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This video from Kentucky Ballistics features a detailed test of various firearms against a life-sized Velociraptor replica to determine what it would take to defeat one. Host Scott, alongside Chris from Ballistic Dummy Lab, tests handguns from .22LR up to .500 Magnum, shotguns including a Spas-12, and rifles ranging from .45-70 to a .4 Bore. The experiment provides insights into the stopping power required for different threats, with a focus on practical application and the effectiveness of various calibers against a simulated large predator.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a stack of baking sheets, culminating with a .50 BMG round. The experiment demonstrates the relative stopping power of different calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, and includes a 12-gauge slug, AK-47, .308, and .30-06 rifle rounds. The results highlight significant differences in penetration, with the .50 BMG ultimately piercing all 34 baking sheets.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms, from .22 LR to a .50 BMG, through stacks of paper plates. The experiment aims to determine how many plates each caliber can stop before the projectile is fully arrested. The results show a significant increase in penetration with larger calibers, with the .30-06 Springfield ultimately outperforming the .50 BMG in this specific test due to projectile deflection.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter, highlighting its history, features, and versatility. It details the rifle's construction, including its stainless steel break action, interchangeable barrel system capable of handling various calibers and muzzleloaders, and its FlexTech stock with a Limbsaver recoil pad. The review emphasizes the rifle's precision manufacturing, including hammer-forged 5R rifling and CNC-machined components, and its optics-ready Picatinny rail.

This video reviews the Bond Arms USA Defender and 45 Backup derringers, evaluating their relevance in today's firearm market. The presenter highlights the derringers' unique features, such as interchangeable barrels across multiple calibers and their robust construction. While acknowledging their limited capacity, the review emphasizes their reliability and potential as a niche concealed carry or backup firearm option.

This video provides an in-depth look at a massive gun collection, focusing on handguns and other firearm components. The presenter, D'Boss Firearms, details various revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and black powder firearms, including specific models like the Herder Single 6/44, Colt Woodsman, and Thompson Center Contender G2. The video also touches upon non-firearm items like air pistols and rifles, and receiver assemblies, offering insights into their historical significance and collector value.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.