Videos tagged with Smokeless Powder

The video discusses an impending ammunition industry shift driven by global shortages of key components like nitrocellulose (smokeless powder) and primers. These shortages, exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts and stockpiling, are leading to a 2-13% price increase and a decrease in blowout sales. The speaker advises regular gun owners against panic buying, recommending instead a consistent, moderate purchasing strategy for commonly used calibers to avoid future scarcity.

This video provides an expert-level historical overview of US Army firearms from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century, focusing on the transition from muzzle-loading rifle-muskets to early bolt-action designs. It details key models like the Springfield Model 1861, the Trapdoor Springfield, and the Krag-Jörgensen, explaining the technological advancements and military adoption processes. The presentation features insights from NRA Publications editors and museum curators, highlighting significant innovations such as the Minie ball and the impact of smokeless powder.

This guide details the process of reloading ammunition using a progressive press, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers the steps from firing a round to collecting brass, de-priming, priming, powder charging, bullet seating, and completing the cartridge. The demonstration highlights a continuous cycle for ammunition preparation.

This video demonstrates the extreme danger of using modern smokeless gunpowder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder. Lead instructor Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, with expertise signaled by his specialized destructive testing, shows through a catastrophic failure that modern powders create pressures far exceeding the design limits of muzzleloaders. The experiment highlights critical firearm safety and the distinct properties of different propellant types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of disassembling a vintage Hubertus 12-gauge shotgun shell, a process led by an individual with high technical proficiency. The demonstration includes precise measurements of components like 8mm buckshot and smokeless powder, followed by a functional burn test of the powder and a live-fire test in a modern Benelli M4. The presenter's methodical approach and use of specialized tools highlight a deep understanding of ammunition.

This video provides a historical deep dive into the American obsession with the .45 caliber cartridge, tracing its lineage from 1850s revolvers to the modern .45 ACP. It details the evolution of .45 caliber ammunition, including the Colt Dragoon, Colt Walker, 1860 Colt Army, Colt Single Action Army, and the Schofield revolver, highlighting ballistic differences and ammunition compatibility issues. The presenter argues that the practical effectiveness of the .45 caliber has remained remarkably consistent throughout its history.

This guide details the careful disassembly of a 70-year-old German 12-gauge shotgun shell, focusing on component identification and measurement. It highlights the use of tools like digital scales and calipers for analyzing buckshot size and powder weight. The process emphasizes safety when handling potentially unstable vintage explosives, as demonstrated by the high-authority speaker.

This video explores the historically significant Model 1895 Lee Navy Rifle, designed by James Parisley. It highlights the rifle's innovative features, such as its 6mm smokeless round and straight-pull bolt action, which was a departure from typical US military arms of the era. The discussion also touches upon its limited service due to design issues and its connection to the USS Maine.

This video highlights the iconic Lee Enfield bolt-action rifle, emphasizing its historical significance with the British infantry during both World Wars. It details the rifle's design, including its use of smokeless powder and a 10-round magazine, which contributed to its rapid firing rate of up to 20 rounds per minute. The Lee Enfield is praised for its durability and reliability, remaining in service until the 1950s and still regarded as one of the best bolt-action rifles ever created.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Modele 1886 Lebel, the first military rifle to utilize smokeless powder. It details the revolutionary impact of this technology on warfare, the cartridge design challenges faced by the French, and the rifle's historical significance. The analysis highlights the technical aspects of its development and its role in military history.

This guide details the process of handloading .30-06 Springfield ammunition, as demonstrated by Misha on Misha's Guns. It covers casing recovery, cleaning, depriming, priming, resizing, powder charging, bullet seating, and crimping using a Lee Precision reloading press. The reloaded rounds are then prepared for use in an M1 Garand rifle via an en-bloc clip. The demonstration highlights experienced handling of both the reloading process and the M1 Garand.

This episode of Gun Talk Nation features Brian and Noel Richardson of Powder Valley discussing a significant warehouse fire that destroyed their inventory. They detail the company's history as a major distributor of reloading supplies, particularly smokeless powder, and its evolution into a broader outdoor enthusiast store. The interview highlights the overwhelming support received from the firearms community, including competitors and suppliers, as Powder Valley begins the process of rebuilding.