Deer Season Livestream

This video details a successful deer hunt in Illinois, showcasing the Thompson/Center Encore rifle in .350 Legend, praised for its innovative carbon fiber barrel and low recoil. The narrative follows the hunter from the initial stalk and shot to the recovery of a mature buck, emphasizing a 'field to plate' approach with practical field dressing and the preparation of venison meals. The expert instruction highlights strategic hunting decisions and the rewarding culinary aspects of a successful harvest.

This video from Thompson/Center Arms provides a direct comparison between the .400 Legend and .350 Legend cartridges, focusing on their power and effectiveness. The .400 Legend demonstrates superior impact energy and long-range authority, while the .350 Legend offers better bullet selection, lower recoil, and AR platform compatibility, making it suitable for distances under 200 yards. Both are presented as advantageous alternatives to traditional shotgun slugs for hunting.

Tanner Denton shares his first deer hunt experience, successfully harvesting three deer with three different calibers: .300 Blackout, 5.56 NATO, and .308 Winchester. He highlights the effectiveness of each caliber when paired with appropriate ammunition and shot placement, noting the .308 Winchester as his preferred choice for his property's typical engagement distances due to its stopping power. The video showcases various tactical firearms and suppressor setups.

This video explores the .350 Legend cartridge, highlighting its suitability for deer hunting in Midwestern states with straight-walled cartridge laws. It features a custom $3,000 .350 Legend AR-15 build and discusses the reasons behind straight-walled cartridge regulations, the advantages and disadvantages of the .350 Legend, and helps viewers determine if it's the right choice for their needs.

This video demonstrates setting up a Ruger American Ranch Rifle Gen 2 for hunting. Key steps include installing a Dead Air/Ruger RXD-30TI titanium suppressor and selecting a Primary Arms SLx 1-6 LPVO optic. The rifle is finalized with Winchester .350 Legend ammunition.

This video humorously stereotypes deer hunters based on their chosen rifle caliber. It covers popular calibers like .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, .223 Remington, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, and .45-70 Government, associating each with specific hunter archetypes and regional stereotypes. The content highlights common perceptions and community jokes surrounding these firearms.

The Freedom Ordnance FG-15 offers a unique trigger crank mechanism integrated into an AR-15 grip, allowing for rapid firing by rotating a deployable crank. This piston-driven system engages the trigger bar mechanically, providing a novel approach to firearm modification. While innovative, its potential NFA implications and mechanical complexity suggest it's for experienced users.

This review showcases the PKM 7.62x54R machine gun, highlighting its full-auto capability and belt-fed mechanism. The video demonstrates the loading process and sustained fire, offering close-up views of the weapon's internals and ammunition. The host provides positive closing impressions, recommending the PKM to enthusiasts, and includes bonus footage of a Barrett .50 caliber rifle.

This video clarifies the terminology between 'silencer' and 'suppressor,' noting 'silencer' is the original patented term. It demonstrates that suppressors reduce sound to around 130 dB, not silence, and discusses their role as hearing protection tools rather than crime enhancers. The process of legally acquiring a suppressor under the NFA, including the $200 tax stamp and lengthy wait times, is detailed, advocating for the Hearing Protection Act.

Using a suppressor on a home defense firearm is generally inadvisable due to the severe noise levels that can cause hearing damage and disorientation. This can lead to dangerous miscommunication with household members, potentially mistaking the defender for an intruder. While suppressors offer benefits, their use indoors without proper precautions poses significant risks to oneself and others.