Videos tagged with Vortex Optic

This review of the Glock 17 Gen 6, presented by TheHumbleMarksman, details key updates including an ergonomic grip, revised trigger, improved slide serrations, and a new optic mounting system. While acknowledging ergonomic improvements and stable shooting performance, the review also points out criticisms regarding the use of plastic sights and a single spring guide rod, suggesting a perceived cost-cutting that might make it feel less premium than some competitors. Despite these points, it's identified as a top-tier service 9mm pistol.

Elliott Delp, an experienced shooter, reviews a $1,300 16-inch 5.56 match-grade upper receiver. He expresses skepticism about its practical application beyond coyote hunting, noting it doesn't align with his tactical 'running and gunning' style. He seeks audience input on its optimal use cases.

Elliott Delp, an experienced firearm reviewer, demonstrates the surprising accuracy of the LaRue Tactical LR-15 factory AR-15. He showcases consistent 1 MOA groups, occasionally exceeding 2 MOA due to flyers, using various ammunition types and the Ballistic-X app for precise measurement. The review highlights the rifle's shootability and value for the average shooter.

This video showcases an intense sniper showdown between John Lovell and Paul Perkerson, highlighting a significant caliber mismatch between a Barrett .50 BMG and an AR-style .22 LR rifle. The competition, set at a wooded outdoor range, humorously demonstrates the disparity in firepower and effectiveness, with Lovell emphasizing the "Indian, not the arrow" principle. The footage includes expert commentary on ammunition and shooting techniques from Lovell, a recognized tactical instructor.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test to see if a car's engine block can stop a .50 BMG round. The host, identified as a content creator and firearms enthusiast, uses a bolt-action .50 cal rifle with a Vortex optic. The experiment shows the round penetrates the car's fender and metal components but is stopped by the engine block, protecting the mannequin behind it. The host exhibits safe firearm handling and knowledge of ballistic penetration.

This video features a detailed comparison between a TenPoint Titan 400 crossbow and an 8.6 Blackout subsonic rifle, assessing lethality and noise. The expert host, from Banana Ballistics, utilizes specialized equipment and testing methodologies, including water jug and ballistic gel tests, to analyze projectile performance. The 8.6 Blackout demonstrates superior energy transfer and penetration, particularly with expanding and fracturing rounds, despite both platforms achieving similar low decibel readings when suppressed.

This video demonstrates the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various firearm calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. The test, conducted by an experienced individual, shows that while smaller calibers cause minimal damage, larger rounds like the .50 BMG API can penetrate the bucket. The footage provides visual evidence of impact effects and the destructive potential of different ammunition types.

This video features the unboxing and step-by-step installation of a Ranger Point Precision Henry RHINO Scope Mount Rail for 45-70 caliber rifles. The creator plans to mount a Vortex optic on their Henry Sidegate 45-70. The video aims to guide viewers through the installation process.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test comparing various firearm calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, by shooting through sand-filled gallon jugs. The host, identified as a content creator and firearms enthusiast, showcases safe handling and provides insights into the penetration power of different rounds. The test culminates with a .50 BMG round easily destroying the target setup, highlighting extreme ballistic performance.

This video from Yee Yee Life demonstrates a ballistic test on a SWAT helmet, evaluating its protection against different calibers. The host, a tactical gear enthusiast, uses a mannequin and various firearms to test the helmet's integrity. The results show the helmet can stop smaller rounds like .22 LR and .380 ACP but fails against a .45 ACP round, which penetrates completely.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the penetration capabilities of various firearm calibers against a standard Steelcase filing cabinet. The host, demonstrating practical experience and proper firearm handling, shows how rounds from a .22 LR Ruger 10/22 up to a .44 Magnum Ruger Super Redhawk perform. The experiment highlights the significant difference in stopping power between smaller and larger calibers when encountering intermediate barriers.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test comparing a military sandbag's resistance against an escalating series of firearm calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG. The experiment, conducted by an enthusiastic and experienced firearms content creator, shows the sandbag successfully stopping handgun and intermediate rifle rounds but failing against the .50 BMG. The results provide practical insights into the protective limits of standard sandbags.