Videos tagged with Expanding Bullets

This episode delves into the science of bullet selection for hunting, emphasizing that effective kills are achieved through exanguination (blood loss) by creating adequate wound cavities. The discussion categorizes bullets into expanding, match, and controlled expansion types, explaining their distinct performance characteristics based on upset distance, cavitation, and penetration. The importance of understanding a bullet's behavior at various impact velocities and ranges is highlighted, guiding hunters to make informed choices for ethical and successful harvests.

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.