Videos tagged with 25-45 Sharps

This guide details the assembly of the highly customized 'PEN-15' AR-15 variant, a community-sourced build featuring unique 3D-printed components and a 25-45 Sharps caliber. The process, guided by firearms journalist James Reeves and workshop expert Mark the Ruiner, highlights custom modifications and assembly techniques for an AR-15 platform. Viewers are encouraged to follow safety protocols during any firearm modification.

This video showcases various firearms and accessories received by James Reeves for his 'Pen-15' build and other segments. It features a review of several handguns, including a Smith & Wesson Model 69 in .44 Magnum, a Sig Sauer P226 Mark 25 Navy, a Rex Delta in 9mm, and an IWI Masada. The video also highlights custom parts for the Pen-15 build, such as a .25-45 Sharps barrel and an engraved lower receiver, alongside unique accessories like Glock magazine nunchucks.

This video explores converting a single AR-15 lower receiver to fire multiple calibers, including 9mm, .22LR, .300 Blackout, and 25-45 Sharps. It details conversion kits like CMMG's .22LR BCG and EndoMag inserts for 9mm, discussing their functionality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness compared to dedicated firearms. Maintenance, especially cleaning after .22LR use, is highlighted as crucial.

This video reviews the Sharps Rifle Company AR-15 upper receiver chambered in 25-45 Sharps. It details the caliber's design to mimic .250 Savage ballistics in an AR-15 platform, highlighting its suitability for hunting where .223/5.56 is prohibited. The review covers accuracy tests, chronograph data for various loads (87-grain, 70-grain Blitz Creek, 100-grain Swine Smasher), and examines the upper receiver's components, including the S7 tool steel bolt carrier group and Diamondhead USA handguard. The presenter, with apparent experience in firearms, provides insights into performance, reliability, and the practical advantages of this caliber for hunters.

This video reviews the Sharps Rifle Company (SRC) AR-15 chambered in the new 25-45 Sharps caliber. The presenter highlights the caliber's heavier projectile (87 grains vs. 55 grains for 5.56) and its potential for increased energy and effectiveness at longer ranges, positioning it as a viable hunting round. The video demonstrates the ease of converting an AR-15 to this caliber by simply swapping the barrel, as the bolt carrier group and magazines remain compatible with standard 223/5.56 components. Shooting demonstrations show the 25-45 Sharps' superior impact on steel targets compared to 5.56.

This video from SHOT Show 2015 covers the Sharps Rifle Company's 25-45 Sharps cartridge and their Reliable Bolt Carrier Group. The 25-45 Sharps is a 5.56 necked up to .25 caliber, capable of high velocities with an 87-grain pill. The Reliable BCG features reduced surface area on locking lugs for smoother operation and an MP3 coating for easy cleaning. The presenter expresses enthusiasm for the cartridge's performance and potential.

This guide details the accuracy testing and practical application of a custom Sharps 25-45 AR-15 build. It covers setting up for 100-yard accuracy tests, engaging steel targets at extended ranges, and highlights the importance of component selection for performance. The video features insights from an experienced firearms reviewer, demonstrating proficiency in long-range shooting techniques and component analysis.

This guide details the process of installing an SRC 25-45 Sharps barrel onto an AR-15 platform, a modification that requires specific tools and intermediate gunsmithing skills. The video emphasizes that only a barrel change is needed to convert a standard AR-15 to the 25-45 Sharps caliber, making it a practical upgrade for hunters and sport shooters seeking increased performance over the 5.56mm/.223 Remington.