.50 Cal 20 Round Drum Mag | Fostech | Shot Show 2024

This short showcases a .50 Caliber AR-15 build, focusing on accessory selection and installation. Key components include a Huntsman Power Tac flashlight, Die Free Co tiger claw foregrip, kung fu pistol grip, a Right On Optics 1-10x LPVO, and a B5 Systems stock. The video demonstrates a practical approach to customizing an AR platform for potential EDC or tactical use.

This short demonstrates the ballistic power of the .500 Auto Max cartridge fired from an AR platform rifle. The video showcases a test where the round obliterates a water-filled protein powder tub, highlighting the round's destructive potential. The presenter, exhibiting clear familiarity with large-caliber firearms and ballistics, conducts a visual demonstration of the ammunition's impact.

This video showcases the Fostech 20-round drum magazine designed for the .50 BMG caliber. It highlights the magazine's potential fit and function on platforms like the M107A1 and M82. The visual demonstration emphasizes the impressive scale of the setup, featuring close-ups of the loaded magazine and the rifle's components.

This video explores the impact of AR-15 grips and stocks on shooting ergonomics and control. It highlights how vertical grip angles, like those on BCM furniture, improve wrist comfort and recoil management. Specific products like the B5 Systems Enhanced SOPMOD stock with battery storage and Magpul's MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps are reviewed. The discussion also touches on AK-47 grip improvements and the use of ranger bands for sling management.

This video highlights the new HD50 Bipod from Accu-Tac, showcased at SHOT Show 2018. The description emphasizes its robust design, suitable for large caliber rifles like .50 cals. It's presented as a high-quality accessory, consistent with the reputation of other Accu-Tac bipods. The video also includes standard YouTube disclaimers regarding controlled firing environments and affiliate links, promoting the Guns & Tactics website and social media channels.

This guide details the installation and features of the Trijicon MRO Patrol optic, a 2017 update featuring improved glass, a pre-installed battery with 50,000+ hour life, and a new repeatable low-profile mount. The Patrol model includes an ARD kill flash and flip caps. The optic is shown mounted on a custom AR-15 build with components from Geissele, Fostech, BCM, Magpul, and Faxon Firearms.

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.

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.

Andrew Betts from AR15.com outlines the critical factors for selecting .223/5.56mm ammunition for home defense, emphasizing reliability, penetration, and expansion. He ranks five types of ammunition, from budget-friendly Russian soft points to premium bonded soft points, providing insights into their performance characteristics based on ballistic gel testing. The guide stresses the importance of testing chosen loads in your specific firearm.