Hornady's New Cartridge + The Appalling Ammo Industry Takeover

This review details the initial impressions and performance of the Sant Tan Tactical STT-15 rifle chambered in 6 ARC. The rifle features an 18-inch Proof Research barrel and a rifle-plus-one gas system. Initial accuracy testing with Hornady 108gr ELD Match ammunition yielded a 1 MOA 10-round group straight out of the box. The reviewer highlights the rifle's excellent trigger and plans further testing at distance.

Elliott Delp reviews the Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) L89 rifle, evaluating its performance against industry hype. He highlights its exceptionally well-gassed system, smooth shooting experience, and high accuracy, evidenced by tight groups on Ballistic-X targets. Positioned as a mid-to-high tier firearm, the L89 is compared favorably to brands like BCM in terms of reliability and value.

This video from Classic Firearms introduces and analyzes Hornady's new 25 Creedmoor cartridge. It directly compares it to the popular 6.5 Creedmoor, questioning if the new offering is superior. The video covers the cartridge's features and specifications, culminating in a conclusion about its performance and potential advantages. Additional links are provided for viewers interested in purchasing featured products or checking out the channel's other content platforms, including their podcast and short clips channel.

The .22 ARC caliber, optimized for the AR-15 platform, demonstrates impressive long-range effectiveness and terminal ballistics. Testing showed significant energy transfer against body armor and clean penetration through a cinder block. At 500 yards, it proved lethal, causing a massive exit wound and hydrostatic shock on an anatomical head target, validating its potential for varmint and coyote hunting.

Elliott Delp reviews the LaRue Tactical 15, a $2,000 match-grade AR-15, highlighting its exceptional accuracy and unique rail system. The rifle consistently produced sub-MOA groups with various Hornady loads, as verified by Ballistic-X software. Delp concludes it's a 'laser' suitable for precision shooting or hunting applications.

This video showcases the Ruger RXM subcompact pistol during its initial magazine firing, specifically testing various hollow point ammunition types. The presenter, associated with SPN Firearms, highlights the pistol's 12+1 capacity and notes the Cylee optic's battery was depleted, leading to iron sight shooting. The RXM is described as a soft-shooting subcompact with a larger slide and barrel.

This video demonstrates that a suppressed .22 LR pistol firing subsonic ammunition can be quieter than a compound bow. It explains how suppressors work by slowing gas release and highlights the sonic crack produced by supersonic rounds. Subsonic ammunition is shown to be crucial for maximum noise reduction.

This Backfire LLC #shorts video debunks a politician's claim that an AR-15 weighs as much as 10 moving boxes and shoots .50 caliber bullets. The AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, and most variants chamber .22 caliber rounds like 5.56mm, not .50 caliber. While rare AR-15s can chamber .50 Beowulf, this is distinct from the common .50 BMG.

This short demonstrates the destructive power of a 12-gauge shotgun using ballistics gel. Slow-motion footage reveals 7.5 shot pellets traveling at 1300 fps, creating a 5-inch deep wound with a 1-foot spread from approximately 350 lead balls. The video also dissects a shell, highlighting the wad and gunpowder responsible for the impact.

The used gun section can reveal firearms that owners regret purchasing, often due to excessive recoil. A Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in .300 RUM, despite its high-end features and cost, is frequently resold because the caliber's extreme recoil makes it unpleasant to shoot. This highlights the importance of considering practical shooting experience over raw ballistics when choosing a rifle.