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This video challenges the common perception of the .22 Short as a weak cartridge, presenting historical context and modern testing data. It highlights the .22 Short's original design for self-defense and its surprising penetration capabilities in ballistic gel, often reaching 8-9 inches. The content emphasizes that its effectiveness should be judged by its intended use in smaller firearms and for specific applications like pest control and small game hunting, rather than direct comparison to larger caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a fun range day focusing on reactive target engagement with .204 Ruger and .22 Nosler calibers. Expertly handled by the speaker, the session covers shooting various targets from 25 to 100 yards, highlighting the performance of different ammunition types and rifles. The guide provides a structured approach to replicating this type of training, emphasizing safe firearm handling and understanding ballistics.

This video provides an in-depth look at the .45 ACP cartridge, dispelling myths and highlighting its modern performance. It details the cartridge's historical context, its effective 'fight stopper' reputation, and its manageable recoil profile, especially in steel-framed firearms like the 1911. The content also touches upon enhanced .45 ACP variants and its suitability for various platforms, including submachine guns and pistol caliber carbines.

This expert-level guide, drawing on extensive historical and practical knowledge, demystifies the .38 Special cartridge. It highlights the caliber's combat origins, its evolution to include potent +P loads, and the enduring practicality of snub-nose revolvers for self-defense. The instruction emphasizes shootability, shot placement, and the benefits of handloading, making the .38 Special a continuously relevant choice.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of a 13mm socket fired from a shotgun. The projectile was tested for accuracy and penetration in ballistic gelatin. The results indicate the socket is surprisingly effective, creating a significant wound channel and exiting the target.

This video, titled 'Como Disparar 2 Balotes com Um Só Cartucho' (How to Shoot 2 Pellets with a Single Cartridge), appears to demonstrate a shooting technique involving firing two projectiles from a single round. While the description is minimal, the title strongly suggests a focus on unconventional shooting methods or perhaps a specialized application for firearms. The content is likely instructional, aimed at an audience interested in firearm manipulation and ballistics.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.