.308 Win - 175gr Sierra Match King with IMR 4064 (part 2)

This video explores the accuracy differences between factory ammunition and handloads, demonstrating that some rifles perform better with specific factory loads while others excel with custom handloads. Key factors influencing accuracy include bullet selection, powder choice, temperature stability, and precise seating depth, especially for VLD bullets. While handloading offers potential cost savings and greater control over components, achieving consistent powder charges requires accurate scales, and the break-even point for equipment investment varies significantly by caliber.

This Guns & Gear episode features Ryan Gresham visiting Jeff Hoffman of Black Hills Ammunition in South Dakota. The discussion covers Black Hills' collaborations with other industry brands to utilize top-tier components in their ammunition. The video also includes a test of Black Hills .308 Win 155gr Hornady ELD-M bullets and a practical demonstration of Jeff Hoffman's simple wind adjustment technique.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearm calibers against a cinderblock wall. Handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm, and even .50 AE from a Desert Eagle failed to breach the wall. Rifle calibers including 5.56 NATO, 12 Gauge Slug, and .308 Win from an FN SCAR also proved insufficient. However, the .50 BMG sniper rifle round easily penetrated the wall, demonstrating its extreme power.

This video tests the penetration power of various calibers through paper, ranging from .22 LR to a .50 BMG sniper rifle. Key findings include the .50 BMG penetrating over 3,000 sheets, while a 9mm round stopped at 500 sheets. The .44 Magnum surprisingly penetrated fewer sheets than the 9mm, possibly due to bullet expansion. The .223 Remington from an AR-15 demonstrated significant penetration, exceeding 2,000 sheets.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Heckler & Koch MR308 rifle, a civilian variant of the HK417. It covers essential operational steps including magazine loading with .308 Win ammunition and rifle preparation. The demonstration highlights the performance of the Triton Ronin 1-6x24 SFP LPVO optic during live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing the rifle's reliability and handling characteristics. The presenter exhibits a high level of authority and familiarity with high-end tactical firearms.

This "Gun Of The Week" episode features the CVA Cascade SR-80, a scout-type bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win. The video showcases the rifle on the range, highlighting its features like the 18-inch medium-contour barrel, 10-round detachable magazine, Williams adjustable sights with a protected post front sight, and a forward-mounted Picatinny rail. The rifle has a synthetic stock with a Flat Dark Earth finish and painted-web texturing. The description also provides CVA's history and encourages viewers to join the NRA.

This video demonstrates a successful method for removing a severely stuck case from an AR-10 barrel using a high-pressure grease gun and hydraulic oil. Despite a previous gunsmith's failure, the technique involving a custom adapter and specialized grease gun achieved extraction. Post-removal inspection and range testing confirmed the barrel's integrity and sub-MOA accuracy.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading ammunition for the Thompson Center Compass chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum. It meticulously covers each stage of the reloading process, from an introduction and detailed discussion of components and equipment to the practical steps of brass resizing and preparation, load data analysis, setting overall length (OAL), priming, powder charging, and bullet seating. The video culminates in a range test to evaluate the reloaded ammunition, followed by a brass inspection and group review, and concludes with future plans. The content is highly educational for anyone looking to start reloading this specific caliber and rifle.

The Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 offers excellent value for its $400 price point, featuring First Focal Plane (FFP) capability and a usable EBR-2C reticle. While it shows some chromatic aberration and has slightly mushy turrets compared to higher-end models, its tracking accuracy is comparable to the more expensive Strike Eagle. It's a strong contender for budget-conscious long-range shooters, though FFP might be less ideal for hunting than SFP.

This video explores the experimental firing of .22 airgun pellets using .22 caliber nail gun blanks, achieving velocities over 2200 fps with Level 4 loads. Despite some pellet instability at 50 yards, accuracy remained surprisingly tight, demonstrating the potential for this unconventional projectile method. The host emphasizes proper muzzle-loading technique for rifling engagement and uses a chronograph for precise data collection.