Hornady Shares All: New .338 ARC - Everything you should know!

This video from SHOT Show 2025 introduces the new .338 ARC cartridge, a collaborative effort between Faxon Firearms and Hornady. The cartridge is highlighted for its superior energy output compared to 300 Blackout Subsonic and its reliable cycling across various load types, suitable for both subsonic and supersonic applications. The content is presented as part of Guns & Gear from SHOT Show 2025, brought to you by Palmetto State Armory Videos, and encourages viewers to subscribe to Gun Talk for more content across multiple platforms.

This video explores the viability of the .338 ARC cartridge, examining its accuracy with both supersonic and subsonic ammunition. The creator questions the cartridge's future success in the market and discusses potential reasons for its struggles. The description also includes links to a previous .338 ARC video, the creator's Patreon, social media accounts, a modern gun school, and a discount code for Challenge Targets.

This video provides a first impression review of PSA's new .338 ARC pistol, directly comparing its potential against the popular .300 Blackout cartridge. The analysis covers key components like barrel specifications, the brace, bolt carrier group (BCG), and magazine compatibility, exploring why the .338 ARC might emerge as a more capable alternative in the market.

This review compares the .338 ARC and 8.6 Blackout calibers, evaluating their long-range performance and terminal ballistics. While the .338 ARC demonstrated superior energy retention at 300 yards, the 8.6 Blackout was ultimately chosen as the winner due to platform versatility and potential for specialized ammunition.

This YouTube video features a review of the CMMG Dissent rifle chambered in the .338 ARC caliber. The content explores whether this new cartridge from Hornady is practical for firearm enthusiasts. The video creator, TonyD2Wild, also provides links to their various social media platforms and merchandise.

The .338 ARC is a new caliber designed for the AR-15 platform, aiming to bridge the gap between 300 Blackout and 8.6 Blackout. While technically compatible with AR-15 lowers and 6.5 Grendel/6 ARC bolts, it faces significant challenges with magazine reliability. Ballistic gel tests show 8.6 Blackout offers superior lethality due to its twist rate, and 300 Blackout is more practical, leaving the .338 ARC in a difficult position despite its potential.

The Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW chambered in .300 Blackout is presented as a highly effective modern defensive tool. It features a 7-inch barrel, 20-round capacity, and is shown with accessories like a Trijicon RMR and Surefire Scout light. The .300 Blackout cartridge's utility in a PDW platform is highlighted, despite common misunderstandings, with a live-fire demonstration showcasing its effectiveness.

This video compares the 5.56 cartridge to the more powerful .30-06 Springfield, highlighting the latter's historical use. It features a Remington 742 semi-automatic rifle in .30-06, questioning the classification of traditional firearms as 'assault weapons'. Live fire demonstration showcases the rifle's performance.

This review details the AR-57 upper receiver, a conversion for the standard AR-15 platform chambered in 5.7x28mm. It highlights the unique top-mounted P90 magazine system and a clever downward ejection modification using a cut Magpul PMAG to catch spent brass. The demonstration confirms the effectiveness of this brass-catching hack.

The Ruger Mini-14, chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, is examined for its 'weapon of war' status. The review highlights its modularity, demonstrated by a quick stock swap from synthetic to wood folding. Live fire shows its capabilities, contrasting its public perception with other firearms.