Videos tagged with 240 grain

This video showcases a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum revolver experiencing repeated failures to fire after the first round. The host, identified as an "American Outlaw" and firearms enthusiast, diagnoses the issue as a mechanical failure within the firearm itself, rather than an ammunition problem, despite using HSM .44 Remington Mag 240 gr SWC rounds. The content highlights common firearm malfunctions and the process of diagnosing them.

This video provides a range review of Kaido 240-grain, .44 caliber bullets. The reviewer, Dustin Winegar, found that these bullets did not universally fit popular .44 caliber revolvers like the Remington New Model Army and 1847 Walker Colt without modification. The 1860 Army Colt, with some prior modification, provided a good fit. Shooting was limited to the 1860 Army Colt with a 30-grain charge of Triple FG Goex black powder, yielding an average velocity of 691 fps at 45 feet.

This video demonstrates shooting heavy lead projectiles at steel targets from both a Smith & Wesson Model 29 in .44 Magnum and a Remington 870 shotgun using slugs. The instructor, Hickok45, emphasizes the impact and energy of these rounds on steel and simulated targets like bowling pins. He also touches on potential malfunctions with semi-automatic shotguns versus pump-action reliability.