Videos tagged with Tom Beckstrand

This video features former Special Forces sniper and Guns & Ammo Rifle and Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand discussing the 25 Creedmoor rifle setup he used for the 2025 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge. Beckstrand shares insights from his military career and his experience in the Precision Rifle Series. He is joined by Guns & Ammo Field Editor Keith Wood. The video focuses on the rifle's components and its suitability for competitive precision shooting.

This video features James Sellers, CEO of Sellmark Corporation, discussing the evolution of thermal imaging technology, its origins on the battlefield, and its commercial applications. He highlights Pulsar's latest products, including the Thermion 2 LRF thermal imaging riflescopes and the Dark30 thermal camera designed for vehicle mounting. The discussion with Guns & Ammo editors Eric Poole and Tom Beckstrand provides insights into the advancements and uses of thermal optics in the firearms and outdoor industries.

This episode of "The Buzz" podcast by Guns & Ammo recaps the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Editors discuss the most impactful new handguns, rifles, cartridges, and optics revealed at Range Day and throughout the event. Key discussion points include budget-friendly firearms, lever-action rifles, and thermal optics. Notable innovations highlighted are the Silencer Central Banish 9K suppressor, Aimpoint COA and A-Cut footprint, EOTech VUDU Compact 3-9X scope, Federal 7mm Backcountry, Hornady .338 ARC, Winchester .21 Sharp, Ruger RXM 9mm pistol, double-stack 2011-style pistols, KelTec PR57, and the Henry Supreme in .223 or .300 Blackout. The episode also considers whether these new products signify an optimistic future for the firearm industry following a challenging 2024.

This video provides a first look at Federal Ammunition's new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, featuring innovative Peak Alloy case technology. This technology allows for significantly higher chamber pressures (80,000 psi) and increased velocities (3,000 fps) with 170-grain bullets from 20-inch barrels. The Guns & Ammo team tested the new round in Africa on safari, utilizing a Gunwerks Clymer rifle equipped with a Silencer Central Banish suppressor. The content includes insights into the development of the cartridge and answers to frequently asked questions from subscribers, featuring key personnel from Guns & Ammo and Federal Ammunition.

This video provides a retrospective on new rifle introductions from 2024, highlighting the Guns & Ammo Rifle of the Year, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20/20S. It also touches on significant anniversaries for Ruger and HK, emerging trends in lever-action rifles, and specific models like the Hammerli Force B1 .22 rimfire, Gunwerks in Africa, Winchester XPR in .400 Legend, Taurus Expedition, Smith & Wesson Response, and Springfield Armory Boundary. The discussion features key personnel from Guns & Ammo, including Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole and Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand.

This episode features outdoor writer Tom Beckstrand and Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson discussing their recent hunting trip in Africa. They share their key takeaways from this remarkable experience, which likely involved discussions of long-range shooting, challenging shots, and rifle performance in an expeditionary setting. The video also promotes the Gunwerks YouTube channel for further content on shooting tips, ballistics, and DIY projects.

This video features Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand and Hornady Manufacturing Vice President Jason Hornady discussing the development of Hornady's new Critical Defense rifle ammunition line. The ammunition is designed to address a perceived gap in the market for rifle rounds suitable for personal defense, aiming for rapid expansion with minimal barrier penetration. It is initially available in .223 Remington, .300 Blackout, .30 Carbine, and .308 Winchester, intended for AR-style rifles and carbines, which are highlighted as being easier to shoot for home defense compared to pistols.

This video segment from Guns & Ammo TV features Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand testing the limits of the 5.56 NATO cartridge by shooting at a steel target set at an impressive 1,270 yards. The test utilizes a SIG Sauer MCX Virtus rifle loaded with Hornady's 73-grain ELD-M ammunition, showcasing an exceptional long-range capability for a rifle chambered in 5.56mm, which is typically considered a shorter-range round. The segment highlights advanced shooting techniques and the performance of specific firearm and ammunition combinations at extreme distances.

This Guns & Ammo TV segment, "At The Range," features former U.S. Army Green Beret Tom Beckstrand and former U.S. Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales discussing how to optimize rifle setups with weapon lights. They cover essential considerations like switch types, mounting positions, cable management, and mitigating barrel shadows, drawing on their extensive experience. The demonstration utilizes Streamlight illumination tools and rifles from Springfield Armory and SIG Sauer, providing practical insights for maximizing long gun performance.

This video features an in-depth review of Hornady Frontier ammunition, a new line combining affordability and quality for the .223 Remington caliber. Guns & Ammo's Tom Beckstrand interviews Hornady VP Jason Hornady to discuss the offering. The Frontier line is available in Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), Spire Point (SP), and Match Hollowpoint (HP) variants. The review highlights its versatility for various shooting disciplines and demonstrates its performance in a SIG Sauer MCX Virtus, showing tight groupings. The ammunition is noted for its smooth cycling in any .223-chambered firearm and is expected to achieve 1 MOA or better accuracy, making high-quality ammunition accessible.

This video features a "Pros vs. Joes" challenge between Guns & Ammo TV cameraman Christian Hoffman and former Special Operations Officer Tom Beckstrand. They compete at Revolution Targets headquarters, using Revolution Targets Heavy Duty Multi Targets. The objective is to be the first to make two heavy targets spin. Hoffman uses a Stoeger STR-9, while Beckstrand wields a Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0. The unexpected outcome of this pistol-based challenge is highlighted.

This video features a review of the Streamlight TLR-8G, a tactical weapon light with an integrated green laser sight. Former Special Forces Officer Tom Beckstrand and Firearms News Senior Field Editor David Fortier test the device on a SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry at the SIG Sauer Academy. They highlight the 500-lumen white light's effectiveness in low-light conditions and praise the green laser as a superior backup aiming solution compared to red lasers, due to its better visibility. The review emphasizes the convenience of a two-in-one package for pistol owners.