Videos tagged with Rimfire Cartridge

This video provides an expert overview of the Model 1860 Spencer Carbine, a pivotal firearm of the American Civil War. It details the inventor Christopher Miner Spencer's background, the carbine's innovative lever-action mechanism and tubular magazine, its historical adoption supported by President Lincoln, and post-war modifications. The presentation features insights from NRA Publications and National Firearms Museum experts, highlighting the Spencer's significance as an early metallic cartridge repeating firearm.

This video delves into Winchester's new .21 Sharp rimfire cartridge, a modern design based on the classic .22 Long Rifle. American Rifleman traveled to Winchester to gain an inside perspective on the development and rationale behind this new ammunition. The discussion highlights the use of jacketed projectiles and the potential for lead-free monolithic designs, aiming to offer improved accuracy and performance at an attractive price point for rimfire applications.

This review critically assesses Winchester's new .21 Sharp rimfire cartridge, finding it to be a disappointment. Despite claims of superior accuracy and cost-effectiveness, testing revealed it performed similarly to or worse than standard .22 LR alternatives in accuracy and penetration tests. Its high price point further detracts from its value, making it an uncompelling option for shooters.

This episode of TGC News covers a range of exciting firearm-related topics. Jon Patton announces the highly anticipated relaunch of a classic Marlin firearm. The video also touches on a significant deal for Timney triggers, the introduction of a new rimfire cartridge, and highlights from GunCon, featuring appearances from prominent figures in the firearms community like Joel from PRN, ArmedAtlas, Tiberious Gib, Roger Barrera, and James Reeves of TFBTV. The description also includes information on financial services from Genesis Gold Group and a discount code for Blackout Coffee.

Pinfire cartridges were a crucial transitional technology due to limitations in early industrial brass drawing capabilities, predating efficient production of modern metallic cases. Casimir Lefaucheux patented the system in 1835, leveraging existing percussion hammer mechanisms. Eugene Lefaucheux later industrialized it in the 1850s, coinciding with advancements in brass metallurgy and case drawing.

This YouTube Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide array of firearms-related topics. It delves into technical aspects like gain twist rifling and compares the 6.5mm Arisaka to modern cartridges. The discussion also touches upon historical firearm decisions, such as the US abandonment of the M1917 Enfield, and explores future acquisition interests. The video addresses the mechanics of Stoner's gas impingement system, potential BAR modernization, and the reasons behind military firearms surplus and its dealers. Additionally, it provides guidance on identifying collectible firearms, discusses the decline of rimmed and rimfire cartridges, and examines modern firearm technologies like binary triggers and rotating barrel pistols. French arms reputation and the potential US availability of the L85A2 are also explored, with a brief mention of on-location battlefield footage.

This expert-level entry details the revolutionary Civil War Henry rifle, highlighting its lever-action mechanism, self-contained rimfire cartridge innovation by Benjamin Tyler Henry, and its significant, albeit limited, impact during the Civil War. It covers production challenges, adoption hurdles, and the rifle's lasting legacy in firearm design, as explained by NRA museum curators and historians.

The Volcanic Repeating Pistol, a precursor to the Henry and Winchester rifles, utilized an innovative toggle-action mechanism and a tubular magazine. Its unique .41 Volcanic 'rocket ball' ammunition, lacking a brass casing, contained powder and primer within the bullet's hollow base. Despite its mechanical advancements for the era, limited propellant capacity resulted in weak performance, hindering its market success.

This video introduces the .17 Win. Super Mag. cartridge, highlighting its performance characteristics that rival center-fire ammunition while being significantly more cost-effective. The description emphasizes its downrange capabilities, positioning it as an attractive option for shooters seeking a balance of power and affordability.