Stockpile Saturday 2/24/24 Aguila Super Extra, Federal Punch, starline brass, Hornady bullets

This video reviews the Underwood M1 Carbine, highlighting its value as a military re-arsenal firearm despite a high purchase price of $1,700. The reviewer emphasizes its reliability, lightweight design, and light recoil, making it enjoyable for plinking. Ammunition cost and magazine reliability are discussed, with a preference for older, well-maintained magazines over newer ones.

This expert-level analysis delves into the diverse capabilities of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge, showcasing specific loads from CCI, Federal, and Eley. It highlights how different bullet weights, constructions, and velocities cater to distinct applications, from varmint hunting and pest control to personal defense and competitive precision shooting. The video emphasizes that understanding these nuances allows for optimal performance and effectiveness with this versatile rimfire round.

This video provides an expert-level review of the top 10 most deadly .22 LR and .22 WMR ammunition available in the US, focusing on their effectiveness for self-defense and hunting. The instructor details ballistic data, bullet construction, and performance characteristics of various loads, offering practical advice for choosing the right ammunition based on firearm type and intended use.

This expert analysis from Tools&Targets details a ballistic gel test of Federal Punch .38 Special +P 120 grain ammunition. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights critical performance differences between short-barreled (2-inch Taurus 856) and slightly longer-barreled (3-inch S&W 686 Plus) revolvers. Key findings indicate that the Punch .38 Special +P struggles to achieve adequate velocity and expansion through short barrels when encountering heavy clothing barriers, leading to over-penetration and a failure to expand.

This expert-level review from 704 TACTICAL thoroughly tests the CCI Uppercut .22 LR defensive ammunition, comparing its ballistic performance against CCI Stinger, Federal Punch, and CCI Velocitor using a Taurus TX22 handgun. The testing involved shooting through clay blocks to analyze penetration and wound cavity expansion. The CCI Uppercut demonstrated good penetration and energy dumping, making it a recommended option for defensive carry.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gel test of Federal Punch .44 Special 180-grain ammunition, conducted by the host of Tools&Targets. The test utilizes a LabRadar chronograph and standardized gel blocks with clothing barriers to assess performance from both a Charter Arms Boomer and a Taurus Tracker revolver. The data reveals impressive expansion and penetration, making it a viable self-defense option, particularly for short-barreled revolvers.

This review focuses on a vintage 1980s Smith & Wesson Model 60 'no dash' revolver, identified as a new favorite by the reviewer. The expert firearm collector highlights key vintage features such as the pinned barrel, hammer-mounted firing pin, and original wooden grips. The revolver's history of ownership in Concord, Massachusetts, adds to its provenance.

This review by Cranky Gun Reviews provides a detailed, analytical comparison of three minimalistic .22LR survival rifles: the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival. The expert reviewer assesses each rifle based on critical survival criteria including deployment speed, portability, weight, capacity, ergonomics, sights, floating ability, and price, offering practical insights for choosing the best option for specific needs.

This review of the Savage Model 301 break-action shotgun highlights its budget-friendly nature, ideal for survival scenarios. The expert demonstrates its simple operation, safety features like the hammer block transfer bar, and easy two-piece takedown for portability. Performance with various .410 bore ammunition types is discussed, along with its value proposition under $200.

This guide details a DIY approach to handloading 410 shotshells, focusing on cost savings and utilizing repurposed tools alongside specific MEC press components. The process involves trimming 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches, depriming, resizing with a dedicated die, and priming. It then covers measuring powder (14 grains of Winchester 296), seating wads, adding shot (half an ounce of #6), and performing both pre-crimping and final crimping using MEC accessories. The presenter emphasizes the challenges of achieving perfect crimps without a full MEC press setup.