Noreen BN36 30-06 Carbine Review & Shoot

This video provides a practical accuracy test of the FN49 rifle, specifically the Luxembourg variant chambered in .30-06 Springfield, out to 500 yards. The hosts discuss its historical context as a precursor to the FN FAL, its design features including an adjustable gas system, and its reliability. While acknowledging its limitations in precision compared to modern firearms, the FN49 demonstrates surprisingly capable performance with iron sights under windy conditions, making it suitable for its intended role as a battle rifle.

This review of the CMMG MK3 DISSENT in .308 Winchester focuses on its performance during rapid-fire drills, specifically the 'build drill'. The presenter highlights the rifle's significant recoil impulse, the effectiveness of the Aimpoint CompM4 optic, and the surprising lack of heat transfer to the handguard despite rapid firing. Initial impressions suggest it's a powerful and fun platform, though the bolt catch is noted as stiff.

This review of the SIG 716i Tread DMR highlights its robust AR-10 platform design, chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO. The presenter details modifications made for improved recoil management, including stock and buffer system upgrades, and discusses the unique Rocksett application for the muzzle device. The rifle demonstrates good accuracy with surplus ammunition, making it a capable DMR.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of two competitively priced .308 Winchester battle rifles: the Ruger SFAR and the Palmetto State Armory Sabre-10. The host, demonstrating high authority and practical experience, details the unique small-frame design of the SFAR, emphasizing its weight savings and portability, while highlighting the Sabre-10's conventional AR-10 robustness and out-of-the-box premium upgrades. Both rifles are tested for accuracy, showing sub-MOA potential, making them compelling options in the market.

This review covers the Smith & Wesson M&P10 Sport, a budget-friendly, large-frame AR platform chambered in .308 Winchester. Experts Caleb and Stephen from Brownells demonstrate its basic configuration, including an Athlon Talos BTR Gen2 scope and Midwest Industries mount. The video highlights the rifle's ambidextrous features and its performance during a range test up to 500 yards with basic hunting ammunition, suggesting its potential as a customizable platform.

This review of the POF LMR BASE .308 rifle highlights its surprisingly lightweight AR-10 platform, comparable in size to an AR-15. Key features discussed include the E2 chambering for smoother extraction and roller pins for reduced wear. While the base model has mil-spec externals like the grip and trigger, the internal components are praised for their quality, offering a solid foundation for upgrades. Accuracy testing showed promising results, with the rifle favoring certain ammunition weights.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.