Videos tagged with HSL Ammunition

This video provides an in-depth look at the Moons Out 2026 night vision shooting competition, detailing 10 challenging stages. The presenter, who achieved 11th place overall out of 146 competitors, showcases various shooting techniques, equipment setups including night vision devices and suppressed firearms, and the demanding physical and mental aspects of night-time tactical shooting competitions. The content highlights the importance of accuracy, speed, and adaptability in adverse conditions.

This video details a 1000-round durability test on the budget-friendly Girsan Witness 2311 CMX pistol, evaluating its performance alongside affordable accessories like gardening gloves, a Harbor Freight light, and an O-Sight SE red dot. The expert instruction highlights the pistol's surprising reliability and compares it to high-end 2011 models, offering practical insights for budget-conscious firearm owners. The test also assesses the longevity of a self-healing target and the effectiveness of inexpensive gloves for shooting.

This guide details the installation and basic use of the DNT NVMD C200 digital night vision device, presented by an experienced reviewer. It covers mounting as a clip-on for LPVOs, IR illuminator setup, and operational considerations like zero shift and LiDAR interference. The review highlights the C200 as a viable budget alternative to analog night vision systems for specific tactical applications.

This video from PSR features a high-authority influencer discussing the significant threat posed by Washington State House Bill 2321 to 3D printed firearm manufacturing and the broader 2A community. The bill aims to regulate 3D printers and CNC machines by mandating 'blocking features' to prevent the printing of firearm components, with severe penalties for violations. The speaker argues this is a 'Trojan Horse' for corporate IP enforcement and urges action from residents.

This video compares lever-action rifles to AR-15s, highlighting advantages of lever actions such as a slimmer profile due to their tubular magazine and quieter operation, especially when suppressed. It also notes the generally lower cost of ammunition for lever-action calibers like .38 Special. The speaker, demonstrating clear expertise in firearm mechanics and operation, suggests lever actions can be a superior choice in certain scenarios.

This video demonstrates a direct comparison between two .357 Magnum ammunition types: Soft Lead Point and Full Metal Jacket (FMJ). A test firing into a pumpkin reveals that the Soft Lead Point round causes significantly more energy transfer and destructive impact, completely obliterating the target, while the FMJ round passes through with minimal damage. The speaker highlights the substantial difference in energy transfer and recommends considering these performance variations for specific applications.

This guide details a technique for distinguishing between .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition when fired from a tactical lever-action rifle. It involves loading a mixed magazine and observing differences in recoil and muzzle report during live fire. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, challenges viewers to identify the calibers based on shooting performance, emphasizing the importance of range safety and understanding ammunition characteristics.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides an educational comparison of .357 Magnum Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Lead Point ammunition. The host, demonstrating expertise in firearms and ballistics, uses a suppressed lever-action rifle on an outdoor range to show the terminal performance differences when impacting a pumpkin. The soft point round clearly demonstrates superior energy transfer and destructive capability compared to the FMJ.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the relationship between sound and terminal ballistics. The host demonstrates that while a suppressed .38 Special round is significantly quieter, a supersonic .357 Magnum round, even when suppressed, produces a much larger wound cavity and greater overall damage to a target. The expert assessment highlights the host's high authority and clear understanding of ballistics.

This video provides a critical assessment of various ammunition brands, distinguishing between reliable options for training and those to avoid due to potential firearm damage. The instructor highlights HSL Ammunition's reloads as a cost-effective and reliable choice for high-volume range practice, while cautioning against Blazer Aluminum and steel-cased 9mm ammunition due to issues like cracked casings and malfunctions that can render firearms inoperable.

This video highlights two common mistakes when buying ammunition in bulk. The first is purchasing individual boxes for each ammo type, which becomes less cost-effective over time compared to bulk purchases. The second critical error is improper storage, specifically placing ammunition boxes directly on the floor where they are vulnerable to water damage. The speaker also advises against buying large quantities of ammunition before testing it, citing personal experience with problematic Blazer Aluminum 38 Special rounds that damaged firearms.

The Desk Pop channel is undergoing a significant transition due to restrictive firearm laws and high living costs in Washington state. The creator has relocated to Utah to pursue firearms content creation full-time, citing the ability to shoot daily and test firearms more rigorously. To support the channel amidst YouTube's content restrictions and potential demonetization, a new venture called PatchMelt has been launched, offering limited-run, high-quality PVC patches. The channel also acknowledges support from sponsors like HSL Ammunition, Ginning Optics, Gun Prime, and Constantine Carry Belts.