This Muzzleloader Defies Tradition

This review of the CVA Endura LRH highlights its capability as a long-range factory muzzleloader, capable of pushing heavy bullets at high velocities. The instructor demonstrates a loading and zeroing procedure, emphasizing consistent bullet seating depth and powder charges for accuracy. While effective to 300 yards, the review notes that extended range performance requires careful load development and acknowledges environmental factors like temperature can significantly impact velocity and point of impact.

This video compares the muzzle energy and penetration capabilities of a CVA Endura Pro muzzleloader, chambered for smokeless powder, against a .45-70 rifle. Both firearms fire .45 caliber projectiles, but the Endura Pro achieves significantly higher muzzle energy (over 4,000 ft-lbs) without requiring paperwork, unlike traditional rifles. The testing includes ballistic gel penetration, lumber, concrete pavers, and mild steel plates, demonstrating the impressive power and performance of the muzzleloader.

This video tests the long-range accuracy of the new Glock Gen 6 45 pistol. The instructor, with significant experience, demonstrates the pistol's capabilities from 15 yards out to 200 yards, highlighting its surprising accuracy despite the heavy trigger. The testing involves both bench rest and offhand shooting, with observations on windage and bullet drop at extreme distances.

This video from Line45, presented by Luke, compares seven rifle cartridges that outperform the 6.5 Creedmoor in range, energy, and field performance. It details the ballistics, intended uses, and advantages of cartridges like the 6.8 Western, 277 Sig Fury, 28 Nosler, 270 Winchester, 6.5 284 Norma, 6.5 PRC, and 7mm Remington Magnum for various hunting scenarios.

This review provides an expert-level overview of the CVA Endura Pro and LRH muzzleloaders, highlighting their long-range capabilities and advanced features. The speaker, demonstrating deep technical knowledge, details the Grayboe stock, Bergara barrel, TriggerTech trigger, and VariFlame ignition system. Key performance insights include successful 700-yard impacts with PowerBelt ELR bullets and impressive recoil reduction from the CVA brake, comparable to a .308. The review also touches on regulatory compliance for western states and compares the Endura Pro to other CVA models like the Optima and Accura.

This video provides an in-depth review and demonstration of the Barrett M107A1 .50 BMG anti-material rifle. It covers its capabilities, operational mechanics, recoil mitigation systems, and practical application in engaging various targets, including vehicles. The presenter emphasizes its role as an anti-material platform rather than a sniper rifle and details its disassembly for cleaning and maintenance.

This video details the comprehensive manufacturing process of brass rifle casings by Peterson Cartridge. It covers the transformation of raw brass cups through multiple drawing, annealing, washing, heading, trimming, and tapering stages. The process emphasizes precision, quality control through extensive automated and manual inspection, and specialized treatments like neck re-annealing and anti-tarnish coating to ensure match-grade performance.

This guide details essential brass preparation steps beyond basic decapping and sizing for improved reloading accuracy. It covers cleaning, primer pocket uniforming, neck chamfering and deburring, and neck brushing. The video emphasizes that even new brass can benefit from these processes to ensure consistent bullet seating and optimal performance. The presenter, F-class John from Ultimate Reloader, highlights chamfering and deburring as critical steps that should not be skipped, regardless of time constraints.

This video debunks the myth that solid copper bullets require extremely high velocities for effective hunting performance. Through ballistics gel testing and analysis of 7 PRC loads using Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets, Gavin Gear demonstrates excellent expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range, including lower velocities equivalent to longer ranges. The testing highlights the versatility and effectiveness of modern monolithic copper projectiles for various hunting scenarios and legal requirements.

This video details extreme pressure testing of the 6mm ARC cartridge using both a bolt-action rifle and an AR-15 platform. The experiment pushes the limits of Alpha Munitions brass with 8208 XBR powder, achieving velocities exceeding factory specifications and even 6 Creedmoor. The testing culminates in destructive attempts using a fast-burning pistol powder in an AR-15, demonstrating the significant forces involved and the potential for catastrophic failure. The presenter, Gavin Gear, emphasizes that these tests are for research only and should not be replicated due to extreme danger.