Videos tagged with PROOF Research

This expert guide from Scott at Line45 reviews five top-tier precision hunting rifles: Savage 110 Carbon Predator, Tikka T3x SuperLite, Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Carbon, Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Titanium, and Bergara Premier Canyon. The review emphasizes reliability, lightweight design, and accuracy for demanding field conditions, suitable for both hunters and survivalists.

This review details the initial performance of the Sant Tan Tactical STT-15 in 6 ARC. The rifle, featuring an 18-inch Proof Research barrel and a rifle-plus-one gas system, achieved a 1 MOA 10-shot group with Hornady 108gr ELD Match ammunition right out of the gate. It's equipped with a Vortex 4-24 scope, Huxwrx suppressor, and MDT bipod, indicating a focus on precision and tactical applications. The presenter expresses enthusiasm for further testing at distance.

This guide details the assembly and testing of a custom 14.5-inch SPR build, featuring a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel and Nightforce optic, as presented by Lucas Botkin. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring barrel deflection and distinguishing equipment performance from environmental factors during competitive shooting events. The build is geared towards advanced users participating in sniper matches.

This video showcases the Q "The Megafix" rifle, a lightweight magnum powerhouse featuring a .300 Win Mag chambering and an 18-inch Proof Research barrel. Expert insights are provided on its modular design, including an AR-style control interface and a 45-degree bolt throw. The demonstration highlights a unique quick-change barrel system, allowing for rapid barrel swaps by loosening a few screws. Live fire testing by Classic Firearms confirms its potent performance despite noticeable recoil.

This video from Brass Facts details firearms and gear that have proven reliable through extensive testing and high round counts, focusing on long-term value. The speaker critically evaluates equipment failures, particularly noting issues with the B&T TP9 and Trijicon RMRs under heavy use, while highlighting the durability of specific AR-15 builds, Glocks, and night vision gear.

This video provides an expert-level guide to building a custom 6.5 PRC rifle, featuring a Defiance Ruckus action and Proof Research barrel. The host, demonstrating high authority, walks through the DIY assembly process, including barrel installation, headspace gauging, and component selection, culminating in range testing. The build highlights premium components like the MDT HNT26 chassis, TriggerTech Diamond trigger, and Vortex Razor Gen II scope, offering valuable insights for advanced builders.

This comprehensive review by Brass Facts critically examines the Q Fix rifle, contrasting its marketing claims with real-world performance. The analysis, delivered with high authority and an objective tone, highlights the rifle's innovative features alongside significant mechanical shortcomings, including bolt binding and feeding issues. It concludes that while portable, the Q Fix may be overpriced for its performance compared to other market options.

This video features a hunter demonstrating a long-distance shot with his Savage 110 Ultralite rifle. The hunter claims ethical hunting capabilities up to 650 yards, which is then put to the test at the Backfire Range. The challenge involves a single cold bore shot at a vital zone on a deer target at 650 yards, which the hunter successfully makes, validating his claim.

This video details a test of a .50 BMG rifle's terminal ballistics at 1,000 yards, featuring a JJ Rock Co. rifle with a Cadex Defence chassis and a Proof Research barrel. The effectiveness of the Thunder Beast Ultra 50 Suppressor in mitigating the extreme concussion and recoil of the .50 BMG round is demonstrated. Expert insights are provided by Ray Sanchez of Thunder Beast Arms, highlighting the significant difference in kinetic energy between .50 BMG and .308 Win rounds at distance.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of a budget-friendly ArmaLite M-15 3-Gun and a premium Mitchell Defense MD-15 Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR). Both rifles are chambered in .223 Wylde/5.56 NATO and are tested for sub-MOA accuracy with match-grade ammunition. The analysis highlights the performance differences and value propositions of each build, concluding that a budget build can effectively meet DMR requirements.

This video provides an in-depth, data-driven review of the Proof Research 16-inch AR-15 barrel, featuring rigorous 30-shot group testing with multiple ammunition types. Instructor Preston Moore, demonstrating high expertise through detailed mechanical inspections and borescope analysis, concludes that this barrel is among the most accurate tested to date, consistently outperforming competitors.

This expert review from Backfire channel analyzes the Sig Cross Magnum Sawtooth rifle chambered in 300 PRC. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise in long-range ballistics, provides detailed performance data, including 100-yard accuracy and 1000-yard steel hits. The review highlights the 300 PRC's advantages over the 300 Win Mag for extreme range applications and assesses the Sig Cross as a suitable platform for this powerful cartridge.