Videos tagged with English Shotgun

This video features Johnny, a recognized expert in the UK shooting community, showcasing his extensive shotgun collection. He provides detailed insights into various models, including high-end English guns like Longthorne and Woodward, alongside more common but reliable options like Beretta and Miroku. The review highlights specific features, handling characteristics, and value propositions, offering a comprehensive overview for enthusiasts.

This video details the meticulous process of building a custom Longthorne shotgun, from selecting premium Turkish walnut and machining single-piece EN24T steel barrels to intricate engraving and precise stock fitting. The expertise of master gunmaker James Stewart is evident in the innovative manufacturing techniques and the final reveal of a perfectly balanced and fitted bespoke firearm, tested for performance in a live shooting scenario.

This video details a steel shot test on an older English shotgun, specifically an HW Richards box lock ejector with nitro proof barrels. The test aims to assess the impact of modern steel shot cartridges on a gun not originally designed for them, addressing common concerns about barrel damage and choke suitability. The findings suggest that with appropriate cartridge selection (standard steel, not magnum), older English guns with less than half choke can potentially handle steel shot without immediate damage, though some minor barrel swelling was observed.

This video from TGS Outdoors, featuring expert Jonny, explores 10 compelling reasons to own a side-by-side shotgun, emphasizing their historical significance, aesthetic beauty, and practical advantages in traditional field sports. Jonny highlights their lighter weight, superior craftsmanship, and unique style, positioning them as functional works of art and valuable heritage pieces. The discussion also touches on their surprising affordability in the current market and the distinct social experience they offer.

This video features Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe demonstrating the diagnosis and repair of forend catches on a side-by-side English shotgun. Part 2 of a series from Brownells, it focuses on the technical aspects of shotgun maintenance and gunsmithing.