Videos tagged with Lake City

This video tests the M855A1 ammunition against the standard M855, addressing community concerns about velocity and authenticity. Testing across 14.5-inch and 20-inch barrels reveals negligible velocity differences, debunking claims of M855A1 being significantly faster. While M855A1 shows superior lethality in ballistics gel due to its construction, its high cost makes standard M193 or M855 more practical for civilian use.

This video discusses a letter sent by the New York Attorney General, joined by 19 other state AGs, targeting government-issued ammunition, potentially including Lake City ammunition. The content suggests a legal or political challenge to the availability or procurement of this ammunition, framed within the context of Second Amendment rights and political leanings (left vs. right). The description also includes various affiliate links for sponsors and merchandise, indicating a focus on supporting the channel's mission and community.

This episode of "This Week in Guns" covers several legal updates impacting gun owners, including the blocking of the brace ban and the frame or receiver rule. It also addresses New York's aggressive actions against gun-related companies and a New York Times article targeting Lake City. Other topics include FFL payment processing, a turning point in the Myanmar conflict, and mentions of various firearms-related companies and products. The episode highlights political and legal challenges faced by gun rights advocates.

This video discusses a reported shortage of 5.56 NATO ammunition originating from the Lake City ammo plant, specifically impacting M855 rounds. The creator claims to have firsthand knowledge of this impending shortage, suggesting it's not just a rumor. They also promote precious metals as a wealth stabilization strategy through Genesis Gold Group and direct viewers to their website, MagicPrepper.com, for more on SHTF prepping and community, and to their SubscribeStar page for exclusive content.

This video discusses potential ammunition shortages in 2023, citing the pause of commercial orders from Lake City and a significant explosion at a Hornady Manufacturing facility. The content encourages viewers to ensure they are adequately stocked. Affiliate links for various products including supplements, merchandise, health optimization services, body armor, coffee, and home gym equipment are also included.

This video discusses a potential Biden administration action to significantly reduce the availability of .223/5.56 caliber ammunition from the commercial market, specifically targeting Lake City production. It highlights the article from "The Truth About Guns" as the source of this breaking news and promotes various associated products and channels, including Blackout Coffee, GNG Shirts, and the Guns & Gadgets YouTube channel and email list. The description also includes affiliate links for video production equipment and disclaimers regarding the nature of the content and safety.

This YouTube video demonstrates the process of forming 300 Blackout brass. The creator utilizes a jig purchased from Etsy to convert Lake City 5.56 ammunition into the desired 300 Blackout caliber. The video focuses on the practical application of reloading and cartridge conversion for rifle ammunition.

This video features an in-depth review of Hornady Frontier ammunition, a new line combining affordability and quality for the .223 Remington caliber. Guns & Ammo's Tom Beckstrand interviews Hornady VP Jason Hornady to discuss the offering. The Frontier line is available in Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), Spire Point (SP), and Match Hollowpoint (HP) variants. The review highlights its versatility for various shooting disciplines and demonstrates its performance in a SIG Sauer MCX Virtus, showing tight groupings. The ammunition is noted for its smooth cycling in any .223-chambered firearm and is expected to achieve 1 MOA or better accuracy, making high-quality ammunition accessible.

This video captures the "FIRST ANNUAL DEEP CREEK FREEDOM FIRE 2017" held in Lake City, Florida. The event appears to be a machine gun shoot, showcasing various firearms in a dynamic shooting environment. The description also highlights several sponsoring businesses and organizations, including JW Weaponry & Outdoors, Florida Gun Doc, and Fighting and Survival Tactics, suggesting a strong community presence and potential for showcasing different aspects of the firearms industry and related services.

This video compares the penetration capabilities of XM855 green tip steel core ammunition against standard XM193 ball ammunition using cinder blocks. The XM193 failed to penetrate more than the first layer of a cinder block, while the XM855 demonstrated superior hard-target penetration by significantly damaging the second layer. The test highlights the effectiveness of steel core projectiles for penetrating barriers compared to traditional lead core rounds.

This test pitted a .50 BMG API round against five stacked AR500 armor plates. The second plate successfully stopped the projectile, demonstrating the effectiveness of 1/2 inch of quality steel armor against this heavy caliber round. The incendiary component left visible soot, and the anti-spalling coating performed well.

This review of M855 5.56 NATO ammunition by Mrgunsngear details its performance in ballistics gel and chronograph testing. While capable of penetrating Soviet helmets due to its steel penetrator core, it's not true AP ammo. Testing showed fragmentation and yawing issues, with potential for over-penetration without significant damage on thin targets. For home defense, alternatives like soft points or OTM bullets are recommended over M855.