Videos tagged with Black Powder Shooting

This video promotes the 'History of Weapons and War' streaming app, highlighting its value as a Father's Day gift. It explains that the app offers exclusive content not found on YouTube, such as detailed black powder handloading instructions and full coverage of events like Links Brutality. The app also serves as a financial support for smaller firearms educational channels and a safe haven for content potentially restricted on YouTube.

This guide details techniques for participating in N-SSA smoothbore musket competitions, emphasizing historical authenticity and safe shooting practices. Instruction draws from experts within the historical firearms community, covering ammunition, target engagement, and the specific firearms commonly used, such as the Model 1842 and Macon Conversion. The focus is on preserving history through competitive shooting.

This guide details the process of loading and firing a black powder flintlock musket, as demonstrated by Misha and Patrick. It covers essential black powder supplies, the step-by-step loading sequence, and the mechanics of flintlock ignition. The video emphasizes the importance of consistent powder charges and proper projectile seating for performance. Instruction from a firearms expert highlights the unique aspects of historical firearm operation.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for a Davide Pedersoli Brown Bess flintlock musket, as demonstrated by a historical firearms enthusiast. It covers the essential steps from preparing the projectile to safely discharging the weapon, emphasizing proper technique for black powder firearms.

This guide outlines techniques for engaging targets in a Cowboy Action Shooting scenario, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers rapid engagement with a lever-action rifle, transitions to a percussion revolver, and efficient use of a pump-action shotgun, emphasizing proficiency with historical firearms and black powder loads.

This guide details the process of attaching a modern skeletal shoulder stock to a reproduction 1860 Colt percussion revolver and its subsequent use in a shooting experiment. The video, featuring Karl from InRangeTV, demonstrates the historical context of stocked pistols and the legal implications under the NFA. It highlights the practical challenges and limited effectiveness of such configurations for long-range accuracy compared to dedicated rifles.

This Q&A session features Rob from BritishMuzzleLoaders and THIAS discussing various aspects of firearms, primarily focusing on historical British military arms. They delve into their YouTube channel origins, favorite firearms like the Enfield revolver and Lewis Gun, personal shooting habits, and the nuances of black powder firearms. The conversation also touches on firearm research, disappointing firearms, service rifle comparisons, and the challenges of content creation.

This guide focuses on selecting and equipping a first cap and ball revolver, recommending the .36 caliber 1851 Navy for beginners. It details essential components like Goex FFFg powder, .375" lead balls for .36 cal, Remington No. 10 caps, and lubrication methods. Crucial tools include a powder flask, measure, nipple wrench, and screwdrivers, with optional accessories like paper cartridges and cappers for enhanced usability.

This guide details techniques for shooting and maintaining the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Montana Roughrider, focusing on black powder use. Expert instructor hickok45 demonstrates proper barrel maintenance with Ballistol to manage fouling and maintain accuracy. The guide emphasizes the unique shooting experience of single-shot falling block rifles and stresses thorough post-shooting cleaning.

This video showcases the 1992 National Fall Muzzleloading Championships, highlighting the historical significance and competitive aspects of muzzleloading firearms. It delves into the craftsmanship of rifles like the Kentucky and Pennsylvania models, emphasizing their accuracy and artistic design. The event also featured various competitions, including those with advanced muzzleloading slug rifles designed for long-range accuracy, demonstrating techniques like paper patching for enhanced performance.

This guide details the process of shooting an original 1880s Remington Rolling Block rifle using historically accurate black powder .45-70 cartridges. It covers loading, firing, and observing the unique characteristics of black powder, such as the large smoke plume. The video also humorously contrasts this vintage firearm with a modern Glock. Instruction is provided by Hickok45, an expert known for his safe firearm handling and historical knowledge.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the Thompson Center Hawken 25th Anniversary Model, a percussion muzzleloader. It covers essential pre-loading procedures like bore cleaning and component selection, followed by the step-by-step process of charging the barrel with black powder, seating the projectile, and safely firing the rifle. The guide emphasizes proper technique and safety, drawing from the expertise of hickok45.