Videos tagged with Ammunition Price

This video provides an expert analysis of impending ammunition price increases, identifying the top three calibers likely to be affected first: 9mm, .223/5.56mm, and 12 Gauge. The speaker, demonstrating deep industry knowledge, explains the contributing factors such as raw material costs, supply chain issues, and the impact of military contracts on civilian availability. Viewers are advised to purchase these calibers before April 1st to mitigate expected price hikes.

This video provides a critical analysis of current ammunition prices, labeling them a 'scam.' The host, with extensive data tracking and reloading experience, details the rising costs of factory ammunition and offers a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of reloading. He recommends specific ammunition brands and calibers for value and discusses the prohibitive cost of load development for new cartridges.

This video, "The Worst First Gun," offers recommendations for a first firearm, focusing on the importance of considering ammunition prices. It provides links to other recommendations for 19-year-olds and 18-year-olds. The video's description highlights the practical aspect of being able to afford to shoot your firearm and uses hashtags related to guns, recommendations, and specific calibers/models like Creedmoor and AK-47. The "GunBros" brand emphasizes family values, respect for customers, and the preservation of Second Amendment rights.

This video explains the fundamental differences between Hollow Point (HP) and Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition for self-defense. It highlights that HPs are designed to expand upon impact, increasing incapacitation and reducing over-penetration, making them ideal for concealed carry. FMJs, while cheaper and more readily available, are primarily for range use and lack the stopping power and safety features of HPs. The instructor emphasizes that proper training is paramount, regardless of ammunition choice.

This video from Backfire provides a data-driven analysis of rifle cartridge prices, updated for 2022, to help shooters make cost-effective choices. The host, leveraging a proprietary database of ammunition prices and supply chain knowledge, highlights cartridges offering the best value for big game hunting and general use, while advising against expensive, low-availability proprietary rounds. Strategic takeaways include favoring high-production volume 'defensive' cartridges and considering reloading for cost mitigation.

This video provides a beginner-friendly overview of the .308 Winchester cartridge, highlighting its historical significance since the 1950s and its enduring popularity for both hunting and target shooting. The presenter discusses its versatility across various rifle actions and its widespread availability. Key pros include reasonable pricing, availability of diverse bullet weights (110-200 grains), and suitability for match-grade ammunition. The primary con identified is potential recoil, especially in lightweight rifles, which may be a concern for recoil-sensitive shooters.

This episode of Gun Talk After Show features discussions on firearm choices for concealed carry, ammunition availability, and the growth of youth shooting sports. Tom Gresham and guests weigh in on the merits of 9mm versus .38 Super for a 1911 platform, emphasizing practical considerations like ammo cost and accessibility. The conversation also highlights the significant expansion of high school clay target shooting programs across the US, promoting gun safety and competition among young athletes.

This episode of Gun Talk discusses various firearms-related legal and policy issues. Key topics include the New York SAFE Act's restrictions on magazine capacity and its impact on different magazine types, an incident of alleged police misconduct during an open carry stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the legal challenges to California's handgun roster and microstamping requirements. The discussion also touches on ammunition availability for the 300 Blackout caliber, the relationship between gun availability and suicide rates, and the broader implications of gun control legislation on the firearms industry and Second Amendment rights.