Videos tagged with Rimless Cartridge

This review covers the Smith & Wesson Model 625-8 JM Pro, a 45 ACP revolver designed for moon clips but capable of running without them. The presenter highlights its suitability for shooters seeking a larger caliber with more affordable ammunition and a practical shooting experience, emphasizing the ease of reloading with moon clips. While acknowledging its strengths, the presenter suggests other revolvers might be preferred for general personal defense due to round count.

The US Rifle Model 1917, originally the British Pattern 13 Enfield, offers a unique capacity advantage due to its design evolution. While stripper clips hold five rounds, the 1917's magazine, adapted from the P14 which used rimmed .303 British cartridges, can accommodate six rimless .30-06 Springfield cartridges. This increased capacity is an artifact of adapting the magazine dimensions from rimmed to rimless ammunition.

This video provides a foundational understanding of cartridge terminology, explaining key components like the projectile's boat tail, flat base, and ogive, and how to measure them for reloading consistency. It details the elements of a loaded cartridge (projectile, case, primer, powder) and differentiates between various case types including rimmed, non-rimmed, bottlenecked, rimless, recessed rim, and belted magnum cartridges, explaining their headspace mechanisms and design purposes. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding these terms for shooters and reloaders.

TheYankeeMarshal, an established firearms commentator, critically examines the trend of chambering 10mm Auto in revolvers, deeming it the 'dumbest' current trend. He argues that 10mm offers no significant ballistic advantage over .357 Magnum and comes with capacity drawbacks in comparable revolver frames. The expert suggests .41 Magnum as a superior alternative for those seeking more power in a revolver platform.

This video explains the critical concept of headspace in firearms, detailing how it's measured and why it's crucial for safety, especially with older firearms. It demonstrates the use of headspace gauges (go, no-go, and field) for various cartridge types and highlights the dangers of excessive headspace, including case head separation and potential firearm failure. The instructors emphasize that checking headspace is a vital safety measure for collectors and shooters of older firearms.

This video details a competitive shooting stage involving bolt-action rifles, specifically comparing the Ishapore 2A1 and M1917 Enfield. The discussion highlights the challenges of using obsolete bolt-action rifles in modern competition, focusing on sight picture issues and potential malfunctions. It emphasizes the advantage of modern aperture sights over older designs.