Videos tagged with Silhouette Shooting

This guide details the essential cleaning steps for a Remington Rolling Block rifle after firing black powder ammunition, as demonstrated by Hickok45. It emphasizes the importance of immediate bore cleaning due to the rapid buildup of black powder fouling. The process involves using a wooden dowel, patches, and Ballistol to maintain accuracy and prevent corrosion. Hickok45, a recognized veteran in the firearms community, highlights this maintenance as crucial for historical firearms.

This video showcases an original .44 Auto Mag pistol, a rare semi-automatic firearm chambered in .44 AMP. Featured by Brownells Gun Techs at Rock Island Auction Company, the Auto Mag is described as a heavy pistol suitable for hunting or silhouette shooting. The video highlights its historical significance, noting its introduction in 1971 and its iconic appearance in the movie 'Sudden Impact'. The rarity of original production models is emphasized.

This guide details the process of swapping barrels on a Dan Wesson revolver, a unique feature highlighted by hickok45. The process involves using a specialized wrench to remove and install the barrel and shroud assembly via an external muzzle nut. This allows for customization and maintenance, contributing to the revolver's reputation for accuracy and strength, particularly in historical silhouette shooting competitions.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Dan Wesson 715 .357 Magnum revolver, highlighting its unique tension barrel system with a barrel nut on the shroud. The presenter emphasizes its accuracy, historically favored by silhouette shooters, and its smooth but heavy double-action trigger. The interchangeable barrel system, allowing for barrel lengths from 2.5 to 15 inches, is a key feature discussed.

This review of the Ruger Charger 22 LR pistol highlights its suitability for competition and recreational shooting in Australia. The presenter, Ozzie, details its origins as a cut-down Ruger 10/22, discusses included accessories, and provides technical specifications. He also showcases numerous aftermarket modifications and upgrades, emphasizing the platform's extensive customization potential and reliability with various ammunition types. The video concludes with range demonstrations, including silhouette shooting at extended distances, underscoring the Charger's accuracy and fun factor.

The Smith & Wesson 686 in .357 Magnum is a versatile revolver praised for its solid construction and DA/SA action. It offers the flexibility to shoot both .357 Magnum and .38 Special rounds, with the latter being ideal for practice due to lower recoil. Proper maintenance, especially cleaning lead buildup from .38 Special use, is crucial for reliable cylinder function.

This comprehensive review of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum, presented by firearms instructor hickok45, delves into its historical significance and practical performance. With over 35 years of ownership and extensive shooting experience (estimated 75,000 rounds), hickok45 provides expert insights into the revolver's 'pinned and recessed' features, its handling characteristics with various .44 Magnum and .44 Special loads, and its legacy in popular culture. The video also touches upon vintage accessories like Bianchi holsters and Winchester Black Talon ammunition, offering a nostalgic yet technically grounded perspective.