The HCAR and The BAR

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Ohio Ordnance HCAR, a modernized semi-automatic variant of the M1918 BAR. Ian McCollum details the extensive modifications, including receiver lightening, barrel design, and the integration of a hydraulic buffer for recoil management. The HCAR retains the .30-06 Springfield caliber while significantly improving ergonomics and shootability over the original BAR.

This guide addresses the unique magazine requirements of the HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle), a modernized version of the BAR. It highlights the proprietary nature of its 20 and 30-round magazines and offers a practical gear solution. Expert instruction from Garand Thumb emphasizes the need for specialized pouches, recommending Spiritus Systems HK417 pouches for compatibility, ensuring users can effectively carry ammunition for this heavy rifle.

Dave Merrill highlights his top picks from Day 3 of SHOT Show 2025, showcasing a variety of firearms and gear. Featured items include Ohio Ordnance Works' modernized BAR and Reaper variants, EAA's 2011-style pistols and Negotiator models, Canik's Mete Prime and MC9L, FightLight's MCR belt-fed upper and lever-action AR, Primary Arms' HTX1 reflex sight, unique basement finds like the Ounce .22 Pistol and 30mm Grenadier System, and Rossi Martin's innovative gun displays. The video promises exciting coverage of the expo's most noteworthy products.

This video showcases the host's top 5 "coolest" firearms, emphasizing sentimental value and historical context. The list includes a Mauser Kar98k vet bring-back, a custom AKM inspired by "Elysium," an Ohio Ordnance HCAR, a Jim Fuller-built AK74, and the iconic "Blood Diamond" CAR-15. The host, an established subject matter expert, shares detailed knowledge of firearm provenance and custom builds.

This video showcases the Ohio Ordnance Works 1918A3 BAR in .30-06 Springfield, highlighting its impressive firepower and historical significance. The host demonstrates its effectiveness against various targets, including a car, steel, bottles, food cans, a turkey, and concrete barriers, emphasizing its weight and recoil mitigation. The review covers its semi-automatic action and 20-round capacity, offering a deep dive into its performance.

This video features the 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (1918A3-SLR) from Ohio Ordnance Works, in conjunction with Aim Surplus. It also highlights Prvi Partizan PPU .30-06 150grn FMJ ammunition. The description includes affiliate link disclosures for Amazon and Avantlink, indicating items may be sent for review. The music used is from bensound.com.

This video showcases advanced counter-terrorism training drills observed by Larry Vickers at the Dynamo Gun Range in Mytishchi, Russia. The drills, performed by an FSB Alpha Team member, focus on building operator confidence under fire and enhancing concentration amidst extreme stress, including simulated body armor impacts and physical harassment. Vickers highlights the high-risk nature and specialized application of these "Russia only" training methods.

This video features Larry Vickers and experts from Ohio Ordnance Works demonstrating the Browning M2 .50 Cal heavy machine gun, focusing on OOW's Quick Change Barrel (QCB) system. The demonstration includes live-fire tests against steel targets and a vehicle, highlighting the M2's anti-materiel capabilities and the practical advantages of the QCB system for ease of use and safety. The segment also contrasts the .50 BMG's power with that of a 5.56mm M249 SAW.

This video details a rigorous stress test designed for sniper proficiency, led by Navy SEAL Sniper Monty LeClair and Larry Vickers. The drill simulates high-stress, real-world scenarios, requiring participants to maintain accuracy after significant physical exertion and engage targets from unconventional positions. It highlights the importance of marksmanship fundamentals under duress, showcasing the capabilities of rifles like the BCM Mk 12 Mod 0 and SAM-R.

Larry Vickers, a former Delta Force operator, details the construction of an 'Alpha AK' clone. This build focuses on replicating the customized AK rifles used by Russian FSB Alpha operators, incorporating a blend of Russian and Western accessories. The guide highlights the importance of specific, often hard-to-find components like the Zenit rail and SRVV stock, offering insights into achieving a unique tactical aesthetic.