Hard Cast Lead Bullets vs Soft Lead Bullets

This video explores the effectiveness of cast lead bullets, demonstrating their historical significance and modern-day lethality. Tests with .45 Colt and .44 Magnum Underwood hard cast ammunition show impressive penetration and energy transfer through ballistics gel and meat targets. The review highlights cast lead's suitability for hunting and self-defense, even against bone.

This review tests Buffalo Bore's 220-grain heavy hard cast bullets in both the Glock 20 and Glock 29. Both pistols successfully stabilized the heavy rounds, demonstrating clean bullet impacts. The video highlights the effectiveness of this ammunition for woods carry and defense against large animals, while also noting the significant recoil in the subcompact Glock 29.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 rifle chambered in 500 S&W Magnum, presented by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The review covers detailed specifications, range performance with various ammunition types, and extensive destruction tests on multiple objects. Scott highlights the rifle's flawless functionality, accuracy, and comfortable shooting experience despite the powerful caliber, offering practical insights for enthusiasts.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.