Videos tagged with Concussion

This video documents the experience of firing a .50 BMG rifle indoors at Shooters World in Orlando, Florida. The presenter highlights the significant concussion and adrenaline dump associated with this powerful round in an enclosed environment. The video showcases shooting both a Barrett M107 and a Barrett M99, emphasizing the unique and intense experience of discharging such a large caliber firearm indoors.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the factors contributing to firearm loudness, specifically comparing a Glock 19 to a Canik Mete MC9. The instructor, demonstrating practical shooting experience, explains how barrel porting and barrel length significantly increase noise and concussion. The content emphasizes safe firearm handling and understanding the mechanical effects of modifications.

This review of the Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 CQB, presented by Garand Thumb, critically examines its performance as a compact M1A variant. The expert highlights significant out-of-the-box reliability and accuracy issues, necessitating extensive modifications by Fulton Armory and Sadlak Industries. While acknowledging its iconic status and fun factor, the review concludes it's not ideal for serious duty, suggesting the 18.5-inch Scout model offers a better balance for the M1A platform.

Micah Mayfield, an experienced firearms influencer, provides an in-depth review of the Nemo Arms Omen Nitemare, a short-barreled .300 Win Mag rifle. He highlights its 'dumbest yet coolest' design, discusses its extreme muzzle blast and concussion from an 8-inch barrel, and demonstrates its performance during Bill drills. The review also covers reliability issues encountered after extended firing, specifically stovepipe malfunctions, and offers a method for clearing them. The video concludes with ballistic testing against a Level 3A helmet, showcasing the round's penetration power.

This video reviews three muzzle brakes, highlighting their effectiveness in recoil reduction versus the significant concussion they can produce. The presenter discusses a setup with a Jacob Grey Upper and Davidson Defense FRT on a long 223 barrel, noting extreme muzzle stability but high concussion. The Raptor 50 brake for 50 BMG is presented as effective for recoil but generating severe concussion, demonstrated with a DNT Hydra thermal scope.

This video features an experienced presenter demonstrating a comparative ballistics test between a .50 BMG and a .416 Ruger, using milk jugs as targets. The .50 BMG significantly outperformed the .416 Ruger in penetration, going through six milk jugs compared to the .416 Ruger's four. The presenter highlights the substantial recoil and concussion associated with these large calibers.

This video discusses the drawbacks of short-barreled 5.56 firearms, particularly concerning muzzle concussion and potential lethality reduction. It highlights that while short-barreled 5.56 can still be effective, adding accessories like muzzle brakes can make them impractical for indoor ranges. The presenter also contrasts this with the perceived fun factor of a short-barreled AK variant, suggesting a suppressor as a solution for its loudness.

This discussion, featuring firearms instructor Joel Park and Nick Young of VCK Training Group, delves into the nuances of muzzle devices and rifle configurations. The core argument is that while muzzle brakes offer recoil reduction beneficial for competition, they come with significant drawbacks for duty, home defense, and general training, including increased noise, concussion, and potential hearing damage. The speakers emphasize that skills developed on highly tuned rifles may not transfer well to simpler platforms and advocate for choosing gear based on mission requirements, with a preference for flash hiders or suppressors in many scenarios. They also touch upon optic height and its impact on cheek weld and control.

This video compares three common handgun muzzle devices: compensators, thread protectors, and suppressor mounts. Compensators reduce muzzle flip and recoil but can affect reliability and increase muzzle flash/concussion. Thread protectors simply guard barrel threads. Suppressor mounts, particularly taper mounts, offer a secure attachment for suppressors and prevent 'walk-off'.

This video tests the MPA DN5 muzzle brake on a 6GT rifle, demonstrating its significant recoil and muzzle rise reduction capabilities. The presenter highlights its effectiveness for PRS shooters aiming to spot their own shots, showing minimal reticle movement even under high magnification and on unstable platforms. While effective, the significant muzzle blast is noted as a drawback.

This video demonstrates an experimental test of a Nemo Omen 'Nightmare' .300 Win Mag pistol with an 8-inch barrel and a Texas Silencer Co suppressor. The test highlights the extreme overpressure and concussive effects of firing such a powerful round from a short platform, leading to a suppressor baffle strike and visible swelling. The content showcases the risks of pushing equipment beyond its recommended limits, as assessed by an experienced shooter and influencer.

This video documents the pickup and initial impressions of a Steyr Arms AUG A3 M1 rifle. The host and a guest discuss the rifle's design, its historical context, and its pop culture appearances. Initial shooting impressions highlight the trigger feel, manageable recoil, and noticeable concussion due to the bullpup design. The host also explores various optic options for the rifle.