Videos tagged with SA80

This video provides an expert overview of Murdoch & Co's remanufactured SA80 family of rifles, including the L85A1, L85A2, and L85A3 models. Evan, CEO of Murdoch & Co, details the company's mission to preserve the history of the SA80 by producing semi-automatic versions in the USA. The L85A3 is highlighted for its modern upgrades like an M-LOK handguard and free-float barrel, while the Collector Series focuses on historical accuracy. The trigger performance is noted as superior to other bullpup designs.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Electronic Individual Weapon 97 (EIW97), an experimental electronic variant of the SA80, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It details the system's programming, software, and operational capabilities, including its unique tailoring for individual soldiers and integration potential with future soldier systems. The EIW97 explored advanced concepts like electronic ignition and programmable fire control, influencing modern small arms development.

This video provides an in-depth look at the EIW97, an experimental electronic variant of the SA80 rifle, presented by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. The EIW97 explored electronic ignition and programmable fire control to enhance lethality and hit probability, featuring specialized ammunition and a significantly reduced cyclic rate for improved accuracy. Expert Murray discusses its origins as a mid-1990s research program investigating future weapon systems.

This Q&A session covers a diverse range of topics, with a significant focus on firearms. Discussions include gun design principles, specific firearm models and their adoption (SIG P320, Valmet, Galil), historical and future machine guns (FN Mag, PKM, MG42 family), and various cartridges (.338 Magnum, 7mm Backcountry, .30 Super Carry). The creator also touches upon gun handling for new owners, military movie gun accuracy, and personal interests like camo collections. Beyond firearms, the video delves into the creator's book-writing process, filming equipment, and potential collaborations.

This video announces a livestream event featuring Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries, discussing the L85A3 (SA80) in Battlefield. The event highlights a collaboration between the Royal Armouries and the Cody Firearms Museum, showcasing expert knowledge on firearms within a gaming context.

This video humorously explores the SA80 bullpup rifle, showcasing its ergonomic limitations and presenting a custom 'un-bullpupped' variant dubbed 'The Jonathan Ferguson Special'. It highlights the standard SA80's right-handed-only design challenges and demonstrates the modified rifle's traditional configuration. The content emphasizes expert knowledge of firearm design and historical context.

The Aly & Kaufman AKB-23 is a bullpup conversion kit for the Brownells BRN-180, designed to replicate the feel and ergonomics of the British SA80/L85 rifle. Utilizing the AR-180's mechanical lineage, the kit offers an affordable way to experience the bullpup platform. It features a milled aluminum lower and 3D-printed furniture, with assembly requiring integration of the BRN-180 upper. Performance is noted as reliable, providing an authentic handling experience.

The Aly & Kaufman AKB-23 is a bullpup conversion kit for the Brownells BRN-180, designed to emulate the British L85/SA80. It features a milled aluminum lower with an AR-15 fire control group, connected via a trigger transfer bar. The 3D-printed furniture mimics the L85's ergonomics, and range testing confirms it captures the rifle's feel and accepts SA80 magazines.

This video features Jonathan Ferguson discussing British military firearms, specifically contrasting the AR-15 platform with historical flintlock revolvers. Ferguson, an author and firearms historian, delves into the evolution of firearms, referencing his books "Thorneycroft to SA80" and "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier." The description also links to his articles on flintlock revolvers and provides resources for other firearms history channels and reference books, indicating a deep dive into historical firearms development and design.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining a rare and 'cursed' bullpup mock-up of the Armalite AR-18. The prototype is characterized by its unconventional design, including a lack of trigger linkage, mismatched receiver parts, crude welds, and an unusual front sight arrangement, making it more suited for a video game than actual combat. The discussion also briefly touches upon the SA80 as a point of comparison for bullpup designs.

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries explains that the L85A1's fundamental design flaws, such as the ejection port size, could not have been fixed by Enfield even if the company hadn't been sold. While improved quality control might have reduced malfunctions, the inherent issues would have persisted, making the SA80 platform problematic regardless of manufacturing.

This video from Arm & Gun provides a comprehensive look at the Steyr AUG A3, positioning it as potentially Europe's best bullpup rifle. The creator delves into its historical context, comparing it to other prominent bullpups of the late 1970s like the SA80 and FAMAS F1, and argues for the OG AUG's top dog status due to its widespread international adoption. The video also references a disassembly video and promotes the channel's merchandise and Patreon.