Videos tagged with Ammunition Selection

This video provides advanced firearm handling and maintenance tips from Luke of Line 45, focusing on micro-safety habits, efficient zeroing techniques, trigger control secrets, strategic ammunition selection, and streamlined maintenance. It emphasizes practical knowledge that separates casual shooters from proficient ones, aiming to improve accuracy, save money, and ensure firearm reliability.

This video challenges the common perception of the .38 Special as underpowered by analyzing its performance in realistic, short-barreled snub-nose revolvers. It emphasizes that traditional ballistic testing from longer barrels doesn't reflect real-world carry and use. The discussion highlights how ammunition selection, particularly wadcutters and carefully chosen hollow-points, along with understanding recoil physics and hit probability, are crucial for effective .38 Special performance in defensive scenarios.

This content, featuring Retired Sgt. Maj. Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics, Inc., focuses on the practical application of the AR-15 platform within the NRA ARC Challenge. It emphasizes fundamental shooting skills such as zeroing, understanding mechanical offset, and utilizing holdovers, crucial for both new and experienced shooters. The discussion highlights how the AR platform's modularity and the ARC Challenge's structure encourage skill development and informed gear choices for all levels of firearm owners.

This video features firearms instructor hickok45 discussing two rifles: a Ruger American Predator in .350 Legend and a 35 Whelen. He covers practical aspects like cleaning, ammunition choices, and the importance of shot placement over caliber debates. The instructor also shares life advice on consistency in self-defense, health, and financial preparedness, emphasizing that true preparedness spans multiple life domains.

This video reviews several compact 12-gauge shotguns suitable for home defense in 2026, focusing on their balance of size, control, and usability. The presenter, Luke from Line 45, highlights the challenges of running short shotguns indoors, including recoil and maneuverability. He evaluates models like the Kel-Tec KS7 and KSG, Mossberg 590S Shockwave and Nightstick, Remington 870 Tac-14, Charles Daly Honcho, and the discontinued Serbu Super Shorty, emphasizing practical considerations for real-world application.

This video provides a detailed comparison between M855 'green tip' and M193 'ball' 5.56x45mm ammunition for realistic self-defense and SHTF scenarios. It analyzes their performance based on projectile weight, velocity, penetration, fragmentation, and barrel length, offering guidance on choosing the appropriate round for different rifle configurations and tactical considerations. The speaker, with extensive military experience, emphasizes practical application over theoretical performance.

This video identifies the top five calibers for survival scenarios, emphasizing versatility, availability, and effectiveness for various threats and needs. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the .22 LR for its abundance and ease of carry, the .223/5.56 for its balance of power and capacity, 12 gauge for its multi-role ammunition options, .357 Magnum/.38 Special for defensive and hunting capabilities in revolvers, and 9mm for its widespread use in handguns and pistol-caliber carbines.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of reliability and repeatability in duty handguns, featuring insights from firearm instructors Mike Jones (Grand Thumb) and Nate (Trench Grenade). They stress rigorous testing with thousands of rounds, proper ammunition selection, and the need for consistent training, particularly with 9mm handguns which are currently in a 'golden age' of development. The discussion also addresses common caliber debates and the practicalities of parts availability and maintenance.

This video from TheYankeeMarshal humorously suggests using a silver bullet as a second round, implying it's for mythical threats like werewolves. The expert instructor advises against using a silver round first, as it would be wasted if the threat isn't supernatural. The video also includes a call for viewer engagement via YouTube or PayPal Super Chat.

Ben Stoeger discusses his evolving thoughts on CZ firearms, particularly the Shadow 2, and its place in competition shooting. He emphasizes the importance of reliable ammunition and practical modifications like reach reduction kits, while cautioning against excessive trigger work that can compromise reliability. The video also touches on comparisons with Tanfoglio pistols and the nuances of ammunition choice for competitive use.

This expert guide from Line45 breaks down six budget military surplus rifles that remain relevant in 2026. It covers the Carcano, SKS, Mosin-Nagant, Swiss K31, Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I, and M1 Garand, detailing their historical context, technical specifications, ballistic performance, and current market value. The video emphasizes practical considerations for buyers, including ammunition compatibility and potential pitfalls, offering insights from an authoritative source on firearms.

This video from TGS Outdoors, featuring experienced instructor Gaz, explores the concept of 'overkill' in firearms. It emphasizes matching the right firearm and ammunition to the specific task, whether for hunting small game like rabbits or for sport shooting clay pigeons. The discussion covers various shotgun gauges (12, 20, .410) and ammunition types, highlighting that while a 12 gauge is powerful, it's not always necessary and can be detrimental if used inappropriately, particularly for smaller game where it can destroy meat. Conversely, for clay shooting, the confidence and increased hit probability offered by a 12 gauge make it a suitable choice. The core message is that effective and ethical use of a firearm involves selecting the appropriate tool for the job, ensuring a clean kill and preserving meat when hunting.