When I first saw the SCAR® Mk.17 it was at Fort Lewis, Washington. I remember volunteering to come check out a new weapon system that USASFC and USASOC was looking at fielding. Free bullets and new guns, what’s not to like? I remember getting out of the GSA van and stepping out the range and…
Shot Placement and Energy Transfer In previous blog posts I have mentioned what I consider the King and Queen of Combat Marksmanship. The King is shot placement and the Queen is energy transfer. Shot placement is self-explanatory, it is where the bullet strikes, enters, transitions though, and exits the target. Energy transfer is more particular….
New calibers, the fight to come In my efforts to enhance the lethality of US weapon systems, my intent has always been to bring more people into the discussion. I do my best to not speak in absolutes, I intend to discuss things conceptually. This is so that experts in the finer points of cartridge…
