410 slug testing part 2 weighing and measuring - collab with @BuckeyeBallistics - interesting 🧐

This video provides a detailed breakdown of various 410 shotgun slug ammunition components, including wads, powders, and buffer materials. The presenter examines the construction of slugs from brands like Breni, American Tactical, Sterling, AGC Ammo, Federal, BPS, Remington, Winchester Super-X, and Herder, highlighting differences in wad design, powder type (flake vs. ball), and the use of buffer material. This analysis offers insights into the manufacturing variations within 410 slug ammunition.

This review of YAF and Barnaul .410 slugs highlights significant performance issues. The Barnaul ammunition exhibited light primer strikes and failure to eject in a Rossi youth model shotgun, suggesting hard primers. While the YAF slugs showed better reliability, both ammunition types demonstrated poor accuracy at 25 yards, with groups ranging from 5-6 inches for YAF and a 3-inch group for Barnaul at the same distance, making them unsuitable for longer ranges.

This YouTube video features a power comparison test of .410 ammunition, specifically focusing on slugs, 000 buckshot, 6 shot, and Hornady Critical Defense PDX1 rounds. The test utilizes a Rossi .410 shotgun with a full choke. The video aims to demonstrate the performance differences between these various .410 loads in a practical shooting scenario, showcasing their impact and effectiveness.

This review focuses on a vintage 1980s Smith & Wesson Model 60 'no dash' revolver, identified as a new favorite by the reviewer. The expert firearm collector highlights key vintage features such as the pinned barrel, hammer-mounted firing pin, and original wooden grips. The revolver's history of ownership in Concord, Massachusetts, adds to its provenance.

This review by Cranky Gun Reviews provides a detailed, analytical comparison of three minimalistic .22LR survival rifles: the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival. The expert reviewer assesses each rifle based on critical survival criteria including deployment speed, portability, weight, capacity, ergonomics, sights, floating ability, and price, offering practical insights for choosing the best option for specific needs.

This review of the Savage Model 301 break-action shotgun highlights its budget-friendly nature, ideal for survival scenarios. The expert demonstrates its simple operation, safety features like the hammer block transfer bar, and easy two-piece takedown for portability. Performance with various .410 bore ammunition types is discussed, along with its value proposition under $200.

This guide details a DIY approach to handloading 410 shotshells, focusing on cost savings and utilizing repurposed tools alongside specific MEC press components. The process involves trimming 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches, depriming, resizing with a dedicated die, and priming. It then covers measuring powder (14 grains of Winchester 296), seating wads, adding shot (half an ounce of #6), and performing both pre-crimping and final crimping using MEC accessories. The presenter emphasizes the challenges of achieving perfect crimps without a full MEC press setup.