Which Is More Deadly?

This guide details a comparative performance drill for the Sig Sauer MCX Rattler LT across three calibers: 5.56 NATO, 7.62x39mm, and .300 Blackout. Conducted at Take Aim Training Range by Classic Firearms experts, the drill involves speed and accuracy tests, including a 5-round transition drill at 15 yards. The 5.56 variant demonstrated the least recoil and fastest return to zero, while all calibers showed distinct terminal ballistics in ballistic gel tests.

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 provides expert advice from KLAYCO47 on acquiring high-quality AK-pattern firearms and ammunition affordably by focusing on the used market and leveraging community networks. The instructor details how he acquired three distinct AK platforms (7.62x39mm AKM, 5.56x45mm K101, and 5.45x39mm AK-74) at significant discounts compared to new prices, emphasizing the importance of research, patience, and building connections within the firearms community. He also shares strategies for finding cost-effective ammunition, primarily through attending gun shows.

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 presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.