Update on project Gun-runner

ATF director Kenneth Melson
via atf.gov

Last week i Wrote a little article on the mess going on with the ATF. Shortly after i wrote that news hit saying the director of the ATF would be resigning over this fiasco. Many media outlets ran with the story, i was waiting for it to be confirmed. Guess what i'm still waiting to write that article. Turns out Kenneth Melson has no plans to resign, and no one is going to charge him it appears. It's disgusting to see the good ol' boys club covering ass over a dead american, It's clear no one who is truly at fault will face any repercussions. So as become common in politics, there just going to let us forget and act like it didn't happen. Well, unless you were the SOB who let the media know about the whole Cluster, in that case your ass is Canned. Thats right, the American doing his job, trying to have the ATF be even somewhat accountable, is now one of the many unemployed Americans. I'm truly at a loss for words over this, between no resignations and the firing of whistle blowers makes it clear that what happened is "acceptable" in the minds of our people and president.


Vince Cefalu was the kind of agent we need more of. Accountable, independent, and not scared to speak out against the corruption that has become normalized in modern politics. He worked with the ATF for over 25 years, and is being canned for trying to make them a more accountable branch of our government. No doubt his contributing on Fox News didn't help his standing, We are granted the right to free speech. So for his great efforts making the ATF transparent, showing how it works for the people, he is now out of a job. He sounds like just the kinda fella we need more of in government, Probably why the got rid of him.

Vince Cefalu, via facebook.

Vince, Thank you for blowing the whistle on this subject, while the ATF might be pissed, the American people are pissed at the ATF. without you speaking out, who knows how many more guns we would "let walk" or how many more federal agents show up dead. Your actions show what a great man you are, even if they want to tell you different. We all know who really should be fired and facing criminal charges.

CAI C91 Sporter Review

The C91 sporter by century arms is a auto-loading rifle that fires the 76.2x51 Nato cartridge. It's known more commonly by .308 Winchester here in the states. Based on the same blow-back design of the world famous Heckler & Koch G3 assault rifle. A G3 in the states will run you a few thousand dollars, but you can have practiclly the same rifle for only about $600 Us. While not made to the same standards, the C91 offers A reliable, accurate Work horse of a rifle that will outlast the owner.

C91 shown with tapco stock and UTG tri-rail.

I picked up my C91 a few years ago. Today you can find them still on the shelf for around $600-$900 depending on the quality and use of it. Over the course of a thousand round, I have only have one FTF from a bad round of ammunition, never a mechanical failure on the behalf of the gun. In many circles, Century is a four letter word. I have heard nightmare stories of rifles that were out of spec and hardly functional,C91 included. My C91 rifle has never given me any trouble, or the three other Century rifles I own. While I’m not disputing these claims, they shouldn't be taken as a accurate description of all CAI rifles.

Being a surplus rifle, many accessories are widely available for the C91. Cheaper then dirt carries magazines, parts, and more all for resoable prices. Those so inclined might find the UTG tri-rail of great interests. It allows the attachment of various after market parts, from bi-pods and vertical fore grips to lights and lasers. It has 30 rail attachment points on each rail allowing for user customization. There are also a number of after market scope mounts available tat attach to the top of the receiver, allowing the use of optics. While the debate on ideal optics can rage on forever, I chose a Nikon 3x-9x variable powered scope with there proprietary bullet drop compensation reticule. It offers a great balance of power and weight, complementing the rifle instead of weighing it down.

NIkon 3-9 variable scope and UTG Bi-pod

The 7.62X51 round is inherently accurate. Shots exceeding 600 meters are common, it is trusted by hunters and militaries alike. Sporting a fluted chamber, the C91 is more the capable of using the cartridge to it's full range. I've personally made shots exceeding 400 meters with confidence, my skills being a larger factor in hitting my mark then the rifle. Ammunition choice is A very important factor in accuracy, and every rifle is different. I have had great successes with Federal's fusion 168grain factory loads as well as Hornaday Superformance 150grain rounds. Both these rounds offer a high degree of accuracy and performance on game.

CETME with wood stock and front end

Overall the C91 and other CETME family rifles offer superior ruggedness and performance for a minimal price. While they are quiet heavy and ungainly, they offer the confidence of long-range accuracy and unyielding reliability. While not on par with higher end PTR-91's, the C91 has exceeded all of my expectations in workmanship and accuracy. Making it great value in it's price range for shooters looking for the performance of a modern auto-loading .308 rifle, without spending more then a G.



Please excuse my delay in posting this, things got a little busy in my neck of the woods. Expect some bargain shooter reviews this week, guides on how to save you pennys and still have a great time.