Videos tagged with Open-Bolt SMG

This Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms topics, from recommendations for a first C&R purchase (Polish P83, Radom VIS 35, Mauser 98) to historical firearms like the Hotchkiss revolving cannon and Galilean sights. Ian McCallum discusses the nuances of black powder cartridges, the advantages of repeating rifles like the Kropatschek, and the historical context of Luger production. He also touches on modern firearm design, the challenges of American-made AKs, and the effectiveness of various submachine guns. The discussion extends to book publishing, the impact of media on the gun world, and personal perspectives on expertise and collecting.

This Q&A session from InRangeTV covers historical firearms doctrine regarding long-range zeros on WWI rifles, the utility of pistol caliber carbines for home defense and training, AR-15 barrel profiles, the design limitations of lever-action rifles with Spitzer bullets, the dominance of the Maxim machine gun, the operational differences between open and closed bolt SMGs, and the importance of marksmanship training through disciplines like High Power. The discussion also touches on firearms maintenance and the practicalities of running shooting competitions.