How to Choose the Best Hunting Ammo

This guide details the process of sighting in and using the Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter rifle for deer hunting, as demonstrated by firearms experts Gregg Ritz and Alan Clemons. It covers proper range testing with specific ammunition and optics, emphasizing accuracy and the rifle's performance in the field. The advice reflects deep knowledge of hunting tradition and brand heritage, offering practical steps for hunters.

This guide details building and zeroing a Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter rifle for moose hunting, chambered in 300 Win Mag. It covers selecting appropriate optics and ammunition, with a focus on achieving accuracy through proper zeroing procedures and testing various loads. The instructor emphasizes understanding bullet drop and aiming points for large game like moose.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a Thompson/Center Arms representative with extensive field experience, details how to effectively use the 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting and precision shooting. It covers cartridge comparisons, ammunition selection for different game, recoil management, and the application of ballistic technology for long-range accuracy. The assessment emphasizes ethical hunting distances based on energy transfer.

This video provides a scientific ballistic gel test of the 6.5 Creedmoor caliber, evaluating the performance of three different hunting rounds: Hornady American Whitetail 129gr Interlock, Barnes Vortex 120gr TTSX, and Hornady V-Max 95gr. The presenter, using a Bergara Nightstalker rifle equipped with a thermal scope, demonstrates bullet expansion, penetration depth, and wound cavity creation. An additional test involving coconuts assesses the caliber's ability to penetrate bone-like material before entering ballistic gel, highlighting the effectiveness and versatility of the 6.5 Creedmoor for various hunting applications.

This video documents an alligator hunting trip in Okeechobee, Florida, led by Iraqveteran8888 and featuring 22 Plinkster. The hunt highlights the use of a Smith & Wesson MP10 rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm, loaded with 150-grain Hornady Superformance ammunition. The participants successfully harvested two alligators, a 7-foot specimen and a 10-foot specimen, intended for meat and leather.

This guide explores the enduring relevance of the .308 Winchester caliber, highlighting its versatility for hunting and military use. It emphasizes the caliber's excellent ammunition availability and hard-hitting performance, discussing various platforms from classic bolt-actions to modern semi-automatics. The information is presented with practical insights, drawing on the expertise of seasoned firearms instructors.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder, resulting in a catastrophic barrel explosion. The speaker, identified as a manufacturer representative, uses a remote firing rig to safely showcase the consequences of this common but deadly mistake. The footage highlights the importance of understanding powder types and pressure differences to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

This expert guide details the catastrophic failure modes of muzzleloaders, as demonstrated by Thompson/Center Arms' engineering team. It covers the dangers of double loading, double powder charges, and critically, the use of smokeless powder, which led to a barrel explosion. The video emphasizes safety and understanding pressure limits in muzzleloading firearms.

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, focuses on three critical shooting mistakes and their solutions. It covers achieving a Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) for stability, mastering trigger control to overcome target panic, and the benefits of shooting with both eyes open for improved awareness. The instruction emphasizes fundamental techniques for becoming a better marksman.