Videos tagged with Mike Carrick

The Webley 1913 semiautomatic pistol is presented as an underrated firearm, offering a surprisingly pleasant shooting experience with recoil comparable to a 1911 despite its .455 Webley Auto chambering. Its unique magazine disconnect allows for single-fire operation by manually dropping rounds into the chamber. The pistol features a comfortable grip, an effective grip safety, and is noted for its soft shooting characteristics.

This video provides an in-depth look at the wheellock firearm system, tracing its history and demonstrating its operation. It highlights the wheellock's advantages over matchlocks, particularly for cavalry, due to its ability to be carried loaded and its independent ignition. The explanation covers the complex mechanical operation, loading procedures, and the concept of 'lock time' in relation to accuracy.

This video showcases the firing of a 10-bore flintlock rifle, a reproduction of a 1792 Joseph Manton British rifle. The rifle is capable of taking large game, with the presenter detailing its history of hunting boar, water buffalo, kudu, and elk. Technical aspects like powder loads (185-200 grains of 3F) and a double set trigger are explained, alongside a live-fire demonstration measuring significant recoil and muzzle energy comparable to modern dangerous game rifles.