Videos tagged with Handgun Hunting

This expert-level entry details the significance of the .454 Casull cartridge, tracing its lineage from the .44 Magnum and highlighting its revolutionary impact on revolver hunting. It emphasizes the cartridge's compatibility with the Thompson/Center Encore and showcases its impressive power through a practical demonstration. The information is presented with authoritative insights into firearm calibers and their historical development.

This expert-level entry details the .454 Casull cartridge and its application in firearms like the Thompson/Center Encore. It provides in-depth ballistics, recoil comparisons between .45 Colt and .44 Magnum, and historical context for the development and popularization of the .454 Casull. The information is presented from the perspective of a seasoned firearms instructor, offering practical insights into handling and performance.

This review of the Taurus Raging Hunter in .350 Legend highlights its suitability for handgun hunting with straight-wall cartridges. It details the revolver's robust construction, including dual locking latches and an oversized cylinder, and its features like Picatinny rails and a multi-port compensator. The guide emphasizes its manageable recoil compared to larger magnum calibers and its effective hunting range.

This video provides an in-depth review and ballistic testing of an American Derringer chambered in .30-30 Winchester, a powerful rifle cartridge. Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates the extreme recoil, penetration capabilities (and limitations due to barrel length), and effectiveness against various barriers and body armor. The review highlights the significant difference in performance compared to a standard lever-action rifle in the same caliber.

This review showcases the extreme power of the .50 Alaskan cartridge in a custom Thompson/Center Encore pistol, dubbed a 'hand cannon'. It details the cartridge's history, the unique Lehigh Defense 725-grain controlled fracturing bullet, and demonstrates its devastating terminal ballistics against water, gel, and concrete. The video also covers specialized shooting techniques for managing its substantial recoil.

This #SundayGunday video features a review of the Rossi USA RM64 revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum. The description highlights its suitability as a backcountry defense firearm for hunters, particularly in bear country, and suggests it could also function as a primary handgun for hunting deer in eastern woodlands. The video aims to provide an exclusive look at this specific firearm model.

This episode of Gun Talk Nation features Paul Pluff from Ruger, a seasoned veteran of the firearms industry. He shares a wealth of stories with host Ryan Gresham, including experiences with international firearm transport, unconventional gunsmithing solutions like using garbage bags, and long-range handgun hunting. The episode is sponsored by Smith & Wesson, Range Ready Studios, Colt, Tipton Cleaning Supplies, and Ruger. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to Gun Talk for more content across various platforms and podcasts.

This YouTube video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Barnes Vor-TX and Hornady Handgun Hunter .44 Magnum ammunition. The primary focus is to evaluate how barrel length affects ammunition performance, specifically testing with a Taurus Tracker revolver. The test utilizes heavy clothing to simulate real-world conditions, aiming to provide insights for handgun hunters and .44 Magnum enthusiasts.

This expert review of the EAA Girsan Witness2311 Hunter highlights its design for handgunners and hunters, featuring a 6-inch barrel for increased velocity in 10mm Auto. The pistol utilizes a 2011-style hybrid frame, offers adjustable sights or an optic-ready slide, and boasts a 15-round capacity with Checkmate magazines. Its weight and design contribute to manageable recoil for the potent 10mm cartridge.

This video explores using revolvers for hunting, categorizing them into primary hunting and backup roles. It details various Smith & Wesson models like the K-frame Model 66 (.357 Magnum), L-frame Model 69 (.44 Magnum), ultra-light Model 329 (.44 Magnum), and the powerful X-frame revolvers (.460 and .500 S&W Magnum). Range tests demonstrate the hydrostatic shock and penetration capabilities of each caliber, with advice on choosing the right bullet and practicing for specific game.

This video explores top survival handguns for wilderness scenarios, highlighting versatile options like the Smith & Wesson 686 and Glock G20. It covers iconic firearms such as the Colt Single Action Army and powerful choices for hunting like the Taurus Raging Bull and Magnum Research BFR. The Ruger Mark IV is noted for plinking and small game, while the Remington R1 Enhanced offers a modern take on the 1911.

This video provides a detailed review of the Smith & Wesson Model 350, a double-action revolver chambered in the increasingly popular 350 Legend cartridge. The reviewer highlights its construction on S&W's robust X-Frame, a significant feature shared with the .500 S&W Magnum and .460 S&W Magnum. Key aspects discussed include its substantial weight, stainless steel construction with a satin finish, a 7.5-inch barrel, and a seven-round capacity. The review also details the unique counterbore chambers designed to accommodate the rimless 350 Legend cartridge, the inclusion of moon clips to aid loading and extraction, and the effectiveness of the overmolded rubber grip and barrel porting in managing recoil. The presenter concludes that the Model 350 is a powerful and accurate handgun suitable for hunting medium game at responsible distances.