Videos tagged with Midway USA

This comprehensive review by Buckeye Ballistics details the build and performance of a custom AR-15 chambered in .22 Nosler. The host, demonstrating high authority, provides practical insights into handloading, long-range accuracy out to 500 yards, and compares the .22 Nosler's capabilities against the 5.56 NATO. The review highlights the rifle's accuracy, light recoil, and the effectiveness of specific components like the Midway USA barrel and Vortex optic.

This video outlines five categories of items that are predicted to become highly valuable in a SHTF (Shit Hits The Fan) scenario due to scarcity and essential needs. These include luxury freeze-dried foods for bartering and morale, prescription medications and antibiotics for health, precious metals for wealth preservation, ammunition for self-defense and utility, fuel for mobility and energy, and personal hygiene products for health and comfort. The speaker emphasizes stocking these items not just for potential value but for general preparedness.

This video demonstrates the installation of an aftermarket grip module for the Springfield Armory Echelon. The presenter highlights that these are exact factory replacements available in various sizes and colors, including OD Green. A key feature discussed is the serial number's placement on the trigger control group, allowing for FFL-free purchase of grip modules and other components.

This video discusses HR 3247, a bill aiming to ban the purchase, ownership, or possession of 'enhanced body armor' by civilians. The bill defines enhanced body armor as having ballistic resistance exceeding NIJ Level 3. The speaker highlights the bill's 'sneaky' approach, potential for public misinterpretation, and the problematic exceptions, particularly the exclusion of veterans. The video encourages proactive body armor acquisition due to potential future restrictions.

This video discusses the practical necessity of preparedness gear, focusing on the threat posed by well-equipped Mexican drug cartels. The speaker argues that while extreme scenarios like superpower invasions are less likely, the cartels represent a significant and immediate kinetic threat within the US. They highlight the advanced equipment used by cartels, including thermal drones, 'monster' vehicles, night vision, and even landmines, suggesting that individuals should prepare for such threats by acquiring appropriate gear and training.

This video details the installation and benefits of a Swisser ESP above-ground storm shelter, highlighting its EF5 tornado rating and how the presenter secured an 85% government subsidy through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. It covers the shelter's specifications, installation challenges like drilling anchor holes, and provides advice on stocking the shelter for emergencies. The presenter emphasizes the importance of proactive research and application for grant programs, noting the process can take up to a year.

This video from Magic Prepper details methods for integrating water sustainment options into a SHTF kit, focusing on personal carry solutions. The presenter, demonstrating expertise in survival gear, outlines three primary water solutions: Cammenga Micropure purification tablets for chemical treatment, the Grail Ultra Press titanium filtration bottle for immediate filtration and boiling, and a Sawyer Mini filter as a backup. The emphasis is on having water readily accessible on one's person, even when separated from a larger pack, addressing a common deficiency in prepper kits.

This video provides an update on the ongoing ammunition shortage, highlighting specific calibers like 5.56x45mm NATO and 300 Blackout that are experiencing price increases and scarcity. The speaker, identified as Magic Prepper, discusses the impact of canceled commercial contracts from the Lake City Ammunition Plant and potential future demand from military needs. He advises viewers to consider stocking up on ammunition and other tactical gear, citing potential supply chain disruptions due to global conflicts.

This video provides an initial unboxing and setup guide for the new Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph. The presenter details the pairing process with the smartphone app, software updates, and various mounting options, including an upside-down configuration on an ARCA rail. Initial testing with .22 Long Rifle ammunition demonstrates its functionality and the data captured, highlighting its compact size and competitive pricing compared to other chronographs on the market.

The video discusses the critical removal of 5.56 NATO ammunition from the civilian market due to the Lake City Ammunition Plant canceling commercial contracts. This plant supplies 30% of civilian 5.56, a staple for defensive rifles. The speaker, Magic Prepper, suggests this is due to increased government demand, possibly related to global conflicts, and notes a significant price increase even at wholesale levels, with 223 Remington costing $19.39/box of 20 and 5.56 NATO $21.81/box of 20.

This review of the Kimber Stainless Raptor II 1911 in 10mm highlights significant out-of-the-box issues, specifically premature slide lock caused by an improperly sized slide stop. Despite a high MSRP of $1,692, the firearm required user modification to function reliably. While Kimber customer service provided a replacement part, it also exhibited issues, necessitating further filing by the owner. The review also touches on aesthetic upgrades and compares the Kimber unfavorably to other manufacturers in its price range.

This video argues for a shift in mindset from peacetime to wartime preparedness, emphasizing the need to view adversaries not as terrorists but as soldiers of an opposing force. It suggests that this reclassification necessitates different preparation strategies, moving beyond typical criminal response tactics. The speaker highlights the importance of understanding the organized nature of these groups and their intent to dismantle Western civilization, advocating for a proactive approach to personal and asset security.