#SundayGunday​: Bushmaster 450 Bravo Zulu

This video tests various popular brush gun calibers (.30-30, .44 Magnum, .450 Bushmaster, .45-70, .500 S&W Magnum) and a 12-gauge shotgun slug against a ballistic bear head, simulating shooting through thick brush. The tests evaluate projectile penetration and effectiveness in vegetation. The speaker, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, provides practical insights into which calibers perform best in dense environments.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of the 450 Bushmaster cartridge for long-range rock chuck hunting, achieving hits at distances up to 460 yards. The presenters emphasize the importance of accurate ballistic data, utilizing tools like a chronograph and Garmin device to ensure precise aiming. The 450 Bushmaster is presented as a viable option for extending effective range for hunting applications, including Midwest deer hunting.

This video discusses firearms suitable for 'critter defense' in rural settings, focusing on protecting gardens and livestock. The presenter highlights practical, affordable firearms like a Savage Model 64 and Marlin Model 60 in .22LR for small pests, and a 12-gauge shotgun with turkey loads for larger threats like chicken hawks and coyotes. Additionally, the video touches on using home defense firearms for deer harvesting during hunting season.

This video discusses the increasing acceptance of straight-wall cartridges for hunting in various states, moving away from traditional slug-only regulations. It highlights specific calibers now permitted, such as .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .45 Long Colt, and newer options like .450 Bushmaster and .360 Buckhammer. The shift aims to broaden hunting accessibility for individuals sensitive to recoil or with physical limitations.

This Gun Talk LIVE episode features Evan Cowley of Brenton USA discussing their approach to creating AR-15 platforms optimized for hunting. Brenton USA focuses on chambering their rifles in a wide array of calibers, including popular straight-wall options like 350 Legend and 400 Legend, as well as predator hunting rounds like 204 Ruger and 22 Nosler. They emphasize the familiar feel of their rifles, which blend AR-15 ergonomics with classic bolt-action rifle aesthetics, and highlight their proprietary magazine design, which addresses feeding issues common with various hunting cartridges.

This video explores the best rifle platforms and calibers for deer hunting, drawing on the speaker's extensive personal experience. It contrasts shotguns, the .450 Bushmaster, the .350 Legend, and the new .360 Buckhammer, highlighting pros and cons like stopping power, ammunition cost, recoil, and meat damage. The speaker ultimately favors the .350 Legend and .360 Buckhammer for their balance of effectiveness and reduced damage, recommending the AR platform for its customization.

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.