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This video showcases a custom AR-15 build with striking red anodized accents on components like the buffer tube, safety selector, and charging handle. The build features a micro red dot sight and a Magpul PMAG magazine. The presenter humorously compares the expense of custom firearms to past habits, highlighting the financial commitment involved in such builds.

This expert review of the Midwest Industries Criterion Core Rifle highlights its exceptional accuracy, particularly with 77-grain ammunition, achieving sub-MOA groups. The rifle demonstrated 100% reliability over 750 rounds and performed well with a high-flow suppressor. The host, demonstrating significant expertise, concludes it's a top-tier 'hard duty' option offering excellent value at its MSRP.

This video delves into the historical competition between the Ruger Mini-14 and the AR-15, explaining how the Mini-14 outsold the AR-15 in the early 1980s due to its affordability and traditional design appeal. The host, demonstrating high expertise, showcases modern Mini-14 features like the Samson folding stock and bayonet lug, while also comparing its accuracy to the AR-15.

This SHOT Show 2026 coverage highlights new releases from Canik and US Palm. The Canik x Radian MC9 Prime features the Radian Ramjet barrel and Afterburner compensator, retaining Canik's signature trigger. US Palm introduces the Cat4 Storm AR-15 series, available in rifle and pistol configurations with features like a Hurricane hybrid muzzle device and a monolock handguard. The video also showcases US Palm's Eye of the Storm (EOS) suppressors, including an AK-specific model.

This evaluation by Regular Guy Training LLC provides an expert-level assessment of the Rare Breed FRT-15L3 after enduring over 6,000 rounds in a single month. The review details the unit's service history, including a student class and the instructor's wife's use, highlighting the eventual wear on the original barrel leading to keyholing and its subsequent replacement with a 16-inch SOCOM profile barrel. The extensive round count demonstrates a commitment to rigorous, real-world testing.

The SOLGW MK1 rifle, particularly the 14.5-inch variant, is highly praised by the GBRS Group for its exceptional performance, described as a 'hot rod' and 'nasty.' While its handling and gas management are noted as superior for its barrel length, long-term durability after extensive use remains to be fully assessed. The review highlights the rifle's platform compatibility with AR-15/M4 systems and its 5.56x45mm NATO caliber.

This video details the meticulous process of ammunition manufacturing at Hornady's facility in Grand Island, Nebraska. It covers the creation of bullets, starting with copper cups and lead cores, and the production of brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. The content also highlights Hornady's rigorous quality control testing on a 100-yard range and the final packaging stages, emphasizing their commitment to American-made quality.

The L1A1 SLR, a British variant of the FN FAL, was adopted by the UK military for its semi-automatic-only operation and inch-pattern components. It served through major conflicts like the Falklands War and was eventually replaced by the L85 bullpup. The rifle is known for its robust design and reliability, though original British-made examples are now rare.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

Vista Outdoor has acquired the iconic Remington Ammunition brand, aiming to revive its manufacturing operations in Lonoke, Arkansas. The acquisition follows Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, with Vista Outdoor integrating the brand alongside Federal, CCI, and Speer. The focus is on restoring quality, securing raw materials, and re-employing skilled workers to meet high market demand for popular lines like Core-Lokt and UMC.