Videos tagged with Double Rifle

This video reviews several new firearm releases and updates. Key introductions include the Sig Sauer P365 Fuse Comp, positioned as a potential successor to the P320 lineup, and new Bond Arms America anniversary derringers. Updates to the Ruger 10/22 and Savage 110 rifle series are also detailed, alongside new offerings from ATI, Pisoli, and a range of suppressors from Silven Arms, TNK, and PWS. The segment also touches on the Garmin Zero Chronograph C2 and the GunCon event.

This guide, presented by professional firearms instructor John Lovell, details techniques for managing the extreme recoil of the .600 Nitro Express rifle. It emphasizes flexing the abs and leaning forward to prepare for the shot, crucial for safe and effective handling of such powerful firearms. The content highlights the importance of proper technique when dealing with high-recoil calibers, particularly for dangerous game hunting scenarios.

This video explores the Howdah pistol, a rare firearm designed for self-defense against large game, particularly tigers, often used from elephant-back. It details their origins as modified double rifles, their powerful calibers like the 577 Snyder, and their historical context as luxury items for wealthy hunters. The Howdah's break-action design and enclosed breech offered advantages over contemporary revolvers for stopping power and reliability.

This video provides an in-depth walk-around of a diverse gun auction, highlighting numerous firearms from various eras and manufacturers. The presenter, an experienced firearms enthusiast, offers detailed commentary on specific models, their historical context, design features, and potential value. The review covers a wide range of shotguns, including over/unders and side-by-sides, as well as double rifles and pump-action models, with a focus on craftsmanship, aesthetics, and practical considerations for collectors and shooters.

This review of the Baikal IZH-94 Express highlights its Russian origin and over/under double rifle configuration. The presenter demonstrates safe handling, the break-action mechanism, and the loading of two .308 Winchester cartridges. The video concludes with a live-fire demonstration at a steel target, showcasing the rifle's functionality.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the unique Jacob double rifle, designed by John Jacob for the Scinda Irregular Horse. Though it never saw official military service, the rifle featured innovative design elements for its time, including a unique projectile with fins that threaded into the rifling, enhancing range and accuracy. The video discusses its development in contrast to the standard Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle and its eventual sale as surplus after Jacob's death, leading to modifications for hunting purposes. The segment highlights the firearm's historical significance and the ingenuity behind its design.

This video provides a practical demonstration of the Sabatti Double Rifle in .45-70 caliber. Brent Wheat, Editor of GUNS Magazine, showcases the rifle's firing sequence and handling characteristics during live fire at an outdoor range. The review highlights the dual-barrel configuration and its application for potential hunting scenarios.

This #SundayGunday episode features the Chapuis X4 Classic double rifle, a firearm designed for driven game hunting. The review highlights its unique Blitz action, free-floating right barrel for easier re-regulation, and scope-ready configuration. It's available in 9.3x74R and 30-06 Springfield, with specific load recommendations and pricing details provided.

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 Kentucky Ballistics features an expert-level demonstration of stopping power, testing large-caliber elephant guns (.375 H&H Magnum, .470 Nitro Express, .416 Rigby, .500 Nitro Express, and .700 Nitro Express) against stacked Lego base plates and a massive Lego block. The instructor, Scott, showcases safe firearm handling and deep knowledge of specialized ammunition, concluding that a Ford F-350 truck causes more visible damage to the Lego block than these powerful firearms.

This video from BIG MAN with GUN, featuring an expert assessment, details the top 6 dangerous game cartridges. It covers historical context, ballistic performance, and practical application for stopping large, dangerous animals like buffalo, elephants, and bears. The instructor emphasizes the importance of choosing the right cartridge for specific hunting scenarios in regions like Africa.

This video provides an in-depth look at the .470 Nitro Express double-barrel rifle and the Blaser R8 in .500 Jeffery, presented by a high-level firearms enthusiast. It covers caliber comparisons, destructive power testing on cinder blocks, soft target performance, and ballistic recovery of a .470 Nitro Express projectile, demonstrating significant recoil and expansion.