The Three-Gun Battery: Yesterday and Today — GMP #287

This video reviews eight reliable .30-06 rifles, highlighting their suitability for hunting. It details specific models like the Savage 110 Trail Hunter, Browning BLR, Benelli R1, Tikka T3X Hunter, Ruger American Gen 2, Browning X-Bolt, Bergara B14 Hunter, and Sako 90 Quest, discussing their features, performance, and value for hunters seeking dependable firearms.

TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced firearm enthusiast, explains his rationale for choosing a bolt-action rifle as his sole firearm. He emphasizes its versatility for hunting, sniping, and long-range engagements, even when considering alternative calibers like .308 Winchester or .270 Winchester over options like a .357 Magnum lever-action.

This guide details the technique for an ethical deer harvest using a .450 Bushmaster bolt-action rifle at 50 yards, as demonstrated by Buckeye Ballistics. It emphasizes patient waiting, stable shooting, controlled trigger press, and proper post-shot procedure for a successful hunt. The demonstration highlights experienced hunter authority through steady shot placement and proper firearm handling.

This video showcases the Mossberg Patriot bolt-action rifle, highlighting its performance in various hunting scenarios, including deer and bear. The review emphasizes its reliability and effectiveness in different environments, featuring professional hunting footage and successful ethical harvests. The Mossberg Patriot is presented as a capable hunting platform suitable for diverse game and conditions.

This video from GUNBROS focuses on a "historically significant gun" that has been used for "100 years of hunting." While the specific firearm isn't named, the description highlights the company's commitment to family ownership, customer service, and providing "battle-tested, industry-trusted products" for protection. They emphasize cherishing freedoms preserved by the Second Amendment. The video likely showcases a vintage hunting firearm with a rich history, appealing to enthusiasts of classic firearms and the heritage of hunting.

This video explores the potential of the .357 Magnum cartridge for big game hunting, specifically using a Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited rifle. The presenter demonstrates the rifle's accuracy on various targets, suggesting it can be effective for bringing down game. The session highlights the rifle's performance and the satisfaction of a successful hunt.

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.