Videos in Category: Hunting & Outdoors

This video debunks the myth that solid copper bullets require extremely high velocities for effective hunting performance. Through ballistics gel testing and analysis of 7 PRC loads using Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets, Gavin Gear demonstrates excellent expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range, including lower velocities equivalent to longer ranges. The testing highlights the versatility and effectiveness of modern monolithic copper projectiles for various hunting scenarios and legal requirements.

This review introduces Federal's new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, a steel-cased round designed for high performance comparable to magnum cartridges but fitting standard-length rifle actions. The steel case allows for higher pressures (around 80,000 PSI) compared to traditional brass cases (mid-60,000s PSI), with the case itself acting as a containment vessel. This design enables the use of shorter barrels and suppressors while maintaining significant ballistic capability, making it advantageous for modern hunting scenarios.

This video reviews eight reliable .30-06 rifles, highlighting their suitability for hunting. It details specific models like the Savage 110 Trail Hunter, Browning BLR, Benelli R1, Tikka T3X Hunter, Ruger American Gen 2, Browning X-Bolt, Bergara B14 Hunter, and Sako 90 Quest, discussing their features, performance, and value for hunters seeking dependable firearms.

This video discusses the effectiveness of the 10mm Auto cartridge for self-defense against large predators encountered in the woods of Tennessee, such as black bears, mountain lions, and bobcats. The speaker emphasizes that a 10mm is sufficient to stop threats on two or four legs and highlights the importance of shot placement, suggesting that a single 10mm round is likely to be decisive.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Buffalo Bore's .44 Magnum +P 'Deer Grenade' ammunition. The test, conducted by an experienced shooter, measures velocity and terminal performance from two different barrel lengths (6.5-inch and 8-inch). The results highlight extreme fragmentation and significant penetration, positioning this round as a highly effective, albeit powerful, hunting option.

This video advises against stockpiling large caliber hunting rifle ammunition, citing low annual usage rates for most hunters. The speaker suggests focusing stockpiling efforts on ammunition for primary carry weapons, backup carry guns, defensive rifles, and shotguns. For hunting ammunition, a maximum of 100 rounds is recommended, with most individuals using far fewer.

This video reviews nine powerful air rifles suitable for hunting, pest control, and home defense. The presenter, Ted from Line 45, highlights their capabilities, from taking down hogs with .50 caliber slugs to providing quiet home defense options. The reviews emphasize power, accuracy, handling, and specific features like bullpup designs, adjustable triggers, and high-pressure air tanks, offering a range of options for different user needs and budgets.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the top 5 deadliest revolver calibers, detailing their ballistic performance, typical applications, and recoil characteristics. It highlights the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .480 Ruger, .454 Casull, and .500 S&W Magnum, emphasizing their effectiveness for hunting large game and self-defense against dangerous predators, while also noting their significant recoil and the need for experienced shooters.

This video compares two popular compact spotting scopes for hunting: the Vortex Razor HD 2 (13-39x) and the Zeiss Conquest Appia Apia 65 (20-50x). It highlights considerations like magnification range, packability, weight, and budget, emphasizing that higher magnification is beneficial for long-range identification. The Zeiss offers higher magnification, while the Vortex is noted for being slightly more compact and lightweight.

This video explores the ecological impact of white-tailed deer overpopulation in the Hudson Valley, New York, and advocates for hunting as a crucial management tool. It details the process from ethical harvesting and field dressing to understanding the broader conservation implications. The content emphasizes the importance of a balanced ecosystem and the role hunters play in achieving it, highlighting the need for collaboration among stakeholders and adherence to safe, responsible hunting practices.

Geoff Nemnich discusses his choice of the .22 ARC cartridge for coyote hunting as an upgrade from the .223 Remington. He highlights the .22 ARC's superior ballistics, increased muzzle velocity, and enhanced downrange performance. Nemnich also praises the terminal performance of Hornady's ELD-VT ammunition, noting its impressive expansion and devastating effect on coyotes, even at extended ranges.

This video, presented by Ted from Line45, details the shift in hunting ammunition preferences away from traditional soft points towards modern bonded and tipped loads. It highlights specific ammunition lines like Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X, Federal Premium Terminal Ascent, Barnes Vor-TX TTSX, Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond, Hornady American Whitetail InterLock, and Federal Fusion, explaining their advantages in terminal ballistics, expansion consistency, and penetration across various hunting scenarios and distances. The presenter emphasizes that these modern options offer greater confidence and reliability for today's hunters facing longer shots and varied game.