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Welcome to Episode 172 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. This week, I’m joined by Weerd Beard of WeerdWorld.com to discuss what a Curio & Relic license is, how you obtain one & what it allows you to do! As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content! Colt Defense to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Shootout at Dallas Police Headquarters (Video) With that, we will head into the main topic, The Curio & Relic License!! Main Topic: The Curio & Relic License Getting your C&R What defines what a C&R Gun is? What are some C&R Guns you’ve picked up? What types of guns? Patreon: NEW FRN Patreon http://www.patreon.com/frn http://www.patreon.com/gun or http://www.gunguyradio.com/pledge SPONSOR – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design - www.hunterofdesign.com Wrap-up: Remember to subscribe to us in iTunes so that you never miss a show and please leave us a review there as well.  http://www.gunguyradio.com/itunes Please consider joining the… Join the NRA Join the Second Amendment Foundation Don’t forget to check out the other shows on the Firearms Radio Network

Welcome to Episode 172 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. This week, I’m joined by Weerd Beard of WeerdWorld.com to discuss what a Curio & Relic license is, how you obtain one & what it allows you to do!As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!Colt Defense to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ProtectionShootout at Dallas Police Headquarters(Video)With that, we will head into the main topic, The Curio & Relic License!!Main Topic: The Curio & Relic LicenseGetting your C&RWhat defines what a C&R Gun is?What are some C&R Guns you’ve picked up?What types of guns?Patreon:NEW FRN Patreon http://www.patreon.com/frnhttp://www.patreon.com/gun or http://www.gunguyradio.com/pledgeSPONSOR – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design - www.hunterofdesign.comWrap-up:Remember to subscribe to us in iTunes so that you never miss a show and please leave us a review there as well.  http://www.gunguyradio.com/itunesPlease consider joining the…Join the NRAJoin the Second Amendment FoundationDon’t forget to check out the other shows on the Firearms Radio Network

This week, I’m joined by Matt Hoffman to discuss both of our journeys into the blackpowder shooting world! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

This week, I’m joined by Matt Hoffman to discuss both of our journeys into the blackpowder shooting world! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

Welcome to Episode 171 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. This week, I’m joined by Matt ...

Welcome to Episode 171 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. This week, I’m joined by Matt Hoffman to discuss both of our journeys into the blackpowder shooting world! It can be a little overwhelming or confusing figuring out how to enjoy a blackpowder handgun or rifle, and hopefully hearing our experiences will help you out with yours!As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!With that, we will head into the Main Topic: Entering the Blackpowder Handgun & Rifle World!Main Topic: Entering The Blackpowder Handgun & Rifle WorldShooting blackpowder can be kind of scary for someone who isn’t familiar with it. Once you know all the rules for safe use, blackpowder can be a very fun and rewarding experience. It’s also very inexpensive to get into. I was able to buy the revolver (1851 Pietta Navy Colt .44) and all the stuff I needed for under $200. Definitely a fun hobby to get into.Matt, you’ve shot both loose blackpowder and cartridge right?Difference between Blackpowder & Smokeless Powder:Blackpowder, for lack of a better term, “explodes” compared to the burning action of smokeless powder. Blackpowder is a mixture of several things including sulfur and it is also corrosive. Smokeless Powder is nitrocellulose based and has more of a “controlled burning” action. Different powders burn at different rates and intensities. Smokeless powder usually has a pretty quick pressure curve, reaching a given peak pressure really fast. With blackpowder, there isn’t such a variation. You have blackpowder, and it comes in four different grain sizes: Fg, FFg, FFFg and FFFFg. The different grain sizes that you use depend upon what firearm you are shooting. Fg and FFg are appropriate for cannons, mortars & larger caliber rifles. FFFg is typically used in the smaller bore rifles and the cap-and-ball revolvers. FFFFg is usually only used to prime the pan on flintlocks. Using ANY smokeless powder in a blackpowder firearm will typically result in the gun being destroyed and potential injury to yourself. If you shoot your firearm with real blackpowder, a thorough cleaning regimen is required to prevent damage, as it is corrosive. I shoot blackpowder substitute and it works perfectly fine for me.What do I need to shoot BP revolvers without pulling my hair out?:-First, you need the proper sized caps. Most revolvers take #10 caps. Some revolver require the #11 caps, which are slightly larger. Some people use #11 caps on a nipple that is meant for #10 caps and they pinch it to make it fit. I do not recommend this, as some people believe it can lead to a chain fire if the caps don’t fit properly. You can also replace the nipples on the gun to fit the cap size that is most readily available to you.-Second, you need powder. I recommend a blackpowder substitute, simply for ease of cleaning. I use American Pioneer powder, and I could only find it in the FFg granulation around my area. I definitely recommend finding FFFg granulation if you can though.-The most important thing when loading is your powder measure. Most of the new blackpowder kits have a brass adjustable powder measure that comes with the gun. THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. I have heard people say just stuff the chambers full and seat the ball. NO! That kind of advice makes me tear my hair out. You need to measure each charge so that way you know what you're shooting. Some powder flasks have a set measure built into the nozzle. I do not like these because it can allow the unknowing to pour powder directly from the flask into the chamber. DON’T DO THIS! The gun could have an ember still smoldering in the chamber which can ignite your

This week, I’m joined by Karl from InRangeTV to discuss the Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) concept and its usage in conflicts. Karl recently did a couple videos with Ian discussing the DMR concept as well as one where he used a DMR in a 2-gun match. Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

This week, I’m joined by Karl from InRangeTV to discuss the Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) concept and its usage in conflicts. Karl recently did a couple videos with Ian discussing the DMR concept as well as one where he used a DMR in a 2-gun match. Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

Positive & politics free gun podcast hosted by Jake Challand. We discuss guns, gun rights, shooting, and the firearm industry.

Welcome to Episode 170 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. This week, I’m joined by Karl from InRangeTV to discuss the Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) concept and its usage in conflicts. Karl recently did a couple videos with Ian discussing the DMR concept as well as one where he used a DMR in a 2-gun match.As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!With that, we will head into the Main Topic: History & Use of the DMR with Karl of InRangeTV!Main Topic: History & Use of the Designated Marksman Rifle with Karl of InRangeTVKarl & Ian did a video recently discussing the evolution of the DMR.Karl, how did the DMR concept even start?We think of the DMR concept as a relatively new one, yet it was around in WWII. Did the DMR concept see the same employment and usage that we see it used in today?Were there any differences in cartridges when employing DMR? Did they want the traditional full power battle rifle cartridge or did they want to transition to a more intermediate cartridge?If you could design a DMR for today would you go with a full power cartridge like the 7.62x51mm or something more intermediate like a 6.5 round? Not quite 5.56 but not fully 7.62 either?When employing a DMR, what are some of the limitations you think the earlier designs had? Have we fixed those deficiencies?Karl then ran the NDM86 (which is essentially a SVD) in a 2-gun action match, going between CQB and longer range targets.What originally drove you to use the SVD in the 2-gun match?Did you find the transition between close range and long range (particularly the 100 yard spinner) was very difficult or did you make the switch easily?How do the iron sights on the SVD stack up to the irons on most other rifles?If you could change anything on the SVD to make it more useful in a match like this, what would that change be?With that, we will wrap up the main topic and close out the show!Thanks so much Karl for coming on, I think the listeners will really like this episode and I think they will really like the videos. I know I did! Where can people find you and do you guys have anything coming up that you’d like to share?SPONSOR - Duluth Trading - www.gunguyradio.com/duluthMEN'S FREE SWINGIN' FLANNEL SHIRTPatreon:NEW FRN Patreon http://www.patreon.com/frnhttp://www.patreon.com/gun or http://www.gunguyradio.com/pledgeSPONSOR – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design - www.hunterofdesign.comWrap-up:Remember to subscribe to us in iTunes so that you never miss a show and please leave us a review there as well.  http://www.gunguyradio.com/itunesPlease consider joining the…Join the NRAJoin the Second Amendment FoundationDon’t forget to check out the other shows on the Firearms Radio Network

This Week, I spoke with Kevin Graham, Co-owner of Yankee Hill Machine, about their products! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

This Week, I spoke with Kevin Graham, Co-owner of Yankee Hill Machine, about their products! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

Positive & politics free gun podcast hosted by Jake Challand. We discuss guns, gun rights, shooting, and the firearm industry.

Welcome to Episode 169 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics. When I was at NRA Show 2015, I did a video with Kevin Graham, the Co-Owner of Yankee Hill Machine. Yankee Hill Machine produces AR uppers & lowers, complete rifles, suppressors and much more. They have a long family history and I got the chance to speak with Kevin recently about the history behind the company and the products they are offering and what drives them to create such awesome products. Kevin is a great guy and it was a pleasure to speak with him!Amazon - Be sure to shop our amazon affiliate link firearmsradio.tv/amazon, a portion of the proceeds goes to help the Firearms Radio Network create great pro-gun content like this show!Main Topic:We’re into the main topic, so I’m here with Kevin Graham, the co-owner of Yankee Hill Machine, how are you Kevin?How did YHM get started?What challenges did you face when getting started?What did you want your focus to be on in terms of firearms when you started YHM?I noticed you have a huge selections of uppers/lowers and complete rifles for the AR platform. What are some of your most popular rifles and do you see people buying the complete rifles more often, or the uppers and lowers separately?If you could make a change to the design of the AR platform, what would you change?You also showcased your suppressors at NRA show when I spoke with you. Did YHM start out doing suppressors as well, or was that a market you got into once the business was fully established?What are some of the challenges when building & selling suppressors?There's a big argument oftentimes about suppressors being User Serviceable. Why might that be an important feature? Is it a sealed design? Why would a suppressor company make their can not user serviceable?I noticed the HB 200 Hunt Ready Rifle on your website. What does it take to make the AR platform into a decent marksmans rifle?Any new products coming out that you can tell us about?Thank you Kevin for coming on, it was a real pleasure to get to speak with you. Where can people go to find more information about YHM?SPONSOR - Duluth Trading - www.gunguyradio.com/duluthMEN'S FREE SWINGIN' FLANNEL SHIRTPatreon:NEW FRN Patreon http://www.patreon.com/frnhttp://www.patreon.com/gun or http://www.gunguyradio.com/pledgeSPONSOR – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design - www.hunterofdesign.comWrap-up:Remember to subscribe to us in iTunes so that you never miss a show and please leave us a review there as well.  http://www.gunguyradio.com/itunesPlease consider joining the…Join the NRAJoin the Second Amendment FoundationDon’t forget to check out the other shows on the Firearms Radio Network

This week, I am joined by Jon Chaos of Chaos311Clarity Youtube Channel, and we are going to discuss submachine guns! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!