Ammo purchase update- 2 + weeks worth. are prices leveling out? Is supply getting better?

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing Federal Punch .22 Magnum and .22 Long Rifle ammunition fired from a Heritage revolver with a 3.5-inch barrel. The instructor, with clear expertise in firearms testing, presents velocity, penetration, and expansion data for both calibers. The .22 Magnum demonstrated superior penetration and expansion compared to the .22 LR, though at a significantly higher cost.

This video features a ballistic gel test comparing Norma Eco Speed-22 and Norma Eco Power 22 .22LR ammunition against Federal Punch 22 LR. The description includes links to other related videos, including a review of the Federal Punch and a comparison with CCI Stinger and Aguila Supermax. The creator also lists frequently used equipment for their videos, such as steel targets, cameras, editing software, hearing protection, safety glasses, ballistic gelatin powder, reloading scales, calipers, denim, range finders, shooting rests, and chronographs. The video focuses on ammunition performance testing.

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.