243 Win - 85gr Sierra GameKing and IMR 4451

This expert analysis from a lead firearms instructor details five hunting calibers that failed to meet American hunter expectations. It covers the .284 Winchester, 8mm Remington Magnum, .264 Winchester Magnum, .350 Remington Magnum, and .244 Remington (later 6mm Remington), explaining their design intentions, market failures due to recoil, marketing missteps, or technical flaws like incorrect barrel twist rates. The video emphasizes that successful cartridges require more than just ballistic potential to gain traction with American shooters.

This video explores seven effective rifle cartridges for hunters who primarily operate within 300 yards. It highlights the .350 Legend for its suitability in restricted states, the classic .30-30 Winchester, and compares the .308 family (.308 Win, 7mm-08, .243 Win). The discussion also covers low-recoil options like the .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .25-06 Remington, emphasizing practical choices over extreme long-range performance.

This video ranks the top 10 hottest rifle cartridges for hunters based on sales, search volume, and new rifle chamberings. It highlights the dominance of 6.5 Creedmoor due to its low recoil and accuracy, while also discussing popular choices like .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. Emerging cartridges like 7 PRC and 6.5 PRC are praised for their performance, though recoil management is noted for the 7 PRC.

This video covers the 2021 Jaegermeister Shoot, an event designed to prepare shooters for the hunting season. Participants engage in 10 themed stages, targeting vital zones of various game animals like moose, deer, elk, wolves, and lions. The video highlights the firearms and gear used by the participants, including a Q LLC 5.56 MiniFix with a Jumbo Shrimp Silencer and Arken Optics SH-4 scope, and a Sawtooth Rifles .243 Winchester Rifle 301 with a Trash Panda Silencer and EOTech Vudu 5x25 optic. It emphasizes the fun aspect of the day spent shooting with friends.

Prioritize Field of View (FOV) over maximum magnification when selecting a rifle scope for hunting. Lower magnification settings offer a wider FOV, crucial for tracking moving game, especially in dense environments. A 1.5-5x scope on a .243 Ruger American demonstrated sub-MOA accuracy, proving high power isn't always necessary for precision.

This video details a successful 2025 family deer hunt at Joker's Wild Outdoors, led by Ivan from Kit Badger. It covers crucial hunting concepts like 'shooting light' and demonstrates advanced marksmanship, including a 603-yard shot with an Aero Precision Solus in 6mm Creedmoor. The guide also provides practical instruction on field dressing techniques, emphasizing the use of tools like a Morakniv for efficient processing. Ivan's expertise highlights the importance of preparation, accurate shooting, and passing down hunting skills to the next generation.

This video demonstrates a successful method for removing a severely stuck case from an AR-10 barrel using a high-pressure grease gun and hydraulic oil. Despite a previous gunsmith's failure, the technique involving a custom adapter and specialized grease gun achieved extraction. Post-removal inspection and range testing confirmed the barrel's integrity and sub-MOA accuracy.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading ammunition for the Thompson Center Compass chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum. It meticulously covers each stage of the reloading process, from an introduction and detailed discussion of components and equipment to the practical steps of brass resizing and preparation, load data analysis, setting overall length (OAL), priming, powder charging, and bullet seating. The video culminates in a range test to evaluate the reloaded ammunition, followed by a brass inspection and group review, and concludes with future plans. The content is highly educational for anyone looking to start reloading this specific caliber and rifle.

The Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 offers excellent value for its $400 price point, featuring First Focal Plane (FFP) capability and a usable EBR-2C reticle. While it shows some chromatic aberration and has slightly mushy turrets compared to higher-end models, its tracking accuracy is comparable to the more expensive Strike Eagle. It's a strong contender for budget-conscious long-range shooters, though FFP might be less ideal for hunting than SFP.

This video explores the experimental firing of .22 airgun pellets using .22 caliber nail gun blanks, achieving velocities over 2200 fps with Level 4 loads. Despite some pellet instability at 50 yards, accuracy remained surprisingly tight, demonstrating the potential for this unconventional projectile method. The host emphasizes proper muzzle-loading technique for rifling engagement and uses a chronograph for precise data collection.