Videos tagged with Shiloh Sharps 1874

This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with hickok45 showcasing two iconic firearms: a Colt Python revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and a Shiloh Sharps 1874 rifle in .45-70 Government. The presenter discusses the history, aesthetics, and shooting characteristics of both, highlighting the Python's smooth action and the Sharps' historical significance and power. He also touches on firearm regulations, the history of the .357 Magnum cartridge, and offers life advice.

Hickok45 returns from a three-week road trip, sharing his experiences and showcasing firearms acquired or discussed. He reviews the Kimber K6s and compares it to the S&W 642, highlighting the Kimber's extra round capacity and slightly larger size. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to a new Shiloh Sharps 1874 rifle in .45-70 Government, discussing its historical significance, craftsmanship, and the author's personal addiction to acquiring such firearms. The video also touches on travel anecdotes, including a flat tire incident, and reflections on the appeal of historical firearms over modern tactical platforms.

Hickok45, a recognized firearms expert, meticulously narrows down his extensive collection of single-shot cartridge rifles, primarily chambered in .45-70, to determine his ultimate 'one rifle'. He emphasizes practical shootability over pure collectibility, ultimately selecting the Shiloh Sharps 1874.

This review of the 1874 Shiloh Sharps Montana Roughrider in .45-70, presented by firearms expert Hickok45, covers its historical significance, operational nuances, and shooting performance. The video highlights the rifle's exceptional craftsmanship, accuracy with both modern and black powder loads, and essential maintenance for black powder fouling. Hickok45's high authority level is evident in his detailed explanations of the falling block action, double-set triggers, and historical context.

This video debunks the movie trope of easily cutting a hangman's rope with a bullet. World-renowned shooter Jerry Miculek demonstrates that while a powerful rifle round like the .45-70 can sever a thick rope, a .45 Colt revolver is insufficient. The test highlights the importance of bullet momentum and caliber in achieving such a feat, offering an educational yet entertaining look at firearm capabilities.