My New Favorite Deer Caliber!?

This video compares viewer-voted top deer cartridges against the host's personal list, revealing surprising choices and highlighting the strengths of each. It covers popular options like the 30-06 and 6.5 Creedmoor, alongside niche cartridges like the 350 Legend and the host's favorite, the 22 Creedmoor. Ballistic data and practical hunting applications are discussed for each.

This video details the setup of a Henry H015 single-shot rifle chambered in .350 Legend for deer hunting. It covers mounting an EGW scope base, installing Burris Z-Rings, and zeroing a Burris Fullfield E1 scope. The content aims to prepare viewers for Iowa whitetail season and highlights the effectiveness of the .350 Legend cartridge for hunting. The presenter guides through each step with clear explanations.

This video demonstrates the performance of the 350 Legend cartridge at 285 yards using a Ruger American Ranch Rifle. The creator aims to address skepticism regarding the cartridge's distance power and precision, highlighting its status as a straight-walled hunting round legal across the USA. The description also includes links to the creator's playlists for handgun reviews, rifle and shotgun reviews, Second Amendment content, gear and accessory reviews, and range test reviews, as well as social media links.

This video details the setup and strategy for a deer hunt in Illinois using a Thompson/Center Encore rifle chambered in 350 Legend with a carbon fiber barrel. It covers sighting in with Hornady American Whitetail Tipped ammunition, a specific ballistics strategy for optimal range estimation, and tactical considerations during the peak rut. The expert instruction highlights successful harvests and equipment performance.

This video highlights a significant restock of various popular ammunition calibers, emphasizing their availability for hunters. The presenter encourages viewers to stock up before deer hunting season to avoid shortages. Several common hunting and self-defense calibers are explicitly mentioned, including 30-30, 30-06, 45-70, 350 Legend, 45 ACP, 7.62x39mm, .308, .380, and 9mm. The video also includes disclaimers about the controlled shooting environment and lack of direct sales, while promoting an Amazon affiliate storefront and channel memberships.

Jerry Miculek tests the Ruger .350 Legend rifle, demonstrating its effectiveness on steel targets with a 2-inch group at 100 yards. He highlights the cartridge's terminal ballistics by shooting various objects and discusses its potential for controlling invasive feral hog populations, which cause significant agricultural damage. The video showcases the .350 Legend's power and suitability for hunting applications.

This video demonstrates the catastrophic failure of a Thompson/Center Encore Endeavor muzzleloader due to the improper use of smokeless powder instead of black powder. The demonstration highlights the extreme danger of exceeding a firearm's design pressure, showing the barrel splitting open. It serves as a critical safety lesson on understanding powder types and proper measurement techniques to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video compares the accuracy of a traditional flintlock rifle against a modern .308 sporting rifle at 100 yards. The modern .308 demonstrated superior accuracy with a tight group, while the flintlock's performance was yet to be fully revealed at the conclusion. The host highlighted the significant difference in loading times between the two firearm types.

This video demonstrates the catastrophic failure of a Thompson/Center Encore muzzleloader when loaded with smokeless powder, highlighting extreme dangers. Tests with double charges of Blackhorn 209 powder showed significant stock damage but the barrel remained intact, showcasing the Encore's robust design. The primary takeaway is a stern warning against using smokeless powder in muzzleloaders not designed for it.

This video addresses three common shooting errors impacting accuracy: Natural Point of Aim (NPOA), trigger control, and shooting with one eye closed. It provides practical solutions, such as aligning your body straight behind the rifle for NPOA and pulling through the trigger smoothly to avoid 'target panic.' The expert also advocates for keeping both eyes open to improve situational awareness and tracking.