Learn the history of 5.45x39 ammo and visit us at https://ammo.com/rifle/5.45x39-ammo to get the best discount 5.45x39 ammo online. Subscribe here: https://ammo.com/newsletter to get weekly specials plus 2nd Amendment news to keep you armed, both physically and philosophically - all 100% free in your inbox. Share this video: https://youtu.be/dT4TI3aVWD8 Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/ammodotcom-youtube In 1974, the Soviet Union released its 5.45x39mm cartridge for use in their AK-74 rifle, which was modified from their AK-47. Following the example of the American 5.56mm cartridge, the Soviet 5.45x39mm was intended to be a replacement for the 7.62x39mm. A key difference between the cartridge of the Soviets and the cartridge of the U.S. is that Soviet designers needed only to modify a proven design (their AK-47) to have an established rifle that could fire the cartridge. However, in adopting the 5.56x45mm cartridge, the U.S. was switching to an entirely new rifle platform that had never been tested in battle. The primary advantages to the conversion were a reduction in weight of the ammunition, as well as a noticeable decrease in recoil impact compared to the 7.62x39mm. Though manufactured primarily in Russia to combat specifications, Hornady also produces the 5.45x39mm in the United States. They cap their cartridges with the polymer-tipped V-MAX bullets, with a load that boasts high levels of accuracy – making it successful for hunting small game. Wolf Ammunition Company sells ammo capped with hollow point bullets, soft point bullets and full metal jacket bullets. Bernaul ammunition fires boat tail bullets, claiming their cartridges are accurate and consistent enough to form a group of 100 shots in less than one inch at 100 meters. The 5.45x39 is not wildly popular in the U.S., but it has been chambered for rifles using the AR-15 platform as well as in a rifle produced by Saiga. While it will not likely trump the popularity of the 5.56 NATO cartridge, the low recoil and great accuracy have earned this Warsaw Pact veteran a deserved place in the American ammo market for many years to come. Check out today's best ammo deals by visiting us at Ammo.com. Follow us on social media. And most importantly, be sure to subscribe to our channel right here on YouTube for more high-quality videos to help you stay armed, both physically and philosophically. Relevant Links: 5.45x39 Ammo: https://ammo.com/rifle/5.45x39-ammo V-MAX Bullets: https://ammo.com/bullet-type/v-max Hollow Point Bullets: https://ammo.com/bullet-type/hollow-point-hp Soft Point Bullets: https://ammo.com/bullet-type/soft-point-sp Full Metal Jacket Bullets: https://ammo.com/bullet-type/full-metal-jacket-fmj 5.56 NATO ammo: https://ammo.com/rifle/5.56x45-ammo -~-~~-~~~-~ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT4TI3aVWD8

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! In the early 2000’s, there was a big push from the U.S. Army to adapt new, more powerful cartridges to the M4 carbine. This initiative was prompted by battlefield reports of enemy combatants taking multiple hits from 5.56 NATO rounds and remaining combat effective. The 6.8 Remington Special Purpose Cartridge (SPC) and 6.5 Grendel were two new cartridges developed to increase the lethality of the AR-15 platform. Although their terminal ballistics were impressive, neither cartridge was adopted for mainstream military use. The 6.8SPC and 6.5 Grendel may not have seen frontline combat, but they have enjoyed moderate commercial success from shooters who want a little more “oomph” out of their semi-automatic sporting rifles. However, many 2A enthusiasts are perplexed over which cartridge to select for their new AR-15 if they want something other than the standard 5.56 NATO/223 Remington chambering. Is the 6.8 SPC better than 6.5 Grendel? Or does the 6.5 come out on top? Picking between the 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel really comes down to determining what you want to do with you AR. If you want a close in CQB rifle, then the 6.8 SPC is an excellent choice but not so good at long range shooting. However, if you need a cartridge that can reach out and touch something, then the 6.5 Grendel is the way to go. The 6.5mm bullet is right in the sweet spot for long range accuracy, while the 6.8mm or 0.277" bullet is an excellent choice for close encounters. Both calibers only require a bolt, barrel, and magazine change for a conversion. However, many shooters prefer to have dedicated upper receivers and simply swap it out with their every day 5.56 NATO upper. The versatility of the AR-15 is really showcased in these two calibers as both are excellent hunting and self-defense rounds. If you want to read more, check out the full article at https://ammo.com/comparison/68-spc-vs-6.5-grendel #65grendel #68spc #ar15 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW0V1Hq612A

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, a gun control law passed in 1993. In 1981, John Hinckley, Jr.’s attempt to assassinate President Ronald Reagan first injured Reagan’s press secretary, James Brady. Hinckley’s first shot entered above Brady’s left eye and left the nation shaken by “The Bear’s” new role as a wheelchair-bound gun control advocate. Within 16 minutes of the incident, Hinckley’s gun – a .22-caliber Röhm RG-14 revolver – was traced to a Dallas pawn shop. Hinckley had no criminal or mental records at the time, but he did use an old Texas driver’s license and fake address. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/gun-control-guide-major-federal-acts#1993 Share this video: https://youtu.be/JAewhshnrig Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/ammodotcom-youtube For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at https://libertasbella.com/. The Brady Act, or Public Law 103-159, was first introduced to Congress in 1987, but it wasn’t passed until 1993. The key provisions amended the Gun Control Act of 1968 by: - Mandating a five-day waiting period before a licensed dealer, manufacturer or importer can sell, deliver or transfer a handgun to an individual. - Establishing a “national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearm.” However, this provision applies only to states that don’t already have acceptable background checks for handgun purchasers. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Improvement Amendments Act of 2007, or NCIS Act, introduced conditional but optional financial incentives and grants for establishing or upgrading state reporting systems. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAewhshnrig

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Gavin Wax. Gavin Wax occupies a list of positions in grassroots Republican organizations about a mile long. Perhaps most notably, he is the president of the oldest and largest Young Republican Club in America, the New York Young Republican Club. We spoke to Gavin about how to win the youth vote without pandering, why cultural conservatism still matters, Northeast Republicanism and the mayoral campaign of Curtis Sliwa. Share this video: https://youtu.be/fZ8Z1I2AYXg Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/ammodotcom-youtube For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners).   Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776   And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at https://libertasbella.com/. Gavin Wax Links:  Gavin Wax: https://www.gavinwax.com/ @GavinWax | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GavinWax?s=20 @GavinWax | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinwax/?hl=en Helpful Links:  Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ8Z1I2AYXg