SHOT Show 2018: Browning BXS Ammo

The Nosler E-Tip bullet is a monolithic, lead-free projectile designed for big game hunting, emphasizing deep penetration and high weight retention. Its gilding metal construction allows for unlimited impact velocity, ensuring it holds together even at high speeds. The bullet is available in various hunting calibers and is suitable for use in lead-free zones.

Federal introduces the new for 2025 Freight Train sabot slugs, a lead-free copper round featuring a polymer tip for enhanced aerodynamics. These slugs are designed for optimal expansion and promise 2-inch groups at 200 yards, making them ideal for East Coast whitetail hunters, particularly in shotgun-only zones. Available in 12 gauge (300 grain) and 20 gauge (275 grain), they offer performance comparable to Federal's Trophy Copper with improved penetration.

This video discusses the recent announcement by the National Game Dealers Association to commit to lead-free supply chains from August 1, 2022, effectively ending the sale of lead-shot game. It explores the implications for shooters, cartridge manufacturers, and the future of game shooting, highlighting the development of alternative ammunition like steel, bismuth, and tungsten. Experts provide insights into the technical aspects of using steel shot, including CIP regulations and potential impacts on older firearms, while emphasizing the need for adaptation rather than resistance.

This video highlights Nosler Varmageddon ammunition, emphasizing its critical role in successful varmint hunting. The presenter stresses that quality ammunition, like Nosler's three-generation perfected bullets, is paramount for accurate shots on small targets at long distances. Key features of Varmageddon include a thin jacket for rapid expansion, a flat trajectory, and violent expansion, resulting in devastating terminal performance. The video also touches on lead-free options for specific states.

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.