Videos tagged with Caliber Selection

This video from Line45, featuring an authoritative speaker with deep expertise in firearms and supply chain analysis, provides a critical warning about an anticipated 2026 ammunition crunch. It details which calibers are most vulnerable to shortages, emphasizing the importance of stockpiling specific types of ammunition for various firearms, including .22 LR, 9mm, .223/5.56, 12 Gauge buckshot/slugs, 7.62x39mm, and .308/7.62 NATO, while also advising on niche calibers. The expert stresses proactive purchasing strategies to avoid panic buying and empty shelves, drawing parallels to past shortages like the 2020 "ammo pandemic."

The video discusses the discontinuation of the original FN SCAR 17 and SCAR 15, with only the SCAR P remaining available. The speaker highlights purchasing the original SCAR 17 for its collectibility, even with newer models at similar price points. It also touches on a new method for acquiring ammunition through Ammo Square, focusing on budgeting and automated selection rather than panic buying.

This guide outlines 12 common range mistakes seniors wish they knew sooner, focusing on safety and technique adjustments. It covers crucial advice on hearing protection, safe firearm handling, choosing appropriate calibers and firearms, and utilizing modern optics. The instruction emphasizes adapting shooting practices to account for age-related changes like reduced grip strength and vision, promoting safer and more enjoyable range experiences.

This guide, presented by Justin from Palmetto State Armory, details suppressor selection based on caliber and firearm compatibility. It covers specific considerations for rimfire, pistol, rifle, and big bore suppressors, emphasizing user-serviceability for rimfire cans and the importance of Nielson devices for tilting barrel pistols. The video highlights that caliber is the primary factor for ensuring a suppressor works across a firearm collection and warns about barrel length restrictions.

This video provides a strategy for conserving ammunition during a widespread power outage. The presenter emphasizes conducting an inventory, prioritizing the smallest effective caliber for each task, and understanding when to use ammunition freely versus sparingly. It also touches on trading or selling less common calibers for more prevalent ones.

This expert guide from Vampire Guns covers the essential considerations for purchasing a first semi-automatic pistol. It details caliber choices, emphasizing 9x19mm for beginners, and explains the differences between striker-fired and hammer-fired action types. The guide also touches on frame materials and the importance of personal preference in the final decision.

This video outlines a practical strategy for rationing ammunition, emphasizing inventory, caliber selection based on task, and strategic trading. The instructor, with an apparent extensive personal ammunition stock, advises prioritizing smaller calibers like .22 LR for general tasks while acknowledging the necessity of using available ammo when life is on the line. The core principle is maximizing the longevity of one's ammunition supply through mindful usage and resource management.

This episode of Gun Talk Hunt focuses on effective hog hunting strategies, particularly during the summer heat. Host KJ and guest Chris Serino discuss the importance of baiting, adjusting hunting locations near water sources, and utilizing thermal optics for nighttime hunts. They also delve into firearm selection, caliber recommendations, and shot placement for successful hog harvesting.

This video clarifies the key differences between 223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition for AR-15 owners. The primary distinction lies in pressure levels, with 5.56 operating at higher pressures, making it unsuitable for 223-specific AR-15s due to potential damage. Conversely, 5.56 AR-15s can safely fire 223 Remington rounds.

This guide, presented by John 'Shrek' McPhee of Sheriff of Baghdad, offers practical advice for women on concealed carry. It covers essential topics like choosing the right pistol and caliber, selecting appropriate holsters, and mastering drawing techniques. The instruction emphasizes adapting carry methods to women's clothing challenges and explores off-body carry options like purse carry.

This video argues strongly for the existence and importance of 'stopping power' in firearms. It explains that stopping power is a projectile's ability to incapacitate a target, and that factors like bullet size, weight, type, and velocity are crucial. The presenter contrasts hollow-point ammunition for human defense with hard-cast for bear defense, highlighting the need for penetration in different scenarios.

This video from CajunBoyJake outlines five critical mistakes to avoid when buying your first firearm. Key takeaways include researching a gun's intended role over aesthetics, understanding caliber purposes rather than choosing based on hearsay, prioritizing reliability over cost (avoiding brands like Hi-Point), purchasing both range and self-defense ammunition, and ensuring the firearm has functional sights.