Videos tagged with Cartridge Evolution

This comprehensive entry delves into the .22 Short cartridge, challenging its common perception as a weak round. Drawing on expert insights, it covers historical context, ballistic performance, and modern applications, demonstrating its surprising effectiveness and enduring utility. The information is presented from an authoritative perspective, highlighting its significance from self-defense origins to Olympic competition and practical pest control.

This video explores the firearms that would have been commonly carried in 1878, featuring a Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, an iron-frame Henry rifle, and a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun. Hickok45, an established subject matter expert, provides historical context and demonstrates shooting these classic firearms, while also touching upon modern gear. The content highlights the evolution of firearms and ammunition from the 19th century to the present day.

The video discusses the evolution of firearm cartridges, suggesting that advancements in metallurgy and manufacturing allowed for stronger firearms, which in turn enabled the development of longer cases and more powerful loadings. The speaker posits that this was not a natural progression of a round but rather a response to the evolving capabilities of firearms themselves. The discussion touches on the idea that as firearms technology advanced, ammunition followed suit to maximize performance and potential.

This video from Military Arms Channel debunks common myths surrounding the M16 and AR-15 platforms. Expert analysis covers historical context, design evolution, and technical aspects, addressing misinformation about reliability, manufacturing, and intended function. The instructor, a recognized subject matter expert, uses detailed explanations and visual aids to set the record straight on these iconic firearms.

This guide details the unique operation of the Pottet Shotgun, a precursor to modern shotgun shells. The firearm features a rotating and tipping breech-loader action, where the barrel assembly rotates 90 degrees to unlock and recock hammers, then tips open for loading and automatic extraction. The video, presented by Ian McCollum, highlights Clement Pottet's 1829 and 1855 patents and the shotgun's construction with Damascus steel barrels and a paper-bodied, metallic-base cartridge.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model revolver, specifically those produced at the Tula Arsenal in Russia. It covers the historical context, design evolution, technical specifications, and unique markings of these firearms, highlighting their significance in Russian military history and their advantages over contemporary revolvers. The presentation by Ian McCollum offers expert analysis on the firearm's mechanics and historical impact.

This video discusses the .280 British cartridge, also known as 7mm High Velocity, and its evolution. It highlights the upcoming appendix in Jonathan Ferguson's book "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901-2020" which will detail the various naming conventions and technical changes of this cartridge, including its modification for compatibility with .30 caliber ammunition. The appendix is a collaborative effort with ammunition specialists Jack Dutschke and Ian Patrick.

This overview, presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, delves into the history, mechanics, and evolution of the pinfire revolver system. It highlights the contributions of the Lefaucheux family, the innovative yet flawed cartridge design, and the reasons for its eventual obsolescence in favor of rimfire and centerfire systems. The video showcases a variety of pinfire revolvers, emphasizing their historical significance and collector appeal.

This comprehensive overview delves into the history, development, and modern applications of the .45 ACP cartridge. It highlights key firearms like the Colt Model 1905, Remington R1, and Smith & Wesson 1917, alongside specialized ammunition such as the Federal Guard Dog. The content emphasizes the .45 ACP's legacy as a primary US sidearm and its continued relevance for its stopping power, drawing on expert insights into historical and technical aspects.