How To Survive An Ambush

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In part 4 of Garand Thumb's "Becoming Deadly in the Mountains" how talks about surviving an ambush... "Surviving an ambush will take way more than just a video to understand. But we hope that in today’s video we can begin to explain this vital and complex topic. We have to give a big shoutout to Spiritus System for helping with this video."

Garand Thumb: M249S & Fitelight MCR

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Garand Thumb tries to semi-auto belt-fed firearms in this episode, checking out the M249S and Fitelight MCR... "Semi automatic belt feds are an interesting topic within the non-governmental gun world. Often overlooked I find them to be a compelling choice in many ways for the average larper for a large numbers of reasons that we'll delve into in this video. Today we go over the M249S and the Fitelight MCR, both semi automatic belt fed weapons that feed using M27 links."

Garand Thumb Tries The U.S. Army's New XM-157 Optic

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With the new NGSW of the U.S. Army also comes with a new optic. Garand Thumb tries the XM-157 made by Vortex Optics selected to be paired with the NGSW being produced by SIG Sauer... "The US Army has selected the XM-157 to work along side many new weapon systems including the X-M5 NGSW. This new optic from Vortex has a feature that ranges and calculates your exact hold to achieve first round impacts. The hold is displayed within the optic.

Garand Thumb On The Mk14 Mod 0 EBR

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Garand Thumb takes to the field the Mk14 Mod 0 EBR, a rifle based on the M14 rifle with the Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) chassis... "The Mk14 Mod 0 EBR is an M-14 but tricked out and ready to go. It's perhaps the most iconic rifle to have ever been fielded as games like Call of Duty propelled it to stardom. Today we take a close look at this venerable little guy and go over the good, and lots of bad when is comes to this compelling platform."

Garand Thumb: The Fastest Shotgun In The World

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You might wonder if this shotgun can be replicated for airsoft as it is the fastest shotgun in the world. Garand Thumb takes a look at the Genesis Arms 12 in this episode... "This shotgun has some ridiculous speed due to a fairly innovative operating mechanism. All ammo used was full power buckshot and slugs. Today we take a dive on the Genesis Arms 12, a semi automatic magazine fed shotgun that actually works.

Garand Thumb: The Best, Worst Machine Gun

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Find out why Garand Thumb finds the RPD (the real steel one) to be the best, worst machine gun in this episode... "The RPD in many ways set the standard for Squad based LMG’s the world round. Many cues were taken from the RPD in further designs around the world. I find this to be among my favorite and yet it seems to be a fairly forgotten weapon overall. In today’s video we go over this firearm and talk about it.

Garand Thumb: The SIG SPEAR LT In 5.56

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The SIG Sauer LT is the 5.56mm derivative of the SIG SPEAR NGSW and Garand Thumb was able to get one for a try and gives his thoughts on it... "The SIG MCX SPEAR LT in 5.56 is a soon to be released weapon that owes it's origins to both the NGSW program as well as recent SOCOM solicitations. It is the latest generation of SIG's MCX lineup of rifles and takes the weapon in a more professional direction.

"Avoiding Detection From Your Enemies"

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It's about camouflaging in this episode from Garand Thumb... "Basic Mountain Camouflage and how to become a ghost in the mountains centers around your efficient use of camouflage. In today's video we go over basic camouflaging in three different light spectrums; visible, IR, and Thermal. I hope you enjoy the continuation of our becoming deadly in the mountain series."

Garand Thumb Tries The KRISS VECTOR

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Garand Thumb and friends give their take on the KRISS Vector, the real deal one. Airsoft versions are available through Krytac and the rare gas blowback version made by KWA... "The Kriss Vector is a very interesting weapon. It contains a unique recoil mechanism that has the bolt traveling down with the idea being that is eliminates recoil. Today we delve into the Kriss Vector to see how it performs in the hands of me, Charlie and Administrative Results. Hope you enjoy."

Garand Thumb With The Carl Gustav m/45

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Administrative Results and Garand Thumb talk about a Swedish delicacy he finds to be sweetest, the Carl Gustav m/45 which is also known as the Kulsprutepistol m/45 and the Swedish K SMG which players of the COD Vanguard video game should be familiar with... "In this episode my older brother, Garand Thumb shows me how to beat the Swedish K level...The Swedish K Carl Gustav m/45 is by far one of my top favorite Subgun platforms. I think this thing is freaking sweet.

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