I have two general comments on this video. First, I think Ammoland needs to work on its videographic skills. The person doing the video is halting, seemingly unprepared for the video, and doesn’t do a full blown review of all of the features, modes, strengths and weaknesses.
Second, I think it’s important to highlight new products like this one because (in my opinion) Surefire is the 900 pound gorilla in the room and charges way too much for its products. I think they need some good competition, and this light seems like it. I want one.
For the record, I don’t think the DOJ/ATF was trying to clarify anything. I think they intended to muddy the waters and use fear as a tactic. Also for the record, I don’t think fear is going to work as a tactic.
Paul answers his critics. I dream of an America where pests don’t badger Paul with idiotic comments and make him spend time addressing stupid things. But his breakdown of Biden’s shotgun advice is priceless.
“Since it evokes commentary in every class I do……I lubricate my rifles with copious amounts of whatever motor oil happens to be on sale at the gas station when I’m enroute to the class, and I’m pretty sure I haven’t cleaned any of our primary rifles in at least five months…..somewhere in the vicinity of 7000-8000 rounds per weapon….and they still run flawlessly……motor oil is designed to do what? Protect and lubricate high-velocity, reciprocating pistons in a machine (your car)….what is your bolt carrier group? A high-velocity, reciprocating piston …”
I knew most of this already. The main points are that you never get something for nothing. A long barrel causes the .357 magnum to shine. That round beats the .38 Spl by a non-trivial margin. It does so in both the short barrel wheelgun and the long barrel (although more so with the longer barrel).
However, splits to followup shots, ability to control recoil, gun weight, concealability, etc., are all factors in making a decision on what to carry, and when.
These are some nice rifles, and they all shoot < 1 MOA out of the box. I especially like the Tikka T3X Lite and the Savage 110 Hunter.
Of course, you could go with the Savage 110 Ultralite with its carbon fiber wrapped barrel, and get an even lighter rifle (< 6 pounds). But then you’d be spending twice what you’d pay for the Savage 110 Hunter to reduce rifle weight by one pound. And get a prettier looking gun.
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