Videos tagged with Steel Case

This video from Line45 provides an expert-level analysis of current ammunition prices, identifying 10 calibers that have seen significant price drops. The instructor, Ted, details specific deals and market trends for 2025, advising viewers on when and how to stock up on affordable ammunition for various firearms. The content emphasizes practical advice for shooters looking to maximize their range time and preparedness.

This review of GROM 7.62x39mm ammunition from Poland, imported by Atlantic Firearms, details its performance over 1000 rounds. The ammunition is remanufactured surplus with lead cores, lacquered steel cases, and corrosive Berdan primers. While it proved reliable in standard 16-inch AKM platforms like the WASR-10 and Egyptian Maadi, it exhibited significant issues including failures to fire and stuck cases in short-barreled AKs such as the Riley Defense Krink. The ammo is noted as dirty-burning and corrosive, requiring immediate cleaning after use. Despite its drawbacks, it's considered a viable budget option for compatible firearms.

This guide details the process of opening a sealed Russian-style ammunition tin containing Monarch 7.62x39mm steel case rounds. It covers unboxing, inspection, loading into AK-pattern firearms, and live-fire testing at an outdoor range. The video demonstrates experienced handling of surplus ammunition packaging and firearms.

This guide, based on expert advice from Civilian Tactical, details how to identify and troubleshoot issues with different ammunition casing materials. It highlights the potential for aluminum casings to fail and jam firearms, contrasts them with reliable brass and economical steel casings, and provides steps for clearing malfunctions. The instruction emphasizes practical knowledge for firearm owners to avoid common pitfalls.

This expert analysis from Banana Ballistics compares the .277 Fury and .270 Winchester cartridges through rigorous testing. The .277 Fury, despite a shorter barrel, demonstrated competitive performance, though the .270 Winchester showed higher velocity and deeper penetration in some steel tests. The host highlights the .277 Fury's potential linked to its high-pressure steel-base variant.

This video from Vickers Tactical, featuring Larry Vickers and Mike Fisher from Magtech, provides an expert comparison of Sellier & Bellot (S&B) brass-cased 7.62x39mm ammunition against common steel-cased alternatives. The discussion highlights the functional advantages of brass, including better chamber sealing, broader firearm compatibility, and reloadability, while also emphasizing S&B's adherence to military standards with non-corrosive, sealed primers. The primary US commercial offerings, FMJ and SP, are detailed for different applications.

This video features an expert-level ammo torture test of the Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR rifle by InRangeTV. The test assesses the rifle's reliability with a wide variety of ammunition, including steel-cased rounds, on a single gas setting. The instructor, demonstrating deep expertise, concludes that the 5.56mm MDR variant is significantly more reliable than its .308 counterpart when handling diverse ammunition types.

This comprehensive evaluation of Romanian 8mm Mauser (MD 71) ammunition, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its technical specifications, packaging, and performance. The analysis highlights its corrosive nature, lacquered steel case, and a unique 56mm case length. While offering good reliability and value for surplus ammunition, its velocity spread suggests it's best suited for general use or machine guns rather than precision target shooting. Proper cleaning procedures are emphasized due to its corrosive primers.

This video compares four 5.45x39mm ammunition types: Hornady VMAX, Golden Tiger, Silver Bear, and Red Army Standard. The test was conducted practically, not in a bench vise, using a Veper rifle with a heavy barrel and RPK receiver. While all tested rounds achieved at least minute-of-man accuracy, Golden Bear was identified as the clear winner in this specific test.

This video details a ballistics gel test of Red Army Standard 5.45x39 69gr FMJ ammunition. The test reveals the round's tendency to tumble violently after initial penetration, creating a significant wound cavity and achieving approximately 15.5 inches of penetration in gel. The ammunition is noted for being non-corrosive, heavy for caliber, and reliable in various firearms, with no keyholing observed at 50 meters.

This video tests the performance of Hornady 75 gr Steel Case Match ammunition in a windstorm. The reviewer shoots using their modified TNP SPR #2 rifle, with the wind being strong enough to damage the target holder. Despite the challenging conditions, the results might be surprising, suggesting the ammunition's capabilities are being evaluated under adverse circumstances.

This video details a ballistics gel test of Silver Bear 7.62x39 125-grain soft point ammunition fired from an Arsenal SGL21 rifle with a 16-inch barrel. The test aimed to debunk the myth that Russian soft point rounds do not expand well. The results showed significant expansion and fragmentation, with jacket separation occurring.