This video reviews several rifles chambered in powerful magnum cartridges, evaluating their performance and suitability for hunting. The presenters discuss accuracy, recoil management, stock design, and overall value, highlighting which platforms best handle cartridges like the 300 Win Mag, 7 PRC, and 300 PRC. They emphasize that not all rifle platforms are designed to effectively manage the recoil and stresses of larger magnum rounds.
This video features an experienced presenter demonstrating a comparative ballistics test between a .50 BMG and a .416 Ruger, using milk jugs as targets. The .50 BMG significantly outperformed the .416 Ruger in penetration, going through six milk jugs compared to the .416 Ruger's four. The presenter highlights the substantial recoil and concussion associated with these large calibers.
This video showcases the impressive capabilities of a 50 BMG upper receiver on an AR-15 lower, dubbed the 'Raptor 50'. The presenter demonstrates its power by shooting through multiple boxes of paper and water jugs, comparing its penetration to a 416 Ruger 'elephant gun'. The video highlights the innovation of adapting a large caliber to a standard AR-15 platform, emphasizing the use of a Loar Walther barrel for accuracy and the surprisingly manageable recoil for its power.
This episode of TGC News covers several new firearm releases and industry updates. Nighthawk Custom introduces their double-stack TRS Commander and TRS Comp 1911-style pistols in 9mm, featuring distinct barrel lengths and compensator designs. Rifle Dynamics partners with Clint Smith for a signature edition AKM rifle, offering custom features at a more accessible price point. Gun Works unveils a high-end big game rifle chambered in potent cartridges like .375 Ruger and .416 Ruger, built for extreme conditions. The show also touches on industry event cancellations due to COVID-19 and positive news regarding military contracts for Vortex and Trijicon optics.
The Gunwerks Skuhl is a new dangerous game rifle designed for versatility in various hunting scenarios. It is available in .375 Ruger, .416 Ruger, and .338 Remington Ultra Mag calibers, capable of handling bullets from 250 to 400 grains. The rifle features a carbon fiber stock, traditional safari aesthetics with custom engraving, and a unique metal finish designed to evoke a sense of history. Its handling is compared to lighter mountain rifles, and it's equipped with features like a ballistic turret for extended range shooting, making it suitable for both close-quarters dangerous game and longer shots on plains game.
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