Videos tagged with Flake Powder

This video provides a detailed look at testing vintage Baikal 12 Gauge paper shells. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, meticulously inspects components like the paper case, 27.00g shot weight, and flake gunpowder. A burn test is conducted on the powder, followed by live-fire testing in a side-by-side shotgun to confirm functionality. The ASMR-focused presentation emphasizes safe handling and technical details.

This video provides a detailed ASMR-style disassembly and analysis of the Takho Super Magnum 12/89 shotgun shell. The creator, a technical enthusiast, meticulously weighs the shot (63.9g) and powder (2.3g), measures pellet diameter (~4mm), and demonstrates the flake powder's burn characteristics. The process highlights the use of precision tools for component measurement, offering a deep dive into the shell's construction.

This guide details the careful dissection of vintage 'Okhotnichyi' 12-gauge shotgun cartridges, as demonstrated by DROBASHEVICH. It covers inspecting the shell, using an Opinel knife for opening, weighing and measuring lead shot with precision tools, and examining internal components like fiber wadding and flake gunpowder. A controlled gunpowder burn test is also included.

This video provides an expert evaluation of 1941 Turkish 8mm Mauser ammunition by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The analysis highlights the ammunition's high velocity, corrosive Berdan primers, and flake powder, noting significant overpressure issues evidenced by primer cratering and damage to a Kar98k rifle stock. McCollum strongly advises against using this ammunition in semi-automatic or fully automatic firearms due to the risk of catastrophic failure and injury.

This guide, presented by an expert reloader and firearms educator, details the critical aspects of understanding reloading powders. It covers the historical context of powder manufacturing, the importance of reloading manuals, and how to interpret burning rate charts. The video visually compares different powder types (flake, ball, extruded) and discusses practical considerations for powder measurement and accuracy, suggesting that meticulous trickling may not always be necessary for achieving excellent results.