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This expert guide from Ted of Line45 debunks the myth of the 12 gauge being the 'most powerful' round by critically defining power and comparing it to rifle calibers. It details the performance of slugs and buckshot, emphasizing their respective strengths and weaknesses at different ranges, and highlights the 12 gauge's true advantage: its unparalleled versatility and ammunition availability.

This video details the process of sighting in a .224 Valkyrie AR-15 platform rifle in a field environment. It covers establishing a 100-yard zero, analyzing group sizes, making optic adjustments, and the importance of confirming velocity with a chronograph. The instructor emphasizes the need for accurate data for effective long-range shooting and compares different ammunition types for performance.

This video details an extended reliability and accuracy test of a BCM rifle, pushing it to over 5000 rounds with zero maintenance. The test highlights the rifle's durability under harsh conditions, using Federal and Wolf Gold ammunition. An accuracy test at 50 yards after 5000 rounds showed a minimal increase in group size compared to its new state, suggesting sustained performance.

This video demonstrates an advanced trick shot technique, successfully shooting through the center of a tossed washer. The instruction comes from an experienced shooter utilizing a Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Competitor 9mm with Federal 115 grain ammunition. The setup includes a Phantom high-speed camera for detailed analysis of the projectile's flight and impact, highlighting precision marksmanship under challenging conditions.

This guide details the operation of an over/under shotgun, from safe loading procedures to live-fire demonstration. It highlights the break-action mechanism and the function of automatic ejectors, emphasizing safe handling practices demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast. The video covers loading two 12-gauge shells and firing them in an outdoor range setting.

This video demonstrates Lena Miculek, a World Champion shooter, attempting the Federal Air Marshal reload challenge. The drill emphasizes the speed and efficiency of a slide-lock reload from a low-ready position, including a transition to a kneeling stance. Miculek successfully completes the challenge in under 4 seconds, showcasing expert-level speed and technique.

John Hickok, an experienced firearms instructor, demonstrates the Zastava M92 PV, a legally converted full-auto AK variant. He highlights the NFA's role in restricting civilian access to such firearms and showcases the weapon's performance with both standard and drum magazines. The video emphasizes the AK selector design for quick semi-auto transitions and the manageable recoil of this compact full-auto platform.

This video provides an expert-level accuracy test of the Micro Draco AK, a short-barreled variant imported by Century Arms, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Instructor John Hickok demonstrates techniques for assessing mechanical accuracy using shooting supports and discusses the ballistic trade-offs of its 6-inch barrel. The assessment highlights surprisingly practical accuracy at moderate ranges for this compact firearm.

This video demonstrates a practical marksmanship drill using a rare Marlin 1895 STP in .45-70 Government. Instructor John Hickok challenges viewers to clear a field of animal-shaped steel targets efficiently. The drill emphasizes accuracy and shot economy, framed as a hypothetical survival scenario. It highlights the capabilities of the Marlin 1895 STP, a limited-run rifle known for its historical significance and robust performance.

This guide details techniques for controlling a full-auto firearm, specifically the Glock 17, as demonstrated by John Hickok. It emphasizes the importance of grip, anticipating muzzle rise, maintaining sight alignment, and practicing controlled bursts. Hickok, an experienced shooter, highlights that mastering full-auto requires understanding the firearm's specific characteristics and dedicated practice.