Guns & Ammo Innovation of the Year Award: Hornady A-Tip Match (2019)

This guide details the process of ordering custom ballistic dials for Leupold scopes. It emphasizes collecting accurate data such as bullet type, weight, ballistic coefficient, muzzle velocity, altitude, temperature, and sight height to ensure precise long-range shooting. The system offers a practical alternative to ballistic apps by integrating trajectory data directly onto the scope's dial.

This video provides an in-depth guide to using the Kestrel Ballistics Calculator, focusing on setting up target parameters and essential firearm data. It details how to input direction of fire, distance, and utilize features like range cards for efficiency. The guide also covers crucial firearm inputs such as muzzle velocity, drag model, ballistic coefficient, bore height, and twist ratio, emphasizing accuracy for reliable ballistic solutions.

This video introduces an 'ultimate data card' designed for analog ballistic calculations, allowing shooters to access critical data without electronic devices. It covers techniques for angled shots, ranging targets using reticle measurements, applying windage and spin drift corrections, and compensating for moving targets. The card also includes features for max point blank range, speed drop, aerodynamic jump, and cold bore shots, emphasizing customization for individual environmental conditions and firearm profiles.

This video introduces the Hornady Ballistics App, highlighting its advanced 4DOF (4 Degrees of Freedom) ballistic solver. Unlike traditional BC calculators, 4DOF uses drag coefficient and exact physical modeling of individual projectiles for superior accuracy, especially at long ranges (quarter mile plus). The app is noted for its intuitive interface, offline functionality, and a comprehensive bullet library including competitor brands, making it a valuable tool for precision shooters demanding first-round impacts.

This video explains the utility of Special Purpose Rifles (SPRs) for extending effective engagement distances beyond typical carbine ranges. It details how SPRs, often built on AR-15 platforms, offer enhanced accuracy and precision for mid- to long-range targets (600-900 yards). Key components for building an effective SPR include accurate optics with sufficient magnification, heavier bullets with high ballistic coefficients (e.g., 69-grain or heavier 5.56), enhanced triggers for better control, bipods for stability, and suppressors for hearing protection and signature reduction.

This entry analyzes the ongoing relevance of the .308 Winchester cartridge against the rise of the 6.5 Creedmoor, drawing on expert insights from Iraqveteran8888. It details ballistic performance, historical context, and practical applications, concluding that while .308 remains viable, 6.5 Creedmoor offers superior long-range performance due to advanced projectile design and ballistic efficiency. The analysis highlights SOCOM testing data and reloading considerations, providing a comprehensive overview for firearms enthusiasts.

This review provides an expert look at the Heizer Defense PS1 Pocket Shotgun, a unique single-shot firearm chambered in .410 and .45 Colt. The video highlights its durable stainless steel or titanium construction, integrated grip storage, and impressive reliability demonstrated through extensive stress testing. Manufactured in Missouri, the PS1 is positioned as a novel option for concealed carry or self-defense, with production and pricing details also discussed.

This review provides an expert look at the Gilboa Snake, a unique double-barrel AR-15 variant. The design, originating from Israel, focuses on maximizing firepower in short engagement windows. Key features include dual magazine wells, a proprietary gas piston system, and independent dual triggers for civilian compliance. The presenter, Liam Brien, demonstrates a high level of technical expertise regarding its operation and legal configurations.

This video compares the recoil of the Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum and .50 AE calibers. The .44 Mag features a new muzzle brake, while the .50 AE uses a 300-grain Speer Gold Dot. Simultaneous firing highlights the visual difference in muzzle flip and recoil impulse between the two powerful handguns.

This video provides an expert analysis of 9mm vs. .45 ACP performance using high-speed cameras. Instructors Patrick Sweeney and Jim Tarr from Guns & Ammo demonstrate how factors like bullet mass and energy affect recoil, slide cycling, and muzzle rise, concluding that 9mm generally offers superior control.