223 / 5.56 vs 7.62x39: Ballistics gel filled chickens!

The video discusses an impending ammunition industry shift driven by global shortages of key components like nitrocellulose (smokeless powder) and primers. These shortages, exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts and stockpiling, are leading to a 2-13% price increase and a decrease in blowout sales. The speaker advises regular gun owners against panic buying, recommending instead a consistent, moderate purchasing strategy for commonly used calibers to avoid future scarcity.

This video provides an expert analysis of impending ammunition price increases, identifying the top three calibers likely to be affected first: 9mm, .223/5.56mm, and 12 Gauge. The speaker, demonstrating deep industry knowledge, explains the contributing factors such as raw material costs, supply chain issues, and the impact of military contracts on civilian availability. Viewers are advised to purchase these calibers before April 1st to mitigate expected price hikes.

This video provides an expert assessment of the Mk18's relevance in 2026, detailing its pros and cons. The speaker, demonstrating experienced knowledge, discusses critical factors like velocity, fragmentation range, dwell time, and effective range limitations. Recommendations are made for optimizing performance and considering alternative barrel lengths for specific needs.

This video details a destructive durability test of the Stingerworx Evo Ti titanium suppressor on a short-barreled AR-15. The test aimed to determine the suppressor's failure point under extreme stress, firing 1000 rounds or until catastrophic failure. The test highlights the importance of understanding suppressor limitations, especially with high-rate-of-fire devices like FRTs, and emphasizes that all components will eventually fail.

This video features Garry from Paramount Tactical, a former sniper and Green Beret, analyzing the Charlie Kirk incident. He uses ballistic tests on pork butts to demonstrate the terminal effects of 9mm ball, 9mm Super Vel hollow point, and 5.56mm ball ammunition. The analysis focuses on entrance and exit wounds, hydrostatic shock, and debunks theories about earpieces and bullet trajectories, offering an expert perspective on the event.

This guide demonstrates how to significantly reduce the noise signature of an AK-pattern rifle by attaching a specialized suppressor and employing subsonic ammunition with manual bolt cycling. The Zastava Zhuk titanium suppressor is featured, enabling a 'bolt gun quiet' experience when combined with ammunition that doesn't cycle the action. This technique allows for extremely quiet shooting, emphasizing the difference between the gunshot sound and the impact on a target.

This video provides a head-to-head accuracy test between the Ruger 10/22 and the Marlin Model 60, both chambered in .22 LR. The host, an experienced shooter, details the test methodology, including ammunition types and a consistent 25-yard range. The comparison highlights key features of each rifle, such as magazine capacity and aftermarket availability, concluding with a visual presentation of the shot groups.

This video details a comprehensive ballistics gel test for various .38 Special loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. The expert instructor analyzes bullet expansion, penetration, and wound channels, offering critical insights into ammunition performance for self-defense. Key takeaways include the importance of bullet design for reliable expansion in short barrels and safety considerations for handloading .38 Special ammunition.

This guide details a head-to-head ballistic gel test comparing 9mm Luger +P and .40 S&W ammunition, as demonstrated by an experienced firearms reviewer. The test involved firing specific loads through denim barriers into gel blocks, measuring velocity and penetration, and analyzing recovered projectiles. The .40 S&W HST showed more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved deeper penetration. The comparison highlights trade-offs between terminal performance, capacity, and recoil in compact firearms.

This video demonstrates the initial live fire of a .50 Beowulf AR-15 platform rifle, featuring a side-charging upper receiver and a Vortex red dot optic. The host, identified as a firearms enthusiast and content creator, showcases the loading process, firing, and the significant impact of the large caliber rounds on steel targets at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights proficient firearm handling and range safety awareness.