This video tests the performance of four popular hunting cartridges when fired into solid concrete, moving beyond typical ballistic gelatin testing. The focus is on evaluating the bullets' efficiency, penetration, and knockdown power against a very hard, unconventional medium. Slow-motion footage captures the destructive impact, offering a unique visual and analytical perspective on cartridge capabilities in an extreme scenario. The content aims to provide surprising insights into what happens when these rounds meet solid concrete.
This video explores five 'big bore' handgun calibers that ultimately failed to gain significant traction in the market. The creator highlights cartridges that missed their intended audience, underperformed, or never developed a strong following, presenting them as historical flops. The video aims to inform viewers about these less successful but notable firearm developments.
This video explores Fiocchi's modern manufacturing operations, focusing on their significant investments in the United States, particularly in Arkansas. While acknowledging their Italian heritage and historical strength in shotshells, the feature highlights Fiocchi's increasing emphasis on producing super-premium centerfire rifle and handgun cartridges. It details specific product lines like Range Dynamics (FMJ), Defense Dynamics (JHP), and Hyperformance (XTP), and discusses the innovative use of lead- and heavy-metal-free primers for shooter health. The segment underscores Fiocchi's commitment to 'Made in America' while leveraging over 140 years of manufacturing experience with 21st-century technology to drive product development.
This video tackles the question of whether the .40 S&W cartridge is obsolete, despite its continued availability from major manufacturers and firearm makers. It features Brownells Gun Techs Caleb and Steve to discuss the cartridge's performance compared to the 9mm Luger and .45 ACP. The discussion highlights advancements in terminal ballistics for both 9mm and .40 S&W, with the 9mm offering advantages in recoil management and magazine capacity. However, the video argues that the .40 S&W remains accurate and can be more readily available during ammo shortages, ultimately concluding that the cartridge is not obsolete.
This video discusses six handgun cartridges that are predicted to become outdated or less relevant in 2024. The creator explains that cartridges often fall out of favor for various reasons, including being poorly conceived from the start or failing to meet expectations. Despite some niche appreciation for every cartridge, the video highlights those that are considered "dead" or on their way out. The "About Best Guns" section indicates the channel covers a wide range of firearms, including specific models and calibers like Glocks, Berettas, 9mm, .45, and Sig Sauer.
This video discusses six handgun cartridges that the creator believes are becoming obsolete. The cartridges mentioned are 40 S&W, 45 Gap, 41 Mag, 32 ACP, 25 Auto, and 32 H&R Mag. The description asks viewers if they also see the 40 S&W round becoming obsolete and notes that many cartridges have become obsolete due to lack of popularity, being overtaken by competitors, or simply being a bad idea.
This video features Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem explaining the necessity of case trimming during reloading. He clarifies that while rifle cases often require trimming due to higher pressures and neck stretching, handgun cases generally do not. Specific exceptions are noted for roll-crimped handgun cartridges like .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, and lever-action rifle cartridges like .30-30 Winchester, where precise case length is crucial for proper crimping and feeding. Taper-crimped rounds like 9mm Luger and .45 ACP, as well as medium-pressure rounds like .38 Special, usually only need the case mouth flare addressed.
This video from Brownells Gun Techs Caleb Savant and Steve Ostrem explores the interchangeability of rifle and pistol primers in reloading. They explain the fundamental differences in primer cup thickness and sensitivity between large pistol, small pistol, large rifle, and small rifle primers. The video highlights that while some handgun cartridges can use small rifle primers (like .454 Casull and .38 Super) due to their higher pressure requirements and the rifle primer's thicker cup, it's crucial to reduce and carefully work up loads to avoid exceeding pressure limits. Conversely, pistol primers are not robust enough for rifle cartridges. The experts strongly advise adhering to reloading manual specifications or conducting thorough research with credible sources before attempting any primer substitutions, emphasizing the risks of potential malfunctions and safety issues.
This YouTube Q&A video covers a wide range of firearms topics, including the British adoption of the Besa machine gun, potential Magpul Masada/ACR upper receiver compatibility with AR-15 platforms, the unpopularity of auto-ejecting magazines, and impressive small arms development by smaller countries. It also delves into the pros and cons of en-bloc clips, the future of smaller/faster handgun cartridges, methods of measuring group size, guns with added ballast for recoil control, open-bolt/closed-bolt firing mechanisms, the future of the SIG 550 series in the US, and the potential for an ebook version of 'Chassepot to FAMAS'. Other discussions include the Dreyse rifle's suitability for the US Civil War, surprising auction prices, an incident with an EM2 rifle, the most advanced arms conceivable around 1900, thoughts on the Daewoo K2, French trials of the Madsen LMG, left-handed firearm designs, the British 4.85mm cartridge, a lunch at Rock Island Auction Co., a hypothetical weapon choice for fighting Franco in 1936, interesting firearm locking and operating systems, and which 'Forgotten Weapon' the host wishes to see back in production. The video also briefly mentions reproduction French WW1 uniforms.
This Gun Talk Radio episode from August 27, 2017, features discussions on a Kimber Micro review, the crucial role of quality magazines in firearm reliability, practical advice for traveling while concealed carrying, and an exploration of lever action rifles chambered in handgun cartridges. The show offers insights from hosts Tom, Jim, and Michelle, covering a range of firearm-related topics from reviews to practical application.
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