Videos tagged with Speer Ammunition

The largest US civilian ammunition producer, formerly Vista Outdoor's Kinetic Group (Federal, Remington, CCI, Speer), has been acquired by the European defense conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG). While US factories and jobs remain, boardroom control has shifted overseas. This acquisition introduces potential risks for civilian ammunition supply and pricing due to CSG's NATO-facing defense contracts and potential influence from foreign regulatory policies, impacting availability during demand spikes.

This video from GFG warns gun owners about impending ammunition price increases, citing a 3-12% rise effective April 1st, attributed to the Czech Group's acquisition of Vista Outdoors. The speaker advises proactive purchasing before the price hike, suggesting strategies like buying in bulk, seeking deals, budgeting, and staying informed about market dynamics. The advice is presented with an authoritative tone, drawing on detailed knowledge of industry consolidation and market factors.

This video features a ballistic gel test and review of Speer Gold Dot ammunition in the 5.7x28 caliber. The creator uses various equipment, including steel targets, cameras, and safety gear, all of which are linked in the description. The test likely demonstrates the performance of the ammunition, including penetration, expansion, and retained weight, as is typical for ballistic gel evaluations.

This video from Guns & Gadgets announces a significant upcoming increase in ammunition prices, effective January 1, 2024. The price hikes are attributed to unprecedented demand and a global shortage of gunpowder, impacting major brands owned by Vista Outdoor, including Federal, CCI, Remington, and Speer. The speaker, identified as an experienced individual with knowledge of the gun industry and ownership of Blackout Coffee, details the percentage increases across various ammunition types and powders, emphasizing that this will affect all firearm users from trainers to hobbyists.

Vista Outdoor is selling its ammunition brands, including Federal, CCI, Speer, and Remington, to the Czech-based Czechoslovak Group (CSG) for $1.9 billion. While the deal is pending regulatory and stockholder approval, CSG, an industrial technology holding company owned by Michael Strnad, intends to maintain and potentially expand US manufacturing. Concerns exist about potential pressure from the Czech Republic to prioritize S&B ammunition sales, but the current outlook suggests CSG aims to increase production.

Vista Outdoor, the largest civilian ammunition producer in North America, has sold all its manufacturing facilities, including brands like Federal, CCI, Speer, Remington, and Hevi-Shot, to a Czech billionaire for $1.91 billion. This sale raises concerns about future ammunition availability, especially given ongoing global shortages and the US Army reportedly ceasing civilian ammo production. The new entity will be named Revelyst.

This Gun Talk Radio episode features Jason Vanderbrink, President and CEO of Kinetic Group, discussing the reasons behind current ammunition prices and availability. The Kinetic Group encompasses prominent ammunition brands like Federal, CCI, Remington, and Speer. The conversation also aims to debunk common misconceptions surrounding ammunition.

Vista Outdoor has acquired the iconic Remington Ammunition brand, aiming to revive its manufacturing operations in Lonoke, Arkansas. The acquisition follows Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, with Vista Outdoor integrating the brand alongside Federal, CCI, and Speer. The focus is on restoring quality, securing raw materials, and re-employing skilled workers to meet high market demand for popular lines like Core-Lokt and UMC.

This video features a ballistic gel test and review of 9mm Speer Gold Dot 124gr ammunition. The content creator showcases the performance of this specific self-defense round by firing it into ballistic gelatin, likely to assess penetration, expansion, and retained weight. The description also lists various gear used in their videos, including steel targets, cameras, editing equipment, hearing protection, safety glasses, ballistic gelatin powder, scales, calipers, denim, range finders, chronograph, and targets, indicating a focus on documenting firearm-related activities and product evaluations.

This video features gel testing of Speer Gold Dot ammunition. It specifically examines the performance of 150-grain Speer Gold Dots fired from a 300 Winchester Magnum rifle and 55-grain Speer Gold Dots from a .22-250 Remington rifle. The testing aims to evaluate projectile expansion and penetration characteristics in ballistic gel.

TGC News covers several firearm-related topics. Jon Patton discusses FN's compact 509 Tactical, new defensive ammunition from Federal (Punch) and Speer (Gold Dot rifle), and CMMG's Fastback system. The episode also teases a potential P320 AR-15 hybrid chassis (FCU X03). The video encourages viewer support through Patreon and highlights TGC's merchandise and affiliate links.

This video features Jason Vanderbrink from Vista Outdoor discussing the rebranding strategies for their ammunition brands: Federal, Speer, and CCI. The explanation is presented in a TV studio setting, likely during the 2019 SHOT Show, offering insight into how these established brands are evolving for the consumer market. The video encourages viewers to subscribe to NSSFshotshow and explore more content from the SHOT Show.