ARTV Preview: Remington Ammunition, Taurus TX22 Competition and The M1886 Lebel

This review of the Taurus TX22 series, including the Toro and Compaq models, highlights its popularity as a trainer pistol, particularly with the advent of forced reset triggers. The TX22 offers various configurations and significant aftermarket support. While the Toro demonstrated impressive accuracy for its class, reliability varied between the tested models, with the compact experiencing extraction failures. The review emphasizes the TX22's potential as a solid trainer despite these issues and the ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding FRTs.

This video analyzes the current state of the US ammunition industry, highlighting a significant downturn following a boom period. Major players like Vista Outdoor, Remington, and Winchester are experiencing financial and structural pressures due to overexpansion, shifting demand, and increased competition from imports. The speaker, Luke from Line45, details corporate restructurings and market dynamics, advising consumers on how to navigate the changing landscape by diversifying, setting price targets, and treating availability seasonally.

This video identifies the Taurus TX22 as the new #1 most sold handgun, surpassing the long-dominant Glock 19. The speaker, from GFG, highlights the TX22's surprising popularity, especially among new gun owners, due to its higher capacity (.22 LR with 10+ rounds), low recoil, reliability, optics-readiness, and affordability. The video contrasts this with the traditional dominance of 9mm handguns and the historical limitations of .22 LR capacity.

This video identifies the Taurus TX22 as the new #1 most sold handgun, surpassing the long-dominant Glock 19. The speaker highlights its .22 LR caliber, higher magazine capacity (up to 16-22 rounds), reliability, low recoil, optics readiness, and affordability as key factors driving its popularity, especially among new gun owners. The TX22 is noted for feeling like a 9mm in hand, making it an accessible and practical choice.

This video investigates an accuracy problem with a Browning XBolt 2 in 6.5 PRC, identifying a 1:7 twist rate as a potential cause for keyholing and poor performance with certain ammunition. The investigation involved testing the twist rate, examining the barrel, and consulting with ammunition manufacturers. The conclusion suggests a combination of an overly fast twist rate and ammunition construction issues led to the observed problems.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a variety of firearms available for purchase, highlighting specific models, calibers, and prices. The presenters discuss new sponsorships, including Base Racing Fuel, and mention other local businesses supporting their racing endeavors. The video also features a segment on firearm safety and a motivational message about kindness and avoiding negativity.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.