Videos tagged with 20x138mmB

This guide details the firing and handling techniques for the Lahti L-39 20mm anti-tank rifle, as demonstrated by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. It covers loading, aiming, firing, and observing the weapon's significant recoil and muzzle blast. Scott, a recognized expert in large-bore firearms, emphasizes the importance of proper technique when handling such a powerful weapon.

This review provides a detailed look at the Finnish L-39 Lahti anti-tank rifle, nicknamed 'Norsupyssy'. The video demonstrates its operation, including loading the 10-round magazine with 20x138mmB cartridges, charging the heavy bolt, and adjusting the specialized sights. Live fire showcases the rifle's significant muzzle blast, recoil, and gas-operated cycling, highlighting its role as a formidable anti-armor weapon from WWII. The instruction comes from an experienced individual knowledgeable in handling rare heavy ordnance.

This video showcases a malfunction with the Solothurn S18-1000 anti-tank rifle, specifically an auto-ejecting magazine failure. The operator demonstrates proper safety gear usage while handling the large caliber weapon. The incident highlights a potential reliability issue with the feed system under certain conditions.

This guide details the magazine loading and firing technique for the Lahti L-39 anti-tank rifle, as demonstrated by an expert. It covers preparing the 10-round magazine using a specialized tool and safely firing the weapon while managing its significant recoil. The video highlights the destructive power of the 20mm round through target impact footage.

This review of the Solothurn S-18/1000 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle, presented by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, offers an expert-level look at a World War II-era behemoth. The video details its immense size, comparing it to a Barrett M82A1, and showcases the unique manual crank loading mechanism. Live-fire demonstrations highlight its power and recoil management features, including a reciprocating barrel. The review emphasizes the historical significance and extreme ballistics of this anti-tank weapon, providing valuable insights for enthusiasts of large-caliber firearms.

This guide details the specific technique for charging and loading the Finnish Lahti L-39 20mm anti-tank rifle, emphasizing the use of its unique crank-style charging handle and the proper loading of its top-mounted magazine. The demonstration highlights the significant effort required due to the heavy spring tension and the scale of the weapon's components, as presented by an instructor with high authority.

This guide details the operation of the Solothurn S18-1000 anti-tank rifle, emphasizing its unique features like the ratchet crank charging handle and internal chain-driven bolt system. It highlights the need for a two-man crew due to its substantial weight and bulk. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, offering insights into its historical context and mechanical intricacies.

This guide details the firing procedure for the Lahti L39 antitank rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers essential steps from safety checks to cycling the action and firing. A critical safety warning regarding brass ejection is emphasized, highlighting the need for expert handling due to the weapon's historical design quirks.

This entry details the operation of the Solothurn S18/1000, a 20mm anti-tank rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. The video highlights the rifle's recoil-operated mechanism and the manual cycling process using a distinctive crank handle. Despite its large caliber, McCollum notes the recoil is manageable.

This guide details the basic firing technique for the Lahti L39 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum. It covers preparation, loading, and firing, emphasizing the need for a stable platform and awareness of the weapon's significant recoil and muzzle blast. The demonstration highlights the raw power of this historical anti-tank weapon.