Snakes & Shot Cartridges

This guide explores various varmint rifle cartridges, emphasizing accuracy and power suitable for different ranges and environments. It covers options from low-velocity air rifles for close-range pest control to high-powered centerfire rounds for extended distances. Key considerations include the target's size, the shooter's location, and the importance of a good scope for precision.

This YouTube video showcases a seemingly "insane" slow-motion shot involving a .22 Magnum firearm and a rabbit/hare. The title suggests a focus on the visual impact of the shot captured at high speed. The video is tagged with #ozziereviews and #slomo, indicating a review or demonstration format with a specific emphasis on slow-motion capture. The content appears to be primarily for entertainment and visual appeal for firearms enthusiasts interested in ballistics and projectile impacts.

This video showcases rabbit hunting utilizing a rifle equipped with a Pulsar Thermion XP50 thermal scope. The rifle in use is an Anschutz 1761 chambered in .22 Magnum, firing Hornady 30gr V-MAX ammunition. Engagements take place at distances between 50 and 100 yards, highlighting the effectiveness of the thermal optic in low-light hunting scenarios.

This Gun Talk video explores the suitability of the 5.7x28mm cartridge for hunting, specifically targeting predators and varmints. Hosts Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Chris Cerino discuss and demonstrate its performance in the field, highlighting its velocity exceeding 2000fps. The description also links to several other videos providing background on the 5.7x28mm, comparing it to other calibers like .22 Magnum and 9mm, and showcasing firearms chambered in this round, including models from FN, Ruger, PSA, and KelTec.

This guide covers the basic handling and shooting of an integral suppressed CZ 455 rifle, emphasizing its suitability for quiet small game hunting. The video, presented by an expert instructor, highlights the rifle's accuracy and the effectiveness of subsonic .22LR ammunition. It also touches on potential minor maintenance for bolt action .22s and compares magazine capacities for practical use.

This video presents the Getzone Holiday Gift Guide 2021 for long guns, featuring expert insights from sootch00, a well-known industry reviewer. The guide covers versatile firearms like the compact Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle and the beginner-friendly Charles Daly 101 .410 shotgun, alongside the classic Henry Color Case Hardened Side Gate lever-action rifle. It also highlights essential accessories such as the MTM Case-Gard rifle case, offering practical advice for firearm enthusiasts and gift-givers.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.