Videos tagged with Obsolete Cartridges

This video critically examines nine modern firearm cartridges deemed unnecessary or redundant in the current market. The host argues that many new releases are 'cash grabs' lacking true innovation. Specific cartridges like the 7mm Backcountry, 6.8 Western, 338 ARC, and the entire Nosler family are dissected for their perceived shortcomings in performance, market positioning, or bullet selection. The review highlights cartridges designed for specific niches, like straight-wall hunting, questioning their practical advantage over established options.

This video explores five less common .35-caliber rifle cartridges that were once popular for big game hunting but are now largely forgotten. The creator questions how these once-loved and effective cartridges have fallen out of favor and wonders if they are truly doomed to extinction or if there are still enthusiasts keeping them alive. The video encourages viewer engagement through likes and subscriptions to reach a target of 500,000 subscribers.

This video discusses six handgun cartridges that are predicted to become outdated or less relevant in 2024. The creator explains that cartridges often fall out of favor for various reasons, including being poorly conceived from the start or failing to meet expectations. Despite some niche appreciation for every cartridge, the video highlights those that are considered "dead" or on their way out. The "About Best Guns" section indicates the channel covers a wide range of firearms, including specific models and calibers like Glocks, Berettas, 9mm, .45, and Sig Sauer.

This video identifies six handgun cartridges likely to become obsolete: .40 S&W, .45 GAP, .41 Magnum, .32 ACP, .25 Auto, and .32 H&R Magnum. Reasons for obsolescence include declining popularity, being surpassed by better alternatives, or failing to meet specific needs. The .40 S&W, for example, was developed for increased power but has been largely replaced by 9mm. The .45 GAP struggled to gain traction against established .45 ACP.

This video demonstrates advanced reloading techniques for creating ammunition for obsolete cartridges. It covers modifying existing brass, such as converting .32-20 to 7.63mm Mannlicher and .30-30 to .32 Special, and discusses sourcing specialized dies. The content also touches on more complex conversions like .17 Remington Fireball and highlights essential reference materials and lubricants for these demanding processes.

This Q&A session covers a wide array of firearms topics, including belt-fed ARs, historical military cartridges like the .276 and 7.62 NATO, and Finnish cartridge choices. The discussion delves into guns with built-in recoil absorption, a deep dive on Krnka pistols, and the practicality of night sights like the Vampir. It explores whether countries can arm armies with surplus firearms, examines French semi-auto prototypes from the 1920s-30s, and touches on CCW handguns with historical significance. Obsolete yet viable rounds, Pedersen Device reproductions, and the best military bolt-action rifle are also discussed, along with the Lewis gun's cooling mechanism and the Spencer versus Henry rifle. Other topics include belt types, military rifle sights, the shift from stamped metal to polymer, burst firing mechanisms, essential reference books, Bazookas versus rifle grenades, favorite WWII rifles, and the availability of surpus SMGs. The video also touches on Australian post-WWII military designs, stripper clips for the Bergmann 1910/21, hypothetical firearms collections in the UK, and personal firearms experiences.