The Calibers You Love - And Love To Hate! | Gun Cranks

This expert-level analysis ranks seven highly accurate hunting calibers for 2026, drawing on data from match shooters and ballistic experts. It details the origins, performance characteristics, and hunting suitability of calibers like the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, 6.5 PRC, .280 Ackley Improved, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .243 Winchester, highlighting their strengths in accuracy, recoil management, and effective range for various game.

The CGS Hyperion K is a lightweight, 3D-printed titanium suppressor offering impressive sound suppression across various calibers, including 300 Blackout, .308, and 6.5 Creedmoor. While not the absolute lowest back pressure option, its performance-to-price ratio is excellent, making it a versatile choice for hunting and subsonic applications. The direct thread mount simplifies attachment, and its Grade 5 titanium construction with DLC finish ensures durability.

This video tests ten popular deer rifle calibers using ballistic gel to evaluate terminal performance. The .308 Winchester and 7mm Remington Magnum demonstrated excellent penetration and expansion, while the 6.5 Creedmoor fragmented significantly. The .300 Winchester Magnum over-penetrated, and the .243 Winchester showed the weakest performance.

This comprehensive review pits the Tikka T3x Lite against the Bergara B-14 Hunter, two popular budget hunting rifles. The Tikka emerged as the superior performer, excelling in a rigorous feeding stress test, demonstrating tighter accuracy with 20-shot groups, and offering better recoil management. The Tikka also boasts a lighter weight.

This video compares the sound reduction capabilities of a long suppressor (CGS Hyperion) versus a short suppressor (Aero Precision Lahar 30) on a CVA Cascade rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The hosts, GHG Hussle and Rambo J, conduct an unsuppressed baseline test before evaluating each suppressor at an outdoor range. Technical specifications and price points are discussed, offering a practical comparison for potential buyers.

Geissele has unveiled their new line of bolt-action rifles at Shot Show 2026, featuring in-house manufactured actions and barrels built on a Remington 700 footprint. These rifles are initially chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and utilize MDT chassis systems with folding stocks. The design emphasizes accuracy and durability, incorporating features like cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrels and a user-adjustable competition trigger.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.