Kimber Subalpine (Mountain Ascent) Review: Under 5 lbs, but we're not fans

This video reviews ten powerful and innovative rifles for 2024, highlighting their features, performance, and intended uses. It covers a range of firearms from budget-friendly options to high-end hunting and competition models, detailing aspects like barrel construction, stock materials, trigger systems, and available calibers. The expert analysis provides insights for hunters and precision shooters seeking new rifle platforms.

This video reviews five lightweight rifles ideal for mountain hunting: the Sako 85 Carbon Light, Kimber Mountain Ascent, Browning Xbolt Mountain Pro Tungsten, Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0, and Tikka T3X Superlite. The presenter, Ted from Line45, highlights key features such as weight, stock material, barrel construction, action smoothness, trigger quality, and accuracy guarantees for each model. The focus is on performance in rugged, high-country environments where weight and reliability are paramount.

This review of the Sako 90 Peak in .308 Winchester highlights its lightweight design (2.6 kg / 5.7 lb), making it suitable for long hunts. While the rifle offers features like a cold hammer-forged barrel, adjustable trigger, and Picatinny rail, the reviewer expresses disappointment with inconsistent accuracy and feeding issues, particularly with certain Sako ammunition. The rifle is compared to the Model 85, noting improvements in bolt cycling smoothness and reduced lock time, though these were not subjectively noticeable to the reviewer.

This review covers the Savage 110 Ultralite Elite, highlighting its advanced construction and lightweight design for hunters and precision shooters. Key features include an MDT H&R 26 chassis, Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, and Savage's AccuTrigger, all contributing to a sub-6-pound rifle with premium features.

This review details the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20, a modern iteration of Melvin Forbes' ultra-lightweight rifle design. It highlights the rifle's construction, including its carbon fiber stock, stainless steel barrel, and weight-saving receiver. The review emphasizes its suitability for hunting due to its light weight and ergonomic features designed to manage recoil.

This video provides an extensive overview of new firearm and accessory releases from Shot Show 2026. It covers new bolt-action rifles, pistols, shotguns, suppressors, and optics from various manufacturers. Key highlights include the Backfire lightweight hunting chassis, Garmin's updated chronographs, Caldwell's app-controlled clay target launcher, and innovative rifle platforms from Seekins Precision and Franklin Armory. The video also touches on advancements in ammunition and reloading equipment.

This guide details how to significantly reduce the noise signature of a .22 LR pistol using a suppressor and subsonic ammunition. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, explains the physics behind suppressor function and the importance of ammunition choice for optimal quietness. The video culminates in a direct comparison showing the suppressed pistol is quieter than a compound bow.

This video debunks a politician's claim about the weight and caliber of an AR-15. The speaker, demonstrating expert authority, clarifies that an AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, not the equivalent of 10 moving boxes. It also explains that while some rare AR-15 variants can chamber .50 Beowulf, the common calibers are much smaller, like .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, and not the .50 BMG.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 12-gauge shotgun ballistics, featuring insights from Jim Harmer. It details the destructive potential of a 12-gauge load in ballistics gel, highlighting the wide wound channel created by numerous pellets. The content includes a breakdown of shotgun shell components and emphasizes safety warnings for viewers.

This video from Backfire offers an expert assessment of a pre-owned Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in 300 RUM, highlighting its resale value and the significant recoil associated with the caliber in a lightweight platform. The instructor emphasizes understanding why high-end firearms might be resold, particularly due to chambering and its impact on shootability.