277 FURY vs 270 Win: Shorter But Better?

This YouTube video compares the .270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) to its century-old predecessor, the .270 Winchester, and the more modern 6.8 Western cartridge. The video aims to help viewers determine if the .270 WSM is a necessary addition to their firearm collection by evaluating its performance and utility against these established and contemporary options. The analysis likely covers ballistic data, practical applications, and overall value proposition for hunters and rifle enthusiasts.

This video tests the accuracy of handloaded .270 Winchester ammunition fired from a Winchester Model 70 rifle. The content follows up on a previous demonstration of the handloading process, showcasing the performance of the reloaded rounds during a bench test. It aims to provide viewers with insights into the accuracy potential of this rifle and cartridge combination.

This video compares the ballistic performance and penetration capabilities of the .270 Winchester caliber against cinder blocks at a range of 50 yards. The test is conducted in slow motion to provide a detailed visual analysis of the impact and energy transfer of the projectile. The focus is on documenting how the .270 Win performs in terms of penetration through a common barrier.

This video compares the .270 Winchester and .308 Winchester cartridges by testing their penetration on mild steel targets. While the .270 Win has a higher velocity and sectional density, the .308 Win ultimately penetrates a 1/2 inch steel plate due to its greater kinetic energy. The test highlights that kinetic energy is a crucial factor for steel penetration, not just velocity or bullet weight alone.

This video features an accuracy test of the Sig SPEAR rifle using new 155gr Match ammunition in 6.8x51 (.277 Fury) caliber. The test follows up on a previous video that evaluated the rifle with 113gr solid copper ball ammo, which yielded approximately 4 MOA groups. The focus here is on the performance of the match-grade ammunition with the SPEAR platform, aiming to assess its precision capabilities.

The Sig SPEAR rifle chambered in the new 6.8x51mm cartridge, adopted by the U.S. military, is showcased. This review highlights its 16-inch barrel and impressive 80,000 PSI operating pressure. Future testing against body armor and ballistics gel is planned, with comparisons to 6.5 Creedmoor.

This comparison tests the .50 AE Desert Eagle against the .44 Magnum in various barrier tests, including wood, steel, sand, and concrete. While both calibers showed impressive power, the .50 AE demonstrated superior performance in ballistic gel with deeper penetration and a larger wound channel. Ultimately, the video questions if the .50 AE's marginal gains justify its significantly higher cost per round compared to the versatile .44 Magnum.

This video provides a detailed comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, demonstrating their performance differences through rigorous barrier testing. While visually identical, 5.56 NATO shows a slight advantage in velocity and energy. Crucially, 5.56 NATO exhibits superior barrier penetration against lumber and steel, whereas .223 Remington struggles. Specialized rounds like M855A1 also show enhanced performance against sand barriers.

This video tests the lethality of various 'less lethal' shotgun rounds, including rubber buckshot, bean bags, and specialized projectiles. The .410 rubber buckshot demonstrated significantly higher velocity and penetration than 12-gauge versions. Bean bag rounds proved to be the most damaging, causing substantial plywood destruction and ballistic gel displacement, leading the host to conclude they are the most lethal 'less lethal' option.

This video compares 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP through various barrier tests including lumber, sand, and concrete, alongside ballistics gel testing. While all calibers performed similarly through most barriers, the .40 S&W showed slightly better penetration and expansion in ballistics gel. The host ultimately favors 9mm due to its lower recoil and higher capacity, despite the .40 S&W's respectable performance.