Videos tagged with 280 British

This video explores the historical development and adoption of the British SA80 bullpup rifle, detailing its lineage from post-WWII intermediate caliber experiments and the EM2 rifle. It covers the reasons for its adoption, the challenges faced during its development and early service life, and the subsequent upgrades that have led to its continued use by the British military.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the British SA80 rifle, tracing its lineage from post-WWII British firearm development through its various iterations and combat history. It details the SA80's design origins, its cartridge development, and the significant issues encountered with the L85A1 variant, particularly during the Gulf War. The discussion covers the L85A2 upgrade by Heckler & Koch and offers personal impressions of the rifle's ergonomics and performance, contrasting it with other firearms and highlighting its controversial reputation.

This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, including the viability of belt-fed AR uppers, the historical development of intermediate cartridges, and the mechanics of recoil compensation in various firearms. Ian McCallum also discusses the Finnish military's adoption of Soviet weaponry, the effectiveness of rifle grenades versus bazookas, and the best bolt-action military rifle. The episode touches on the challenges of reproducing historical firearms like the Patterson device and the practicalities of concealed carry with antique handguns.