Videos tagged with Deer Hunting Ammunition

The video advises stockpiling hard-to-find ammunition calibers due to recent improvements in availability and decreasing prices. The speaker highlights that calibers like 44 Magnum, 30-30 Winchester, 7.5x55mm Swiss, 357 Magnum, and 45 Colt, which were previously scarce and expensive, are now more accessible. This trend is attributed to increased production capacity and reduced demand, making it an opportune time to secure these calibers before potential future shortages.

The video emphasizes a recent abundance and price decrease in ammunition, particularly for calibers that were previously hard to find. The speaker strongly recommends stockpiling these specific calibers, such as 44 Magnum, 303 British, 7.5x55mm Swiss, 357 Magnum, and 45 Colt, while they are readily available and affordable. This proactive approach is advised due to potential future scarcity.

This video provides a guide on the expected price range for deer hunting ammunition, particularly focusing on common 30-caliber rounds. The speaker advises against paying excessively high prices, suggesting a target of $1.50 per round as a reasonable maximum for most common deer hunting calibers. The content emphasizes researching prices and seeking out better deals to avoid overspending, especially during peak hunting seasons.

The video advises stockpiling 'hard-to-find' ammunition calibers that are currently experiencing a resurgence in availability and decreasing prices. It highlights calibers like 44 Magnum, 303 British, 7.5x55mm Swiss, 357 Magnum, and 45 Colt, noting that deer hunting ammunition was among the last to become widely available again. The speaker emphasizes that while current prices are more affordable than recent years, they are still higher than pre-2020 levels, making it a strategic time to stock up.

This video advises stockpiling 'hard-to-find' ammunition calibers due to recent improvements in availability and price reductions. The speaker highlights calibers like 44 Magnum, 303 British, 7.5x55mm Swiss, 357 Magnum, and 45 Colt, noting that deer hunting rounds were among the last to see a comeback. The core recommendation is to leverage the current abundance and affordability to secure these less common rounds before potential future shortages.

This video reviews Troy 12 Gauge slugs, testing their accuracy through a Mossberg 500 smoothbore shotgun. The reviewer found the Troy slugs, loaded with Brenneke-style slugs, to be inconsistent, producing approximately 6-inch groups at 50 yards. In comparison, Winchester Foster slugs performed significantly better, indicating the Troy slugs are best suited for plinking or deer hunting at very close ranges (under 50 yards).

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the top six best deer hunting rounds, detailing their historical context, ballistic specifications, and effectiveness. The instructor emphasizes choosing quality ammunition from reputable manufacturers, recommending soft-point or hollow-point bullets for optimal performance in the field. The discussion covers calibers like the .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .30-30 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, and 6.5 Creedmoor, offering insights into their drop, energy, and suitability for various hunting scenarios.

This video details an accuracy test of various 12 gauge sabot slugs fired from a 24-inch rifled deer barrel on a Mossberg 500. The instructor meticulously documents group sizes and point of impact shifts for Hornady SST, Winchester Standard Velocity, Remington Copper Solid, and Remington Premier Accu-Tip slugs at approximately 79-80 yards. The results highlight significant variations in accuracy and point of impact between different slug types, even when fired from a rifled barrel.

This video analyzes current ammunition market trends following the 2020 shortage. It details how Russian ammunition prices are expected to rise due to import bans, while NATO calibers like 9mm and 5.56 are seeing significant price drops, approaching pre-2020 levels. Hunting and revolver rounds are experiencing slower price decreases due to seasonal demand and supply dynamics. The speaker predicts this pattern will persist for approximately one to two years.

This episode of Gun Talk After Show discusses AR-15 optics for hunting and home defense, recommending low-power variable optics (LPVOs) like 1-4x or 1-5x for their speed and versatility. It also covers AR-15 ammunition selection for deer hunting, emphasizing expanding bullets, and touches on the importance of proper scope mounting. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on training for ambidexterity and weak-side shooting due to the commonality of hand and arm injuries in gunfights, with practical advice on carrying backup firearms and utilizing specialized holsters.

This video introduces Winchester's new Deer Season XP ammunition, specifically designed for deer hunting. Mike Stott, product manager for Winchester, highlights the bullet's key features, including a large polymer tip for rapid expansion upon impact, ensuring maximum energy transfer and effective knockdown power on whitetail, mule deer, and blacktail. The ammunition is slated for release in May 2015 with approximately eight calibers available.