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Of course we are going to talk about the 5.56 & .223 rounds in this episode of Talking Lead, duh! Pros, Cons, When you should use it, When you should NOT use it, plus tips and advice from the Pros! And giveaways, don’t forget the giveaways!
Special Guests: Jim Gilliland (Army Ranger Sniper with longest confirmed kill with a .308); Ryan “KOUP” Kuperus (Retired Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corps) & Ton Jones (Reformed Reality TV Personality now an avid Hunter and Marksman)
Jeremiah Cottle, retired Air Force disabled veteran, owner of SLIDE FIRE SOLUTIONS, and creator of the Bump Stock, joins Lefty in this episode. Jeremiah is a retired Air Force disabled veteran, who spent many years recovering from his injuries suffered while serving overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Raised by his grandparents on the family farm, Jeremiah learned to appreciate hard work. Using the designed creativity and fabrication skills that Jeremiah’s grandfather, Buster Cottle, taught him years ago on the farm, Jeremiah crafted the original Bump Stock out of a simple 2″x10″, duct tape and PVC pipe. The proof of concept worked amazingly well and from that Slide Fire Solutions was born.
Lefty, Jeremiah and Tommy (Slide Fire C.O.O) discuss everything from the events that led up to when the ban on Bump Stocks began to the court battles to get the ban over turned by SCOTUS. We discuss the Las Vegas massacre. the Trump attempted assassination, Jeremiah’s ABC interview and much more…plus Slide Fire offers you an exclusive Talking Lead Subscriber discount code!!
In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER, Lefty is joined by former Soviet Spetsnaz soldier, historian and author Marco Vorobiev and former TV personality, gun smith extraordinaire and now owner of AKLYS DEFENSE, Joe Meaux.
Lefty, Joe and Marco dive in to the details for everything you need to know in order to increase your AK’s accuracy to the max. The guys discuss, gas systems, barrel lengths and coatings, handguards, rail mounts, optics, compensators, suppressors and more! Plus Joe is giving away an AKLYS DEFENSE suppressor…..participate, listen, WIN!!
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In this episode of Talking Lead. Special Guest James (Jim) Gilliland: Former 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, United States Army Sniper. Jim talks about his record shot while serving in Iraq with his M24 sniper rifle. The effective range of the 7.62 NATO (.308) is officially documented at 800 meters, but during the Iraq War, Army Staff Sgt. Jim Gilliland made a confirmed kill at 1,250 meters (1367 yds) with an M24 chambered in this cartridge. Since Jim’s time in the Army he has become a long range shooting competitor. Competing in such events as the Professional Rifle Series (PRS) and Jim even hosts his own LRC at the ALTUS Range in Florida. We discuss the pros and cons of different calibers like the .308 Winchester, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 8.6mm Blackout and more. Jim also tells us about his favorite caliber, reticle and we also get into if he has ever seen a Bigfoot or UFO! Lot’s of fun and “Leaducation” in this episode! Click here: Watch the video on Talking Lead’s RUMBLE channel
This week’s Talking Lead Podcast: we announce the winner from our Challenge Coin Giveaway from the Knoxville GOALS event. Only 100 coins were given out and even fewer met the challenge at a chance to win the AIRFORCE Air Guns ESCAPE and a case of Firebird Targets! Ton Jones with Firebird Targets and Tyler Patner with Pyramid Air joins Lefty to unveil Firebird’s new Signal Marker colored targets. Tyler and Ton give us the inside scoop on what happened at this year’s Pyramid Air Cup Airgun Competition in Ohio.
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In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KONRER, presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA: We discuss how an AK-47 is made the Pioneer Arms Corp way. Special guests: CJ Johnson, president PAC USA; Jeremy Deadman, XTECH Tactical; and your favorite former Soviet Spetsnaz savant, Marco Vorobiev. In addition to the “how it’s made” topic CJ tells us about his mad-capped escapade to the great wide-open spaces of Alaska and we discuss how AK magazines are made. And we announce the winner of this month’s big giveaway, The PAC Hellpuppy Pro!
This episode of Talking Lead: Lee Jackson is a former British SAPPER. Lee has over 18 years experience in the Executive Protection & Security Industry ranging from serving in the British Army as a Royal Engineer for 6 years to 5 years with Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS) and 14 years of performing duties as a certified K9 handler (primarily explosive detection and executive protection) on multiple high profile jobs, such as the 2012 Olympics in London.
Lee is also the author of “The K9 Executive.: Unleashing Canine Expertise in Executive Protection” (available on Amazon). Lee dives into the world of executive protection and the indispensable role of canine companions within this specialized field. Drawing from his extensive background in both military and civilian sectors, Lee brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world expertise to the forefront, providing invaluable insights into the integration of K9 units into executive protection strategies.
In this episode Lefty has Rob Pincus and Mike Sodini on the show. The guys talk about the latest with Walk The Talk America & Avidity Arms. Avidity release their slim carry single stack 9mm pistol about 18 months ago, The PD10. They recently came out with with a new PD10 chambered in the new 30 Super Carry caliber. We discuss this fairly unheard of round and why it is “super” viable for self defense.
Avidity entered the modern sporting rifle market with the recent release of the A-SAR rifle chambered in .223 Wylde. Plus the guys share their thoughts on how the industry is doing, how the gun community is addressing mental health issues, the upcoming election and the tragic killings in Georgia that occurred not long before we started recording.
Other topics:
-The first GOALS Convention
–Why 30 Super Carry is good
-WTF is “223 Wylde”?
-The gun community’s F-Off Factor
-Engaging “The Media”
–Suicide Prevention material for Instructors
–Backwards Scopes on Navy Rifles
-The IF Mag Well
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast former Army Apache Helicopter Pilot, FBI Special Agent and New York Times Best Selling Author, Don Bentley joins Lefty.
Don is known for the Matt Drake thriller series (Forgotten War, Hostile Intent, The Outside Man, Without Sanction) and the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. series (Weapons Grade, Flash Point, Zero Hour, Target Acquired). With Capture Or Kill, Don takes over the highly regarded Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series (book release is 09-03-24).
Don talks about what it’s like to write such a thrilling character like Matt Drake and to be handed the “literary keys” to iconic characters like Jack Ryan, Jr. and Mitch Rapp. Don also talks about his time in the Army flying the AH-64 Apache Helicopter. Plus a teaser for his new novel, Vince Flynn Capture Or Kill
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: After attending the 1st Annual Gun Owners Of America Convention and Range Day (G.O.A.L.S.) in Knoxville Tennessee Lefty, Ton (Firebird Targets), “Koup” (Ryan Kuperus) and Evan (Floodmunitions) give their opinion on what GOA got right and what they could improve for next year’s event. Plus Ton gives the rules for the Talking Lead Airforce Air Guns / Firebird Target Giveaway…only 100 people have a chance to win an Escape® Air Rifle .25 and a case of Firebird Targets…do you have your challenge coin?
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