Videos tagged with CCI

This video from Line45 provides an expert-level analysis of the rising ammunition prices in 2026. Instructor Luke details how market consolidation, specifically the sale of Vista Outdoors' ammunition business to CSG, impacts pricing and availability across major brands like Federal, CCI, Speer, and Remington. The explanation extends to the rising costs of raw materials such as copper and lead, production bottlenecks with primers, and the significant influence of military contracts on civilian supply. Sustained high civilian demand, driven by new gun owners and increased shooting activities, further contributes to the elevated price point, making a return to pre-2020 prices unrealistic due to permanent increases in manufacturing and compliance costs.

This video from GFG provides a critical alert on impending ammunition price increases, identifying 9mm, .223/5.56, and 12 Gauge as the top three calibers to be affected first and most significantly. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise in the firearms industry, details the reasons behind these hikes, including rising raw material costs, supply chain issues, and consolidation of major manufacturers under entities like the Czech Group. Viewers are strongly advised to purchase these calibers before April 1st to mitigate the impact of these certain price increases.

This guide delves into the often-misunderstood mechanics of .22LR ammunition, highlighting its inherent reliability weaknesses due to rimfire ignition. It emphasizes the importance of lot testing ammunition, maintaining firearm cleanliness, and understanding how barrel length affects velocity and point of impact. The video advocates for .22LR as an exceptional training tool rather than a primary defensive option.

Testing subsonic .22LR ammunition with a suppressor reveals a significant reduction in noise compared to standard rounds. While standard .22LR cycles actions perfectly, it remains loud. Subsonic rounds, like CCI Quiet-22, make the bullet impact louder than the shot, demonstrating their effectiveness for suppressed shooting.

This video discusses the significant news of the largest US civilian ammunition producer selling all of its factories to a foreign European defense giant. It highlights concerns about what this ownership change means for American consumers, impacting availability, pricing, and the overall landscape of ammunition purchasing and usage. The video aims to inform viewers about the implications of this foreign acquisition on the domestic ammunition market.

The .17 HMR is an exceptionally effective varmint round, delivering high velocities and violent projectile fragmentation upon impact. While it causes significant tissue damage and temporary cavity effects, its shallow penetration limits its effectiveness against larger targets or in self-defense scenarios due to projectile disintegration. The .22 LR, surprisingly, offers deeper penetration with less dramatic expansion.

This video compares the least powerful Aguila Super Colibri .22 LR round against the most powerful CCI Stinger. Using a suppressed pistol and a pumpkin as a target, the test visually demonstrates the significant difference in terminal ballistics. The Super Colibri creates minimal damage, while the Stinger shows a dramatically larger exit wound, highlighting the power disparity between different .22 LR loads.

This video features a comparison of two popular .22LR ammunition brands, CCI Mini-Mag and Aguila Super Extra High Velocity, fired through a factory Ruger Precision Rimfire (RPR) rifle. The test utilizes a Discovery Optic LHD 8-32x56 FFP scope. The description also highlights a sponsorship for Aura data protection services and provides links to the creator's website for a written review, as well as various social media platforms. Production notes detail the editing software, camera equipment, and filming location, emphasizing educational and entertainment purposes with safety protocols in place.

This video compares SK Match and CCI .22LR ammunition at a distance of 100 yards. The title explicitly mentions the two ammunition types and the shooting distance, indicating a performance evaluation. The description includes relevant hashtags like #pewpew and #22LR, further emphasizing the firearms and ammunition focus. The mention of 'cz' suggests a potential firearm used in the comparison, likely a CZ rifle or pistol chambered in .22LR. This content is aimed at firearms enthusiasts interested in ammunition performance and range testing.

This review covers the 1858 Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer revolver, a historical firearm chambered in .22 Short. The video demonstrates its unique side-mounted hammer, disassembly, and manual loading of its 7-shot cylinder. It highlights the firearm's historical markings and provides a range demonstration, noting the recoil from the .22 Short rounds.

This video showcases the .22 LR variant of the German G36 infantry rifle, highlighting its ambidextrous controls, proprietary 20-round magazine, and Gideon Advocate red dot sight. The rifle demonstrates minimal recoil and reliable cycling with CCI .22 LR ammunition during rapid fire and reloads on an outdoor range.

This review covers the Pietta Model 1860 Army black powder revolver, a Civil War-era percussion firearm. It details the loading process using CCI No. 11 caps and black powder, followed by a live-fire demonstration showcasing recoil and smoke. The video highlights the reliability and operation of this historical single-action revolver.