Videos tagged with Rimfire Cartridge

This video explores the often-underestimated .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR) cartridge, highlighting its significant ballistic capabilities and practical applications. The presenter, Sully from Line 45, details how the .22 WMR offers a substantial power increase over .22 LR, making it suitable for varmint hunting, small game, and even personal defense. He contrasts its performance with other calibers and showcases various firearms chambered in .22 WMR, emphasizing its manageable recoil and potential for high capacity in certain platforms.

This video reviews Winchester's new 21 Sharp rimfire ammunition and Long Beard TSS turkey loads. The 21 Sharp offers improved accuracy and material options over traditional .22LR by using a slightly smaller bullet diameter, allowing for jacketed and copper projectiles. The Long Beard TSS utilizes Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) for increased pellet count and energy, extending effective range for turkey hunting. Both product lines emphasize enhanced performance and value for hunters and shooters.

This video from NRA Publications introduces the Winchester 21 Sharp, a new rimfire cartridge designed to improve upon the .22 Long Rifle. It features a non-heeled projectile and addresses market demands driven by lead ammunition bans, offering a potentially affordable, non-toxic alternative. The content provides detailed technical specifications and comparisons to existing .22 LR rounds.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Triplett & Scott Repeating Rifle from 1864. It details the rifle's design, its limited production run, and its intended use by the Kentucky Home Guard during the Civil War. The presenter demonstrates the unique rotating action and cartridge loading mechanism, highlighting its historical significance as an early attempt at a repeating firearm.

This video compares the 5.7x28mm and .22 Magnum cartridges, highlighting their differences in construction and performance. While the .22 Magnum is a rimfire round with lighter bullets, the 5.7x28mm is a centerfire, bottlenecked cartridge often using heavier bullets. Testing showed the 5.7x28mm achieved greater penetration in water jugs despite similar perceived recoil and muzzle flash.

This guide details the disassembly and analysis of the P. Percy Prototype Rifle, a unique break-action firearm featuring a complex three-trigger set system. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how to access the internal mechanism, highlighting its crude construction and historical significance as a patent model. The process involves understanding the distinct functions of each trigger: one for opening the action, one for cocking, and one for firing.

This episode of Gun Talk Radio's After Show covers a range of firearm-related topics. Discussions include the availability of 5mm Remington Rimfire ammunition, with a focus on Aguila as a manufacturer. The hosts also touch upon firearm carry methods for motorcyclists and individuals in wheelchairs, the introduction of the Glock Gen 5, and general firearm maintenance. The conversation highlights the importance of practical training and adapting carry methods to different situations.

Chris Cheng, a professional marksman and Top Shot champion, breaks down the components of rifle cartridges and how to select the correct ammunition. He explains the difference between caliber measurement systems (imperial and metric) and emphasizes checking the rifle's barrel for the correct caliber stamp. The video details the function of the primer, gunpowder, and bullet within a cartridge, differentiating between rimfire and centerfire designs.

The Beretta Model 948 is a lightweight, aluminum-framed .22 Long Rifle pistol, introduced as a civilian variant of the .380 ACP Model 1934. It features an open-top slide design and a unique quick-change barrel apparatus. While reliable and simple, it lacks a hold-open mechanism and was discontinued in the mid-1950s.

This expert guide details the Civil War Henry rifle, a pivotal firearm in American history. It covers its revolutionary lever-action design, the development of its self-contained rimfire cartridge by Benjamin Tyler Henry, and its production details. The guide also explores its limited but impactful adoption during the Civil War, its tactical significance as the 'assault rifle of the Civil War,' and its lasting legacy in firearm development, as explained by experts from the NRA National Firearms Museum and American Rifleman Magazine.

Joe Kurtenbach of American Rifleman interviews Brad Kreider, Product Manager for Winchester Ammunition, about the 17 Winchester Super Magnum cartridge. Introduced last year, this rimfire round is experiencing high demand, with new firearms manufacturers entering the market. It's noted as the fastest rimfire in the world, offering performance comparable to entry-level centerfire cartridges at a rimfire price point.

This video introduces the .17 Win. Super Mag. cartridge, highlighting its performance characteristics that rival center-fire ammunition while being significantly more cost-effective. The description emphasizes its downrange capabilities, positioning it as an attractive option for shooters seeking a balance of power and affordability.