Videos tagged with Hard Cast Bullets

This guide details using the Ruger GP100 revolver with a 3-inch barrel as an underrated bear defense carry option. It emphasizes the critical role of heavy, hard-cast .357 Magnum ammunition, like Buffalo Bore's 180-grain loads, for achieving necessary penetration. The content, presented by firearms expert Hickok45, includes live-fire demonstrations and practical advice on ammunition selection for stopping large, dangerous game.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 rifle chambered in 500 S&W Magnum, presented by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The review covers detailed specifications, range performance with various ammunition types, and extensive destruction tests on multiple objects. Scott highlights the rifle's flawless functionality, accuracy, and comfortable shooting experience despite the powerful caliber, offering practical insights for enthusiasts.

This video explores the effectiveness of cast lead bullets, demonstrating their historical significance and modern-day lethality. Tests with .45 Colt and .44 Magnum Underwood hard cast ammunition show impressive penetration and energy transfer through ballistics gel and meat targets. The review highlights cast lead's suitability for hunting and self-defense, even against bone.

This review tests Buffalo Bore's 220-grain heavy hard cast bullets in both the Glock 20 and Glock 29. Both pistols successfully stabilized the heavy rounds, demonstrating clean bullet impacts. The video highlights the effectiveness of this ammunition for woods carry and defense against large animals, while also noting the significant recoil in the subcompact Glock 29.

This video by Hickok45 provides a practical demonstration differentiating hard cast lead bullets from soft lead bullets. He illustrates how hard cast bullets, enhanced with alloys like tin and antimony, resist deformation and maintain integrity upon impact, making them ideal for deep penetration in hunting large game. Soft lead, often found in jacketed bullets, deforms readily and relies on the jacket for structure.

Hickok45 demonstrates the Marlin Model 1894 Cowboy Limited in .44 Magnum, highlighting its octagonal barrel and handy design. He tests 300-grain handloads, noting their significant recoil, and praises the Skinner peep sights for improving focus. The rifle shows substantial impact energy on various targets, making it a viable option for hunting or defense, particularly in bear country.