Videos tagged with Handgun Hunting

This video provides an expert overview of the .454 Casull cartridge, highlighting its significance in revolver hunting. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge, explains how the .454 Casull surpassed the .44 Magnum in power and enabled hunters to pursue larger game. The demonstration with a Thompson/Center Encore and a water bottle target visually confirms the cartridge's impressive ballistic performance.

This guide details the technique for safely firing .45 Colt ammunition in a firearm chambered for the more powerful .454 Casull, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers the process from safety checks to shooting, highlighting the reduced recoil and providing context on the historical development of these calibers. The video emphasizes the versatility of platforms like the Thompson/Center Encore for different handgun hunting applications.

This video provides an expert overview of the Taurus Raging Hunter revolver chambered in .350 Legend, presented by NRA Publications. It highlights the revolver's suitability for handgun hunting in straight-wall states, detailing its DA/SA action, dual locking latches, 6-round capacity, and the necessity of moon clips for the rebated-rim .350 Legend cartridge. The review also covers barrel options, integrated optics mounting, recoil-reducing compensator, and sighting systems, positioning it as a less recoiling alternative to magnum revolvers for hunting up to 75 yards.

This video from Line45 explores the most powerful revolver calibers, detailing their ballistic performance, historical development, and practical applications. The instructor, with an experienced authority level, breaks down calibers like the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .480 Ruger, .454 Casull, and the exceptionally potent .500 S&W Magnum, highlighting their effectiveness for hunting and self-defense against large threats.

This video provides a countdown of the 10 deadliest revolver calibers for 2025, focusing on their stopping power, energy, and suitability for hunting large game and dangerous animals. It highlights the trade-offs between extreme power and shootability, with calibers ranging from the versatile .357 Magnum to the exceptionally powerful 600 Nitro Express. The discussion emphasizes the importance of caliber choice for specific hunting applications and the physical demands of handling high-recoil firearms.

This video provides an in-depth look at the .44 Magnum cartridge, tracing its origins to Elmer Keith's persistent experimentation and its eventual factory development by Remington and Smith & Wesson. It details the cartridge's immense power, significant recoil, and its cultural impact, largely driven by the movie "Dirty Harry." The content covers its effectiveness in hunting, wilderness defense, and its limitations for concealed carry and home defense, while also exploring optimal barrel lengths and popular firearm platforms chambered in .44 Magnum.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Federal Power-Shok 10mm Auto 200-grain jacketed hollow-point ammunition. The test was conducted using a 5-inch barrel Magnum Research 1911 and a 4.6-inch barrel Glock G20, with chronograph readings and gel penetration/expansion measurements recorded. The presenter notes that while the ammunition performed adequately for its advertised purpose, the velocity and energy levels are considered low for the 10mm Auto caliber.

This guide details techniques for safely managing the extreme recoil of a custom .50 Alaskan chambered in a Thompson/Center Encore. It covers the 'Crusher' grip and a specific thumb-over grip for off-hand shooting, emphasizing how these methods, combined with a muzzle brake, help control the powerful .50 Alaskan cartridge. The video also showcases the impressive terminal ballistics of Lehigh Defense's 725-grain controlled fracturing bullet.

This video reviews the Rossi RM64 revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum. It highlights its suitability for backcountry defense, particularly for hunters in bear country or for handgun hunting in dense woods. The review details its 4-inch barrel, adjustable sights, carbon steel construction, DA/SA mechanism, and recoil-dampening grip, noting its retail price and where to find more information.

This episode of the Guns Magazine podcast delves into the often-underestimated .45 Colt cartridge, challenging the notion that it's an archaic relic. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington highlight its historical significance, modern versatility, and surprising effectiveness across a wide range of applications, from plinking and self-defense to hunting large game. They emphasize that with modern ammunition and firearm designs, the .45 Colt remains a relevant and potent choice for handgun shooters.

This video explores the top 10 deadliest revolver calibers, detailing their ballistics, stopping power, and recoil characteristics. It emphasizes that modern revolvers are potent tools when chambered in the right rounds, suitable for various applications from personal defense to hunting large game. The presenter highlights the trade-offs between extreme power and shootability, advising that higher calibers demand greater shooter skill and appropriate firearm platforms.

This video reviews the top 10 best 10mm pistols of 2025, highlighting their performance, build quality, and reliability for various applications like hunting, self-defense, and range shooting. It details specific models from Glock, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, and others, offering insights into their features, ergonomics, and suitability for different shooter needs.