308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag: Did Not Expect This

This video provides an in-depth ballistics test of the rare Remington .30-06 Accelerator round, featuring a sabot-fired 55-grain .22 caliber projectile. The expert demonstrates its extremely high velocity (tested at over 3800 fps) and its unique terminal effect, causing rapid fragmentation and energy dump with no exit wound on soft tissue. While the ballistics match the 'no exit wound' scenario discussed, the round's impracticality for long-range accuracy makes it an unlikely candidate for the hypothetical assassination.

Ozzie Reviews provides an expert assessment of Arrakis steel targets, highlighting their Australian manufacturing and robust construction using Bisalloy 500 and Hardox 450 steel. The review details specific models like the Doe Centerfire Gen 2 and Pig Centerfire Gen 1, emphasizing their reactive 'heart' plates for realistic practice. Live fire testing with a .308 Winchester rifle confirms the targets' durability and clear feedback mechanisms, even when shot closer than recommended distances.

This video from ARFCOM News at SHOT Show 2026 details several new M1 Garand and 1903 Springfield variants from CMP. Highlights include a Gas Trap M1 Garand reproduction, a reliable 16-inch barrel 'Tanker' M1 in .30-06, a match-grade Custom Shop Special, an M1D sniper reproduction with an offset scope, a .308 Winchester M1 Garand variant, and the A3 Expert built on reclaimed 1903 Springfield receivers. The CMP representative emphasizes historical accuracy, reliability enhancements, and quality craftsmanship.

This review introduces the new CZ 600+ ST3 American, a versatile switch-barrel rifle system. It highlights the ST3 model's magnum-length action and available calibers (.30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, .270 Winchester). Key features include a walnut stock, detachable box magazine with varying capacities, and a unique tang safety that locks the bolt. The rifle employs a controlled round feed system for reliable operation, as explained by Shooting Editor Christopher Olsen.

This video debunks the myth that the M1 Garand's 'ping' is a tactical liability. An experiment conducted 80 yards away with professional audio equipment demonstrated that the gunshot sound effectively masks the ping, rendering it inaudible to an enemy at that distance. The test confirms the M1 Garand's audible signature is not a significant tactical disadvantage in combat.

Sootch00 provides an enthusiastic review of the next-generation FN SCAR rifles, highlighting a dramatically improved shooter experience. Both the SCAR 17S and SCAR 16S are praised for their exceptionally smooth and soft shooting characteristics, with the reviewer noting remarkable accuracy even when shooting standing. The modularity of the new generation is also a key point, allowing existing owners to upgrade their current SCARs.

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.