Videos tagged with Reduced Recoil Ammunition

This guide from GunBlue490 offers expert advice on selecting a first deer rifle for a child, emphasizing recoil management and safety. It recommends 20-gauge shotguns with reduced loads and bolt-action or lever-action rifles over semi-automatics. The instructor highlights specific calibers like the .243 Winchester with reduced loads, the .350 Legend, and lever-action cartridges such as .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, stressing the importance of a manageable shooting experience for young hunters.

This video explores the performance of reduced recoil handgun ammunition in different firearm platforms. It highlights that while reduced recoil aims to lessen felt recoil by altering bullet mass, velocity, or powder burn, it can cause cycling issues in recoil-operated firearms like handguns. The test specifically examined how such ammunition performed in a compact concealed carry pistol (Walther PPS) versus a larger duty-sized pistol (Walther P99), noting potential failures to cycle.

This video introduces new additions to Hornady's Critical Defense line for 2013, focusing on specialized ammunition for self-defense firearms. Neil from Hornady details the features of the .410 Critical Defense round, designed for Taurus and Smith & Wesson pistols, and the Critical Defense Lite 38 Special, emphasizing reduced recoil and controlled expansion.