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Winchester G30M – The Forgotten Garand Competitor

Posted August 2, 2016 in Companies, Daily News, Rifles by Nathan S with 2 Comments

While the Garand was hailed by Patton as the “best” battle implement ever to hit the field, there arguably were better implements proposed to replace it. While the Johnson & Peterson designs typically gets the most attention, the Winchester company also [Read More…]

To Challenge A Newly Won Throne: The Rise And Fall of The Light Rifle, Part II

Posted June 6, 2015 in Guns & Gear, Other Gear & Gadgets, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 47 Comments

This is the second part of a series of posts seeking to describe and analyze the 7.62mm Light Rifle concept promoted by the Americans, and subsequently adopted by NATO in various forms. This series will cover development from before World War II to the present day, [Read More…]