Sunday Shoot-a-Round #226 Another Ruger???

This review of the Taurus Judge revolver, presented by Ben Wah of Tactical Fellowship, highlights its unique dual-caliber capability (.45 Colt and .410 shotshell) and its historical context. The video explores its effectiveness for home defense, particularly with .410 buckshot, and discusses its performance characteristics, including trigger pull and accuracy trade-offs. It also touches on potential criticisms and aftermarket accessories like the Midwest Industries brace.

This video reviews single-action revolvers suitable for 2026, targeting shooters who appreciate fundamental shooting skills, trail preparedness, or recreational range use. It highlights the Heritage Rough Rider as an accessible .22 LR option and the Uberti 1873 Cattleman for a classic shooting experience, detailing their respective features and safety considerations.

This video features Hickok45 demonstrating the Schofield revolver and the Sako Model 85 Bavarian Carbine. He discusses the historical context and mechanics of the Schofield, including its top-break action and caliber variations (.45 Colt vs. .45 Schofield). The Sako carbine is presented as a high-quality, luxury firearm chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser. The content blends practical shooting demonstrations with historical insights and personal reflections.

In this Sunday Shoot-a-Round, hickok45 showcases a Marlin JM Model in .45 Colt, highlighting its use in Cowboy Action Shooting and the addition of Skinner sights. He also fires a Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 revolver in .45 Colt. The session includes discussions on ammunition consistency, the challenges of vision issues with new glasses affecting sight acquisition, and advice against online negativity. Expert insights are provided on firearm handling and ammunition selection.

Hickok45 explores the Smith & Wesson top-break revolver, specifically the Model 3 and Schofield variants, explaining their historical prevalence in the Old West was often overshadowed by the Colt Single Action Army in popular media. He demonstrates the Schofield's .45 Colt performance on a private range, highlighting its unique top-break action and automatic ejection.

Hickok45 showcases two distinct firearms: a Shiloh Sharps Sporter rifle in .45-70 Government and a Freedom Arms Model 83 revolver in .454 Casull. He details the Sharps' lighter barrel and manual of arms, contrasting it with his Montana Roughrider. The Freedom Arms Model 83 is highlighted for its exceptional craftsmanship and accuracy, despite the challenging recoil of the .454 Casull cartridge. The video also touches on sponsor acknowledgments and a brief philosophical discussion on governance.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.