Picking a Deer Rifle for This Year

This expert guide from Backfire channel's Joseph von Benedict provides specific cartridge recommendations for various big game animals, emphasizing long-range performance and practical ballistics. It details optimal choices for Aoudad, Antelope, Springbuck, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, and Elk, often favoring modern cartridges like the 6.5 PRC and 6.8 Western for their superior wind drift and energy characteristics. The advice is grounded in extensive hunting experience across diverse terrains.

This video presents a community-voted bracket to determine the top elk cartridges, featuring expert analysis from Jim and Twinkie. They delve into detailed ballistics, recoil, and practical hunting applications for calibers like the 6.5 PRC, 300 Win Mag, and 280 AI, offering insights valuable for hunters selecting their next rifle cartridge. The discussion highlights the trade-offs between power, range, and shooter comfort.

This video reviews three budget-friendly bolt-action rifles suitable for deer hunting, ranging from $300 to $800. The Savage Axis is highlighted for its affordability and accuracy at around $300. The Ruger American Predator offers an adjustable trigger and threaded barrel for $400-$450 but has magazine feeding issues. The classic Remington 700, priced at $700, is the most expensive but has a strong reputation, though recent quality concerns are noted.

This video from Backfire features Jim Harmer and Brady Miller discussing rifle cartridges that may outperform the 7 PRC for specific hunting applications. They analyze ballistics, recoil, and practical hunting scenarios for alternatives like the .300 RUM, 6.8 Western, 7mm-08, .28 Nosler, .300 Win Mag, .300 PRC, 6.5 PRC, and .280 AI, offering expert insights for hunters seeking the optimal caliber.

This video reviews ten rifles ideal for mountain hunting, emphasizing durability, accuracy, and lightweight design. Key features discussed include carbon fiber stocks, stainless steel barrels with protective coatings, and recoil mitigation systems. The rifles presented offer a range of weights and price points, catering to serious hunters seeking reliable performance in challenging environments.

This guide breaks down the key differences between budget-friendly and high-end hunting rifles, as explained by an experienced firearms reviewer. It covers accuracy, stock materials, weight, feeding reliability, and convenience features, helping hunters make informed purchasing decisions based on performance and value.

This guide details how to significantly reduce the noise signature of a .22 LR pistol using a suppressor and subsonic ammunition. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, explains the physics behind suppressor function and the importance of ammunition choice for optimal quietness. The video culminates in a direct comparison showing the suppressed pistol is quieter than a compound bow.

This video debunks a politician's claim about the weight and caliber of an AR-15. The speaker, demonstrating expert authority, clarifies that an AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, not the equivalent of 10 moving boxes. It also explains that while some rare AR-15 variants can chamber .50 Beowulf, the common calibers are much smaller, like .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, and not the .50 BMG.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 12-gauge shotgun ballistics, featuring insights from Jim Harmer. It details the destructive potential of a 12-gauge load in ballistics gel, highlighting the wide wound channel created by numerous pellets. The content includes a breakdown of shotgun shell components and emphasizes safety warnings for viewers.

This video from Backfire offers an expert assessment of a pre-owned Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in 300 RUM, highlighting its resale value and the significant recoil associated with the caliber in a lightweight platform. The instructor emphasizes understanding why high-end firearms might be resold, particularly due to chambering and its impact on shootability.