Short Barrel .308 USELESS?!? These Results Might SHOCK You. Federal .308 Win150gr Powershok Gel Test

This review highlights the FN P90 SBR as a new favorite firearm, praising its flawless reliability across semi and progressive FRT modes. The instructor emphasizes its compact, lightweight, and maneuverable design, making it ideal for CQB and home defense. Despite a minor user-induced trigger issue, the firearm is lauded for its beauty and performance.

This video provides a brief overview of the Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 rifle chambered in .308 Win. Visuals showcase the rifle with an attached scope and a person holding it. The content appears to be from a hobbyist perspective, focusing on a casual presentation of the firearm.

This video details the construction of a budget-friendly AR-15 designed for maximum muzzle flash, costing approximately $600-650 with accessories. The build features a PSA 7.5-inch upper, KAK Industries flash can, and a Bushnell TRS-25 optic. The instructor highlights the effectiveness of M193 ammunition for producing large fireballs and discusses the practicality and maintenance of short-barreled AR-15s.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearm calibers against a cinderblock wall. Handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm, and even .50 AE from a Desert Eagle failed to breach the wall. Rifle calibers including 5.56 NATO, 12 Gauge Slug, and .308 Win from an FN SCAR also proved insufficient. However, the .50 BMG sniper rifle round easily penetrated the wall, demonstrating its extreme power.

This video tests the bullet-stopping capability of a 25-foot streetlight pole against various calibers. Lower calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum caused dents but failed to penetrate. The .50 AE and 12-gauge slug also failed to penetrate, creating significant damage. However, a .308 Win and a .50 BMG round easily penetrated the pole, demonstrating the significant difference in power between handgun/shotgun rounds and high-powered rifle rounds.

This video tests the penetration power of various calibers through paper, ranging from .22 LR to a .50 BMG sniper rifle. Key findings include the .50 BMG penetrating over 3,000 sheets, while a 9mm round stopped at 500 sheets. The .44 Magnum surprisingly penetrated fewer sheets than the 9mm, possibly due to bullet expansion. The .223 Remington from an AR-15 demonstrated significant penetration, exceeding 2,000 sheets.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.