Waking The Dead: .357mag HSM 125gr UHP Carbine Gel Test

This review of the Henry Big Boy Carbine (H012GMCC) provides an expert-level overview of its features, including the color case hardened receiver, large loop lever, and octagonal barrel. The instructor emphasizes the critical role of cartridge overall length (OAL) in ensuring reliable feeding with lever-action firearms, particularly for .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibers. Plans for comprehensive ammunition testing in both the rifle and a revolver are detailed, aiming to identify optimal loads for performance and feeding.

This video provides an updated ballistics comparison between .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum lever-action rifles, featuring Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo. The analysis covers trajectory, velocity, energy, terminal ballistics in gel, and hard barrier penetration. While .44 Magnum shows advantages in raw power and penetration, .357 Magnum offers affordability and reduced recoil, making both viable choices for lever-action enthusiasts.

This video showcases a custom 'Space Cowboy' lever-action rifle by Wren Metal Works, featuring extensive Ranger Point Precision aftermarket parts. The demonstration includes proper action lubrication, loading .357 Magnum cartridges, and live fire with both supersonic and subsonic ammunition to highlight its performance and sound suppression capabilities. The presentation emphasizes mechanical sounds and visual quality, indicating a high level of firearm handling expertise.

The Yankee Marshal is contemplating a firearm purchase using birthday gift certificates. He is torn between acquiring a Henry .357 Magnum lever-action rifle with a desirable case-hardened finish and an octagonal barrel, or waiting for a Chiappa Rhino in .44 Magnum. He also briefly considers a Colt Python but dismisses it for his personal use. The decision hinges on practicality versus the desire for a specific, currently unavailable model.

This video from TheGunCollective showcases a significant number of new firearm releases across various manufacturers. Key introductions include the Kel-Tec PR-3AT with its unique stripper clip system, the Rost Martin RM1F striker-fired pistol series, and Stoeger's additions to the STR line. Springfield Armory unveils the Echelon 4.0FC, while Smith & Wesson revives the Night Guard revolver series. The review also highlights collaborations like the Canik Prime Radian and the high-end Staccato C4X and Atlas Gunworks Project Alias. Other notable releases are the SDS Arms Inglis P-35 Hi-Power clones, PSA's modular AXR family, Zev Technologies' FDP-9 folding pistol, and Bond Arms' AR-compatible lever-action rifle.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Federal Premium Hydra-Shok .357 Magnum 158-grain ammunition. The host, demonstrating high expertise, tests the ammo through two revolvers: a 4-inch Ruger GP100 and a 6-inch Colt Python. The results highlight how barrel length significantly impacts velocity, expansion, and penetration, with the 4-inch barrel offering a more balanced performance for this specific load.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.