This episode of TGC News covers new tactical lights from Veridian, limited edition HK firearms in German camo patterns, a takedown rifle from Big Horn Armory chambered in .500 Magnum, and the updated Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. The presenter also discusses rumors about Adam's Arms and announces his attendance at the GOA Goals Convention.
This video demonstrates a fun, destructive shooting session using a Big Horn Armory Model 89 lever-action rifle in .500 S&W Magnum. The speaker, a firearms enthusiast, uses 12 cans of Mountain Dew Baja Blast as targets, highlighting the power of 'Bear Load' ammunition. The content also touches on acknowledging shooting errors like trigger jerk due to recoil, encouraging a playful approach to high-powered firearms.
This video provides a detailed comparison of the .500 S&W Magnum and .45-70 Government calibers using both revolvers and rifles, tested through ballistic gel. Expert analysis from Scott highlights velocity differences, penetration depths, and bullet expansion characteristics for various ammunition types. The methodical testing approach offers valuable insights into the terminal ballistics of these powerful cartridges.
This video from Kentucky Ballistics compares the penetration capabilities of the 500 S&W Magnum and 45-70 Government cartridges fired from both pistol and rifle platforms through a box containing 41 three-quarter-inch thick pine boards. The test utilizes Underwood Ammo hard cast bullets, specifically 500-grain for the 500 S&W and 430-grain Plus P for the 45-70. The results highlight significant differences in penetration between the pistol and rifle variants of each caliber.
This comprehensive review of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in 500 S&W Magnum, presented by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, offers expert insights into its performance. The video details the rifle's specifications, demonstrates its accuracy and reliability with various ammunition types at different ranges, and showcases dramatic destruction tests on multiple targets. Scott highlights the rifle's enjoyable shooting experience, effective recoil management due to its design, and practical features like the side-gate loading mechanism, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts considering this powerful lever-action rifle.
The Big Horn Armory Model 89 is a lever-action rifle chambered in the powerful 500 S&W Magnum cartridge. Designed as a modern take on the tradition of pairing handguns and rifles in the same caliber, it offers substantial stopping power for large game and close-quarters defense. The rifle is built on a reinforced Winchester Model 92-inspired action, balancing the size between the Model 92 and Model 86.
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