TESTED: Hornady 25 Creedmoor Factory Ammo

This video provides an expert overview of modern precision rifle cartridges and setups, focusing on consistency for competitive shooting like PRS and NRL Hunter, as well as hunting and duty use. Dan Berdikini, drawing on extensive experience, emphasizes that consistency is paramount over ultimate aerodynamic bullets or rifle accuracy. He discusses popular calibers such as the 6mm Dasher, 6GT, 25 Creedmoor, and 6.5 Creedmoor, highlighting their pros and cons for different shooting scenarios and the importance of reliable equipment like optics, mounts, and triggers.

This video features a discussion on the Hornady Precision Rifle Series match, highlighting the challenges of difficult conditions and the importance of reliable equipment. Tom Beckrand, rifle and optics editor for Guns & Ammo, shares his experience and insights on his Accuracy International rifle setup, the 25 Creedmoor cartridge, and the benefits of using a suppressor. The conversation also touches on the competitive shooting community and advice for newcomers.

This video introduces Hornady's new 25 Creedmoor cartridge, highlighting its advantages over the 6.5 Creedmoor for precision rifle competitions and hunting. The 25 Creedmoor offers reduced recoil, improved wind deflection, and flatter trajectory due to its ability to efficiently stabilize long, high ballistic coefficient bullets. It's presented as a purpose-built cartridge for modern long-range shooting.

This video details the process of finishing the break-in and conducting extensive load development for a Savage 110 Precision rifle in .300 Winchester Magnum. The instructor tests a wide array of bullet weights (110gr to 240gr) paired with numerous powders, meticulously recording velocity, group size, standard deviation, and extreme spread data. The content emphasizes a systematic approach to finding optimal loads, troubleshooting issues like hang fires and cold-weather performance, and offers insights into bullet stabilization and powder burn rates.

Tobias Lingren of Botnia Solutions details the engineering and design philosophy behind their advanced muzzle brakes, focusing on significant recoil and concussion reduction. The discussion covers computational fluid dynamics (CFD) used in development, manufacturing processes, and the critical factors for shooter performance in Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and other disciplines. The interview highlights how Botnia's designs aim to improve shooter comfort, target reacquisition, and overall rifle dynamics.

This guide details the installation of the TriggerTech ACE trigger system for Glock pistols, focusing on its features like zero creep technology and adjustable pull weight. The process involves replacing factory components with the new trigger parts, including springs and pins. The video also demonstrates the performance difference using a Trigger Scan TS11, comparing the ACE trigger to a factory Glock trigger, and includes live-fire testing.

This guide details the setup and operation of the Hornady Versa-Prime adjustable bench priming tool. It covers unboxing, assembly, mounting, switching between small and large primers, and adjusting primer seating depth. The tool is praised for its robust construction, ergonomic design, and adjustable depth stop, though it requires specific Hornady shell holders. The review highlights its efficiency and consistency for reloading enthusiasts.

This guide details how to reload budget-friendly 223 Remington ammunition using Berry's 55 and 62 grain bullets and Accurate 2520 powder. It covers component selection, progressive press setup, load data considerations, field testing with a chronograph, and cost analysis, highlighting significant savings by reusing brass. The presenter, Serena, brings over 10 years of competitive service rifle experience and extensive behind-the-scenes work at Ultimate Reloader.