By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
From my "beat," the Donbass region of Ukraine, comes a story in the pro Russia Russian Vesna (Russian Spring) about how a Ukrainian sniper managed to destroy the muzzle brake of a DShK 1938 12.7mm heavy machine gun. As you can see from the foto at the link, the muzzle brake was peeled back by the shot.
According to the translation, the weapon used likely was the VSS Vintorez rifle, a short range carbine with an integrated suppressor, typically used by Slavic militaries' special forces. The rifle itself fires a 9mm round from a necked up 7.62x39mm AK cartridge. I have watched videos of the rifle in action and it is very quiet; you can only hear the action as the rifle is being fired.
The article said that the shot was fired at close range. The Vintorez has a maximum effective range of 400 meters. The shot was fired about 30 degrees from the axis of the DShK's barrel.
For California comes an innovation that makes AR rifles "California compliant," by fixing a magazine into the rifle and using a sideloading stripper clip to load ten rounds into the rifle. Ten rounds is the maximum number permitted under California law.
Finally, if you want to be "California compliant", you can always acquire the "Cockroach of Weapons."
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Prices for pistol ammunition were mixed. Prices for rifle ammunition were mostly steady.
Prices for used pistols were mixed. Prices for used rifles were mostly higher.
New Lows:
Arizona: 30-30 Winchester Lever Action: Winchester Model 94: $350
Arizona: .40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic): Glock 22: $250
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Valley, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, Brass Casing, FMJ, Reloads .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammunition Depot, HSM Cowboy Action, RNFP, Brass Casing, Reloads .25 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Hyperion Munitions, Own Brand, RN, Brass casing, Reloads .25 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: SG Supply, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Alamo Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .31 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo King, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .21 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .54 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, SP, .95 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Hornady Whitetail, Brass Case, SP, 1.04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Selway Armory, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, JSP, 2.38 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, FMJ, 2.40 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks)
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Federal, RNL, .06 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 5,000 rounds: Ammomen, Federal Champion, RNL, .05 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $510 Last Week Avg: $496(+) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $468 (14 Weeks))
Arizona (140, 139): Dti/Delton: $500 ($600 (9 Weeks), $450 (2 Weeks))
Texas (369, 348): DPMS: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (197, 180): Palmetto State Armory: $500 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (217, 215): DPMS: $600 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (14 Weeks))
Florida (462, 453): Ruger AR-556: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $988 Last Week Avg: $878(+) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $820 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (33, 36): Armalite: $1,000 ($1,350 (5 Weeks)), $650 (10 Weeks))
Texas (125, 121): DPMS Oracle LR308: $850 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (33 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (43, 43): DPMS: $890 ($1,600 (18 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (57, 61): Mixed Build: $1,350 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (5 Weeks))
Florida (70, 77): Mixed Build: $850 ($1,950 (45 Weeks), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $651 Last Week Avg: $606(+) ($668 (27 Weeks)), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (23, 29): Romak: $800 ($800 CA: ($650 (10 Weeks))), $500 (10 Weeks))
Texas (103, 95): Century Arms RAS 47: $550 ($800 (1Q, 2016, $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (45, 47): VZ2008 Sporter: $700 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (44, 44): CAI: $675 ($700 (40 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (138, 134): IO: $530 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $310 Last Week Avg: $360(-) ($495 (23 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (6, 7): Winchester 94: $350 ($500 (8 Weeks), $350 (CA: $450(2 Weeks)))
Texas (15, 14): Winchester 94: $300 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $300 (1Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (13, 12): Marlin: $300 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (19, 18): Marlin: $350 ($670 (43 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (22, 22): Marlin 30AS: $250 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $441 Last Week Avg: $404(+) ($515 (32 Weeks)), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (76, 78): Rock Island Armory: $450 ($600 (7 Weeks), $400 (11 Weeks))
Texas (273, 280): Rock Island Armory: $450 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (15 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (158, 147): Taurus: $500 ($575 (10 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (136, 138): Rock Island Armory: $425 ($600 (7 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (346, 336): Llama 1911: $380 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $274 Last Week Avg: $254(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $231 (11 Weeks))
Arizona (141, 137): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $350 ($350 (CA:($320 (7 Weeks))), $275 (11 Weeks))
Texas (361, 358): Taurus Slim 709: $225 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $200 (3Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (298, 299): Taurus PT111: $250 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (4 Weeks))
Virginia (244, 236): Diamondback DB9FS: $299 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (50 Weeks))
Florida (506, 514): Taurus 709: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $190 (32 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $314 Last Week Avg: $339(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (40 Weeks))
Arizona (36, 33): Glock 22: $250 ($500 (10 Weeks)), ($250 (CA: $300 (7 Weeks)))
Texas (130, 125): Smith & Wesson SD40: $275 ($425 (4Q, 2014), ($210 (25 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (89, 93): Glock 23: $375 ($450 (48 Weeks), $200 (28 Weeks))
Virginia (82, 85): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $320 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (149, 146): Smith & Wesson SW40V: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Minnesota)
RossiRio Grande rifle chambered in 30-30 Winchester
