The single guiding principle to armed conflict.

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Expvideo writes:

Can you answer the question you were asked earlier in this thread? I was kind of annoyed that you didn't address it, since it is important:

Have you ever fired a machinegun?

I reply:

I answered that question on the first page of this thread, reply #8. I said "yes."

Correction:

I fired a number of different infantry weapons and I was mistakenly thinking of the M203 sights when I said that they could only be dialed in for targets out to 400 yards.

However, I do know for a fact that the target that I was shooting at with the M249, a halftrack, was 380 yards away. I found that, if I held the fore-end of the weapon as firmly as I could, aimed at the base of the target, and squeezed off a burst of 15 to 20 rounds, I could hit it three or four times. Ding! Ding! Ding!

However, in sustained fire, after my initial three hits, it was very difficult to keep the weapon steady on the target. I raised a lot of dust spraying bullets all around the halftrack but was rewarded with precious few "ding" noises.

So, no, I am not an expert with this weapon. But I have fired a couple thousand rounds through one, so I am not completely ignorant of its capabilities either.

I stand by my assertion that, if one has his motorcycle parked in the living room of a house and fires out the window, it is entirely possible to get on that bike, drive out the back door and scram before (Russian) soldiers armed with light machineguns and RPGs can get on target.

If one stays in that house for more than a few minutes, however, they will blow it up.
 
"A deer rifle is most effective at ranges of 300 to 500 yards."

The most popular deer rifle for many, many decades has been the lever action .30-30 and it's at most maybe a 150 to 200 yard gun.

Even a .270 at 500 yards drops around 40 inches shooting a 150 grain bullet.

John
 
Jimbothefiveth writes:

I think what [Shaka]'s advocating is a controllable [hand]gun, that allows good shot placement. I think the general standard for picking a self-defense handgun is "the biggest you can shoot well".

I reply:

The dog trainer must fire one-handed because his other arm is enclosed in a stiff cylinder that he uses to protect himself from the dog. Thus, his need for controllability is greater than it would be for someone in street clothes.

However, snipers must also be able to fire one-handed because, if they are using a military rifle sling as I recommend, they cannot use their left hand to steady their pistol because they have got a heavy rifle dangling from it.

Expvideo writes:

So basically what you're saying is, "I have no reasons or examples to back up my recommendation of this pistol, but my friend uses it and he's a badass, so it's the best sidearm there is".

I reply:

First of all, my friend is not a badass; he's just a dog trainer. He's killed dogs with his Mark III, but he has never killed a man. He has witnessed the aftermath of men being killed by dogs, however, as it is part of his job to re-gain control of dogs after they have killed.

As for reasons, I gave three:

K. Sidearm. I recommend the Ruger Mark III.

1. Shoot dirt banks to create dust for wind reading.
2. Low recoil is more important than power against dogs.
3. Silently shoot enemy soldiers who blunder into you.

I have already discussed why low recoil is important against dogs, which are a real danger to snipers.

As for wind reading, I can tell you from personal experience that there are two methods that I use to read the wind:

1. In matches, I look at the heat waves moving along the top of the big metal signs with the numbers 1, 2, 3,... on them behind the target pit.

2. When practicing at the 300-yard public range, there are no metal signs and I must try to see the mirage against a background of dirt and sagebrush. Frankly, that is hard to do. I have a LOT more success looking at the little puffs of dust raised by all the pistol shooters.

In combat, especially in cold weather, I know for a fact that I would be better off shooting at a dirt bank with a .22 and looking at the dust than trying to see the mirage.

Expvideo writes:

I would however agree that if you have a deer rifle and you are engaging an army, the best sidearm is a supressed .22 pistol.

I reply:

Suppressors are illegal, so I cannot very well recommend them. However, the fact is, an un-supressed .22 is pretty quiet too. In the din of combat, it is not going to raise a lot of alarm among troops 300 to 500 yards away.

If you don't believe me, try firing one in the city. Just shoot it into the ground, put it back in your pocket and calmly walk away. I'll bet that nobody will even notice.

Edit: This last bit of advice - firing a .22 in the city - is illegal if followed. You asked and I told you how to find out for yourself. You don't seem inclined to take my opinion on anything, so I explained how you could find the answer yourself.
 
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shaka said:
...If you don't believe me, try firing one [a .22] in the city. Just shoot it into the ground, put it back in your pocket and calmly walk away. I'll bet that nobody will even notice...
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What a bizarre, preposterous thing to suggest. In virtually all cities, it's a crime to discharge a firearm within the city limits. Then there's the risk of ricochet or bullet or rock fragments hitting someone. Then there's the possibility that doing something like this could be consider brandishing. Firing a pistol, even a .22, into the ground in a populated, urban environment -- what are you thinking?

That strange suggestion causes me, at least, to question your judgment in general.
 
JohnBt writes:

"A deer rifle is most effective at ranges of 300 to 500 yards."

The most popular deer rifle for many, many decades has been the lever action .30-30 and it's at most maybe a 150 to 200 yard gun.

Even a .270 at 500 yards drops around 40 inches shooting a 150 grain bullet.

I reply:

I clearly state in step #1 of my Step-by-Step Instructions, "Preparation. Buy a non-magnum bolt-action deer rifle larger then .22 caliber and install a scope with a mil-dot reticle and finger-adjustable dials."

I say this throughout my Frequently Asked Questions as well. "Bolt-action" does not include the lever-action 30-30. It also does not include the AR, as I had to inform the one called "MW" whom I debated at the Daily Paul forum.

With a 300-yard zero, Federal's 270 ammunition has these drops at 500 yards:

Nosler 140-grain Accubond; 28.0"
Sierra 150-grain Gameking BTSP; -31.2
Nosler 150-grain Partition; -31.6"

The 140-grain bullet is within the trajectories described by the Aguilar System for Medium-Range Sniping, though almost too flat-shooting for my system. The two 150-grain bullets are almost exactly in the middle of the acceptable trajectories.
 
Congratulations dude. You have just reached mall ninja levels of ridiculousness. I hope you were going for humor, because no one will ever take you seriously after statements like that.
 
Fiddletown writes:

What a bizarre, preposterous thing to suggest. In virtually all cities, it's a crime to discharge a firearm within the city limits.

I reply:

I didn't say that I was going to do it. Expvideo asked the question, so let him do it.
 
General Geoff writes:

Why would you intentionally limit yourself to a bolt action when an autoloader can be just as accurate out to the ranges you're talking about?

I reply:

In my Frequently Asked Questions I write:

"Which is the best caliber? I have said elsewhere, and you can see from the chart, that the .308 is the worst of the bunch. This has led people to think that I am critical of the .308, which is not true. If one uses match-grade ammunition, not hunting ammunition, it is perfect for the Aguilar System. Match-grade ammunition is readily available because of the M1-A1's popularity with National Match competitors, so this is not a problem. In fact, the M1-A1 is not much less accurate than a bolt-action rifle and it is not a bad choice for urban combat if fitted with a scope."

Edit: I meant M1A.
 
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Congratulations dude. You have just reached mall ninja levels of ridiculousness. I hope you were going for humor, because no one will ever take you seriously after statements like that.
 
General Geoff writes:
What is an M1-A1?

Is it similar to a Springfield Armory M1A? I.e. 7.62mm autoloading box magazine-fed rifle?

I reply:

I meant M1A. I just fixed this on my website.

I'm not sure why I said "M1-A1." I was probably thinking of the M16, which has variants A1, A2,...

But it was a mistake and I fixed it.
 
Crunker1337 writes:

".308 is the worst of the bunch"

?!

I reply:

By "worst of the bunch" I meant that it is almost outside the acceptable trajectory and wind drift described by my system.

I have a single set of flashcards that are intended to train anybody with a "bolt-action deer rifle larger than .22 caliber." Among those rifles described by this phrase, the .308 hits a little low and is blown aside by the wind a bit more than any of the others. But it is still (barely) within the acceptable tolerances of my system.

I was not commenting on the inherent accuracy of .308 rifles. There are some very good ones on the market selling for thousands of dollars that are capable of half MOA accuracy.
 
Woodfiend writes:

Suggesting to someone to shoot a .22LR pistol in a crowded city is a mistake too. Better go back and fix THAT

I reply:

That is not in my website. That was just an off-hand comment to Expvideo. He did not seem inclined to take my opinion on anything, so I told him how to find the answer to his question on his own.

I edited my comment to point out that following this advice would be illegal.
 
I edited my comment to point out that following this advice would be illegal.
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Then why did you post it? Obviously you lack judgement and are digging yourself into a deeper hole. Additionally, I didn't say that it was on your website.
 
Shooting a .22lr pistol in a city will get you noticed, because it shoots at about 165db. Shooting a suppressed .22lr pistol may or may not be noticed, because it shoots between 118 and 130 db depending on a lot of factors (like brand of suppressor, type of ammo, wet or dry, etc).

Also, suppressors aren't illegal. At least not where I live, and judging from the rest of your knowledge, probably not where you live either.

BTW, you are assuming why your dog trainer friend uses a .22. I would assume differently. You insinuated that he trains working dogs, which may face firearms in the line of duty. When training a working dog, most trainers will use a blank firing 22, since they won't damage the dog's hearing like a 9mm would. The pistol is fired while the dog is attacking (obviously not at the dog) so that the dog learns not to fear the gunshot and continues to attack after someone has fired their gun.

I'd bet you a donut that your friend carries this pistol because he also uses it a lot during dog training, not because it is the best defense pistol he has come across.

Also, what works best against dogs, if that is the case with a .22, is not necessarily the best all around pistol. And if you are going to tell us that it is, you need to explain why, not wait for one of us to ask you to explain and then do it in a condescending way.

ETA, this point:

Suppressors are illegal, so I cannot very well recommend them.
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So is shooting people.
 
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