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This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a boulder, culminating with the .50 BMG. While smaller calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP caused minimal damage, larger rounds like 5.56mm and 12 gauge slugs began to chip the rock. The .308 and initial .50 BMG shots caused significant fragmentation but did not penetrate. A second .50 BMG shot successfully penetrated the boulder.

This video, presented by Ted from Line45, outlines seven essential calibers Americans should stockpile to prepare for potential ammunition shortages, drawing parallels to past events like the 2020 crunch. The instructor emphasizes strategic stocking for training, defense, and survival, advising on specific types of ammunition within each caliber. The advice is geared towards proactive preparedness for firearm owners facing supply chain disruptions and panic buying.

Ted from Line45 advises stockpiling specific ammunition calibers to prepare for potential ammo shortages, drawing parallels to past events like the 2020 crunch. He emphasizes the importance of having sufficient training and defensive rounds for various firearms, including .22 LR, 9mm, 5.56/.223, 12-gauge slugs and buckshot, 7.62x39mm, and .308/7.62 NATO, as well as less common calibers. The advice focuses on proactive preparation to maintain training and defensive capabilities during scarcity.

This video follows a father and son's trip to the gun range, focusing on introducing the son to safe firearm handling and shooting. It covers essential safety protocols like wearing eye and ear protection, never pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction, and proper trigger finger discipline. The son experiences shooting various firearms, including a lever-action rifle chambered in .38 Special, an AR-15 in .223, a P90, and a P50 in 5.7x28mm, with an emphasis on the importance of suppressors for noise reduction.

This video analyzes the cost-effectiveness of reloading ammunition in 2026, focusing on common calibers like 9mm and .223/5.56, as well as larger calibers like .300 Win Mag. It highlights that while reloading can offer savings, the initial cost of equipment and the current high price of brass, often imported from India and China, significantly impact the break-even point. The analysis suggests that reloading is most beneficial for those with a long-term shooting plan, typically breaking even after three years for common calibers and two years for larger ones, assuming brass is reused.

This video provides expert advice on stockpiling essential ammunition calibers in anticipation of potential shortages, referencing historical patterns and supply chain vulnerabilities. Ted from Line45 emphasizes the importance of maintaining a buffer of training and defensive ammunition for key calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, .223/5.56, 12-gauge slugs/buckshot, 7.62x39mm, and .308/7.62 NATO. He advises prioritizing calibers based on common use, defensive applications, and vulnerability to market fluctuations.

This guide details a successful method for removing a stuck cartridge case from a firearm barrel using hydraulic pressure generated by a high-pressure grease gun. The technique, demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench, involves a custom adapter and motor oil to hydraulically force the case out. The video highlights the importance of proper tools and high pressure, showcasing a successful extraction that saved a valuable Krieger barrel.

Instruction from a firearms enthusiast and reloader on preparing and sizing 300 Winchester Magnum brass. The video details the challenges of reloading for this caliber, including the long throat of the Thompson Center Compass rifle and the importance of proper neck tension and shoulder bumping. It covers selecting collets, setting up sizing dies, using specialized tools for case maintenance, and determining optimal seating depths for accuracy.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 rifle scope, presented by Johnny, an experienced gear reviewer. The review covers technical specifications, a practical tracking test (box test) at 100 yards, and optical quality comparisons with other Vortex models. Johnny highlights the scope's First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle and its value proposition for its price point, while also noting limitations in optical clarity compared to higher-end models.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading .22-250 Remington ammunition, focusing on a Remington Model 788 with a Douglas barrel. It details component selection (brass, bullets, primers, powders), case preparation, powder charging, bullet seating, and initial range testing. The instructor emphasizes accuracy and velocity, aiming to develop loads suitable for varmint and deer hunting, while also highlighting potential challenges with certain components and the firearm's specific characteristics.