Videos tagged with Energy Retention

This video provides an expert-level overview of six top-tier long-range rifle calibers for 1000+ yard shooting in 2025. It details the ballistic performance, design advantages, and practical applications of the 6.8 Western, .300 PRC, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .338 Lapua Magnum, offering insights into their accuracy, energy retention, and wind drift characteristics.

This video provides an expert-level overview of six highly accurate and deadly long-range precision calibers for 2025. Ted from Line 45 details the performance characteristics of the 6.8 Western, 300 PRC, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 338 Lapua Magnum, emphasizing their accuracy, energy retention, and reduced wind drift at extreme distances. The discussion includes specific ballistic data, comparisons to other calibers, and practical applications in hunting and tactical scenarios.

This video explores the 'heavy for caliber' trend in rifle ammunition by comparing a 150-grain .30-06 Springfield bullet with a 208-grain Hornady ELD Match bullet at 100 yards. The experiment uses a Lab Radar to measure muzzle and 100-yard velocities, demonstrating that while the lighter bullet starts with more energy, the heavier, aerodynamically efficient bullet retains more energy at 100 yards. This suggests a potential ballistic advantage for heavier bullets even at shorter ranges.

This video presents a 100-yard ballistic test comparing 5.56x45mm NATO, 6.5 Grendel, and 7.62x39mm ammunition. The host measures muzzle velocity and energy, then re-measures at 100 yards to determine velocity and energy loss. The results highlight how bullet weight, ballistic coefficient, and diameter affect downrange performance, with the 7.62x39mm demonstrating surprising energy retention despite a lower BC than the 6.5 Grendel.

This expert guide, drawing from Elliott Delp's high-authority assessment, compares the 6.5 Grendel and 300 Blackout calibers for deer hunting. It details ballistic performance, effective range differences (700 yards for Grendel vs. 300 yards for Blackout), energy retention at distance, and ammunition availability. The guide highlights 6.5 Grendel's superiority for hunting performance and distance, while acknowledging 300 Blackout's advantages in thick woods and home defense versatility.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge's effective range, delving into ballistics, historical context, and practical applications. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, explains concepts like ballistic coefficient and energy retention, comparing various loads like the M118LR and A-MAX. The effective range is discussed in relation to energy thresholds for incapacitation, with a conclusion placing it around 1500 yards for energy retention.

This video introduces the 6.8 Western cartridge, a new development from Browning and Winchester aimed at long-range hunting. It highlights the cartridge's ability to stabilize heavier bullets (165-175 grains) in a short-action platform, offering superior ballistic coefficients, energy retention, and penetration compared to older .277 caliber offerings. The cartridge is available in various Browning and Winchester rifle models.

This expert guide from Jim Harmer of Backfire.tv provides an in-depth look at the 6.5 PRC cartridge. It details its design goals, superior flat trajectory, and impressive energy retention for long-range hunting, comparing it favorably against cartridges like the .30-06. Harmer also discusses its manageable recoil and practical application in hunts, while noting potential limitations like barrel life.

This comprehensive analysis from Travis Haley, based on extensive testing with 100,000 rounds, details the .300 Blackout cartridge's combat effectiveness. It highlights its versatility for CQB and long-range use, superior energy retention compared to 5.56mm NATO, and compatibility with the AR-15 platform. The guide emphasizes its role as a modern replacement for legacy systems and its SAAMI standardization.