Speer 75gr Gold Dot Ammunition

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 video from Administrative Results humorously showcases an AR-15 platform firearm paired with an exceptionally large suppressor, which appears to outweigh the host firearm. The demonstration includes live fire at an indoor range, highlighting the sound reduction and the unique handling characteristics of such a front-heavy configuration. The presenter, an influencer with high authority in the firearms community, demonstrates proper range safety and familiarity with NFA items.

This video provides a direct comparison of .300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO energy output out to 75 yards, using two 16-inch barrel AR-15 platforms and specific handloads. The analysis, conducted by The Gun Dungeon Host, utilizes a LabRadar to measure velocity and calculate energy, concluding that .300 Blackout offers significantly more energy at these distances, making it a strong contender for deer hunting where a minimum of 1000 ft-lbs is often recommended.

Colion Noir reviews the Ruger Harrier, an AR-15 platform rifle priced around $600, arguing it's sufficient for most users. He highlights its modern aesthetic, tight upper/lower lockup rivaling more expensive models, and balanced handling. The review targets the 'guy who just wants a rifle' rather than a project build, emphasizing its value as a reliable, modern, and adaptable firearm.

This video demonstrates testing a CMMG Zeroed 9mm suppressor on an AR-15 platform, initially shown on a G-Force Arms Jaba. The experiment reveals that while the suppressor is designed for 9mm, it can be used on a .223 AR-15, though it gets very hot. The reviewer notes significant sound reduction, effective recoil mitigation, and reduced gas blowback to the face, comparing the sound to unsuppressed .22LR.

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.