Videos tagged with EM-2 Rifle

This video explores eight military weapons that were technologically advanced for their time but failed to gain widespread adoption due to various factors like cost, politics, or being too early. It highlights innovations like the Gatling Gun's multi-barrel design, the EM-2 rifle's bullpup configuration, and the Wheelock's advanced ignition system, showcasing how these concepts influenced modern firearms. The presentation emphasizes the historical context and reasons behind their limited success.

This video provides a detailed look at the collector's edition of Jonathan Ferguson's book, 'Thorneycroft to SA80'. It highlights the book's extensive coverage of British bullpup rifle development, from early concepts like the Thorneycroft to the modern SA80 variants. The content includes historical context, design drawings, technical specifications, and photographic evidence, making it a valuable resource for firearms enthusiasts interested in this specific lineage of military rifles.

This guide analyzes rare archival footage of the British EM-2 rifle, focusing on its internal mechanics, durability testing, and performance during high-stress scenarios like rifle grenade firing and rapid magazine dumps. Expert insights are drawn from detailed mechanical analysis of slow-motion footage, providing a deep dive into the design's intricacies and historical context.

This guide details the operation of the EM-2 rifle, chambered in .280 British, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers loading procedures, optic familiarization with its unique reticle, and firing techniques for both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes. The instruction emphasizes the rifle's straight-line recoil impulse and historical context, highlighting its advanced design for its era.

This video reviews 'Weapon of Choice' by Dr. Matthew Ford, a deep academic study of British military small arms procurement in the 20th century. While the cover suggests an action novel, the book delves into the complex interplay of politicians, officers, troops, and industry in weapon adoption, covering the SMLE, WWI developments, post-WWII NATO standardization debates (EM-2 vs. T65 cartridge), and later systems like the SA80 and FN Minimi. The review highlights the book's academic depth, which may require effort to digest but offers valuable historical insights.

This YouTube video is a book review of Thomas Dugelby's "Modern Military Bullpup Rifles" by Collector Grade. The reviewer highlights the book as a valuable resource, particularly for its information on the EM-2 rifle and other bullpup designs. However, they note that the book is out of print and difficult to find, with only expensive copies available on Amazon and the need to search eBay and gun shows for other opportunities.