Videos tagged with Cartridge History

This video from hickok45 delves into the nuances of the .38 Special caliber, explaining why its name is a misnomer regarding actual bullet diameter. It highlights the historical evolution from "heel type" bullets to modern designs and compares it to other calibers like .357 Magnum and 9mm, offering insights into cartridge naming conventions and manufacturing changes.

This video challenges the common perception of the .22 Short as a weak cartridge, presenting historical context, ballistic data, and real-world performance to demonstrate its surprising effectiveness. It highlights the .22 Short's origins as a self-defense round, its penetration capabilities in ballistic gel, and its utility in pest control and small game hunting, arguing that modern shooters often misjudge it by comparing it to more powerful cartridges.

This entry details the .44 Special cartridge, its historical context with Smith & Wesson's large-frame revolvers like the 'Triple Lock', and specific models such as the S&W Model 24-3. It covers the cartridge's development from the .44 Russian and its transition to smokeless powder, offering insights into revolver evolution.

This video celebrates the 90th anniversary of the .357 Magnum cartridge with a comprehensive look at its history and performance. Featuring a collection of iconic firearms chambered in .357 Magnum, the presentation includes historical context, a showcase of various revolvers and rifles, and demonstrations of different ammunition types. The expert speaker highlights the cartridge's versatility and enduring legacy in the shooting community.

This video provides a historical overview of the 30 T/C cartridge. It delves into the origins, development, and potential applications or historical significance of this specific ammunition type. The content aims to educate viewers on the background of the 30 T/C, offering insights into its place within firearm cartridge history.

This video from GUNBROS provides an expert comparison between the 10mm Auto and .40 S&W cartridges. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, explains the historical development of both calibers, noting the .40 S&W as a derivative of the 10mm created for the FBI due to recoil concerns. Key differences in case length, velocity, and muzzle energy are detailed, with the 10mm offering significantly higher performance. The current market trends and niche roles of each caliber are also discussed.

This video from GUNBROS addresses a common question for new shooters: should they train with 9mm or .45 ACP? The expert advises that both calibers have merits and recommends experiencing both. 9mm is highlighted for its affordability, while .45 ACP is acknowledged as a fun and viable round with modern firearm options. The expert also briefly mentions 10mm as a potential alternative to .45 ACP.

This video, titled 'Paper Cartridge Ignition,' focuses on a specific aspect of historical firearm technology: the ignition process using paper cartridges. While the description is currently unavailable, the title strongly suggests a demonstration or explanation of how early firearms were loaded and fired. This content would appeal to historical firearms enthusiasts, reenactors, and those interested in the evolution of firearms technology.

This video delves into the history and capabilities of the .505 Gibbs cartridge, a powerful big bore round developed in 1911. Originally intended for double rifles, it was adapted for magazine rifles to meet market demand for elephant stoppers. Despite its impressive power, often compared to or exceeding the .500 Nitro Express, the .505 Gibbs saw limited production due to World War I and arrived late in the era of professional elephant hunting. The cartridge is known for its significant recoil, necessitating heavy rifles, and was notably mentioned in Ernest Hemingway's work and favored by hunter John A. Hunter.

This video from Classic Firearms, featuring expert Matt, delves into the historical and technical reasons behind the widespread adoption of 7.62mm (or .30 caliber) cartridges across various firearms. It explores the evolution from early black powder rounds to modern smokeless powder cartridges, discussing the influence of metallurgy, pressure limits, and military requirements on caliber selection. The discussion covers iconic rounds like 7.62x39mm, 7.62x51mm NATO, and .30-06 Springfield, highlighting their design nuances and historical significance in firearms like the AK-47 and M14.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the 25-06 Remington cartridge, delving into its history, performance, and suitability for various hunting applications. The presenter, with significant experience, discusses its origins as a wildcat cartridge, its official introduction by Remington, and its strengths in long-range varmint and plains game hunting. He highlights its accuracy potential but cautions against its use for larger game due to limited bullet mass and potential for excessive meat damage at closer ranges.

This guide, presented by an experienced shooter and hunter, details the advantages of the .22-250 Remington cartridge. Key takeaways include its low recoil for impact observation, laser-like trajectory for dynamic shooting, high velocity for rapid engagement, and impressive versatility for various game. The host emphasizes its availability, decent barrel life, and historical significance as a top coyote hunting round.