44 Magnum VS 30-30 | 100 Yards Hunting Range Energy Comparison | Lever Action Deer Hunting

This video from TheYankeeMarshal explores lever action and bolt action rifles, focusing on caliber choices and their suitability for hunting and self-defense. The speaker, demonstrating significant expertise, discusses the versatility of pistol calibers like .357 and .38 in lever actions for teaching and general use, while recommending .45 Colt for its dual-use potential with revolvers. For larger threats like wild boars, .45-70 is highlighted as effective. The discussion contrasts these with bolt actions, generally favored for dedicated big game hunting, and touches upon state-specific regulations requiring straight-wall cartridges for hunting in areas like Ohio.

This video reviews seven top rifles for deer hunting, emphasizing reliability and accuracy. It covers options from budget-friendly choices like the Savage 110 Hunter with its AccuFit and AccuTrigger, to modern lever actions like the Henry X Model, and precision bolt actions such as the Tikka T3x Lite Roughtech and Bergara B14 Ridge. Premium options like the Sako 85 Finnlight and Proof Research MTR are also featured, alongside the rugged Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan.

This video analyzes various rifle cartridges for elk hunting, introducing Hornady's HITS formula as a superior power metric. It ranks cartridges based on performance at distance and establishes energy and velocity thresholds for effectiveness. Several popular cartridges are critiqued for being underpowered or lacking ballistic performance for large game.

This video from Brownells features Firearm Support Technician Caleb Savant discussing straight-walled cartridges compatible with the AR-15 platform and suitable for deer hunting in various states. He highlights the .350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster, detailing their origins, performance characteristics, and necessary modifications to a standard AR-15, including barrel, muzzle device, magazine, and bolt (for the .450 Bushmaster). The video emphasizes the ease of switching to the .350 Legend due to its use of the standard 5.56/.223 bolt.

The ideal whitetail deer rifle for woodland hunting is lightweight, sleek, and easy to handle, prioritizing quick shouldering and maneuverability in thick cover. The Winchester Model 94, particularly Pre-64 versions, is highlighted as the 'five-star' choice due to its design. Classic chamberings like the .30-30 Winchester and .32 Winchester Special are recommended for their balance of penetration and manageable recoil.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the .410 shotgun slug's effectiveness for deer hunting, directly addressing the 'inhumane' debate. The speaker, demonstrating high authority through detailed ballistic testing, concludes that the .410 can be humane for deer at close range (under 50 yards) if the correct ammunition, specifically the Brenneke .410 slug, is utilized. The comparison with .44 Magnum highlights that while .410 slugs may have less energy than some .44 Magnum loads from short barrels, their primary limitation is penetration due to fragmentation, with the Brenneke slug being a notable exception.

This head-to-head accuracy test compares the Ruger 10/22 and Marlin Model 60 .22 LR rifles. Both rifles demonstrated tight groups at 25 yards with various ammunition types. The Marlin Model 60 features a 17-round tube magazine and last-shot bolt hold-open, while the Ruger 10/22 is known for its extensive aftermarket support and 10-round rotary magazine.

This .38 Special ballistics gel test evaluated five different loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. Only the Federal HST Micro and Hornady Critical Defense demonstrated reliable expansion, with the HST Micro showing a significant wound track despite shallower penetration. Lighter, expanding bullets appear more effective in short-barreled revolvers.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm +P and .40 S&W HST ammunition. The .40 S&W demonstrated more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved greater penetration. The host notes that .40 S&W offers superior terminal ballistics, but 9mm provides advantages in capacity and recoil management, especially in compact firearms.

This video provides a first look at the .50 Beowulf cartridge fired from an AR-15 platform rifle. It demonstrates the loading process, live fire, and the significant impact on steel targets. The footage highlights the rifle's side-charging mechanism and a Vortex red dot optic, showcasing the raw power of this big bore round.