Christmas Tree Hunt 2013

This video explores whether traditional archery equipment, specifically pulleys and wheels, are necessary for successful bear hunting. The host, Hickok45, discusses taking down a dangerous bear with a traditional bow, emphasizing the effectiveness of this method. The description also highlights the video's sponsors, including firearm-related companies like Davidson's GALLERY of GUNS, SILENCER CENTRAL, and ALABAMA HOLSTER, as well as educational institutions like Sonoran Desert Institute. It directs viewers to other Hickok45 channels and resources for more content and information on firearms safety and responsible gun ownership.

This video showcases the Winchester Model 92 rifle, manufactured in 1923 and chambered in .44-40 (44 WCF), during a big game hunt simulation on a shooting range. Hickok45 demonstrates the rifle's effectiveness on steel animal targets, highlighting its historical significance and classic lever-action performance. The discussion touches upon the .44 WCF cartridge's history and the rifle's iconic status in Western cinema.

This video showcases the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun's effectiveness in a simulated big game hunt using 12 gauge slugs. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy and power on various steel targets, highlighting its 7+1 capacity and suitability for hunting applications. The review also touches upon safe firearm handling and mentions promotional products.

This YouTube video features "Hickok45" taking his FN 545 pistol, chambered in .45 ACP, on a small game hunting excursion. He utilizes a Banish 45 suppressor during the hunt. The description also promotes various associated YouTube channels (Hickok45Clips, Hickok45Talks) and sponsor links, including Patreon, Sonoran Desert Institute, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol. The content emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, filmed on private property by trained professionals. Viewers are advised not to replicate activities at home due to the dangerous nature of firearms.

This video showcases the Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge shotgun during a small game hunt using steel targets. Hickok45 demonstrates the effectiveness of an OpSol adapter, which increases capacity to 13 rounds with short shells. The review highlights the shotgun's power and accuracy with various steel targets, from large animals to smaller ones, emphasizing the reliability of the feeding system.

This YouTube video features a "Turkey Shoot" using a Davy Colt Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt. The description highlights the story behind "Davy Colts" and directs viewers to other Hickok45 channels for additional content, including clips and talking segments. The video emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, filmed on a private range by trained professionals for educational and entertainment purposes. Support for channel partners like SDI, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol is also mentioned.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.