Videos tagged with Smokeless Powder

This video from Trench Grenade warns of an impending ammunition shortage and price increases, attributing it to significant US military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Iran. The speaker highlights the scarcity of essential reloading components like primers, powder, and brass, impacting both new ammunition availability and reloading efforts. He strongly advises viewers to stock up on ammunition, recommending a minimum of 3,000 rounds for rifle and pistol calibers.

This video traces the evolution of US Army firearms from the percussion Model 1842 Musket through the adoption of early bolt-action rifles like the Krag-Jörgensen. It highlights key innovations such as the Minie ball and the transition to breech-loading mechanisms, emphasizing the technological leaps that enhanced military capability.

This expert guide, presented by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, demonstrates the extreme danger of using modern smokeless gunpowder in a muzzleloader. The experiment clearly shows that muzzleloaders are designed for slower-burning black powder, and substituting modern powders leads to catastrophic failure due to immense pressure differences. The video emphasizes that this practice is akin to creating a 'pipe bomb' and should never be attempted.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of disassembling a vintage Hubertus 12-gauge shotgun shell. It details the process of safely cutting open the casing to reveal and analyze components like 8mm buckshot, wadding, and smokeless powder. The instructor, exhibiting high technical proficiency, performs measurements and a burn test on the 70-year-old powder, concluding with a live-fire demonstration in a modern tactical shotgun.

This video demonstrates the manual extraction of cordite propellant from surplus .303 British rifle cartridges. The presenter, exhibiting knowledge of historical propellants and safe handling practices, then ignites the cordite sticks to showcase their rapid combustion characteristics. The demonstration highlights the physical form of cordite and its energetic burn.

This video provides a detailed, ASMR-style disassembly and analysis of a 70-year-old German Hubertus 12-gauge shotgun shell. The process includes extracting and measuring 8mm Sellier & Bellot buckshot, weighing the smokeless powder, and testing its burn rate. The speaker demonstrates high expertise through methodical handling and precise measurements, offering a rare look into vintage ammunition components.

This video explores the challenges of creating self-loading firearms during the black powder era. It highlights that while attempts were made, such as with the early Maxim gun, significant operational hurdles like heavy fouling and pressure buildup from black powder residue prevented their success. The transition to smokeless powder was crucial in overcoming these issues, paving the way for viable automatic firearms.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the history and significance of the U.S. Model 1895 Lee Navy rifle, manufactured by Winchester Arms. It highlights the rifle's innovative straight-pull design and its service during the Spanish-American War. The video contrasts it with preceding firearms like the .45-70 'Trapdoor' and the Krag-Jorgensen system, emphasizing the Lee Navy's adoption of a radical new 6mm smokeless cartridge, marking a significant evolution in U.S. military small arms.

The Modele 1886 Lebel is highlighted as the first military rifle to adopt smokeless powder, a significant advancement that dramatically increased firearm range and velocity. Despite French efforts to maintain secrecy, the technology was reverse-engineered by other nations. A design constraint led to a double-tapered cartridge, which proved to be a long-term flaw.

This video provides a detailed ASMR-style disassembly of a rare Polyex 12 Gauge shotgun shell. It meticulously extracts and measures the buckshot payload (33.8g, 8.5mm pellets) and the smokeless powder charge (2.2g). A burn test demonstrates the vintage gunpowder's viability, showcasing the creator's technical expertise in ammunition analysis.

This video from American Rifleman Television explores the history and significance of the Model 1889 Belgian Mauser rifle. Introduced in 1889, it was a groundbreaking military rifle, one of the earliest to utilize smokeless powder and incorporating ingenious design elements that would influence later Mauser models like the 1893 and 1898. The segment highlights how the 1889 Belgian represented a significant advancement over previous German military rifles.

This video provides a detailed ASMR-style disassembly of vintage Polyex 12-gauge shotgun shells. It meticulously weighs and analyzes the buckshot (32.2g), felt wads, and smokeless powder (2.2g). A burn rate test demonstrates the powder's viability, offering a deep dive into traditional ammunition construction.