Videos tagged with Wildcatting

This video is the first part of a series exploring "wildcatting" for the AR-15 platform. The hosts, Brownells Gun Techs Caleb and Steve, explain that wildcat cartridges are non-commercial rounds developed by handloaders to fill specific needs. They highlight how many popular cartridges began as wildcats. The video introduces the concept of using existing AR-15 compatible case head sizes for new cartridge development, specifically focusing on a .25 GPC (General Purpose Cartridge) wildcat. This round uses a 6.8mm Remington SPC case necked down for a .257" bullet, promising improved ballistic coefficient and velocity. The demonstration involves loading Starline 6.8 SPC brass with Cutting Edge Bullets and using custom dies from Hornady. The custom AR-15 upper receiver for the .25 GPC features a barrel from Mad Dog Weapon Systems (MDWS), a company specializing in AR wildcatting.

This entry delves into the origin and definition of the term 'bullpup' as explained by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It clarifies that while the design concept is old, the term itself is a 20th-century American invention, likely stemming from the bulldog puppy analogy for squat, powerful firearms. The discussion highlights the challenges in applying a strict definition and its common use as a marketing term.