R&R | One Rifle Cartridge and One Handgun Cartridge?

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 from Line45, hosted by Ted, outlines seven critical ammunition calibers Americans should stockpile to prepare for potential ammo shortages, referencing patterns seen in 2020 and anticipating a 2026 crunch. Ted emphasizes the importance of having sufficient defensive and training ammunition for various firearms, detailing why specific calibers disappear first during panic buying and the factors influencing supply chain disruptions. The advice is geared towards intermediate shooters and gun owners concerned with preparedness.

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.

Sully from Line 45 outlines seven essential calibers for gun owners to stockpile in anticipation of future ammunition shortages, emphasizing their specific roles and the current market conditions. The video highlights the importance of proactive stocking for calibers like 300 Blackout, 308 Winchester, 10mm Auto, 12 Gauge, 22 LR, 223 Remington/5.56 NATO, and 9mm Luger, detailing their performance characteristics and availability challenges.

This video provides an expert analysis of current ammunition prices, identifying ten calibers that have become significantly cheaper in 2025. The presenter, Ted from Line45, highlights specific price points and availability for calibers like 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, .22 LR, and others, encouraging viewers to stock up due to stabilizing supply chains and potential future price increases. The content emphasizes practical advice for shooters looking to maximize range time and training on a budget.

This video provides a head-to-head accuracy test between the Ruger 10/22 and the Marlin Model 60, both chambered in .22 LR. The host, an experienced shooter, details the test methodology, including ammunition types and a consistent 25-yard range. The comparison highlights key features of each rifle, such as magazine capacity and aftermarket availability, concluding with a visual presentation of the shot groups.

This video details a comprehensive ballistics gel test for various .38 Special loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. The expert instructor analyzes bullet expansion, penetration, and wound channels, offering critical insights into ammunition performance for self-defense. Key takeaways include the importance of bullet design for reliable expansion in short barrels and safety considerations for handloading .38 Special ammunition.

This guide details a head-to-head ballistic gel test comparing 9mm Luger +P and .40 S&W ammunition, as demonstrated by an experienced firearms reviewer. The test involved firing specific loads through denim barriers into gel blocks, measuring velocity and penetration, and analyzing recovered projectiles. The .40 S&W HST showed more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved deeper penetration. The comparison highlights trade-offs between terminal performance, capacity, and recoil in compact firearms.

This video demonstrates the initial live fire of a .50 Beowulf AR-15 platform rifle, featuring a side-charging upper receiver and a Vortex red dot optic. The host, identified as a firearms enthusiast and content creator, showcases the loading process, firing, and the significant impact of the large caliber rounds on steel targets at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights proficient firearm handling and range safety awareness.