Putting A Negative "Spin" on 8.6BLK

This video provides an in-depth review and ballistic testing of the new Hornady 338 ARC cartridge, primarily using the CMMG Dissent firearm. The presenter, Mark, details the cartridge's performance, comparing it to 8.6 Blackout and 300 Blackout, and discusses its potential applications, including hunting and home defense. Key aspects covered include velocity, penetration in ballistic gel, suppressor compatibility, and ammunition cost/availability.

This video provides initial impressions and performance data for the new 338 ARC cartridge, comparing it to the 300 Blackout and 8.6 Blackout. The CMMG Dissent rifle chambered in 338 ARC is tested for velocity with both subsonic and supersonic loads, demonstrating its potential for suppressed shooting and hunting applications. The presenter highlights the cartridge's design, which allows for similar overall length to 300 Blackout while utilizing a larger diameter bullet.

This video provides an in-depth look at Q's Honey Badger SD and the new Boombox prototype, featuring insights from founder Kevin Brittingham. It details the engineering behind the .300 Blackout cartridge and its advantages over the 9mm MP5SD, highlighting the Honey Badger SD's compact design, integrated suppressor, and superior long-range ballistics. The discussion also touches on the emerging 8.6 Blackout caliber and its potential applications.

This video conducts a comprehensive comparison of four rifle cartridges: 300 Blackout, 338 Arc, 8.6 Blackout, and 375 Raptor. Through 11 tests including noise, cost, magazine capacity, energy transfer, distance drop, recoil, availability, build difficulty, weight, and ballistics gelatin, the video aims to determine which new rounds can challenge 300 Blackout. The 8.6 Blackout emerges as a strong contender, excelling in energy dump and availability.

This review of the Q Fix bolt-action rifle highlights its innovative design, focusing on modularity and lightweight construction. Expert insights from lead designer Kevin Brittingham and reviewer James Reeves detail the rifle's rapid barrel-change system, AR-15 style controls, and advanced engineering, positioning it as a premium option for discerning shooters. The review emphasizes the rifle's performance and justifies its price through superior materials and manufacturing.

This video aims to explain the 8.6 Blackout (or 8.6 BLK) cartridge. The explanation likely covers its origins, purpose, ballistic properties, and potential applications in firearms. Given the nature of the cartridge, it's designed for suppressed shooting and offers capabilities that bridge the gap between traditional pistol and rifle rounds, particularly for subsonic use in platforms like AR-15 variants.

This guide provides a step-by-step overview of field stripping the SKS rifle, a process essential for cleaning and maintenance. It covers the removal of major components like the dust cover, bolt carrier group, recoil spring, and gas tube. The information is presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing safe handling throughout the procedure.

This video provides an expert analysis of current ammunition supply chain issues, explaining how tariffs, geopolitical events, and material sourcing bottlenecks are driving up costs. The speaker, Boondock Ballistician, details the impact of Section 232 tariffs on steel and copper, propellant production shifts, and the nitrocellulose supply chain. It also highlights how increased demand can spur new primer manufacturers to enter the market.

The Boondock Ballistician reviews the PSA H&R 635, a 9mm PCC inspired by the Colt 635. While praising its comfortable ergonomics, minimal recoil, and clean aesthetics (lacking a forward assist), the reviewer encountered significant reliability issues, primarily attributed to straight-profile Uzi-style magazines. These issues included failure to feed and extract, and difficulty seating full magazines. The video also touches on the historical context of the design, its direct blowback operation, and the utility of the A1 carry handle for optics mounting.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Lee Enfield rifle, highlighting its historical significance and operational advantages. The presenter argues it may be the best bolt-action rifle for its use-case perspective, praising its smooth bolt operation, short bolt throw, and 60-degree bolt lift. It details the rifle's adoption by the British Army, its .303 British caliber, and the use of charger clips and detachable magazines, noting James Paris Lee's invention of the latter. The video also touches on its accuracy potential, including its use for volley fire and anti-aircraft roles, and discusses various historical markings and model variations.