Federal 7mm Backcountry 2025 Shot Show

This live stream from PRO GUN on April 18th, 2026, features discussions on various firearms, calibers, and accessories. The host, an experienced firearms enthusiast, shares personal experiences and opinions on topics ranging from 10mm handguns like the Glock 20 and Springfield Ronin, to 1911 platforms, AR-15 builds, and ammunition choices. The conversation also touches on holster retention, stun gun legality, and the evolving landscape of gun laws across different states, with a particular focus on Tennessee's constitutional carry status. The host emphasizes the importance of quality magazines for 1911s and discusses the pros and cons of different firearm platforms for self-defense and hunting scenarios.

This video tests the practical accuracy of the Henry Big Boy Carbine at 50 yards using various 38 Special and 357 Magnum loads. The presenter notes significant variations in point of impact between different ammunition types and weights, even within the same caliber. The testing highlights how ammunition choice can drastically affect accuracy and requires potential sight adjustments for optimal performance.

The video discusses the potential design theft of the KelTec KP-50, highlighting its similarities to designs from 'Stuff and Things Inc.' It also covers new product releases from Sig Sauer, Tandemkross, Henry, Savage, and G Force Arms, alongside new offerings in optics and gunsmithing tools. The presenter, with a hobbyist's authority, invites viewer discussion on the design controversy.

This video provides a recap of the 2025 Shot Show, highlighting several firearms and accessories that caught the presenter's attention. Key takeaways include impressions of the CZ P-10 F, the innovative but unconventional KelTec P50 in 5.7x28mm, the niche 7mm Backcountry cartridge, and the Fusion Firearms striker-fired pistol. The presenter also discusses a unique headrest safe concept and expresses mixed feelings about the HK P30SK and the new Smith & Wesson Classic No-Lock revolvers.

Classic Firearms hosts Jason and Matt review six new rifle releases from SHOT Show 2025, covering a range of platforms from bolt-action precision rifles to modern interpretations of classic battle rifles. The hosts provide technical details, performance expectations, and market positioning for each firearm, highlighting innovations in manufacturing and design. Their expert analysis is informed by direct industry access and extensive firearms knowledge.

Savage Arms unveiled new bolt-action rifles chambered in 7mm Backcountry and updated their Revel Deluxe lever-action rimfire rifle at SHOT Show 2025. The bolt-action lineup includes 10 models ranging from the budget-friendly Trail Hunter Light to the ultralight Elite, with options for left-handed shooters and various barrel lengths. The Revel Deluxe now features a threaded barrel for suppressor use, a modern aesthetic with stippling and a vertical pistol grip, and a takedown design for portability, available in .22 LR with .17 HMR and .22 Mag coming soon.

This video provides a head-to-head accuracy test between the Ruger 10/22 and the Marlin Model 60, both chambered in .22 LR. The host, an experienced shooter, details the test methodology, including ammunition types and a consistent 25-yard range. The comparison highlights key features of each rifle, such as magazine capacity and aftermarket availability, concluding with a visual presentation of the shot groups.

This video details a comprehensive ballistics gel test for various .38 Special loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. The expert instructor analyzes bullet expansion, penetration, and wound channels, offering critical insights into ammunition performance for self-defense. Key takeaways include the importance of bullet design for reliable expansion in short barrels and safety considerations for handloading .38 Special ammunition.

This guide details a head-to-head ballistic gel test comparing 9mm Luger +P and .40 S&W ammunition, as demonstrated by an experienced firearms reviewer. The test involved firing specific loads through denim barriers into gel blocks, measuring velocity and penetration, and analyzing recovered projectiles. The .40 S&W HST showed more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved deeper penetration. The comparison highlights trade-offs between terminal performance, capacity, and recoil in compact firearms.

This video demonstrates the initial live fire of a .50 Beowulf AR-15 platform rifle, featuring a side-charging upper receiver and a Vortex red dot optic. The host, identified as a firearms enthusiast and content creator, showcases the loading process, firing, and the significant impact of the large caliber rounds on steel targets at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights proficient firearm handling and range safety awareness.