Videos tagged with Old Ammunition

This video from Tática Civil demonstrates the inherent dangers of firing old, corroded ammunition. The presenter tests 9mm, .38 Special, and .223 cartridges, highlighting inconsistent performance and potential firearm failures. A key takeaway is the importance of safety protocols, such as checking for squib loads after a misfire and understanding the risks associated with different firearm actions.

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 detailed visual analysis of a vintage 12-gauge shotgun slug. It showcases the disassembly of a paper shell, revealing a 33.09-gram lead slug and square-cut smokeless powder. The process includes weighing the slug and demonstrating the powder's burn rate, offering a methodical look at historical ammunition components.

This video provides a detailed inspection of vintage Baikal 12 Gauge shotgun cartridges from the USSR. It covers the unboxing, visual inspection of paper hulls, and disassembly to analyze internal components. Specific measurements are provided for the 'Mayer' type slug (32.51g) and 'Sokol' smokeless gunpowder (2.50g), along with details on the 'Zhevelo-N' primer and a 1984 manufacture date.

This video showcases the use of vintage brass shotgun shells with a side-by-side hammer shotgun. The presenter demonstrates loading, cocking external hammers, firing both barrels, and manually extracting the spent brass shells. The focus is on the mechanical aspects and the aesthetic of older firearms and ammunition.

This video offers a short review and condition check of vintage 12-gauge shotgun cartridges manufactured in the USSR during the 1980s. The focus is on the components of these legendary paper shotgun shells, noted for their 'goose pattern.' The cartridges are presented in two colors, with 10 pieces per pack and loaded with Fraction No. 5 shot and Falcon gunpowder. The video also includes a brief mention of a baby grass snake (Natrix natrix) observed during filming, emphasizing that no harm came to any living creature and advising caution when handling both snakes and shotgun shells. The creator stresses the video's aesthetic purpose and discourages imitation.

This video provides a detailed teardown of vintage Baikal 12-gauge buckshot ammunition from the USSR. It meticulously measures the shot weight (28.42g) and powder charge (2.40g) using precision tools. A burn test demonstrates the powder's viability, igniting quickly and burning for 3.72 seconds.

This video features "Drobashеvych" testing old paper shotgun cartridges (approximately 40 years old) for usability and safety. The creator disassembles a cartridge to examine its internal components, including powder, shot, wadding, and the casing, assessing their condition after four decades. The testing culminates in shooting the old cartridges at a range to draw conclusions about their performance and safety. The video aims to provide insights into the longevity and potential degradation of older ammunition.

This video features the unboxing and testing of vintage shotgun shells inherited from "Grandpa Panas." The presenter, Vitaliy Drobashkevych, opens an old parcel containing legendary paper shotgun shells that have been stored for over 40 years. The video aims to determine if it's safe to shoot with such old ammunition and includes a range test. It also promotes the channel's other content related to firearms, ammunition, and shotgun usage, as well as promoting a cleaning oil product.

This video focuses on vintage PMC .22 Long Rifle ammunition, specifically the 40-grain solid lead round nose variety. The uploader is seeking help identifying the exact vintage of the ammunition, guessing it's from the late 1970s or early 1980s. The user plans to test the ammunition's accuracy and compare it to modern options like CCI Standard Velocity and Federal Auto Match.

This video features a range test of a Ruger SP101 revolver firing unknown age/origin .357 Magnum ammunition. The ammunition, identified as Remington UMC cases with lead round nose bullets, is suspected to be either reloaded or old factory loads. During the test, four rounds fired normally, but one presented a light load, causing the spent case to become stuck in the cylinder, preventing a quick follow-up shot. The video aims to assess the reliability and potential issues with this ammunition.

This video features a "Range Test" of 100-year-old firearms and ammunition. The description highlights that both the vintage guns and their accompanying ammo surprisingly performed well, with the old ammunition being "hotter and louder" than modern equivalents. The creator also includes links to their Patreon and PayPal for channel support.