Road To Talladega

Published on March 6, 2021
Duration: 30:33

This video documents a road trip to the CMP shooting range at Talladega, Alabama, for a POAMA event. The speaker, a managing editor for AmmoLand.com, discusses the current ammunition market, including the saturation of 9mm and the high cost of 7.62x39. He also touches on the viability of steel-cased ammunition and his personal firearms collection, including Arsenal SGL rifles and a recent SLR 107UR acquisition.

Quick Summary

The 9mm ammunition market is showing signs of saturation, with deals taking significantly longer to sell out compared to previous months. High prices, often approaching a dollar per round, are deterring many shooters from practicing regularly. Steel-cased ammunition is considered viable by the speaker, despite common misconceptions about its impact on firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Road Trip Start
  2. 00:10Live Stream Announcement & Route Update
  3. 00:36Heading to POAMA Event in Talladega
  4. 01:13Anticipation for CMP Ranges & Historic Firearms
  5. 01:55Explaining POAMA (Professional Outdoor Media Association)
  6. 03:06Recent Work for AmmoLand & Burst Review Hiatus
  7. 03:21Life as a New Father & Teething Troubles
  8. 04:05Commentary & Screen Readability Issues
  9. 04:18Teaching Children to Shoot & Firearm Inheritance
  10. 04:37Recent Firearm Acquisitions: Luger & Mauser C96
  11. 04:51Mauser C96 Availability & Pricing
  12. 05:219mm Ammunition Market Saturation
  13. 06:34Arsenal SGL AK Market Value & Sell Decisions
  14. 07:46SGL 21 & SGL 31 Technical Details
  15. 08:02Price Justification for AKs
  16. 09:06Current Market Conditions & Missed Opportunities
  17. 09:30Ammunition Availability & Pricing Trends
  18. 10:01New Gun Owners & Content Ideas
  19. 10:15Viability of Steel Cased Ammunition
  20. 11:10AmmoLand.com & YouTube Channel
  21. 11:30Career Transition & Serendipity
  22. 12:01Road Conditions & Infrastructure Funding
  23. 12:25Increasing YouTube Production Rate for AmmoLand
  24. 13:03Drive Time & Picking Up a Friend
  25. 13:56Frustration with Traffic Jams & Rubbernecking
  26. 15:34South Carolina Driver Behavior & Snow Accidents
  27. 15:53Phone Overheating & Case Removal
  28. 16:36Eye of the Sahara & Conspiracy Theories
  29. 17:35Political Disillusionment & Alien Theories
  30. 17:50Appreciation for Viewer Support & Video Production Challenges
  31. 18:34Being Your Own Harshest Critic
  32. 19:00Camera Angle Adjustments & Focus Issues
  33. 20:13Phone Overheating & White Balance Problems
  34. 20:39Attempting Dashboard Phone Mount
  35. 21:13Vehicle Interference with Phone Signal
  36. 21:29Losing Train of Thought & Video Editing Transition
  37. 21:35Future Review Style: Off-the-Cuff Content
  38. 22:00Concealed Carry Rule Video Success
  39. 22:14Comment Volume & Notification Limitations
  40. 22:33White Balance Issues Persist
  41. 23:07Continuing the Drive & Straight Shot Ahead
  42. 23:25Decision to Live Stream & Rental Car Shenanigans
  43. 24:07Wife's Dislike of Cigar Smell & Personal Hygiene
  44. 24:48Absurd White Balance & Cigarette Smell Distinction
  45. 25:13Dealing with Pandemic & Ammo Prices
  46. 25:20Baldness & Haircut
  47. 25:33Ammo Budget & Past Stockpiling
  48. 25:545.45x39 Ammunition Stockpile
  49. 26:54Recent Firearm Acquisition: SLR 107UR
  50. 27:29Planned SBR Build for SLR 107UR
  51. 28:06Excitement for SLR 107UR Build Outcome
  52. 28:14Exciting Road Trip Life & Travel Choices
  53. 28:25Driving vs. Flying to Talladega
  54. 29:04Concealed Carry in Contiguous States
  55. 29:14Dislike of Mask Mandates
  56. 29:40Gas Stop & Break
  57. 29:47Promoting AmmoLand TV YouTube Channel
  58. 29:55Upcoming POAMA Event Coverage
  59. 30:09Appreciation for Viewers & White Balance Issues
  60. 30:22Final Thanks & Sign Off

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current state of the 9mm ammunition market?

The 9mm ammunition market appears to be saturated. Deals that previously sold out in minutes now take hours or even days to sell, indicating a potential shift in supply and demand dynamics. Prices remain high, with many unwilling to pay close to a dollar per round.

Is steel-cased ammunition bad for firearms?

According to the speaker, steel-cased ammunition is not as bad for firearms as commonly believed. He has run it extensively, even suppressed, with minimal issues beyond potential carbon buildup affecting cyclic rate, suggesting it's a viable option for many shooters.

What are the speaker's recent firearm acquisitions?

The speaker recently acquired a Luger and a Mauser C96 'Broomhandle' pistol. He also purchased an SLR 107UR, a 7.62x39 rifle with a 16-inch barrel, which he plans to SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) and modify for suppressor compatibility.

What is POAMA and why is the speaker attending?

POAMA stands for the Professional Outdoor Media Association. The speaker is attending a POAMA event in Talladega, Alabama, which is described as an industry-only gathering for media professionals in the outdoor and shooting space.

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