Videos tagged with Bolt Design

This video from SHOT Show 2025 features HM Defense showcasing their .50 Cal rifle. The content highlights the rifle's unique features compared to competitors, with a specific focus on their patented barrel and bolt designs. The explanation delves into the innovative engineering behind this high-caliber firearm, making it a must-watch for enthusiasts of powerful weaponry and advanced gun technology.

This video details the challenging development of the AK-50, a .50 BMG AK-style rifle, as told by its creator Brandon Herrera. It covers early design iterations, critical failures like gas port placement and heat treatment issues, and innovative solutions such as a triangular bolt face and a dual recoil spring system. Herrera emphasizes the project's status as a passion project, highlighting the extensive engineering required to adapt the AK platform for such a powerful cartridge.

This video explores the rare transitional Bergmann pistols produced between 1894 and 1896, focusing on Ian McCollum's expert analysis of their design evolution. Key insights include the shift from an open bolt slot in the No. 1 to more enclosed designs in the No. 2 series, aiming to improve reliability by reducing dirt ingress. The examination of experimental 'C' and 'D' models highlights the iterative process of refining the bolt and frame configurations.