45-70 vs 30-06: Steel Has Never Been Hit So Hard

This video demonstrates the long-range accuracy of a Marlin 1895 SBL rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. The shooter successfully engaged a 16-inch gong at 400 yards and a 20-inch gong at 500 yards using only Kentucky windage, highlighting the rifle's capability and the effectiveness of handloaded 325-grain Hornady FTX ammunition.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of an AR-10 chambered in .308 Winchester against an M1 Garand firing .30-06 Springfield. The test involved shooting through a 2x4 and then impacting cans of cranberry sauce and cream of mushroom soup. The .308 Winchester from the AR-10 demonstrated significant penetration on the wood and completely destroyed the cranberry sauce can, while the .30-06 from the M1 Garand also penetrated the wood and significantly damaged the mushroom soup can.

This video showcases a USPSA Carry Optics match featuring a CZ Shadow 2 pistol equipped with a Holosun 507 Comp. The shooter demonstrates proficient handling, stage movement, and safe firearm clearing procedures during an outdoor competition. The content highlights practical application of competition shooting techniques.

This video features a firearms enthusiast celebrating their last day before marriage by shooting two favorite rifles: an M1 Garand and a Marlin 1894. The M1 Garand is chambered in .30-06 Springfield, and the Marlin 1894 is shown to handle both .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammunition. The shooter demonstrates various stances including offhand, prone, and kneeling, highlighting the enjoyable experience of shooting these classic firearms.

This video showcases the Chiappa Little Sharps rifle in .30-30 caliber being fired at an 80-yard steel plate. The presenter discusses a specific handload using a 150-grain copper-plated lead bullet at approximately 1250 feet per second, noting its manageable recoil compared to full-power factory loads. The rifle's set trigger is utilized for precision shooting.

This video details a 'Relay Steel Plates' competition. The drill involves teams of shooters engaging steel targets sequentially, with each shooter loading only one round at a time. The objective is to be the first team to knock down two targets. Tie-breakers are based on remaining ammunition if times are equal. The competition emphasizes speed, accuracy, and team coordination under pressure.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.