Videos tagged with Hangfire

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the risks associated with firing old, 'crusty' range ammunition. An experienced instructor demonstrates firing 9mm, .38 Special, and .223 caliber rounds from various firearms, encountering a hangfire and a squib load. The demonstration highlights the potential for ammunition degradation and the importance of firearm safety when dealing with questionable ammo.

This video provides a critical review of Murom Mechanical Large Pistol Primers (KVB-45E), labeling them as 'trash' due to consistent failures during live fire testing. The host, an experienced reloader, demonstrates multiple squib loads and dangerous hangfires when using these Russian-made primers in both Glock and Springfield Armory 10mm firearms. A control test with Remington primers confirmed the Murom primers as the sole cause of the malfunctions, leading to a strong recommendation to avoid them for safety reasons.

This short video demonstrates a significant hangfire event with a Mauser 98 style rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser. The shooter experiences a delay of approximately one second after pulling the trigger before the cartridge ignites. The video highlights the importance of maintaining muzzle discipline during such malfunctions.

This review of the Czech vz.52 rifle highlights its unique 7.62x45mm cartridge and historical significance. While the rifle itself is a collector's item, its reliability is heavily impacted by ammunition quality, with older corrosive surplus rounds prone to hangfires and duds. Ballistics gel tests reveal the 7.62x45mm offers superior penetration over the 7.62x39mm due to its heavier bullet and higher velocity.

This video highlights the dangers of a hangfire, a critical safety concern in firearms handling. The creator emphasizes never pointing a firearm at oneself or others, regardless of whether it's loaded or unloaded. The content is presented as educational, showcasing a potentially dangerous incident that was thankfully averted. The video was filmed in a safe environment, a gun range, and encourages viewers to follow for more content while also providing business contact information.

This evaluation of Ethiopian 7.62x51mm NATO surplus ammunition reveals significant age-related degradation, primarily manifesting as frequent hangfires due to primer issues. While bullet weight is consistent at an average of 143.4 grains and velocity averages 2637 fps, the high standard deviation in velocity (33.29 fps) and the presence of hangfires indicate poor storage or component aging. The ammunition, manufactured between 1977 and 1985, is housed in 280-round cans and features a stick-type powder.