Videos tagged with Single Shot Rifle

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Belgian Comblain Model 1882 rifle, a single-shot lever-action firearm that served Belgian forces until 1914. It details the rifle's specifications, including its weight and length, and demonstrates the loading and ejection procedures for its 11mm Comblain cartridge. The instruction highlights the rifle's handling characteristics, trigger pull, and sights, offering insights into its historical significance and shooting experience.

This guide demonstrates the basic technique for loading a single .22 caliber round into a rifle. It emphasizes safe handling practices and proper round placement. The video uses a coffee container for storing the ammunition, highlighting a casual approach to organization.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the Russian Berdan II rifle, as demonstrated by C&Rsenal. It covers chambering the 4.2 line black powder round, operating the unique 45-degree bolt throw, utilizing the half-cock safety, and aiming with its iron sights. The instruction highlights the rifle's single-shot nature and historical context.

This video from hickok45 provides an expert-level review of the Ruger No. 1 rifle chambered in .375 H&H Magnum. The instructor highlights the cartridge's historical significance for African big game hunting and its power, demonstrated through water target impacts. He emphasizes the unique challenges and 'romance' of hunting with a single-shot rifle, stressing the importance of the first shot. The review also touches on recoil management and the rifle's falling block action.

Hickok45 shares an anecdote about his son John's early fascination with firearms, specifically his Ruger No. 1 Tropical in .375 H&H Magnum. The story highlights the impressive power of the rifle and a humorous incident involving a school field trip where John exaggerated its capabilities, leading to a funny misunderstanding. The video emphasizes the rifle's significant ballistics and the speaker's extensive experience with such powerful firearms.

This video details a successful deer hunt in Illinois, showcasing the Thompson/Center Encore rifle in .350 Legend. It covers the entire process from preparation and the hunt itself to recovery, field dressing, and preparing a gourmet meal. The instructor highlights the rifle's unique carbon fiber barrel technology and the effectiveness of the .350 Legend caliber for stalking, demonstrating high expertise in hunting techniques and firearm application.

This guide details the process of mounting an optic on a Henry H015 Single Shot rifle chambered in .350 Legend. It covers removing receiver plug screws, installing an EGW base with thread locker and torque specifications, and mounting Burris Z-rings and a Burris E1 scope. The importance of proper ring alignment and scope leveling is emphasized for optimal performance and zero retention.

The Martini-Henry MkIV is presented as a single-shot, black powder military rifle weighing 9.1 lbs with an overall length of 49.5 inches. While featuring theoretical improvements over its predecessor, such as a reinforced extractor and an improved front sight ramp, the reviewer finds it still falls short. Specific design changes like the receiver shape for a rifleman's grip are noted, alongside potential issues like cracked receivers due to reduced strength.

This guide details the operation of the OMOA Stowaway survival rifle, including its single-shot loading process and the use of the DNT Hydra thermal scope. It covers cycling through thermal modes like Iron Hot, White Hot, and Black Hot for effective target acquisition, culminating in a live-fire demonstration on a steel target. The instruction comes from an experienced shooter proficient with thermal optics and safe firearm handling.

This review covers the Rossi LWC lightweight carbine in .357/.38 Special. The firearm features a 16.5-inch threaded barrel, a brake barrel action, and a closed breach design, making it an excellent suppressor host. Its affordable MSRP of around $300 and ergonomic stock are highlighted as key benefits for hunting and plinking.

This video showcases three distinct firearms: the Rock River RBG bolt-action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, a Chiappa 1892 Take-down lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt, and a traditional flintlock rifle. It demonstrates precision shooting with the RBG, DIY lead projectile casting for the flintlock, and the assembly and rapid-fire operation of the Chiappa. The content highlights the diverse aspects of historical and modern firearms, from black powder loading to modern cartridge performance.

This video showcases the Chiappa Little Sharps rifle in .30-30 caliber being fired at an 80-yard steel plate. The presenter discusses a specific handload using a 150-grain copper-plated lead bullet at approximately 1250 feet per second, noting its manageable recoil compared to full-power factory loads. The rifle's set trigger is utilized for precision shooting.