Videos tagged with American Rifleman Television

This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the history and significance of the U.S. Model 1895 Lee Navy rifle, manufactured by Winchester Arms. It highlights the rifle's innovative straight-pull design and its service during the Spanish-American War. The video contrasts it with preceding firearms like the .45-70 'Trapdoor' and the Krag-Jorgensen system, emphasizing the Lee Navy's adoption of a radical new 6mm smokeless cartridge, marking a significant evolution in U.S. military small arms.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the history and significance of the Ortgies pistol, a semi-automatic handgun that gained popularity in Europe and the United States shortly after World War I. Despite a limited production run, the Ortgies pistol is highlighted as an underappreciated design from the early 20th century. The video explores its origins, attributing the design to Heinrich Ortgies and the company bearing his name. It positions the Ortgies pistol as a "forgotten handgun" of its era, prompting viewers to learn more about its fascinating story.

This video from "American Rifleman Television" provides an inside look at KelTec's new manufacturing facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming, dedicated to the production of their innovative PR57 handgun. The segment focuses on the company's manufacturing process, highlighting their commitment to affordability and efficiency. Viewers will gain an understanding of how the PR57 is made and the strategic investment KelTec has made in this new facility to bring this unique pistol to market.

This video from Hillsdale College explores the educational approach to the Second Amendment, covering both its theoretical underpinnings and practical applications. As a historically significant institution focusing on liberal arts and American foundational principles, Hillsdale aims to educate a new generation on the importance and meaning of the Second Amendment. The segment is presented as a feature from "American Rifleman Television."

This "American Rifleman Television" segment focuses on the Polish Vis 35 Radom pistol, a significant sidearm developed just before World War II. The video details its origins, with designers Piotr Wilniewczyc and Jan Skrzypinski advocating for a domestic design over the initially considered Czech CZ vz.24. Despite a limited production run due to the German invasion in 1939, the Vis 35 is recognized as a top handgun of its era. The segment also features the Radom on the range and provides information on accessing more American Rifleman TV content and joining the NRA.

This video features a Rifleman Review of the Rock River Arms RRA .17 HMR rifle, an AR-style semi-automatic firearm. The review highlights the rifle's unique delayed blowback gas system, designed to manage the pressures associated with the .17 HMR cartridge. The segment, from "American Rifleman Television," delves into the internal mechanics of how the rifle functions, aiming to showcase its reliability in this caliber. Information on viewing complete ARTV episodes and joining the NRA is also provided.

This video highlights a new exhibit at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, titled "By Resolution Of Congress." The exhibit focuses on early American awards for valor, predating the Medal of Honor, and also features early examples of the Medal of Honor itself from the Civil War era. The description emphasizes the historical significance of these awards and their connection to bravery and sacrifice, with a prominent Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington overlooking the display of swords, guns, and medals. The museum's location, hours, and free admission are provided, along with information on when to watch "American Rifleman Television" for new episodes.

This video showcases a North-South Skirmish Association (NSSA) mortar match at Fort Shenandoah in Winchester, Va. The NSSA hosts historically authentic competitions based on American Civil War small arms and artillery. The mortar match features dozens of teams competing for accuracy, using both smaller coehorns and larger siege mortars. Competitors aim at a stake 100 yards away, with scoring based on the closest five shots out of seven within an hour. The video highlights the unique aspect of observing the slow muzzle velocity projectiles and the skill involved in accounting for wind, temperature, and ballistics. It also encourages new participants to join NSSA events.

This video from American Rifleman Television explores Winchester Ammunition's long history of innovation in centerfire cartridge design. It highlights recent advancements like the 350 Legend, a popular straight-wall cartridge that has gained traction due to modernized hunting laws in Midwestern states, offering a low-recoil option for practice and hunting. The feature also introduces the 6.8 Western, a .277-caliber cartridge designed for extended-range game acquisition, and Winchester's development of lead-free, all-copper projectiles with improved ballistic performance. The discussion emphasizes the collaborative engineering and product development efforts that continue Winchester's legacy of pushing the firearms industry forward.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine, a firearm introduced in the 1850s to modernize U.S. military arms. Designed to function as both a pistol and a carbine, the 1855 ultimately fell short of expectations due to its unwieldy size as a pistol and lack of effectiveness as a carbine compared to contemporary designs like the Sharps. The video also highlights the innovative Maynard tape priming system, noting its susceptibility to environmental conditions. Despite its flaws, the 1855 Pistol Carbine saw limited issue during the Civil War due to arms shortages.

This video provides a detailed review of the Smith & Wesson Model 350, a double-action revolver chambered in the increasingly popular 350 Legend cartridge. The reviewer highlights its construction on S&W's robust X-Frame, a significant feature shared with the .500 S&W Magnum and .460 S&W Magnum. Key aspects discussed include its substantial weight, stainless steel construction with a satin finish, a 7.5-inch barrel, and a seven-round capacity. The review also details the unique counterbore chambers designed to accommodate the rimless 350 Legend cartridge, the inclusion of moon clips to aid loading and extraction, and the effectiveness of the overmolded rubber grip and barrel porting in managing recoil. The presenter concludes that the Model 350 is a powerful and accurate handgun suitable for hunting medium game at responsible distances.

This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television explores the history and evolution of the Canadian Ross Rifle, specifically the Mk III model. The video details Canada's desire for its own distinct military equipment in the early 20th century, leading to the development of the Ross straight-pull bolt-action rifle. It highlights inventor Sir Charles Ross's character, early design flaws, and improvements made by the Mk III. The segment also discusses the rifle's challenges during trench warfare in World War I due to mud, ultimately leading to its replacement by the Lee-Enfield SMLE. The video concludes by noting the rifle's eventual retirement from Canadian service.