Stockpile Sunday! Replenishing ammo I shot at the range, and trying some new ammo! #ammo #ammohoard

This video provides a first-look review of the Ruger LCP Max paired with the Ruger ReadyDot reflex sight. The demonstration includes live fire at an outdoor range using Remington UMC hollow point ammunition, showcasing the ease of sight acquisition with the new optic. Initial impressions are positive, highlighting the optic's user-friendliness for new users.

This comprehensive ballistic gel test evaluates Federal's 230 Grain Hi-Shok JHP .45 ACP ammunition. The test, conducted by an experienced instructor, utilized a Glock 30 and a Rock Island 1911, measuring velocities, penetration, and projectile performance through a heavy clothing barrier. The results indicated a failure to expand for both firearms, with significant differences in penetration depth and projectile behavior.

This video reviews the top 10 9mm ammunition options for self-defense, covering both practice and duty rounds. It highlights brands like Magtech, Remington UMC, Fiocchi, CCI Blazer Brass, Federal, Winchester, Hornady, and Speer, detailing their grain weights, price points, and specific features relevant to self-defense effectiveness and training.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Beretta 92 Elite LTT from Langdon Tactical, highlighting its custom features and performance. The reviewer, Justin Opinion, emphasizes the exceptional trigger job, custom sights, and ergonomic enhancements. He details shooting impressions with various ammunition types and compares the Elite LTT to Wilson Combat offerings, noting its quality fit and finish.

This review compares budget 9mm hollow point ammunition, specifically Remington UMC 115gr JHP and Winchester White Box 147gr JHP. While both cycled reliably in a Glock 17, the Remington UMC demonstrated significantly better expansion in ballistic gel and through clothing barriers, making it a recommended budget self-defense option. The Winchester White Box showed poor expansion and inconsistent performance.

This 'Stockpile Saturday' episode from Cranky Gun Reviews details a recent ammunition purchase, focusing on value and stocking up for various firearms. The reviewer highlights deals on Winchester 40 S&W 180gr flat nose, PMC Bronze 45 ACP hollow points, Bbellum 7.62x39 brass-cased rounds, Capter 12 gauge slugs and buckshot, and Winchester Super X 410 slugs. The purchases are motivated by replacing used ammunition, preparing for a friend's new shotgun, and taking advantage of sale prices.

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.