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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.

Ted from Line45 advises stockpiling specific ammunition calibers before anticipated shortages in 2026. He details why .22 LR, 9mm Luger, .223/5.56 NATO, 12-gauge slugs and buckshot, 7.62x39mm, and .308/7.62 NATO are critical, citing historical patterns, production limitations, and demand pressures from various user groups. The guide emphasizes maintaining separate stashes for training and defensive use across all firearm types.

This video details a chaotic day at the gun range involving a foregrip failure, a range officer intervention due to firearm configuration, and a ricochet incident where a shooter was hit in the leg. It emphasizes the critical importance of strict adherence to range safety rules, preparedness for medical emergencies with tactical first-aid, and understanding firearm limitations and potential hazards like ricochets. The narrative highlights how quickly situations can escalate, leading to law enforcement involvement and the temporary closure of range facilities.

This video from Line 45 provides a comprehensive overview of 10 calibers experiencing significant price drops in 2025, making them ideal for stocking up. Instructor Ted highlights specific price points, availability, and recommended retailers for calibers like 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, .22 LR, and more. The advice focuses on leveraging current market conditions for cost-effective training and practice.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 1kg rubber mallet against various calibers of ammunition, from .22 LR to .308 Winchester. The mallet demonstrates significant resistance, absorbing or deflecting most rounds, but is ultimately penetrated by the .308. The test highlights the surprising durability of the rubber mallet against firearm projectiles.

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.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.