Videos tagged with Ballistics Data

This video provides objective recoil data for the OCL Infinity suppressor with different endcaps, including a standard, vented, and muzzle brake configuration. Using accelerometers on a Sig Spear .308, the instructor demonstrates the recoil reduction achieved by each endcap. The muzzle brake endcap showed a substantial 18.3% recoil reduction, while the standard endcap offered a 9.9% reduction, and the vented endcap provided minimal improvement.

This video highlights the critical role of accurate muzzle velocity data for precise rifle shooting. It introduces the Garmin Xero C2 Chronograph as a tool for obtaining this essential ballistic information, emphasizing its importance over approximate online data. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, showcases the device and its display.

This comprehensive accuracy test by Backfire, featuring over 50 rifles and extensive ammunition, reveals key insights into rifle performance. The analysis highlights that price and weight have no direct correlation with accuracy, while recoil significantly impacts consistency. The test emphasizes the superiority of 20-shot groups and Mean Radius for statistically significant data, challenging traditional industry metrics.

This expert review of the SOLGW 11.5” MK1 CAR upper receiver, conducted by Preston Moore, details its build quality and performance through rigorous testing. The analysis includes detailed technical specifications, internal and external measurements using precision gauges, and extensive range testing with 30-shot groups. The barrel demonstrated consistent accuracy and velocity across various ammunition types, highlighting its potential for sub-MOA performance.

This comprehensive review of the Noveske Afghan 14.5-inch AR-15 barrel, presented by Preston Moore, details its technical specifications, physical inspection findings, and extensive range testing. The barrel features a cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined bore built to M249 specifications, a mid-length gas system, and a 1:7 twist rate. Performance analysis with various ammunition types reveals its strengths, particularly with heavier match loads, while also noting characteristics like a slightly over-gassed nature.

This review of the Bergara B-14 Squared CIMA CF highlights its exceptionally lightweight design, featuring a carbon fiber barrel and stock, making it ideal for mountain hunting. The rifle demonstrates impressive accuracy, achieving sub-MOA groups with Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition, even when pushed with heat. Expert analysis compares its features and value against competitors like the Tikka T3X Lite, concluding it's a strong entry into the premium carbon fiber rifle market.

This expert-level review by Preston Moore rigorously compares a Hodge Defense 14.5-inch barrel against a standard FN 14.7-inch M4 profile barrel. Both are cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined with 1:7 twist rates. The Hodge barrel consistently demonstrated superior accuracy and velocity consistency across multiple premium ammunition types, outperforming the FN barrel in 30-shot group tests at 100 yards. Borescope inspection revealed significant internal defects in the FN barrel not present in the Hodge.

This expert-level review by TheHumbleMarksman, a competitive shooter with over a decade of experience, provides an in-depth analysis of the Sig Sauer P229 Legion. It details its performance against the Beretta PX4 LTT, CZ P-09C, and Kimber KDS9C, focusing on trigger quality, ergonomics, recoil management, and accuracy. The P229 Legion is highlighted for its excellent grip, manageable trigger, and gentle shooting characteristics, making it a competitive premium option.

This video provides practical tips and lessons learned for using a data card with a precision rifle. It covers efficient methods for mounting the card directly onto the rifle, demonstrates a "slick easy card holder," and offers advice on how to effectively write and organize your ballistic data. The content aims to improve shooter efficiency by having essential corrections readily accessible. Links to a more detailed article on the Guns & Tactics website are provided.

This expert-level review by Iraqveteran8888 details the HM Defense 12.5" Monobloc AR upper, highlighting its robust monobloc gas system and HMB bolt design for enhanced durability. The review emphasizes its exceptional performance when paired with the OSS Helix suppressor, demonstrating minimal gas blowback and impressive accuracy with various ammunition types. The 12.5-inch barrel length is presented as an ideal configuration for SBR builds, offering a balance of compactness and ballistic capability.

This video from the NRA Annual Meetings in 2014 showcases the Winchester Ballistics Calculator. While the specific firearms used or demonstrated are not detailed in the provided information, the focus is on the application and technology of ballistics calculations, likely for rifle and pistol calibers. The content would be of interest to firearm enthusiasts interested in understanding bullet trajectory, range, and performance data for various ammunition types.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of practical Data On Previous Engagements (D.O.P.E.) for long-range rifle shooting. Ryan Cleckner explains that generic ballistic data from ammo boxes is insufficient, as each rifle-scope-ammunition system requires specific, field-tested data. He advocates for simple, durable methods like index cards and contractor pencils for recording D.O.P.E. and customizing scope turrets for faster, accurate adjustments in the field.