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I talked about the 5.5 mm Velo Dog cartridge a while back and referred to its use as the parent cartridge for Col. Charles Askins' wildcat .22. This prompted readers to write and ask for more information about this long ago effort by the legendary adventurer/author/soldier/shooter. It's been awhile since anyone has written this one up, so let's take a look at one of the more clever—but controversial—wildcats of all time. It dates to before World War II and only one gun was ever made for this round.
April 17, 2012
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The M1 was potentially as accurate as any service rifle ever made.
October 04, 2011
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Turns out the real “Top Shot” at the NRA National Defense Match at Camp Perry, Ohio, was a 14-year-old high school freshman.
September 26, 2011
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"The NRA sent Staffman John S. Rose...to Springfield Armory, with orders to get the answers from the one man who is qualified to give them—John C. Garand."
August 12, 2011
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Camp Perry will be hosting a National Defense Match during the 2011 National Matches, which is the first step toward NRA-sanctioned tactical rifle events.
July 26, 2011
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In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the September 15, 1921 issue: Camp Perry.
June 15, 2011
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Small Arms Firing School at Camp Perry
October 05, 2010
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Bisley is a place that gave its name to a gun. It is a range complex in Great Britain where many great matches were once fired. I am told that the range is still in use for some shooting.
May 07, 2010
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