Henry vs Marlin

This video showcases a wide array of firearms and accessories available at Exile Armory. The presenters highlight various handguns, rifles, and shotguns, detailing their features, calibers, and prices. They also touch upon the challenges of a young racer competing in a high-horsepower dirt track event, emphasizing the need for sponsorship and better equipment. The latter half of the video focuses on a significant inventory update, including new arrivals and sale items.

This video provides an expert review of the American Derringer Model 1 in .30-30 Winchester, showcasing its extreme recoil and limited effectiveness due to its short barrel. The presenter, Scott, a seasoned ballistics tester, demonstrates its performance against various barriers and compares it to a Henry Lever Action rifle, highlighting the significant difference in energy transfer and expansion capabilities. The review also includes tests against body armor and a ballistic dummy, offering a comprehensive look at this unique firearm's capabilities and limitations.

This review of the Henry Side Gate Lever Action rifle in .30-30 Winchester, presented by firearms instructor Hickok45, details its dual loading capabilities (side gate and tube magazine) and traditional lever-action operation. The review highlights the rifle's smooth action, effective .30-30 cartridge performance on various targets, and classic aesthetics with its polished brass receiver and American Walnut stock. Hickok45 provides insights into its construction, sighting options, and market positioning, concluding it's a well-executed blend of modern convenience and historical design.

This Guns & Ammo showcase features the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle and the M&P Shield X pistol. Experts Antonio Acitelli and Tom Beckstrand highlight the Model 1854's robust construction, suppressor-ready threaded barrel, and M-LOK compatibility. They also discuss the Shield X's enhanced ergonomics, optics-ready slide, and suitability for concealed carry. The video also touches on Smith & Wesson's new Tennessee facility and academy for law enforcement training.

This video critically evaluates several modern firearm cartridges deemed 'pointless' by the presenter, arguing they offer little improvement over existing options or are simply cash grabs. The presenter, identified as 'Bam', analyzes cartridges like the 7mm Backcountry, 6.8 Western, 338 RCM, and various Nosler offerings, questioning their necessity and performance claims. He highlights issues such as poor bullet selection, inefficient case design, and lack of market demand, often comparing them unfavorably to established cartridges.

This review covers the Rossi R95 lever-action rifle chambered in .30-30 Winchester. It highlights the rifle's traditional design, locking bolt mechanism similar to a Marlin, and a five-round tubular magazine. The review also details its safety features, including a crossbolt safety and a lever-actuated safety mechanism, as well as its sighting system and the potential for scope mounting.

This guide details the process of firing a Civil War-era 1855 Springfield Musket using a Minie ball, as demonstrated by expert firearms instructor Hickok45. It covers preparation, loading with a ramrod, priming with a percussion cap, and firing. The demonstration highlights safe and correct muzzle-loading techniques for historical firearms.

This guide details the unique loading process for the 1860 Henry Rifle, as demonstrated by hickok45. It covers the steps for safely inserting cartridges into the tubular magazine and highlights important considerations to prevent damage to the firearm or injury. hickok45, an expert with extensive historical knowledge, provides clear instructions for this classic firearm.

This comprehensive review of the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, presented by firearms expert hickok45, details the immense power and unique characteristics of this large-caliber revolver. hickok45 provides expert insights into managing its significant recoil, demonstrates its destructive capability on various targets, and compares it to other iconic handguns. The review highlights the 500 S&W Magnum's role as a potent hunting tool and a fascinating firearm for enthusiasts of extreme power.

This comprehensive review of the Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, presented by firearms authority Hickok45, details its historical significance, operational techniques, and identification markers. The video covers loading with stripper clips, understanding German manufacturing codes like 'BYF 43', and the rifle's place in firearms history, emphasizing its robust bolt-action design.