Videos tagged with Bighorn Armory

This video details a ballistics test of Defiant Munitions 385-grain TCX .500 S&W Magnum ammunition fired from both a Smith & Wesson 500 Performance Center revolver (7.5-inch barrel) and a Bighorn Armory Black Thunder lever-action rifle (16-inch barrel). The test involved shooting through a clothing barrier into Clear Ballistics gel at 28 yards, with chronograph data collected to measure velocity and energy. The results highlight significant expansion and disruption, with the revolver round achieving 24 inches of penetration and the rifle round demonstrating impressive energy dump despite losing a projectile.

This episode of Gun Talk Radio's after-show covers a wide range of firearms topics, from high-caliber lever-action rifles like the Bighorn Armory 500 Linebaugh to discussions on the Ruger 10/22 Magnum and AR pistols. The hosts also touch on classic movie firearms, the history of the 22 WMR cartridge, and offer advice on firearm purchases for younger shooters. The conversation highlights the diverse interests within the firearms community, spanning historical pieces to modern tactical options.