Videos tagged with Hornady A-MAX

This expert-level review of the Blaser R93 LRS 2 Tactical, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, details its accuracy with various ammunition types. The rifle, described as the 'Maserati of rifles,' demonstrated impressive performance, particularly with Fiocchi 168gr SMK and Swiss 150gr Mil Ball ammunition, achieving tight groups. The review highlights the straight-pull action and its suitability for long-range engagements.

This video compares the .50 BMG and .338 Lapua Magnum in various penetration tests. While the .50 BMG generally exhibits more energy, the .338 Lapua Magnum showed surprising performance, even slightly outperforming the .50 BMG in direct steel penetration. Sand proved to be an effective barrier against both calibers, stopping them completely.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 Cal SLAP Tracer round against various thicknesses of mild steel, comparing it to a Hornady A-MAX. Surprisingly, the SLAP round was stopped by 1.5 inches of steel at 50 yards, despite its armor-piercing design. The Desert Tech HTI rifle was used for testing, and safety precautions for SLAP rounds were emphasized.

The GM6 Lynx .50 BMG bullpup rifle offers manageable recoil due to its long recoil action, making it suitable for its intended anti-material role. Despite a 3 MOA accuracy, its ease of operation and portability are highlighted as key advantages over other .50 caliber platforms.

This video showcases a hog hunting trip in West Texas, highlighting the performance of the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint rifle. Despite challenges like animal activity being affected by border crossings, the hunters successfully harvested two wild pigs using a combination of spot and stalk and feeder hunting. The video details the rifle's features, including its lightweight design, carbon fiber components, Trigger Tech trigger, and its 308 caliber chambering with a 20-inch barrel. Specific gear used, such as the Burris Signature HD scope, Nightforce rings, B&T Atlas bipod, Stone Glacier pack, and Hornady A-Max ammunition, are also mentioned.

The GM6 Lynx is a non-restricted, semi-automatic bullpup rifle chambered in .50 BMG, featuring a unique long recoil system and retractable barrel for improved transportability. Despite its immense power, the rifle demonstrates impressive shootability, especially with its tunable muzzle brake. Steel-core penetrator rounds showed minimal damage to the durable TA Tactical steel target, highlighting its robust construction.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Cadex Tremor 50BMG, a high-end .50 caliber sniper rifle manufactured in Quebec, Canada. Expertly presented, the review details the rifle's advanced features, including its V-system chassis, DX2 Evo trigger, and optional muzzle brake designed with input from extreme long-range shooter Rob Furlong. The presenter highlights the rifle's precision-grade components and its suitability for extreme long-range engagements.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates a unique ballistics test involving a .50 BMG rifle and a large, water-filled pumpkin. The experiment showcases the destructive power of the .50 caliber round, with the projectile and pumpkin debris impacting a distant tree. The presenter, Scott, highlights the preparation and execution of this entertaining, albeit unconventional, test.

This guide details a comprehensive shootout comparing Forster, Lee, and RCBS sizing dies for 300 Blackout. It covers the methodology for testing neck tension, bullet setback, case stretch, and accuracy, using specific load data and measurement techniques. The expert instruction highlights how die choice and brass type significantly impact feeding reliability and precision, offering valuable insights for handloaders.

This video demonstrates the destructive power of a .50 caliber BMG round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The experiment involved shooting through 20 two-liter bottles of Coca-Cola to determine how many it would take to stop the bullet. The results showed the bullet penetrated 7 bottles, suggesting potential deflection or tumbling after impact.

This is the 15th episode in a series focused on loading for the 300 Blackout (300 Blk) caliber. This specific video delves into subsonic accuracy tests, utilizing Hornady A-Max 208gr projectiles. The content likely involves a detailed examination of how these particular subsonic rounds perform in terms of accuracy from a firearm chambered in 300 Blackout, with a focus on reloading data and shooting results.

This YouTube video, titled "Loading 300 Blackout - ep 4 - Supersonic load workup for 168gr A-Max", focuses on the reloading process for the 300 Blackout cartridge. It specifically details a "load workup" for supersonic ammunition using 168-grain Hornady A-MAX bullets and Winchester 296 and IMR 4227 powders. The video is part of a series on loading 300 BLK.