Videos tagged with Gas-Operated Action

This guide details the handling and live-fire demonstration of the Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX in .50 AE, as presented by Misha. It covers unboxing, magazine loading with specific DoubleTap ammunition, chambering a round, and engaging a target at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights the pistol's significant recoil and the effectiveness of its gas-operated action, emphasizing safe firearm handling and recoil management techniques suitable for advanced shooters.

This guide details the traditional method of loading a Russian SKS 1950 using stripper clips and 7.62x39mm ammunition. It covers chambering a round and engaging targets at an outdoor range, emphasizing the rifle's gas-operated action and historical markings. Instruction is provided by a firearms enthusiast and collector demonstrating proficient use of stripper clips and knowledge of historical markings.

This video showcases the Benelli M4 semi-automatic shotgun in a 'change of seasons' shooting scenario at The Compound. Renowned firearms instructor Hickok45 demonstrates safe handling and effective use of the 12-gauge shotgun, highlighting its gas-operated action through rapid fire and slow-motion analysis. The content emphasizes practical application and firearm familiarity in a relaxed, expert-led environment.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of modern shotguns suitable for wildfowling, focusing on their suitability for duck and goose hunting in various environments. Experts Nick and Alan discuss the pros and cons of different action types (inertia, gas, pump), materials (plastic, metal), and finishes (camo, black) in the context of saltwater and freshwater conditions. They also cover ammunition choices like steel and bismuth, and the importance of matching loads to gun capabilities and legal requirements.

This guide details the proper technique for loading and firing the M1 Garand, emphasizing the unique en-bloc clip system and the critical 'M1 thumb' avoidance maneuver. It highlights safe handling practices demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast familiar with the rifle's manual of arms. The video showcases the M1 Garand's iconic operation in various outdoor range conditions.

Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms, provides an in-depth look at two rare SIG prototype semi-automatic rifles from 1924 and 1925. The video details their distinct mechanical designs, including the gas-operated 1924 model with a rotating bolt and the short-recoil 1925 model featuring a takedown design and rotating barrel lock-up. This analysis highlights early SIG innovation in rifle development for Swiss military trials.