Videos tagged with Centerfire

This guide, presented by Geauga Firearms Academy instructors, details safe dry fire practices. It emphasizes crucial safety checks before practice, explains the mechanical differences between centerfire and rimfire firearms regarding dry fire safety, and recommends snap caps for certain firearms. The instructors, demonstrating high expertise, cover basic to advanced dry fire drills.

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 highlights ten revolvers available for under $200, specifically targeting senior shooters in 2025. It emphasizes that budget limitations don't mean sacrificing a viable handgun option. The description prompts viewers to consider whether they prefer a new single-action rimfire or a used centerfire option, encouraging engagement in the comments section. Social media links are provided for further connection.

This "Gun of the Week" video from the National Rifle Association focuses on the Marlin Dark Series Model 1895 lever-action carbine. The review highlights its modern features, such as a nylon-reinforced polymer buttstock and aluminum handguard, while acknowledging its roots as a classic American rifle. The video showcases the rifle's performance on the range, detailing its .45-70 Gov't chambering, 16.17" cold-hammer-forged barrel, and tritium-wrapped fiber-optic sights. It also briefly touches on the brand's revival under Sturm, Ruger & Co., emphasizing its heritage.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of various 'mouse gun' calibers (.22LR, .22WMR, .25ACP, .32ACP, .380ACP) using a watermelon test. The .380ACP demonstrated the most significant damage, while the .22LR and .25ACP showed surprisingly similar performance. A bonus .22 Short test highlighted bullet design's importance over raw caliber, outperforming the .22WMR in expansion.

This YouTube video showcases the first shots fired from a new Diamondback SDR 357 Magnum revolver. The title highlights the specific firearm model and caliber, along with general tags like #bigiron, #usa, and #revolver357. The description, though brief, reinforces the focus on a new revolver firing .357 Magnum ammunition.

The LeMat Revolver is a unique firearm combining a nine-shot revolver cylinder with a central shotgun barrel, historically significant from the American Civil War. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its percussion and centerfire variants, including loading mechanisms, firing systems, and manufacturing history. The video also touches on its pop culture appearances and the accuracy of replicas.

This video provides an in-depth look at an early pattern Allen & Wheelock centerfire revolver, highlighting its unique 'creeping loading lever' mechanism with gear teeth. It details the process for cylinder removal and examines the internal screw-in firing cones, noting their maintenance challenges with black powder fouling. The presentation emphasizes the historical significance and mechanical intricacies of this American firearm.

This video provides a detailed review of the Smith & Wesson Model 350, a double-action revolver chambered in the increasingly popular 350 Legend cartridge. The reviewer highlights its construction on S&W's robust X-Frame, a significant feature shared with the .500 S&W Magnum and .460 S&W Magnum. Key aspects discussed include its substantial weight, stainless steel construction with a satin finish, a 7.5-inch barrel, and a seven-round capacity. The review also details the unique counterbore chambers designed to accommodate the rimless 350 Legend cartridge, the inclusion of moon clips to aid loading and extraction, and the effectiveness of the overmolded rubber grip and barrel porting in managing recoil. The presenter concludes that the Model 350 is a powerful and accurate handgun suitable for hunting medium game at responsible distances.

The Banish 22 suppressor from Silencer Central offers impressive multi-caliber versatility, handling everything from .22 LR to 5.7x28mm and .22 Hornet. Its lightweight titanium construction and user-friendly K-baffle design facilitate easy cleaning and reassembly. Live fire testing demonstrates significant sound reduction across various firearms, making it a valuable accessory for rimfire and some centerfire applications.

This video showcases two Rossi lever-action rifles, a centerfire model and a rimfire model (likely Rio Bravo), during a live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range. The host emphasizes rapid cycling and reliability by engaging steel targets. The session concludes with a view of the firearms alongside Magtech and Blazer ammunition.

This video highlights the strategic importance of purchasing AR-15 lower receivers to circumvent potential state-level firearm restrictions. It specifically addresses California's '1 in 30' rule, explaining how multiple stripped AR-15 lowers can be acquired in a single transaction after the mandatory waiting period, unlike other firearm types.