280 Ackley Improved vs 7 SAUM: Two of the best rifle cartridges on earth

This expert-level analysis ranks seven highly accurate hunting calibers for 2026, drawing on data from match shooters and ballistic experts. It details the origins, performance characteristics, and hunting suitability of calibers like the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, 6.5 PRC, .280 Ackley Improved, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .243 Winchester, highlighting their strengths in accuracy, recoil management, and effective range for various game.

This video explores several rifle cartridges that outperform the popular .308 Winchester for various hunting and shooting applications. It highlights the advantages of cartridges like the 7mm PRC and .300 Win Mag for elk hunting due to superior velocity and energy. For AR platforms, 6mm ARC and 6.5 Grendel offer lighter, more compact deer hunting options. The .280 Ackley Improved, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm-08 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5 PRC are presented as superior alternatives offering better ballistics, flatter trajectories, or less recoil.

This episode introduces and discusses Hornady's new 7 PRC cartridge. The hosts compare its specifications and ballistic performance to popular 7mm cartridges like the 7 SAUM, 7 Rem Mag, 7 LRM, and 28 Nosler. They delve into the history of the Gunwerks 7 LRM and its relationship to the 7 PRC, highlighting similarities and differences. The discussion addresses common questions about the new 7mm offering and its potential applications, providing valuable information for firearm enthusiasts interested in rifle cartridges and ballistics.

This video explores cartridges that outperform the 7 PRC for specific hunting scenarios, featuring expert opinions from GOHUNT. Calibers like the .300 RUM offer superior energy, while the 6.8 Western provides a balance of power and short-action compatibility. Other discussed alternatives include the efficient 7mm-08, the high-velocity .28 Nosler, the widely available .300 Win Mag, the powerful .300 PRC, the efficient 6.5 PRC, and the balanced .280 Ackley Improved.

This video compares four popular 7mm rifle cartridges: 7mm-08, 7mm Rem Mag, .28 Nosler, and .280 AI. It analyzes their ballistics, trajectory, wind drift, barrel life, and recoil. The .28 Nosler offers the flattest trajectory but has the shortest barrel life and highest recoil, while the 7mm-08 is noted for low recoil, making it suitable for youth hunters. The 7mm Rem Mag is recommended for its balance of power, efficiency, and ammo availability.

This review compares the .270 Winchester to seven other rifle cartridges, evaluating their performance for hunting applications. The analysis includes ballistic data, recoil, and suitability for various game sizes. The 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, and 280 AI are highlighted as strong alternatives, offering advantages in specific scenarios.

This video demonstrates that a suppressed .22 LR pistol firing subsonic ammunition can be quieter than a compound bow. It explains how suppressors work by slowing gas release and highlights the sonic crack produced by supersonic rounds. Subsonic ammunition is shown to be crucial for maximum noise reduction.

This Backfire LLC #shorts video debunks a politician's claim that an AR-15 weighs as much as 10 moving boxes and shoots .50 caliber bullets. The AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, and most variants chamber .22 caliber rounds like 5.56mm, not .50 caliber. While rare AR-15s can chamber .50 Beowulf, this is distinct from the common .50 BMG.

This short demonstrates the destructive power of a 12-gauge shotgun using ballistics gel. Slow-motion footage reveals 7.5 shot pellets traveling at 1300 fps, creating a 5-inch deep wound with a 1-foot spread from approximately 350 lead balls. The video also dissects a shell, highlighting the wad and gunpowder responsible for the impact.

The used gun section can reveal firearms that owners regret purchasing, often due to excessive recoil. A Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in .300 RUM, despite its high-end features and cost, is frequently resold because the caliber's extreme recoil makes it unpleasant to shoot. This highlights the importance of considering practical shooting experience over raw ballistics when choosing a rifle.