Mud Test: FAL

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from a Navy SEAL reviewing the SIG MCX Spear. It details close-range shooting drills like the Bill Drill and L-Press, emphasizing par times and the importance of ambidextrous controls for smooth reloads and transitions. The review also covers shooting on the move, barricade work, and accuracy at distances up to 300 yards, highlighting the rifle's performance characteristics compared to the AR-15 and its suitability for both close engagements and extended range.

This video from IWA 2026 showcases Grand Power's new firearms for the Slovakian military, including their AR-platform service rifle replacing the VZ 58. It highlights features like a piston-driven system, ambi controls, and quick-detach handguards. The GP R10 DMR in .308 and new Stribog SMGs are also presented, with discussions on potential US availability and pricing.

This video highlights the Heckler & Koch (HK) booth, focusing on the G210, also known by its military designation MR30886. The MR308 is identified as the 7.62x51mm NATO counterpart, with both US and German designations mentioned. An MR308 rifle equipped with an optic is shown.

This guide details techniques for engaging targets with a battle rifle, emphasizing rapid fire and efficient reloads. The instruction comes from Clint Morgan, who demonstrates proficient handling of the DS Arms SA58 FAL. Key takeaways include maintaining control during sustained fire and minimizing downtime through effective magazine changes.

This video demonstrates the use of a DS Arms SA58 rifle paired with a HuxWrx FLOW 762 suppressor, highlighting its performance in snowy conditions. The presenter notes the rifle is a soft shooter, especially for .308 caliber, and is nearing its final configuration. It offers a practical look at suppressed rifle operation in a unique environment.

This video showcases advanced tactical training and firearms proficiency, featuring operators utilizing AR-15 style rifles with LPVOs and offset red dots, suppressed SBRs with NVGs for night operations, and vehicle-mounted machine guns. The high-energy montage emphasizes a 'vanquish evil' theme with a blend of tactical gear and religious imagery, highlighting professional firearms handling and the use of high-end equipment in a tactical training environment.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.