The Flattest Shooting Cartridges

This video provides an in-depth analysis of rifle accuracy, challenging industry claims with extensive 20-shot group testing. The Backfire team highlights the Horizon Vandal X as the most accurate factory hunting rifle and a custom 6 Dasher as the most accurate overall. They emphasize that recoil, not price or weight, strongly correlates with accuracy, and identify top performers in various price brackets.

This episode of the Backfire Accuracy Challenge pits a factory Tikka T3x against custom builds at ranges up to 1,000 yards. Matt's Tikka, upgraded with an MDT chassis and Nightforce scope, won the competition with 15 points, demonstrating the potential of a factory action. Competitors faced challenges with target acquisition and ballistic data at longer distances, highlighting the importance of precise setup and shooter skill.

This guide details the technique for engaging long-range steel targets with a high-end bolt-action rifle, as demonstrated by Jaeger Z999. It covers rifle preparation, optic adjustment, and precise shot execution, including considerations for suppressed shooting. The instruction emphasizes methodical handling and accurate engagement from a stable platform.

This guide details how to participate in the '1 MOA All Day Long' challenge, emphasizing the importance of 10-shot groups over 3-shot groups for proving rifle and ammunition accuracy. It covers rifle preparation, long-range sighting, firing the challenge group, and accurate measurement. Instruction is provided by Kit Badger, an expert in precision shooting, highlighting the need for patience and consistent performance under challenge conditions.

This video features a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle being fired into a bullet trap at a distance of 20 yards. The "Outlier Backdraft" likely refers to a specific rifle model or a performance characteristic being tested. The content focuses on the ballistic performance or impact of this particular caliber and firearm setup at close range.

This video details the process of proofing stages for a Tactical Games Sniper Challenge at WYO Ranch, Texas. Lucas Botkin, a recognized tactical gear developer and instructor, demonstrates the setup and live-fire verification of complex stages. The content highlights the importance of competitive environments for testing gear and refining shooting techniques under demanding conditions.

This guide details how to significantly reduce the noise signature of a .22 LR pistol using a suppressor and subsonic ammunition. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, explains the physics behind suppressor function and the importance of ammunition choice for optimal quietness. The video culminates in a direct comparison showing the suppressed pistol is quieter than a compound bow.

This video debunks a politician's claim about the weight and caliber of an AR-15. The speaker, demonstrating expert authority, clarifies that an AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, not the equivalent of 10 moving boxes. It also explains that while some rare AR-15 variants can chamber .50 Beowulf, the common calibers are much smaller, like .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, and not the .50 BMG.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 12-gauge shotgun ballistics, featuring insights from Jim Harmer. It details the destructive potential of a 12-gauge load in ballistics gel, highlighting the wide wound channel created by numerous pellets. The content includes a breakdown of shotgun shell components and emphasizes safety warnings for viewers.

This video from Backfire offers an expert assessment of a pre-owned Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in 300 RUM, highlighting its resale value and the significant recoil associated with the caliber in a lightweight platform. The instructor emphasizes understanding why high-end firearms might be resold, particularly due to chambering and its impact on shootability.