Videos tagged with Lead

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the current ammunition market, explaining why prices continue to rise. It details the consolidation of major brands under CSG, the impact of rising raw material costs (copper, lead), and the critical bottleneck of primer production. The video also covers how military contracts affect civilian supply and the sustained high demand from new gun owners, concluding that pre-2020 price levels are unlikely to return due to increased manufacturing costs.

This video demonstrates expert-level driven partridge shooting techniques as performed by Jonny Carter in the United Kingdom. The footage highlights precise tracking of high-speed game, proper follow-through, and effective coordination with a loader, showcasing advanced wing shooting skills.

This video from TGS Outdoors details techniques learned at the Orvis Shotgun Classic. Expert instruction from Will Fennell and Chuck Baker focuses on improving clay target shooting. Key takeaways include trusting gun fit, proper lead and swing, and understanding the role of vision in consistent target acquisition. The event emphasizes a non-competitive, educational environment for shooters of all levels.

This video explains how upcoming tariffs on imported goods will significantly increase ammunition prices, even for domestically manufactured rounds. The speaker details how raw materials like lead, brass, copper, and steel, essential for ammunition production, are largely imported. Tariffs on these components, ranging from 20% to 60% for Chinese goods, will inevitably be passed on to consumers. The acquisition of Vist Outdoors by the Czech Group is also cited as a factor that will lead to price hikes.

This video documents a competitive clay pigeon shooting event, 'The Golden Pheasant 2024,' featuring participants navigating various challenging stands. It highlights the importance of target acquisition, proper swing technique, and adapting to different target presentations and environmental conditions. The narrative emphasizes the mental game, the need for humility, and the enjoyment derived from the sport, even when facing difficult shots.

Ryan Cleckner, known for rifle instruction, shares a key shotgun technique tip. He advises against aiming with sights and instead emphasizes a smooth body and eye movement to swing with the target. The core principle is to swing behind the bird, catch up to it, and pull the trigger as you pass, allowing the lead to naturally occur.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of stocking up on 'precious metals' in the form of brass, copper, and lead, which constitute ammunition. They highlight that these materials are essential for self-defense and firearm proficiency, urging viewers to acquire them along with weapons and training. The video also touches on the perceived devaluation of the US dollar and the rising costs of ammunition.

This guide details how to use the ShotKam (Gen 3 and Gen 4) as a training tool for clay shooting. It covers setup, calibration, shooting, and crucially, the frame-by-frame analysis of footage to identify and correct shooting errors. Instruction emphasizes consistency in hold points, timing, and discipline, drawing on insights from an experienced shooter and reviewer at Barbury Shooting School.

The Kinetic Group, a new entity comprising major ammunition brands like Federal, Remington, CCI, and Speer, has been formed. The company emphasizes that ammunition pricing is heavily influenced by global raw material markets, particularly tungsten, copper, brass, and lead, with no immediate expectation of price decreases due to demand from sectors like electric vehicle batteries. They also debunk rumors of hoarding, stating their goal is to ship all manufactured ammunition.

The GFG host, with 7-8 years of ammo industry analysis, warns that current ammunition availability is deceptive due to global conflicts and military demand. He advises a baseline stockpile of 1,000 rounds per caliber per person for essential firearms, emphasizing that shared raw material shortages impact all calibers.

This video details the first test of the Longthorne Valkyrie shotgun during a clay shooting session. The presenter emphasizes the importance of adjusting sight pictures and lead for different firearms, noting that each gun has unique handling characteristics. The session highlights the impact of removing the bead sight for improved swing and discusses the mental aspect of shooting under pressure, especially when filming. The presenter also touches on the performance of Pro Fibre cartridges and the improvements made at Salisbury Shooting School.

This guide details the comprehensive manufacturing process of .22LR ammunition, as demonstrated by Chris Baker from Lucky Gunner at a Federal Ammunition plant. It covers the creation of bullets from lead, the electroplating process for jackets, the stamping and forming of brass cases, priming, propellant charging, final assembly, and packaging. The explanation highlights the industrial precision involved in producing reliable rimfire cartridges.