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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-380- Rifles, Shotguns and Handguns for Modern Survival

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Modern Survival| 21 Comments
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Today we look at a variety of actions, calibers, gauges and platforms of both modern and traditional firearms.  Don’t be offended if your favorite model number doesn’t come up the show is only about an hour long.   Our focus today is more on how to think about firearms and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Tune in today to hear about…

  • There is no perfect gun for _________, ever
  • Thoughts on shotguns including
    • The Single Shot
    • The Pump Action
    • The Double Guns
    • The Semi Autos
  • Thoughts on rifles including
    • The BOSS rifle (break action single shot)
    • Levers and Pumps
    • The bolt action, “the rifleman’s rifle”
    • Semi Auto Rifles including ARs, AKs and more
  • Thoughts on handguns including
    • The revolver is a solid choice
    • Not all guns need to be or should be glocks
    • What you carry is a personal choice
    • Hunting with handguns
  • Building your firearms collection
  • The reason guns and freedom go hand and hand

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Episode-253- Tactical Training for the Everyday World with James Yeager

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 24 Comments
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Today on The Survival Podcast I interview James Yeager of Tactical Response, Tactical Response Gear and the GetOffTheX Forum.  James joined us to discuss tactical concepts and training for every day survival and for practical preparation for real life scenarios.

Tune in to Hear James Answer Questions Such As…

  • Why he chose tactical training as a business?
  • What makes a good defensive hand gun?
  • Is a hand gun best for home defense or is a shotgun or carbine a better option?
  • How can you best train tactically when most ranges are not accommodating to doing so?
  • What is the best carry hand gun?
  • Are husband’s doing a disservice to their wives by buying them revolvers or “smaller framed guns”
  • How do you find a good tactical instructor
  • Why do regular everyday people need specialized tactical training?
  • Why is the 9mm such a popular round?
  • Is the statement that “all the Special Forces guys toss their 9mm sidearms for 45′s myth, fact or a blend of each?
  • What are the fundamentals of being as prepared as you can for a gun fight?

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Episode-249- The Practical Aspects of Tactical Firearms

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Modern Survival| 33 Comments
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I don’t do a lot of firearms centric podcasts simply because there are a lot of great podcasts about guns and their use, training and customization.  Yet it is a major component to modern survival philosophy so today I attempt to bring some practicality to that subject.

Today in the intro segment we discuss the 33 million dollar fine to Bank of America and why it pushishes their shareholders (whom it is supposed to protect) and doesn’t punish the company at all.  We also discuss a small group of senate democrats that recently stood up for the second amendment.

On the main topic tune in to hear my thoughts on…

  • Are you grounded in reality from a home defense stand point?
  • Can you get to your gun?  Is a 5 second response time 3 seconds to slow?
  • Why I advise concealed carry holders to continue carrying when the get home
  • Are you mentally prepared to pull the trigger are you mentally prepared to not pull the trigger?
  • Are you proficient with your firearms, is your family?
  • What makes a good defensive hand gun, is bigger better?
  • What makes a good home defensive shotgun?
  • What place does the carbine play in home defense?
  • Has the “fantasy” many engaged in ever actually occurred?
  • What can we learn from the NRA’s armed citizen segment in American Rifleman?
  • What role to airsoft weapons play in tactical training?
  • Where does the 22 fit in the mix, why should you have one and how to choose one
  • A bit on airguns for training and game harvesting

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I left up these videos on Safe Deposit Boxes from Yesterday,  You Really Should View Them Both

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Episode-181- A Tea Party Observation and Choosing a Home Defense Weapon

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Modern Survival| 15 Comments
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Today’s show covers two very different topics.  First my thoughts from a tea party I went to and then most of the show is about choosing a home defense weapon.

Tune in Today to Hear…

On the Tea Parties

  • My thougts on why the tea parties will fail if they are all like the one I went to
  • The issue here is taxing and spending and both Republicans and Democrats are guilty
  • Why we need democrats, liberals and independents in the Tea Party Movement

On a Home Defense Weapon

  • Why we need to promote gun ownership for new people
  • Advantages and disadvantages of pistols, rifles, carbines and shot guns
  • Go rent and shoot guns before making a decision
  • Thoughts on teaching a spouse to shoot
  • Thoughts on being comfortable with your weapon
  • Why a pistol is my primary home defense weapon but may not be what you choose and that is okay
  • The real reason we have a second amendment

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Episode-62- Solid Values in Firearms for the Survival Minded Individual

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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I have been on a real tear about the economy and the 700 Billion Dollar Bail Out, AIG Buyout, etc lately.  I decided it was time to shift gears and go into a totally different topic.  Today we will go over what I feel are a few of today’s best values in firearms for everything from collecting, to self defense to putting meat on the table.  I do still have a few things about the economy as well.

Please note I called the Auto Loan Bailout a 50 Billion dollar bail out, it is a 25 Billion Dollar Bail out at least in round one, they do plan to give them another 25 billion down the road.  Sorry for the error.

Tune in today to hear my thoughts on…

The Economy

  • While we focus on the 700 Billion the Congressional Clows drop 25 Billion on the Automakers to bail them out
  • My alternative plan yesterday was a “”better way to do it” not what we should do, no bail outs is the right answer
  • If it does fall, do you really know what it will be like?  Do the sheeple?  What will it mean?
  • Be careful what you wish for
  • Call your senators and congress clowns, tell them what you think, not what I think

On Values in Firearms

  • A bit on what exactly “surplus firearms” are
  • The Mosin Nagant M44 (awesome value under 100 bucks)
  • The Yugo SKS, still affordable if you want one buy now
  • The 303 Enfield, still some affordable ones around, outstanding quality
  • The Civilian Marksmanship Program at its’ requirements
  • The M1 Carbine is gone in the surplus market, missed opportunity!
  • The M1 Garand is still out there under 500 dollars via CMP
  • The 1917 Enfield in 30-06 get one while you can
  • The 1917 Barreled action 200 bucks for an amazing base to a custom sporter
  • The Savage Rifle perhaps the best value for the money in a new or used bolt action sporting rifle
  • HI Point is more then a “ghetto glock”
  • The Hi Point 995 and 4095 carbines, more fun then a barrel of monkeys
  • The Bersa Thunder 380 a cheap carry gun carried by off duty police officers (249 retail)
  • Affordable used 38 Specials at gun shows, try about 100 bucks!
  • The NEF/H&R Handi Rifle how about a 22 hornet, 30-06, 45-70 and 12 gauge on one frame for under 500 bucks
  • The Marlin Lever gun, looked for used ones they still usually have a life time of service in them
  • The Remington 870 Express, great deal, most popuplar and proven pump gun ever
  • The Mossberg pumps, another great option
  • Stay away from “tactical shotguns” – I explain why
  • Still a place for the single shot gun, brand new, 80 bucks and proven, safe and reliable

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