Videos tagged with Goex

This guide details the process of handloading .45 Colt cartridges with black powder, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers case preparation, powder charging with FFFg black powder for a 'full house' load, bullet seating, and crimping. The demonstration emphasizes the characteristic smoke and sound of black powder firearms during live fire.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

This episode of The Gun Collective News covers several industry updates, including the standardization of the 5.7x28mm FN cartridge by SAAMI, Colt CZ's manufacturing expansion in Hungary, and CH Precision's acquisition of Paragon. A significant legal development is highlighted with a Kansas court ruling that machine guns are protected under the Second Amendment. New firearm releases include the SK Guns Raphael 1911, the Beretta A300 Ultima Field shotgun, and the CZ P9 Nocturn pistol series. The video also features a deal on TGC camo apparel from Camarado.

This video provides an expert demonstration of loading and firing the Davide Pedersoli French 1777 Musket, a historical flintlock firearm. The presenter, dressed in period-accurate attire, showcases the traditional black powder loading sequence using Goex powder and details the priming and firing process. The high authority level of the speaker is evident in their precise handling and historical context provided.

This video provides a practical comparison of Remington #10 and CCI #11 percussion caps for cap and ball revolvers. The presenter demonstrates their function in a Uberti 1851 Navy .36 caliber revolver using standard black powder loads. Both cap types are shown to function reliably, preventing chain fires and allowing for consistent firing, though minor differences in fit and grip are noted.

This video discusses the impending closure of GOEX, a manufacturer of black powder propellant. The creator explores the potential implications of this closure for the shooting sports community, particularly for those who use black powder firearms for historical reenactment, hunting, or competitive shooting. The discussion likely covers the scarcity of black powder alternatives, the impact on the industry, and what enthusiasts might expect in terms of availability and pricing of related supplies.

This guide details the creation and loading of round-ball paper cartridges for the 1860 Army Revolver, utilizing the Guns of the West kit. Expert instruction covers assembling the cartridges, measuring black powder charges, seating and lubricating round balls, and finally loading the revolver with percussion caps for live fire. The demonstration emphasizes reliable ignition and accuracy at an outdoor range.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket, as demonstrated by firearms expert hickok45. It covers the precise measurement of black powder, seating of the Minié ball, and the use of percussion caps. The expert emphasizes historical context and the unique shooting experience of muzzleloading firearms.

This guide details a method for testing black powder substitutes like Goex and Pyrodex in a black powder revolver using a chronograph. It emphasizes proper chronograph placement to avoid smoke interference, consistent loading procedures with wonder wads and lead balls, and thorough cleaning between tests for accurate velocity readings. The presenter, Deuce, highlights the differences in performance, cleaning, and smell between the two powders.

This guide introduces beginners to black powder shooting, recommending the 1851 Colt Navy revolver in .36 caliber for its manageable recoil and affordability. It details essential components like powder, projectiles, and lubrication, emphasizing critical safety warnings against using smokeless powder. Essential tools and proper loading, shooting, and cleaning procedures for black powder firearms are also covered.

This guide details the expert process of hand-loading ammunition for a rare 1867 Remington Rolling Block Navy Carbine in 50-45-400 caliber. Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates how to modify existing brass cases and bullet molds, cast custom bullets, and load them with black powder. The process highlights the precision and historical knowledge required to maintain and operate such antique firearms, culminating in successful test firing.

This guide details an experimental Glock 21 Gen 4 torture test using black powder, demonstrating its function under extreme fouling and the subsequent cleaning process. Expert firearm instructor Hickok45 highlights the significant residue produced by black powder and the importance of thorough cleaning for modern firearms, even those with robust designs like the Glock. The test shows the firearm's resilience but emphasizes that such use is not recommended for regular shooting due to potential long-term damage and reliability issues.