Videos tagged with Blackpowder

This "American Rifleman Television" episode features a J. Woodward & Sons London .500 3" Express Double Rifle from the late 19th century. The video discusses the historical context of dangerous-game hunting in British colonial Africa and India, highlighting the need for powerful double rifles like this one to take down large game such as tigers and plains game. American Rifleman Field Editor Garry James provides details on the .500 3" cartridge, noting its popularity and performance with a 340-grain bullet and 135 grains of powder, delivering over 2,000 foot-pounds of power from a blackpowder round. The episode also directs viewers to additional American Rifleman TV content and encourages NRA membership.

This video demonstrates the traditional process of loading and firing a Kentucky Long Rifle. It covers melting lead for casting round ball projectiles using a Lee Precision mold, and the specific steps for loading the blackpowder firearm, including powder, patch, ball, and priming the flintlock. The demonstration culminates in a successful shot on a steel target.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment, "I Have This Old Gun," delves into the British Enfield .476 revolvers, specifically the Mark I and Mark II variants adopted by the British military in the late 19th century. It discusses their transition to self-contained metallic cartridges, their design flaws such as awkward handling and a slow loading gate, and the ineffective Owen-Jones selective ejection system. Despite a short service life with front-line troops, these revolvers found continued use in the colonies and are notably associated with the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police. The video highlights them as an interesting but flawed chapter in British firearms history.

This video delves into the exciting world of Blackpowder Cowboy Action Shooting, specifically focusing on the "Frontiersman" category. It highlights the use of cap and ball revolvers within this discipline. The content appears to be a collaborative effort with "Arizona Ghostriders" and offers insights into the sport and the specific firearm requirements for the Frontiersman division.

This YouTube video, titled 'Blackpowder Short Barrel Coachgun', focuses on a specific type of firearm. The description indicates viewer support through Patreon, suggesting a content creator actively engaged with their audience. Based on the title, the video likely features a review, demonstration, or discussion of a coachgun, a firearm historically associated with stagecoaches and a shorter barrel length, emphasizing blackpowder ammunition usage. The content is expected to be of interest to firearm enthusiasts, particularly those interested in historical firearms, shotguns, or blackpowder shooting.

This video, titled 'Rethinking Munitions!', from the GUNBROS channel, speculates on areas where innovation is needed within the gun industry. While specific firearms or calibers aren't demonstrated, the description implies a forward-looking discussion about the future of ammunition and related technologies. The channel emphasizes its commitment to customer service, fast shipping, and providing high-quality, battle-tested products that support Second Amendment freedoms.

This video demonstrates the firing sequence of a 1873 Colt Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt, specifically using blackpowder ammunition. The footage highlights the manual cocking of the hammer for each shot, the resulting significant muzzle flash, and the dense clouds of black powder smoke characteristic of this type of ammunition. The demonstration emphasizes the deliberate pace required for single-action revolvers and shows the firearm's performance on a steel target.

This video features Annette Evans from @OnHerOwnLife joining InRange TV to shoot two iconic firearms from 1873: the Winchester rifle and the Colt revolver. The demonstration emphasizes the use of blackpowder ammunition, aligning with a perceived historical intent. The description also promotes upcoming training events like Dead Eye and CQB/Handgun Brutality through a Practiscore registration link. The content focuses on historical firearms and their practical application with blackpowder.

This video demonstrates a flintlock musket firing, recreating the 'cameraman never dies' meme with a visual effect of the projectile hitting the lens. It features a shooter in Continental Army attire, highlighting the historical firearm's operation with black powder and a lead ball. The content includes slow-motion replays of the ignition and impact, showcasing the visual effects of the shot.

This video showcases the Davide Pedersoli Brown Bess flintlock musket, demonstrating its loading and firing procedures with historical context. It highlights the visual and auditory characteristics of black powder firearms, including the ignition delay and smoke. The content is geared towards historical firearms enthusiasts.

This video showcases a 650-grain bullet fired from a Sharps rifle. The content highlights the capabilities of this heavy projectile and the rifle's performance. The tags emphasize the specific firearm, its caliber implications, and the historical or cowboy-action shooting context associated with Sharps rifles.

This video provides a detailed demonstration of loading and firing a flintlock pistol, emphasizing historical accuracy with an 18th-century uniform. It covers essential steps like setting the flint, priming the pan, and ramming the charge. The visual evidence highlights the ornate design of the pistol and the spark ignition process in slow motion.