Biggest gun at SHOT SHOW: 416 Barrett MRAD ELR

This video compares the .416 Barrett and .50 BMG calibers, testing their penetration capabilities through steel plates, paper reams, and oxygen tanks. The .416 Barrett demonstrated superior penetration in most tests due to its higher velocity and aerodynamic projectile, despite the .50 BMG's larger mass. The Desert Tech HTI's modularity is highlighted, allowing caliber conversions.

This video explores the maximum vertical range of a .416 Barrett rifle by firing it straight up. The experiment reveals a significant hang time of approximately 50 seconds for the .416 Barrett, with a comparison to the .50 BMG. The host emphasizes extreme safety precautions, conducting the test on vast private property due to the inherent dangers of falling projectiles.

This YouTube video is part V of a SHOT SHOW 2025 recap, focusing on the Barrett Firearms MRAD ELR rifle, described as the ultimate long-range sniper rifle. It also promotes Paramount Tactical Gear and their XP Long Range Course. The content appears to be a product showcase and potential review or demonstration of a high-end rifle for long-range shooting applications.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .416 Barrett and .50 BMG API rounds against 4-inch thick Humvee bulletproof glass. The .416 Barrett successfully penetrated the glass, while the .50 BMG API round, fired with added challenges of water jugs and a steel I-beam, also went through the glass and the I-beam, demonstrating significant residual energy. The video also touches on California's legal restrictions for .50 BMG.

This video features ballistician Bryan Litz discussing the characteristics and applications of large caliber rifles, typically defined as .338 and larger. He highlights the importance of high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) bullets, the necessity of muzzle brakes for managing recoil and blast in powerful cartridges, and showcases the versatility of platforms like the Desert Tech HTI, which supports multiple calibers up to .50 BMG. Litz also references his extensive ballistic testing data available in his published works.

This video reviews the top 7 long-range rifles of 2024, highlighting precision, modularity, and specialized features for various shooting disciplines. Models like the Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro and Gunwerks Nexus cater to PRS shooters with advanced ergonomics and quick-change barrel systems. For extreme long-range, the Barrett MRADELR stands out with its heavy barrel and .416 Barrett chambering, while the Bergara MG Micro Lite offers an ultra-lightweight option for backcountry hunting.

This RECOILtv episode dives into the Micro Uzi, a compact submachine gun with a high cyclic rate of 1250 RPM. Hosts Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden explore its history, technical features like compensator ports, and demonstrate its intense full-auto performance. The review highlights the evolution from the original Uzi to smaller, faster-firing variants and compares its handling to a 'fire hose'.

This video provides an exclusive look inside a Ukrainian subunit armory in 2024, showcasing the diverse weaponry and equipment in use. It highlights the transition from Soviet-era arms to Western platforms like Daniel Defense rifles, FN SCARs, and CZ Bren 2s, alongside heavy support weapons such as the M2 Browning and Mark 19. The armory also features various anti-armor systems, machine guns, and standard-issue Glock 17 pistols, illustrating the evolving nature of modern warfare.

This episode of War Stories features legendary CIA and Special Forces operator Billy Waugh, detailing his extensive career in covert operations. Waugh shares insights from his service in Korea, Vietnam with MACV-SOG, and tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden in Sudan. He highlights pioneering HALO jump techniques and the critical role of intelligence gathering through reconnaissance photography.

The PKM is highlighted as a top-tier medium machine gun, praised for its lightweight design and robust Soviet construction. Its 7.62x54R caliber and unique two-stage feeding mechanism, stemming from its non-disintegrating belt, are detailed. The review covers field stripping, internal Kalashnikov-based design, loading procedures, and a live-fire demonstration showcasing controllable automatic fire.