Videos tagged with Federal Fusion

This video, presented by Ted from Line45, details the shift in hunting ammunition preferences away from traditional soft points towards modern bonded and tipped loads. It highlights specific ammunition lines like Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X, Federal Premium Terminal Ascent, Barnes Vor-TX TTSX, Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond, Hornady American Whitetail InterLock, and Federal Fusion, explaining their advantages in terminal ballistics, expansion consistency, and penetration across various hunting scenarios and distances. The presenter emphasizes that these modern options offer greater confidence and reliability for today's hunters facing longer shots and varied game.

This video tests six different hunting bullet types fired at zero yards into a block of paper to assess penetration depth and terminal performance. The Federal Terminal Ascent and Barnes 127 LRX demonstrated the deepest penetration, while the Hornady 147 ELDM showed the least. The test highlights how different bullet constructions perform when encountering resistance, simulating passage through an animal's thick hide and tissue.

This video features Hickok45 demonstrating the unique operation of the Freedom Arms Model 83 revolver. He highlights the necessity of the hammer being at half-cock for cylinder rotation, a key difference from other single-action designs. The session also includes a practical comparison of .45 Colt and .454 Casull ammunition, showcasing their performance and recoil characteristics.

This review explores the Sig Cross Magnum Sawtooth rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC, evaluating its potential as a perfect platform for the cartridge. The reviewer conducts accuracy testing with three different ammunition types, noting the rifle's performance and identifying a minor feeding issue. The rifle is praised for its features, including a carbon fiber barrel and adjustable stock, though its price point places it in the semi-custom category.

This video demonstrates the dangerous consequences of shooting mild steel targets with standard rifle ammunition. The instructor emphasizes that rounds did not penetrate but instead created significant craters, highlighting a critical safety concern. Viewers are strongly advised against replicating this experiment due to the potential for ricochets and unpredictable projectile behavior.

This video features testing of Federal 165 grain Fusion ammunition against an AR550 steel plate. The description indicates that the plate was returned for quality testing and is confirmed to be without defects, suggesting it was impacted by a powerful round. The content focuses on ammunition performance and material resilience.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of 300 Winchester Magnum ammunition against various steel targets. The presenter, demonstrating expertise in firearms and ballistics, aims to debunk claims of a 300 Win Mag round penetrating a 1/2 inch AR550 steel target. The tests reveal that standard Federal Fusion rounds do not penetrate the AR550, while a faster 150-grain Federal Power-Shock round does cause a pass-through on AR500 steel, highlighting the importance of steel quality and specifications.

This review of the CVA Cascade budget hunting rifle highlights its performance in accuracy testing with various ammunition types. The reviewer found the rifle to be a capable budget option, noting its smooth action, comfortable synthetic stock, and dual sling swivel studs. While not consistently sub-MOA, it delivered acceptable accuracy for its price point, particularly with cheaper ammunition.

This video reviews various ammunition types, showcasing new acquisitions from local shops and items sent in for testing. The presenter examines offerings from Federal, PMC, Magtech, and SNB, among others, discussing their potential performance and value. The video highlights a general abundance of ammunition, suggesting the feared shortage is unlikely to materialize.

This video tests Federal Fusion 200gr 10mm ammunition through Springfield Armory XD-M pistols with 3.8" and 4.5" barrels using Clear Ballistics Gel. The tests reveal velocities generally below advertised claims, with the 4.5" barrel showing better performance in terms of expansion and penetration compared to the shorter 3.8" barrel. The ammunition is deemed suitable for hunting applications, particularly from longer barrels, but less ideal for personal defense in shorter firearms.

This video breaks down the cost-effectiveness of handloading ammunition, differentiating between cartridges where significant savings are possible and those where the cost is marginal. The instructor emphasizes that reloading primarily saves money if you maintain your current shooting rate, rather than increasing it. For common calibers like 9mm and .223, the savings are minimal after accounting for equipment and component costs, especially when compared to bulk factory ammunition. However, for larger hunting calibers like 6.5 Grendel and obscure cartridges, reloading can offer substantial cost reductions, allowing for the purchase of higher-quality bullets or covering reloading equipment costs.

This video provides a high-level demonstration of the Smith & Wesson 500 revolver, focusing on its loading procedure, live-fire characteristics, and spent casing ejection. The demonstration highlights the significant recoil and muzzle blast associated with this powerful handgun, emphasizing safe handling and operation in an outdoor shooting range environment.