Not a Trophy Hunt… Real Conservation in South Africa (Full Gear Breakdown + Kudu Double)

This video details a baboon hunting trip in South Africa, showcasing Iain Harrison's (Editor-in-Chief of RECOIL Magazine) gear selection and rationale. It covers a primary Mossberg Patriot LR in 6.5 PRC and a secondary 22 Creedmoor build, alongside essential optics and ballistics tools like Leupold rangefinding binoculars and a Kestrel 5700. The hunting is justified by the need to manage baboons as crop raiders and predators.

The .308 Winchester remains a highly viable hunting cartridge despite modern alternatives. Ballistic gel tests at 500 yards showed 20 inches of penetration with reliable expansion. While it exhibits more drop and wind drift than cartridges like 7 PRC, its widespread availability, affordability, and inherent accuracy make it a top choice for hunters, ranking second in popularity.

This video ranks the top 10 hottest rifle cartridges for hunters based on sales, search volume, and new rifle chamberings. It highlights the dominance of 6.5 Creedmoor due to its low recoil and accuracy, while also discussing popular choices like .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. Emerging cartridges like 7 PRC and 6.5 PRC are praised for their performance, though recoil management is noted for the 7 PRC.

This guide details setting up the Mossberg Patriot rifle in 6.5 PRC for hunting, focusing on optics and field performance. It highlights the rifle's accuracy at distance, the utility of a Zeiss scope with a custom Kenton turret for on-the-fly adjustments, and its suitability for various large game. The information is presented from the perspective of an experienced hunter demonstrating practical application in a real-world scenario.

This panel of hunting experts discusses optimal cartridges for various big game animals, emphasizing practical field experience over pure ballistics. They recommend specific calibers like 7 PRC and .300 Win Mag for elk and larger game, while suggesting lighter options like 6.5 Creedmoor for whitetail and hogs. The discussion highlights the importance of matching cartridge performance to the specific animal and hunting scenario, considering factors like range, recoil, and desired terminal effect.

A hunting trip was ruined by a scope zero shift caused by insufficient scope ring contact, leading to a significant miss at 440 yards. Range testing revealed the rifle was shooting 4.5 inches high and 1 inch right at 100 yards. The issue was traced to scope rings making contact on only one-third of the tube surface, likely due to transport shifts. The speaker recommends checking scope zero before every hunt.

This RECOILtv episode dives into the Micro Uzi, a compact submachine gun with a high cyclic rate of 1250 RPM. Hosts Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden explore its history, technical features like compensator ports, and demonstrate its intense full-auto performance. The review highlights the evolution from the original Uzi to smaller, faster-firing variants and compares its handling to a 'fire hose'.

This video provides an exclusive look inside a Ukrainian subunit armory in 2024, showcasing the diverse weaponry and equipment in use. It highlights the transition from Soviet-era arms to Western platforms like Daniel Defense rifles, FN SCARs, and CZ Bren 2s, alongside heavy support weapons such as the M2 Browning and Mark 19. The armory also features various anti-armor systems, machine guns, and standard-issue Glock 17 pistols, illustrating the evolving nature of modern warfare.

This episode of War Stories features legendary CIA and Special Forces operator Billy Waugh, detailing his extensive career in covert operations. Waugh shares insights from his service in Korea, Vietnam with MACV-SOG, and tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden in Sudan. He highlights pioneering HALO jump techniques and the critical role of intelligence gathering through reconnaissance photography.

The PKM is highlighted as a top-tier medium machine gun, praised for its lightweight design and robust Soviet construction. Its 7.62x54R caliber and unique two-stage feeding mechanism, stemming from its non-disintegrating belt, are detailed. The review covers field stripping, internal Kalashnikov-based design, loading procedures, and a live-fire demonstration showcasing controllable automatic fire.