308 vs 30-06 vs 7.62x54R: Not Even Close?

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.

This video presents five budget-friendly surplus rifles that are argued to outperform the AR-15 in reliability, power, and historical significance. The featured firearms include the Chinese SKS Type 56, Finnish Mosin-Nagant M39, Swedish Mauser M/96, M1 Garand, and Spanish FR8 Carbine, each highlighted for unique strengths like ruggedness, accuracy, or historical impact. The presenter, demonstrating high authority in the surplus firearms market, emphasizes their enduring value and performance.

This video tests ten popular deer rifle calibers using ballistic gel to evaluate terminal performance. The .308 Winchester and 7mm Remington Magnum demonstrated excellent penetration and expansion, while the 6.5 Creedmoor fragmented significantly. The .300 Winchester Magnum over-penetrated, and the .243 Winchester showed the weakest performance.

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 video provides a direct comparison between the .308 Winchester and 7.62x39mm calibers, specifically testing the claim that a short-barreled .308 is equivalent to a 7.62x39mm. Using 16-inch barreled IWI Tavor 7 and AK-47 platforms, the host presents data on muzzle velocity and energy retention at 100 yards. The results clearly indicate the .308 Winchester's significant superiority in both metrics, even from a short barrel.

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.

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.