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Archive for January, 2010

Did Secretary Gates Hit The Target?

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As many of you have heard by now, US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has commented on the somewhat bleak security situation on domestic military bases across the United States. First, I should tell you that I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Gates. I would go as far as saying that he was a breath of fresh air after enduring the grim years of Donald Rumsfeld. However, I believe that he missed the mark in a major way when it comes to the real security problem on American military bases…

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In Review: .22 Long Rifle Performance

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In this post, we will take a look at what is perhaps the most common caliber on Earth, the rimfire .22 Long Rifle. I wanted to test a few CCI “premium” loads, as well as one of my preferred “bulk pack” loads. We’re also going to see how they compare in rifle vs pistol velocities…

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In Review: 10mm Auto From DoubleTap

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As a huge fan of the 10mm Auto cartridge, it was only natural for me to give the little beast some server space here at Brasstard.com. As a nearly 30-year resident of the State of Utah, I am proud say that one of my favorite 10mm ammo producers is right here in the neighborhood… they are the good folks at DoubleTap Ammo. In this post, we will take a look at 3 of their full-power 10mm loadings to see how they hold up.

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