While we’re at it, let’s look at what it takes to carve out a 1911 from an 80% frame:
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Gun Data for the Day – Day 43
Posted by daddybear71 on July 20, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/20/gun-data-for-the-day-day-43/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 42
Let’s take a look at something that makes some people itch – AR-15 80% lowers.
Posted by daddybear71 on July 20, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/20/gun-data-for-the-day-day-42/
Gun Info for the Day – Day 41
Kriss has come out with a new version of their Vector series – The Gen II Vector Carbine in .45 ACP:
| Feature | Technical Specifications | Details |
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| Operating Action | Closed bolt, delayed-blowback patented KSV System | |
| Caliber | .45 ACP (230g FMJ recommended) | |
| Magazine | Std. 13-round Glock 21 mag. Optional 25-round KRISS® MagEx. Fully compatible with G21 model mags | |
| Dim. / Wt | Length open: Length folded: Height: Weight (unloaded w/o accessories): Barrel: (16:1 twist) |
34.8″ 26.5″ 6.8″ 5.8 lbs 16″ |
| Fire Control | Ambidextrous Fire/Safe settings (Can be factory-configured in any combination) |
Semi-automatic |
| Performance | Max. effective Range: Group 100m: Groupings 25m: |
150m < 15cm < 2.5cm |
| Construction | Meets/exceeds MILSTD 810F Advanced metal components: A2 and 4340/4140 chrome-moly steel alloys heat hardened/manganese phosphate treated with aerospace 7075/6061 hard-anodized aluminum alloys Aerospace polymer components: Lightweight injection molded housings of 15% fiber-reinforced Ultramid ™ Nylon 6/6 composite alloy treated for toughness and environmental protection |
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| Options | Full line of KRISS accessories | |
Posted by daddybear71 on July 19, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/19/gun-info-for-the-day-day-41/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 40
Let’s have a glance at one of the new offerings from Ruger – the Ruger Precision Rifle:
| Model No. | Caliber | Cap. | Stock | Barrel | Barrel Length | Folded Length | Overall Length | Height | Width | Weight | Length of Pull | Twist | Sugg. Retail | |
| 18001 | 308 Win | 10 | Folding, Adjustable Length of Pull and Comb Height | Cold Hammer- Forged, 5R Rifling | 20.00” | 30.60” | 38.25” – 41.75” | 7.30” | 3.30” | 9.70 lbs. | 12.00”- 15.50” | 1:10” | $1,399.00 | Spec Sheet |
| 18005 | 6.5 Creedmoor | 10 | Folding, Adjustable Length of Pull and Comb Height | Cold Hammer- Forged, 5R Rifling | 24.00” | 34.60” | 42.25” – 45.75” | 7.30” | 3.30” | 10.60 lbs. | 12.00”- 15.50” | 1:8” | $1,399.00 | Spec Sheet |
| 18010 | 243 Win | 10 | Folding, Adjustable Length of Pull and Comb Height | Cold Hammer- Forged, 5R Rifling | 26.00” | 36.60” | 44.25” – 47.75” | 7.30” | 3.30” | 11.00 lbs. | 12.00”- 15.50” | 1:7.7” | $1,399.00 |
Posted by daddybear71 on July 18, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/18/gun-data-for-the-day-day-40/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 39
Today, let’s take a look at assembling an AR-15 from parts:
Thanks to MidWay USA for putting things like this up. It’s the kind of thing that we’ll lose if the proposed ITAR changes go through.
Posted by daddybear71 on July 17, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/17/gun-data-for-the-day-day-39/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 38
Here’s the South African G6 howitzer:
| Specifications | |
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| Weight | 46,500 kg (46.5 t)[1] |
| Length | 10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)[1][2] |
| Width | 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Crew | 6 3–5 (G6-52 Extended Range) |
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| Caliber | 155 mm[2] |
| Rate of fire | G6-52: 8 rpm G6 M1A3: 6 rpm Sustained: 2 rpm |
| Effective firing range | Standard: 30 km (19 mi) Base bleed: 39 km (24 mi) V-LAP: 52.5 km (32.6 mi) M9703A1: 67 km (42 mi) |
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Main
armament |
1 x 155mm T6 L/52 (Caliber: 155mm – Scope estimated 33 km to 42 km) |
| Engine | air-cooled diesel 525 hp (391.49 kW) |
| Suspension | 6×6 |
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Operational
range |
Road: 700 km (430 mi) Off-road: 350 km (220 mi)[1] |
| Speed | Road: 85 km/h (53 mph) Off-road: 30 km/h (19 mph)[2] |
Posted by daddybear71 on July 16, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/16/gun-data-for-the-day-day-38/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 37
Let’s take a look at the Chinese PLZ-05 155mm self- propelled howitzer:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 35 tonnes [1] |
| Length | 11.60 m |
| Width | 3.38 m |
| Height | 3.55 m |
| Crew | 4 |
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| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Barrels | 52 caliber (PLZ05 & PLZ-52) / 54 caliber (PLZ04) |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 10 rounds/min [2] |
| Maximum firing range | >50 km. Varies by munition. Laser-homing 20km, ERFB-BB 39km,[2] WS-35 100km [3] |
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Main
armament |
155 mm howitzer |
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Secondary
armament |
12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun/ 2 sets of 4-barrel grenade launchers |
| Engine | 8V150-cooled turbocharged diesel 800 hp [4] |
| Suspension | torsion bar |
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Operational
range |
550 km |
| Speed | 56 km/h |
Posted by daddybear71 on July 15, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/15/gun-data-for-the-day-day-37/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 36
And in counterpoint, here’s the Russian/Soviet 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer.
| Specifications | |
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| Weight | Maximum: 28 metric tons |
| Length | Total: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Hull: 7.765 m (25 ft 5.7 in) |
| Width | 3.25 m (10 ft) |
| Height | 3.05 m (10 ft) 2.615 m (8 ft 7.0 in) without a machine gun |
| Crew | 4 |
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| Breech | semi-automatic vertical wedge |
| Elevation | −4° to +60° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | Sustained: 1 rpm max: 4 rpm |
| Maximum firing range | Conventional: 18.5 km (11.5 mi) RAP: 24 km (15 mi) |
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| Armor | 15 mm (hull) 30 mm (turret and hull front)[1] |
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Main
armament |
152.4 mm D-22 howitzer L/27 (46 rounds, maximum)[2][3] |
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Secondary
armament |
7.62 mm remotely controlledPKT tank machine gun (1,500 rounds)[3] |
| Engine | V-59 (12-cylinder 4-stroke V-shaped water-cooled diesel)[2] 520 hp (382.7 kW) at 2,000 rpm[2] |
| Power/weight | 18.9 hp/t (13.92 kW/t) |
| Transmission | mechanical double-flow, planetary gear-gearbox unit |
| Suspension | independent torsion bars with hydraulic shock absorbers of 1st and 6th road wheels |
| Ground clearance | 0.45 m (1 ft 6 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 830 liters[2] |
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Operational
range |
500 km (310 mi)[2] |
| Speed | On-road: 63 km/h (39 mph) Off-road: 45 km/h (28 mph)[2] |
Posted by daddybear71 on July 14, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/14/gun-data-for-the-day-day-36/
Gun Data of the Day – Day 35
Let’s look at some more artillery. First, the American M-109 Paladin self propelled howitzer:
| Specifications | |
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| Weight | 27.5 tons |
| Length | 30 ft (9.1 m) |
| Width | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
| Height | 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
| Crew | 6 (2 Loaders, Gunner, Assistant Gunner, Commander, Driver) |
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| Shell | separate loading, bagged charge |
| Caliber | 155 mm L/39 caliber[1] |
| Breech | interrupted screw |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | Maximum: 6 rpm Sustained: 3 rpm |
| Effective firing range | Conventional: 18 km (11 mi) RAP: 30 km (19 mi) |
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Main
armament |
M126 155 mm Howitzer |
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Secondary
armament |
.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V71T 450 hp (335.56 kW) |
| Power/weight | 18.7 hp/t |
| Suspension | torsion-bar |
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Operational
range |
216 mi (350 km) |
| Speed | 35 mph (56 km/h) |
Posted by daddybear71 on July 13, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/13/gun-data-of-the-day-day-35/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 34
I’m a little mind fried after driving across Alabama the long way, so I’m going to throw a curveball out there – the GyroJet.
Also, please remember why I’m doing this, and drop the State Department a comment. The comment period is still open.
| Specifications | |
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| Weight | 0.88 lb (0.40 kg) |
| Length | 10.88 inches (27.6 centimetres) |
| Barrel length | 5 inches (13 centimetres) |
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| Cartridge | Mark I- 13 mm rocket Mark II- 12 mm rocket |
| Caliber | Mark I- .51 caliber Mark II- .49 caliber |
| Action | Blow-Forward |
| Rate of fire | 60 RPM Select Fire (Assault Rifle variant) |
| Muzzle velocity | very low, but increasing over trajectory to about 1250fps |
| Effective firing range | 55 yards (50 m) |
| Feed system | 6-round internal box magazine (Main Variants) |
| Sights | Iron sights |
Posted by daddybear71 on July 12, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/12/gun-data-for-the-day-day-34/
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