Why do rifleman often prefer a bolt action to a semi automatic
  • What advantages does a bolt action offer when training rifleman
  • Is last minute hording a “pioneering” concept
  • How do you keep digging dogs out of a garden
  • What factors should you consider with “inside” and “outside” dogs
  • Your skills are something no one can take away from you

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