30 Super Carry and Truth About Chamber Pressure

This video critically examines nine modern firearm cartridges deemed unnecessary or redundant in the current market. The host argues that many new releases are 'cash grabs' lacking true innovation. Specific cartridges like the 7mm Backcountry, 6.8 Western, 338 ARC, and the entire Nosler family are dissected for their perceived shortcomings in performance, market positioning, or bullet selection. The review highlights cartridges designed for specific niches, like straight-wall hunting, questioning their practical advantage over established options.

This review highlights the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus in .30 Super Carry, purchased for $250 with night sights. The firearm demonstrated reliability in harsh negative weather conditions, including freezing temperatures and high winds. The reviewer praises the .30 Super Carry caliber's effectiveness, comparing it favorably to 9mm and questioning its lower popularity.

This video features a new monolithic bullet designed for the 30 Super Carry cartridge. The bullet weighs 56.4 grains and has a 4-petal design. The description also mentions it is loaded with HS-6 powder and provides links to the manufacturer's website (velocitasbullets.com) as well as the creator's merchandise, social media, and Patreon pages. A gel test is conducted to evaluate the bullet's performance.

This video discusses the newly introduced 30 Super Carry ammunition, with the creator expressing surprise at having overlooked its release. They compare it conceptually to a '.32 ACP magnum' and share their initial thoughts and hopes for the round to become the 'ultimate carry round'. The content focuses on the potential of this new caliber for concealed and personal defense.

This video focuses on the Federal Punch ammunition for the 30 Super Carry caliber. It appears to be an in-depth look at this specific cartridge, likely covering its performance, ballistics, and suitability for various applications. Given the title, it's highly probable that the content will explore the 30 Super Carry caliber and the 103-grain Federal Punch load, offering valuable information for firearm owners interested in this cartridge.

This video features a Clear Ballistics gel test of the new 30 Super Carry cartridge, specifically using the 70-grain Velocitas monolithic bullet. The test is conducted using two firearms: the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus pistol and the Hi-Point Carbine 3095. The content focuses on examining the terminal ballistics performance of this emerging caliber and bullet combination from both a handgun and a carbine platform, providing insights into its potential effectiveness.

This head-to-head accuracy test compares the Ruger 10/22 and Marlin Model 60 .22 LR rifles. Both rifles demonstrated tight groups at 25 yards with various ammunition types. The Marlin Model 60 features a 17-round tube magazine and last-shot bolt hold-open, while the Ruger 10/22 is known for its extensive aftermarket support and 10-round rotary magazine.

This .38 Special ballistics gel test evaluated five different loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. Only the Federal HST Micro and Hornady Critical Defense demonstrated reliable expansion, with the HST Micro showing a significant wound track despite shallower penetration. Lighter, expanding bullets appear more effective in short-barreled revolvers.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm +P and .40 S&W HST ammunition. The .40 S&W demonstrated more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved greater penetration. The host notes that .40 S&W offers superior terminal ballistics, but 9mm provides advantages in capacity and recoil management, especially in compact firearms.

This video provides a first look at the .50 Beowulf cartridge fired from an AR-15 platform rifle. It demonstrates the loading process, live fire, and the significant impact on steel targets. The footage highlights the rifle's side-charging mechanism and a Vortex red dot optic, showcasing the raw power of this big bore round.