Videos tagged with Cartridge Loading

This video demonstrates a 3D-printed loader designed to assist in loading the eighth round into an M1 Garand en bloc clip. The presenter highlights the difficulty of manually seating the final round and showcases how the loader simplifies the process, effectively solving a long-standing issue for Garand owners.

This guide details the loading and firing techniques for a variety of handguns, from 1805 muzzleloaders to modern semi-automatics. It covers black powder loading, percussion cap ignition, cartridge loading for revolvers and semi-automatics, and the use of suppressors. Expert instruction emphasizes safe handling throughout the process.

This video details the historical significance and operational mechanics of six firearms that shaped American history. It provides a practical demonstration of loading and firing a flintlock musket, emphasizing the multi-step process involving paper cartridges, black powder, and a ramrod. The instructors highlight the tactical implications of slow reload times and the unique firing delay inherent in flintlock technology, offering a deep dive into the evolution of firearms and their impact on warfare and society.

This guide details the loading procedure for the rare Roper Revolving Shotgun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the unique open-bolt, manually operated revolving magazine system, emphasizing the use of original steel cartridge cases and the step-by-step process of chambering and cycling rounds. The demonstration highlights the historical mechanics of this unique firearm, found at Rock Island Auction.

This video explores the firearms used by American militia and British regulars during the Battles of Lexington and Concord, 250 years later. It highlights that militia primarily used "fowling pieces," which were long-barreled hunting guns, often with English forms but French-style butts and parts. The loading process for muskets, both British and American, is detailed, emphasizing the speed and technique required. The video also discusses the archaeological findings that support the prevalence of smaller bore fowling pieces among the militia and examines Captain John Parker's fowling piece, noting its bore size and historical modifications.

This video demonstrates the use of a turn-of-the-century black powder flask for volumetric powder measurement, highlighting its application for black powder firearms where precise volume is crucial. It contrasts this with modern automated dispensers and discusses the importance of volumetric measurement for black powder due to variations in density between different powder types and manufacturers. The guide details the operation of the flask for dispensing consistent charges.

This guide details the operation of the Remington Rolling Block rifle, a robust and historically significant single-shot firearm. It covers the loading and action-locking mechanism, emphasizing its simplicity and reliability. The video highlights its global adoption due to its mechanical excellence and ease of manufacture, making it a common choice for nations without extensive domestic arms industries.

This guide details the technique for loading and firing a Sharps-style rifle using nitrated paper cartridges, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers proper cartridge insertion, breech operation, percussion cap ignition, and the unique firing cycle where the paper residue is consumed. The video emphasizes the importance of chamber-length specific cartridges for reliable function.

This video provides an in-depth review and historical analysis of the Colt 1851 Navy revolver, often referred to as the 'Belt Model'. It details the firearm's development, US military and naval contracts, commercial sales, and its evolution through various production changes. The review includes practical shooting impressions, comparisons to other Colt models, and discussions on its ergonomics and handling characteristics, highlighting its significance in firearms history.

This guide details the operation of the US Civil War era Maynard Carbine, a break-action breech-loader. Expert Karl Kasarda demonstrates the unique loading process using specialized brass cartridges and the lever-actuated mechanism. The demonstration covers firing, the resulting black powder smoke, and manual extraction of spent casings, highlighting its efficiency over muzzle-loaders.

This video demonstrates the use of .36 caliber paper cartridges loaded with Triple Se7en powder in a Uberti 1861 Navy revolver. The presenter shows the loading process, including the application of lube to chambers, and discusses the ignition of paper cartridges without needing to poke a hole. Chronograph data reveals the performance of these cartridges, indicating they make the .36 caliber revolver quite respectable.

Hickok45 celebrates the 25th anniversary of owning his Enfield P58 Parker-Hale muzzleloading rifle musket. He demonstrates its use, discussing its history as a two-band model potentially used in the Civil War, its 58 caliber, and the advantages of paper cartridges for faster loading. He also touches on bullet types, black powder loads, and the importance of proper muzzleloader safety.