Videos tagged with Caliber Basics

This beginner-friendly YouTube video provides a comprehensive overview of ammunition, explaining its components, different types, and how to select the right rounds for your firearm. It covers essential topics like case, primer, powder, bullet, rimfire vs. centerfire, common calibers (9mm, .223, 5.56, .308, 7.62), various bullet types (FMJ, JHP, soft point, frangible, ballistic tip), the meaning of 'grain' and its impact on performance, and the concept of Ballistics Coefficient (BC). The video aims to educate new firearm owners and help them avoid common mistakes.

This video explores the 9x39mm cartridge, a Russian round optimized for subsonic, suppressed use. It highlights how the 9x39mm is derived from a 7.62x39mm case necked up to 9mm, typically firing heavy 245-275 grain projectiles. The discussion covers the engineering challenges in adapting AR and AK platforms for this low-pressure round, particularly regarding gas systems and magazine compatibility, and compares its subsonic performance to .300 Blackout for applications like hog hunting.

This episode of NRA Women's "Love at First Shot" series, presented by Smith & Wesson and sponsored by Smith & Wesson, dives into "Ammo Anatomy 101." Host Natalie Foster visits ammunition manufacturer Hornady to explore the science and applications of different types of ammunition. This is the first part of a three-part series dedicated to understanding ammunition choices for various needs. The video aims to educate viewers on selecting the right ammo.