New For 2025: Nosler Whitetail Country Ammo

This guide, drawing on expert insights from the Backfire channel, details optimal cartridge and caliber selections for deer hunting across various ranges and shooter preferences. It emphasizes understanding energy requirements, trajectory, wind resistance, and recoil management, presenting specific recommendations like the 6.5 PRC for its balance and the 7 PRC for long-range performance. The advice caters to different hunting scenarios, from close-quarters to extended distances, and considers shooter comfort with lighter recoiling options.

This video discusses how to determine the appropriate rifle round size based on the intended task, using deer hunting as a primary example. The speaker emphasizes that 'too much gun' is a real consideration, leading to meat loss and ineffective energy transfer. He recommends calibers like 300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm, 6.5 Grendel, and 308 Winchester for common hunting scenarios within 100-200 yards, prioritizing manageable recoil and good blood trails over excessive power.

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 provides an expert field test of Black Hills Ammunition's 130gr Dual Performance 6.5 Creedmoor rounds, featuring a Lehigh Defense monolithic copper bullet. Kevin Jarnagin of Gun Talk Media demonstrates its effectiveness on deer at both 100 and 300 yards, highlighting its dual performance characteristics: petal separation for wide wound channels and a deep-penetrating shank. The analysis includes ballistic gel testing and real-world hunting results, concluding it's a reliable hunting round.

This video advises against stockpiling large caliber hunting rifle ammunition, citing low annual usage rates for most hunters. The speaker suggests focusing stockpiling efforts on ammunition for primary carry weapons, backup carry guns, defensive rifles, and shotguns. For hunting ammunition, a maximum of 100 rounds is recommended, with most individuals using far fewer.

This video from GUNBROS features Jarod discussing rifle options for deer hunting, specifically recommending the IWI Zion Z-25 in .308 for Kansas prairies. He highlights the .308's effectiveness on deer and mentions 6.5 Creedmoor as an alternative, while also touching on hunting regulations regarding straight-wall cartridges. The discussion includes a humorous hypothetical about a flying reindeer.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.