Videos tagged with Varmint Hunting

This video provides an expert-level unboxing and overview of the Volquartsen Vanquish 22 Superlite ISR. The firearm is based on the Ruger 10/22 platform, featuring a Magpul Hunter X-22 chassis and an 18.5-inch integrally suppressed barrel, a collaboration with Angstadt Arms. The review highlights Volquartsen's signature light trigger pull, measuring between 2.5 to 3 pounds, and discusses its suitability for quiet plinking, varmint hunting, and training due to minimal recoil and noise.

This expert guide details the top 10 most effective .22 LR and .22 WMR ammunition options available in the US for various applications, including self-defense, varmint control, and small game hunting. It provides critical ballistic data, bullet design insights, and performance comparisons to help shooters make informed choices. The information is presented with a focus on practical application and terminal ballistics.

This video provides an overview of the Athlon 4-24 rifle scope, highlighting its features for varmint hunters. The scope includes an exposed locking elevation turret, capped zero stop, and push-button illumination. Instruction is provided on how to operate and adjust the illumination settings, with the speaker demonstrating an experienced understanding of the product.

This review covers a Savage Model 99C Series A rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington, a rifle passed down through family. Despite significant cosmetic wear, the rifle is noted for its smooth action and positive magazine release. The .22-250 caliber is highlighted for its flat trajectory, making it suitable for varmint hunting at moderate ranges. The rifle features a tang safety and a cocked indicator, and while it was never scoped, it is tapped for one. The reviewer estimates its manufacture year to be in the 1970s or 80s.

Elliott Delp highlights the Ruger 10/22 as a top recommendation for a firearm under $500. He emphasizes its vast aftermarket support, affordability for training with .22 Long Rifle ammunition, and suitability for small varmint hunting. The rifle is lauded for its accuracy and general fun factor, making it a widely available and highly recommended choice.

This review of the Marlin Model 60 highlights its suitability as a first rifle, emphasizing the importance of learning iron sights. The video demonstrates the tube-fed loading procedure, action operation, and the cross-bolt safety. It's presented as an effective and affordable option for varmint hunting and general target practice.

This review of the Remington R15 in .204 Ruger highlights its potential for varmint hunting and target shooting. The expert instructor notes the rifle's light recoil and inherent accuracy, but emphasizes the significant impact of wind on the light 26-grain .204 Ruger bullets. For improved performance in windy conditions or at longer ranges, heavier bullet weights are recommended.

This review of the Thompson Center Dimension rifle in .204 Ruger highlights its innovative interchangeable barrel system and smooth bolt action. The host provides detailed handload data for the .204 Ruger, emphasizing its light recoil. However, performance at longer ranges (300-400 yards) is limited by the lightweight 26-grain bullet's susceptibility to wind drift, with recommendations for heavier bullets for extended range accuracy.

This expert-level review from Guns Lab details the top 7 most lethal air rifles available on Amazon in 2025, highlighting their evolution from simple pellet guns to powerful hunting tools. The video showcases high-performance models like the Gamo Swarm Magnum, Benjamin Marauder, Umarex Hammer, Benjamin Bulldog, Seneca Dragon Claw, AirForce Texan, and Hatsan Piledriver, emphasizing their capabilities for target shooting, varmint control, and ethical big game hunting.

The .17 HMR is an exceptionally effective varmint round, delivering high velocities and violent projectile fragmentation upon impact. While it causes significant tissue damage and temporary cavity effects, its shallow penetration limits its effectiveness against larger targets or in self-defense scenarios due to projectile disintegration. The .22 LR, surprisingly, offers deeper penetration with less dramatic expansion.

This Guns & Gear episode features a comprehensive showdown of three distinct Black Hills 5.56 ammunition loads: the 77gr Tipped MatchKing for long-range precision, the 60gr V-MAX for varmint control, and the 62gr Dual Performance Copper for hunting with deep penetration. The video highlights the versatility of the 5.56/.223 platform, with host Ryan Gresham and guests putting these rounds to the test on the range, showcasing their performance characteristics. The segment is part of the 17th season of Guns & Gear, which consistently reviews the latest innovations in the firearms industry.

This video asks viewers about their choice of thermal optics for the upcoming predator hunting season. It focuses on the application of thermal imaging in hunting predators, implying discussions or recommendations for suitable thermal scopes or monoculars for this specific purpose. The title suggests a focus on equipment selection for a particular hunting application.