SHOT Show 2015: .28 Nosler

This Guns & Gear Season 7 episode features Zach Waterman from Nosler showcasing their BT Ballistic Tip Ammunition line. The segment highlights various popular hunting rounds loaded with Nosler's BT bullets. The show itself is described as offering a "gun shop in your living room" with interviews, demonstrations, and shooting tips, airing on the Pursuit Channel and Sportsman Channel.

This Guns & Gear video from Season 7 features Nosler's Zach Waterman demonstrating their new SSA ammunition line. This ammunition is specifically designed for semi-auto rifles and is suitable for a variety of uses, including hunting, competition, and training. The description highlights the show's format, which includes in-studio interviews, field and range demonstrations, and shooting tips, aiming to provide a comprehensive look at new firearms and products in the industry. The video also provides links for viewers to learn more about Nosler's SSA ammunition and the Guns & Gear TV program.

The 7mm Remington Magnum offers a slight edge in long-range energy and trajectory due to higher ballistic coefficients, while the .30-06 Springfield provides greater bullet weight versatility and is significantly cheaper for factory ammunition. Recoil is comparable, but the .30-06 is more efficient in shorter barrels and easier for reloaders due to its non-belted case.

The Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed in .28 Nosler offers impressive sub-MOA accuracy at 100 yards with Hornady 175gr ELD-X, achieving a 0.9-inch group. It demonstrates effective terminal energy at 600 yards, hitting a 47cm gong. The rifle is lightweight at 6 lbs 13 oz, features a 26-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist, and a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish.

This video reviews the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) .224 Valkyrie upper receiver, specifically focusing on whether its new 1/6.5" twist barrel addresses the inconsistent performance issues previously reported with the .224 Valkyrie cartridge. The reviewer compares its accuracy to an older 1/7" twist barrel using Nosler tipped and target .224 ammunition after approximately 600 rounds, noting improvements with the new barrel for tipped ammunition and slight advantages for the older barrel with target rounds. The video also briefly mentions other related gear and resources.

This video provides a first look and recap of the 22 Nosler cartridge, presented by Ryan Gresham and Tom Gresham of Gun Talk. The discussion highlights its ease of integration into AR platforms, its superior energy and velocity compared to the .223 Remington, and its effectiveness for varmint hunting. The video encourages viewers to learn more at the official 22 Nosler website and subscribe to Gun Talk Media's YouTube channel.

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.