Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Today, we're talking to a couple of actual ammo experts (not just a pretend internet expert like myself). I recently spent some time with Johann Boden and Chris Laack from Federal Ammunition and they addressed some of the most common questions you guys have asked me about handgun ballistics. Find out how we know ballistic gel gives us a good idea of what to expect from handgun ammo, why muzzle energy and velocity don't, and why the "caliber wars" are a waste of time.
Today, we're talking to a couple of actual ammo experts (not just a pretend internet expert like myself). I recently spent some time with Johann Boden and Chris Laack from Federal Ammunition and they addressed some of the most common questions you guys have asked me about handgun ballistics. Find out how we know ballistic gel gives us a good idea of what to expect from handgun ammo, why muzzle energy and velocity don't, and why the "caliber wars" are a waste of time.
![How to Use an AR-15 [2025 Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ts-vA28-0FM/mqdefault.jpg "How to Use an AR-15 [2025 Update]
A tutorial covering the basic operation of the AR-15 rifle for the complete novice. We cover procedures for safely loading, unloading, and firing the AR-15, as well as all the basic controls on the rifle. The original version of this video was the most popular installment of our Shooting 101 series, but was arbitrarily removed by YouTube in 2024, so heres a new version!
Shooting 101 Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYqiOqBy2WM8rLUq5fvDWXih9cpGmd8zR
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Guidelines for Safe Gun Handling
2:03 Clearing the Rifle
4:59 Loading
8:23 What does the Foward Assist do?
9:02 Stance/Grip/Basic Shooting Technique
11:10 How to use optics and sights
13:50 Firing the Rifle
15:13 Summary and Live Fire Demo")
![Everything You Wanted to Know About .44 Magnum [2025 Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UVIwSQNOQ0Y/mqdefault.jpg "Everything You Wanted to Know About .44 Magnum [2025 Update]
.44 Magnum might not be the most powerful handgun in the world anymore, but its still one of the cartridges we get the most questions about. So were gonna answer some of them. Theres also a thing about the history of .44 Magnum at the beginning, so maybe watch that. Also, stick around until the end for a quick visit from Uncle Manny.
This is an updated version of a video originally posted Dec 2024.")
![The Backyard Sniper - Lightweight Edition [2026 Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V0zzKWUv__Q/mqdefault.jpg "The Backyard Sniper - Lightweight Edition [2026 Update]
Back in 2022, I put together a lightweight custom Ruger 10/22 for pest control, plinking, and general backyard rimfire duty. Three and a half years later, it’s still one of the guns I use the most.
This video was originally published in 2022 and was recently removed by YouTube. So we’ve brought it back with some updates.
Original build:
- Brownells receiver
- Tactical Solutions X-Ring barrel
- Ruger BX trigger
- Kidd bolt assembly
- Volquartsen automatic bolt release
- Magpul Hunter stock
- Leupold FX-I 4x Rimfire scope
- SilencerCo Sparrow suppressor
- Trunk Monkey sling
- Streamlight TLR-1 HL
- CQD MLOK Forward Sling Mount")
