Videos tagged with Hornady ELD-M

This video details a budget-friendly bolt-action rifle build, the Outlier Backdraft, designed for long-range precision under $2,000. The build features a unique carbon fiber barrel shroud that acts as an extended blast baffle, a Fletcher Rifle Works Texas Flood suppressor, a Pristine Action praised for its smoothness, and an Arken Optics SH-4J Gen II scope. The rifle achieved sub-MOA accuracy at 100 yards and hits out to 1,100 yards with Hornady ELD-M ammunition.

This video demonstrates the operation of the Desert Tech SRS-M2 sniper rifle in .300 Norma Magnum, featuring a Zero Tech optic and Accu-Tac bipod. Expert instruction highlights proper loading, chambering, and live fire, with chronograph data showing a muzzle velocity of 2921.7 fps. The demonstration emphasizes the rifle's tactical features and performance for precision shooting.

This video compares the performance of gas-operated rifles against bolt-action rifles in a precision shooting competition at Mosley Fields. It details accuracy testing at 100 yards and various stages at longer distances, highlighting how gas guns can excel in speed and follow-up shots despite bolt actions sometimes producing tighter groups. The competition emphasizes practical shooting skills over pure equipment cost.

This video details a practical accuracy test of the Lone Star Armory (LSA) TX7 rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor, aiming to achieve two hits per target from 100 to 1,000 yards. The rifle, featuring a Stiller Precision action, MPA chassis, and Nightforce optic, demonstrated exceptional performance. Expert analysis highlights the evolution of precision rifles and the advantages of modern modular designs for both competition and military applications.

This video details a 100-yard ballistics gel test of four different 6.5 Grendel loads fired from an 18-inch barrel. The test evaluates Speer Gold Dot 120gr, Hornady SST 123gr, Barnes GMX 120gr (all-copper), and Hornady ELD-M 123gr. The instructor provides insights into bullet expansion, penetration depth, and potential hunting applications for each load.

This video explores the NRL Hunter competition, highlighting the use of 6mm Creedmoor ammunition, specifically Hornady's ELD-M, for its flatter trajectory and reduced recoil. It discusses the nuances of match versus hunting ammunition performance, emphasizing bullet construction and the importance of understanding it for ethical hunting. The episode also touches on gear selection for competition and hunting, including optics, rifles like the Ruger American Gen 2 and Rossi R95, and the utility of ballistic calculators like Hornady's '4DOF' app.

This video details a barrel swap on a Sig Cross rifle, replacing the factory 18-inch steel barrel with a 20-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. The instructor conducts extensive ammunition testing, comparing various loads for accuracy and velocity using a Garand chronograph. The focus is on evaluating the rifle's performance for varmint hunting, emphasizing lightweight components and practical accuracy.

This video details the build of a General Purpose Battle Rifle (GPRBR) chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 14.5-inch barrel. The focus is on achieving 7.62x51mm ballistics with reduced recoil and weight, utilizing a heavy profile Deadshot Custom barrel made of 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel for durability. The build incorporates an Aero Precision M5 enhanced upper and handguard for a free-floated system, a Rearden Dual Port Brake for recoil mitigation and suppressor mounting, and a tuned recoil system with a lightweight BCG, A5 buffer tube, H3 buffer, and flatwire spring for enhanced shooting dynamics.

This guide, informed by an experienced hunter and firearms reviewer, details the practical application of using match-grade ammunition for hunting. It covers the critical differences in terminal ballistics between hunting and match bullets, emphasizes the importance of proper trigger technique to avoid costly mistakes in the field, and highlights useful gear like the Fierce Mountain Reaper rifle and Maven S2 spotting scope. The insights provided are crucial for hunters seeking to optimize their success and ethical shot placement.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of the .338 Lapua Magnum and .338 Winchester Magnum cartridges, focusing on their steel penetration capabilities. The host, demonstrating high technical proficiency, uses a chronograph and digital calipers to analyze velocity, energy, and penetration depth on various steel plate thicknesses. Key takeaways include the surprising finding that the .338 Win Mag penetrated deeper into 3/4-inch steel than the .338 Lapua, attributed to its higher velocity despite a lighter bullet.

This guide demonstrates the long-range capabilities of the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge, as explained by Jeff Hoffman of Black Hills Ammunition. It highlights the importance of selecting the correct ammunition (like the 143 gr ELD-X for hunting or 147 gr ELD-M for competition) and properly adjusting a precision rifle's scope for extended distances, showcasing effective performance at 700 yards.