How to Grip a Large-Caliber Handgun

This video explores recoil management, highlighting how lighter firearms can produce more felt recoil. It emphasizes that recoil is manageable for all shooter sizes through mental approach, a firm grip, and the push-pull technique. The demonstration compares recoil across different calibers (.45 Colt, .454 Casull, .460 Magnum) fired from a Smith & Wesson 460 Magnum, showcasing significant recoil differences.

This video explores the top 10 deadliest revolver calibers, detailing their ballistics, stopping power, and recoil characteristics. It emphasizes that modern revolvers are potent tools when chambered in the right rounds, suitable for various applications from personal defense to hunting large game. The presenter highlights the trade-offs between extreme power and shootability, advising that higher calibers demand greater shooter skill and appropriate firearm platforms.

This video demonstrates the potential dangers of the cylinder gap on revolvers, particularly with high-powered cartridges. It visually shows how escaping gases from the cylinder gap can cause significant injury, comparing the effects of .460 S&W Magnum, .454 Casull, and .45 Colt rounds. The experiment highlights the importance of maintaining safe muzzle discipline and awareness of gas escape zones.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of Jerry Miculek, details the critical importance of proper revolver grip to avoid the dangerous cylinder gap. It demonstrates the severe injury potential from escaping gases with calibers ranging from .22 LR to .460 S&W Magnum, using simulated targets. The instruction emphasizes tucking thumbs and keeping fingers clear to prevent accidents.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.