Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 310

Published on December 7, 2025
Duration: 43:37

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.

Quick Summary

Hickok45 reviews a Marlin JM Model .45 Colt lever-action rifle and a Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 .45 Colt revolver. He discusses the importance of ammunition consistency for precision shooting and debunks the myth of racking a shotgun to scare intruders, advocating for a chambered round for defense. Vision challenges with new glasses are also addressed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Weather
  2. 02:58Marlin JM Model .45 Colt Review
  3. 04:56Shooting the Marlin & Vision Issues
  4. 06:55Ammunition Discussion: Buffalo Bore
  5. 08:09S&W Model 25-5 and 'Fudd Lore'
  6. 11:00Shooting the S&W Revolver
  7. 12:45Advice on Digital Consumption
  8. 14:45Ammunition Consistency and Training
  9. 17:30Closing and Sponsor Recognition

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were featured in Hickok45's Sunday Shoot-a-Round #310?

The video featured a Marlin JM Model lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt, which was Hickok45's first pistol-caliber lever-action. He also showcased a Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 revolver, also in .45 Colt, noting its resemblance to the 'Dirty Harry' gun but clarifying its caliber.

What are Hickok45's thoughts on ammunition consistency for precision shooting?

Hickok45 emphasizes the importance of finding one reliable ammunition load for a specific firearm when precision shooting or hunting. Switching between different bullet weights and brands introduces too many variables, potentially hindering accuracy and consistent performance.

What common self-defense myth does Hickok45 debunk?

Hickok45 criticizes the 'Fudd lore' of racking a pump shotgun to scare off intruders. He argues that for actual defense, keeping a round chambered is far more effective than relying on noise to deter a threat.

What challenges did Hickok45 mention regarding his new prescription glasses?

He discussed the difficulty of finding a balance with new prescription glasses, where achieving clear vision of distant targets conflicted with the ability to clearly see and align iron sights on the firearm.

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