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That's true, but after a while you get to where you can do a pretty accurate prediction about who will perform and who won't. The quiet but resolute guys do fine. It's the blowhards who want to be the center of attention you have to watch out for. You also have to watch out for the joiners. There seem to be a lot of people doing "operator training" who do it just to be part of some imaginary club of Rambo-like trainees.

Fred certainly seems the best of the viable candidates. I'll support him.

Now Tower, a lot of remf's (or fobbits these days) never get a chance to find out it they can pull the trigger. Unfortunately, with modern technology we need a lot of remf's. But I agree with everyone. You never know if you can "operate" until the time comes. Training just gives you a skill set. Whether you can act on it, is another matter.

Randy, thanks for clearing up some of my misunderstanding about the muzzle sweeping part. I still think that anyone at a civilian training course firing from behind the participants is dumb. S.h.i.t happens you know. I'm pretty much with Tower on this. Working with Spetsnaz folks doesn't impress me a whole lot. I've worked with our SF folks since 1969. While I was not SF, they did train me. We have a deal. We each have our own skill sets. I don't try to do their job and they don't try to do mine. Well...maybe a little. I'm also not that fond of the AK as a weapon. They are cheap, reliable, have enough power, and are sufficiently accurate for close work. But if AKs are your thing, it should be a fun class. I guess what bothers me is that Sonny seems to be into heavy self-promotion, like a lot of gun training school folks. I get a bit wary of people like that. Generally, the best "operators" are the quietest about what they can do. We have a local guy who trains SF personnel every year in martial arts techniques and jungle survival. The Army sends the SF folks to him. You'd never know it just talking to him. He's the antithesis of the blow-hard self promoter. He's just damn good. But I'll bet your clients have a ball with the course. Urse, hope you make the course and will give us a review.

This is what bothers me about a lot of the "training" we see advertised. Much of it gives the impression of preparing shooters for action under stress but I'm afraid that training is largely an illusion. I'm not talking about you, Len. You and your folks seem pretty level headed about what training you offer. I'm talking about so much of the Rambozo training that's supposed to train you to become an "operator" or something equally laughable. I'm afraid there are a lot of people who take some of this "training" but who are not prepared mentally to act when a bad situation actually happens. And they don't have a clue about that. I suspect a lot of these pretend soldiers will be of little use to either themselves or their supposed comrades if the time should ever come for action. [/rantoff]

My spotting scope came with a tripod stand. I didn't know there was any other option.

Well, I'm certainly glad we have consensus.

I guess I'm missing it. What's wrong with the poster?

Remington doesn't make the 700 in 6mm any more.

Good post Mark. You saved me a bunch of typing.

Randy, I figured you had to be hosting it. I looked at your range on satellite not too long ago, but the resolution for that area isn't too good. In all honesty, the review turned me off. The idea of neophyte AKers sweeping me with their muzzle and firing from behind me is something I'd rather not experience. Sounds like Sonny knows his stuff though.

If you want a plastic gun, save a little longer and buy a H&K. It will come with a hammer, BTW!

I wasn't sure of the model. The three things mentioned only seemed to fit it, but I was just going by the features listed in the Blue Book. 6mm has been discontinued. So she has a gun with a relatively unpopular caliber, that is old. And regardless of how many shots went through it, it's a used gun. People get unrealistic about what old guns are worth.

Going by the age, caliber and Monte Carlo stock, I'm guessing it is a MODEL 700ADL DELUXE RIFLE. My Blue Book is 2004, but it should be close. 98% is $360. 95% is $280. I'd remove the scope and sell it separately. Maybe around $100 for it since it's a Leupold. Scopes don't bring much on old rifles if sold with them.

That would just give them more free publicity. Better to have a demonstration at a different time complaining about the draconian restrictions for good citizens to purchase a firearm.

If you check out Sonny's site, http://www.russiancombatacademy.com/, you can probably pick up a Russian bride too. He also sells videos. This shot shows you how to burn a guy's throat with the barrel of an AK.

Anyone got an official link to this statistic?

I think part of the review is interesting: In such advanced training, it is impossible to avoid being swept by a gun muzzle. It is also not possible to place each student in a bulletproof box. As a result, AK muzzles were pointed at various body parts frequently. Such violations of the cardinal gun safety rules are usually never tolerated. Each student cleared his or her weapon and verified it with another classmate for every drill. Trust was rapidly established between the participants and chamber checks were performed immediately and without complaint. This was advanced training conducted under the watchful eyes of experienced instructors (including many of the students). It did take some time to get used to, but at some point I became acutely aware of the location of my rifle's muzzle. Looking back on this drill (and subsequent ones), I feel that my awareness for safety has increased as a result of this class. The last few drills involved introducing stress into our live fire drills. We had to perform with rounds going downrange from slightly behind us. I distinctly remember the blast of several rounds coming several feet from behind my left shoulder as I fumbled a reload. The best way to make this go away was to finish the reload and engage the target. I did so with motivated alacrity. The terrorist with the claymore and deadman switch was totally perforated by 30 caliber bullets.

Randy, what do you know about this? http://www.suarezinternationalstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=299 October 6-7, 2007 Kalashnikov Rifle Gunfighting Chattanooga, TN The AK-47/74 series of rifle is one of the most prolific and useful weapons on earth. Close to 100 million have been made in various parts of the world and anyone's chances of encountering these weapons is high. Moreover, the Kalashnikov is our choice of rifle for its utility, accuracy and general ruggedness. This special course will take a close look at the Kalashnikov Rifle System and train with it in both the standard "urban rifle" engagement as well as in the Close Range Gunfighting matrix. Duration: 2 days 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Ammunition: Approximately 500 rounds (Minimum) Requirements: AK-47 Type Rifle, Three AK Magazines, and Ancillary Rifle Gear. Pistol, Carry Holster, 3 Magazines and Magazine Pouch, Range Safety Gear, and any other personal items. Instructor: Sonny Puzikas Location: Private Training Range

I found a program that does exactly what I want - if I could get it to properly create an AVI file. Capture Studio Professional v 4.01 will capture individual images at whatever rate you like. It will then create an AVI "movie" of the shots. Only problem is that the routine that creates the AVI file will apparently only let you add one picture (.bmp) at a time. The company, Bitwelder, apparently released the software as freeware and then made a version as shareware of something. I can't find the commercial version and their site looks like they may be out of business but still have a website. Most odd. The old v4.01 is available on a lot of download sites. I may be able to persuade some other software to make a movie of the pictures. This would just make it easier to view several hours of time quickly. BTW, I like http://btjunkie.org/

I've tried WebCam32 and it seems to work. Also am trying TinCam but haven't completely figured it out yet. Grabbed several other possibilities. I may set it up as a server so everyone can see my bird/squirrel/hen/raccoon feeding station.

Since I have an old Colt, I'll go along with that.

I guess everyone has different experiences. I've yet to have my first misfeed or FTE with my Buckmark using every type of ammunition you can imagine. Only stuff that wouldn't cycle it was some Aguila Supercolibre that only has a primer and no powder. http://www.aguilaammo.com/aguila.htm I have heard that Walthers are a bit picky about ammo. I've never shot one of their 22s though. Frankly, I'm always surprised .22 semi-automatics work at all. I don't bother to really clean my Buckmark by disassembly, and Rugers have a deserved reputation for being difficult to take down and reassemble. This site will help with that. I find that for my Buckmark, a bore snake and cursory wipe-down work fine.

I went in for a Ruger and walked out with a Buckmark. Love it. Try them and see what fits your hand best.

Sounds to me like just about every decision made has been wrong. Hate to say that since I'm not there, but there is obviously a problem and this chapter is going nowhere without a change. A Nashville chapter should grow like crazy.