Videos tagged with Rimless Cartridges

This video from C&Rsenal, featuring expert Othais, provides an in-depth comparison of rimmed versus rimless cartridge designs, focusing on the 6.5mm Greek Mannlicher-Schönauer and 6.5mm Dutch. Othais, demonstrating high authority and deep technical knowledge, explains the historical advantages of rimmed cartridges, such as their function as a gas check and ease of extraction, particularly in revolvers. The video details why rimless cartridges became the standard for autoloading firearms due to improved magazine feeding and reliability, avoiding issues like rim lock.

This video provides an expert-level explanation of firearm headspace, detailing four primary methods: rimmed, rimless, case mouth, and belted. Instructor Mark Novak uses a variety of firearms, including a Martini Henry, M1 Garand, FN 49, and 1911s, to illustrate how different cartridge designs headspace and lock up. The explanation covers the critical 'abutment' or 'buck stop' in each system and the importance of precise manufacturing tolerances to ensure safe and reliable firearm operation.

Jerry Miculek explains the function and necessity of moon clips for revolvers, particularly with rimless cartridges. Moon clips hold ammunition together, enabling faster loading and extraction, which is crucial for competition shooting. He touches upon different types of moon clips, including full moon clips, and their role in enhancing revolver performance.

This guide, informed by TheYankeeMarshal's expert assessment, details the use of moonclips for revolvers. It covers their function in speeding up reloads and ensuring proper casing ejection, particularly for rimless cartridges. The guide also highlights the fragility of moonclips and the potential difficulties in manual loading/unloading, offering practical insights for revolver owners.