We Shot SOLID CONCRETE (Slo Mo Destruction)

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.

This video demonstrates the significant power of the .454 Casull cartridge using a Freedom Arms revolver. Hickok45 fires a 360-grain flat-nosed bullet at a bowling pin, which is completely penetrated and split, showcasing the round's impressive energy and destructive capability. The demonstration highlights the substantial recoil associated with this powerful handgun caliber.

The 30 Epic cartridge is presented as a significantly more powerful option than 5.56 NATO, 300 Blackout, and 6.8 Special, fitting within a standard AR-15 double-stack configuration. It achieves impressive ballistics, launching a 110-grain projectile at 2,800 fps from a 13-inch barrel, utilizing 6.8 SPC magazines. This review comes from Michael of Olympus Arms, Inc., indicating high expertise.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of two 9mm +P rounds, Liberty Bear Country and Federal Solid Core, for potential bear defense. The test, conducted by the Tools&Targets host using ballistic gel and a Canik TP9 SFX, reveals significant differences in performance. The Liberty round fragmented extensively, penetrating 12.5 inches, while the Federal round maintained its integrity, achieving 24 inches of penetration. The host concludes that while both rounds perform as advertised, 9mm is generally insufficient for grizzly bear defense.

This test compares subsonic and supersonic .22LR ammunition lethality using Clear Ballistics gelatin and a cloth barrier. Results indicate that heavy subsonic FMJ rounds can penetrate beyond the FBI's 12-inch minimum, challenging the assumption that they are less deadly than supersonic hollow points. The supersonic hollow point demonstrated expected mushrooming.

This video provides a practical test of .44 Special wadcutter ammunition, featuring a custom Charter Arms .44 Bulldog revolver. The test includes visual inspection of the ammunition and firearm, live-fire demonstration, and crucial ballistic data captured by a Garmin Xero Chronograph. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, shares velocity readings (Avg 555.2 FPS, Min 501.3 FPS, Max 606.7 FPS) from four shots.

This video demonstrates the catastrophic failure of a Thompson/Center Encore Endeavor muzzleloader due to the improper use of smokeless powder instead of black powder. The demonstration highlights the extreme danger of exceeding a firearm's design pressure, showing the barrel splitting open. It serves as a critical safety lesson on understanding powder types and proper measurement techniques to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video compares the accuracy of a traditional flintlock rifle against a modern .308 sporting rifle at 100 yards. The modern .308 demonstrated superior accuracy with a tight group, while the flintlock's performance was yet to be fully revealed at the conclusion. The host highlighted the significant difference in loading times between the two firearm types.

This video demonstrates the catastrophic failure of a Thompson/Center Encore muzzleloader when loaded with smokeless powder, highlighting extreme dangers. Tests with double charges of Blackhorn 209 powder showed significant stock damage but the barrel remained intact, showcasing the Encore's robust design. The primary takeaway is a stern warning against using smokeless powder in muzzleloaders not designed for it.

This video addresses three common shooting errors impacting accuracy: Natural Point of Aim (NPOA), trigger control, and shooting with one eye closed. It provides practical solutions, such as aligning your body straight behind the rifle for NPOA and pulling through the trigger smoothly to avoid 'target panic.' The expert also advocates for keeping both eyes open to improve situational awareness and tracking.