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Marine Corps Marksmanship Badges

Marine Corps Marksmanship Badges

The United States Marine Corps’ marksmanship has long set it apart from other branches. This focus has created a culture in which every Marine is primarily a rifleman. Rifle accuracy has often been the deciding factor in battles in American military history. The Marine Corps marksmanship badges program is one of the toughest and most […]

Best 338 Lapua Ammo

Best 338 Lapua Ammo

Known for its remarkable accuracy and impressive ballistic performance, the .338 Lapua is designed to excel at extreme ranges. The .338 Lapua Magnum is a highly versatile and powerful cartridge, often chosen by long-range shooters, military snipers, and hunting enthusiasts. This article will delve into the history of this cartridge, its specifications, ballistics, and a […]

Chuck Mawhinney

Chuck Mawhinney: Vietnam’s Deadliest Sniper

Chuck Mawhinney was a legendary U.S. Marine whose story slips through the jungles of Vietnam like a shadow but had the impact of a thunderbolt. Born on October 30, 1949, in Lakeview, Oregon, Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney grew up with a rifle, perfecting the quiet art of patience and precision from a young age.  These skills, […]

Carlos Hathcock

Carlos Hathcock: Vietnam’s Deadliest Sniper

Chris Kyle is probably the most famous sniper in U.S. history. Thanks to his best-selling autobiography, American Sniper, and an award-nominated film of the same title, the Navy Seal became an icon with 160 confirmed kills in four tours of duty in Iraq. However, decades before, Carlos Hathcock became a legendary sniper in the dense […]

recce rifle

What Is A Recce Rifle?

In recent years, all things SEAL-related have become extremely popular. For decades, members of the United States Navy’s Sea, Air, and Land Teams maintained a stance of being “quiet professionals.” Aside from a few ridiculous 80s action flicks, very little was known about the community and “teams’ guys.” However, the American public remained intrigued with […]