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As documented in this video, I experimented with loading .38 caliber bullets into 45ACP shells using injection-molded nylon sabots from MMP Sabots, and compared them to my previous saboted 45ACP rounds that used 3D printed sabots. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of […]

I reviewed a MidTen combo scope at the request of the distributor. This video documents my review. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow on YouTube, […]

This video is basically a repeat of my earlier test on practical accuracy of a braced pistol, but now with a more sophisticated 3D printed brace. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier […]

This video documents my attempt to develop a squirrel load for .50-caliber muzzleloaders. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow on YouTube, I endeavor to produce […]

This video presents my take on building a bullpup AR-15. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow on YouTube, I endeavor to produce videos capturing this […]

I felt like the results of my zones-of-accuracy tests were a little inconclusive, especially regarding the relative speed of different optics at close range, so I set this test up to try and get a better comparison of target acquisition time between a red-dot, traditional scope, LPVO, and forward-mounted scout scope. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of […]

This was an addendum to my speed test of different optics on a course of both close and distant targets, where I tested an LPVO and compared the results to my previous test of other optics. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of […]

This was the follow-up to my experiment with “zones of accuracy,” where I actually tried running different guns/optics on the clock for a course with targets at different distances. I tested a red-dot, regular scope, and forward-mounted scout scope. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than […]

I filmed this video as part of my practical accuracy testing. It explores the ranges at which different types of optics are most beneficial. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of […]

In this video I discuss an expedient fix to my Bushnell TRS-25, after the dot started to wander. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow on […]

In this video, I discuss an idea for my next gunsmithing project, complete with a computer animation of the design I hope to eventually build. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit […]

This video is an update on my saboted 45 ACP ammo project. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow on YouTube, I endeavor to produce videos […]

In this video, I mounted a $20 generic brand red-dot scope on a pistol to see if it would work. It seemed to work out and hold up ok. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still […]

This video documents my first ~8 months of using the Holosun HE509T red dot sight on a Springfield XD. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow […]

This video presents the initial testing of my prototype “AR-15 Pistol Stabilizing Harness.” TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow on YouTube, I endeavor to produce […]

This video presents my thoughts on the initiative to build pistols with “rifle-like accuracy,” and demonstrates a proof-of-concept prototype. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow […]

This is a follow-up to my previous tests on practical accuracy, in which I consider an AR-15 pistol, both with and without an arm brace. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit […]

I did some comparative testing to get an idea of what factors affect practical accuracy the most. I’m hoping other people will post similar tests, so we can compare multiple data points. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture […]

This video takes a look at a bullet I was able to recover from my first test of 45ACP ammo using 38-caliber bullets in 3D-printed plastic sabots. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a […]

This video documents my first experiment with handloading .45ACP using 124-grain 38-caliber bullets in 3D printed plastic sabots to approximate the ballistics of a .357 magnum. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier […]

This video presents my attempt at mounting a Holosun HE509T red-dot sight on a pre-optics Springfield XD. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of TheIdahoanShow on YouTube, […]

I recently retired another pair of steel-toe boots, and, as is my custom, decided to give them a ballistic send-off. I’ve shot these with a variety of handgun and rifle rounds in previous videos, so this time I decided to try some shotgun rounds. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be […]

I guess I’m developing a tradition–every time I throw away a pair of steel toe boots, I first shoot them to see what the steel toe will stop. In my first test, a couple years ago, I found that they would stop .22 LR and 9mm, but not .44 mag (all fired from pistols). In […]

There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the coil guns marketed by ArcFlash Labs. Granted, the electronic “guns” they make right now are pretty anemic, but some people think it’s just a matter of time before they catch up to and then surpass the performance of conventional firearms. I did some basic energy delivery calculations […]