Videos tagged with Federal Cartridge

This video provides an in-depth look at the JP-5 competition pistol caliber carbine, highlighting its features and performance. Hickok45 details its unique roller-delayed blowback system, AR-15 ergonomics, and Glock magazine compatibility. He emphasizes its low recoil impulse, excellent trigger, and suitability for competition shooting, while also demonstrating a real-time squib load incident and its resolution.

This video introduces new Smith & Wesson firearms for 2022, focusing on the CSX micro-compact 9mm pistol and the new 30 Super Carry cartridge. The CSX is highlighted as a hammer-fired, single-action-only pistol with an aluminum frame, ambidextrous controls, and interchangeable grip swells. The 30 Super Carry cartridge is presented as a new option offering near 9mm ballistics with 380 ACP-like recoil, available in M&P Shield Plus and EZ models. The Volunteer XV series of AR-15 rifles is also showcased, targeting the mid-tier market with features like M-LOK handguards and PWS muzzle brakes.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the 224 Valkyrie cartridge, comparing it to the 223 Remington/5.56 NATO. The instructor, with apparent deep knowledge of ballistics and firearm mechanics, discusses the cartridge's design origins, its intended purpose for competitive and long-range shooters, and the trade-offs involved with using heavier bullets and faster twist rates. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how advertised ballistics are achieved, particularly concerning barrel length and powder burn rates, and cautions against accepting marketing claims at face value without personal application.