A Silver Surprise: .308 Win TulAmmo 165gr Soft Point Gel Test

The Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM is a classic battle rifle chambered in .308 Win. It features a 16-inch barrel, military-style sights, and a forward Picatinny rail for scout scopes. The rifle utilizes the traditional M1A/M14 action and accepts magazines loaded via stripper clips or the 'rock and roll' method.

This review assesses the Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad in .308 Win, questioning its $1,950 price tag. The host highlights its 18-inch barrel, excellent iron sights effective up to 100 yards, and a manageable 9.2 lbs weight. A practical tip for reliability involves loading only 9 rounds in the 10-round magazine. Ultimately, the rifle is deemed worth the investment due to its accuracy and handling.

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 is a firearm review focusing on the Tikka T3x Lite rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. The review is conducted by an Australian reviewer, indicated by '#ozziereviews'. It covers aspects of the rifle's performance and features, with the title and hashtags clearly identifying the specific model and caliber.

This video provides an out-of-the-box test of the Bear Creek Arsenal BC10 bolt-action AR10 at 100 yards using .308 Win ammunition. The reviewer, Moondog, encountered significant mechanical issues, noting a rough action and sticking bolt lugs, which impacted initial performance and accuracy. Despite these challenges, the test proceeded to evaluate the rifle's potential.

This review showcases the FN SCAR rifle paired with the IWA ML37 37mm launcher. The video demonstrates live fire of both the SCAR in 7.62x51mm/.308 Win with a Nightforce ATACR optic, and the ML37 launcher, highlighting their operational capabilities and recoil.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.