Videos tagged with Straight Pull Rifles

Savage Arms, a 127-year-old company, is undergoing a renaissance after becoming privately held. They are expanding beyond their core bolt-action rifles into new categories like pistols, semi-automatic shotguns (Renegade), and straight-pull rifles (Impulse). This expansion is funded by new investment, not by diverting resources from their established bolt-action production.

This video reviews ten new hunting rifles for 2024, highlighting key features, calibers, and MSRPs. It covers offerings from Stag Arms, Marlin, Savage, Vorss, Remington, Henry, Ruger, Wilson Combat, and Bergara, providing insights into their design philosophies and intended applications for hunters.

This comprehensive review covers ten top hunting rifles suitable for various conditions, from the Savage Arms Impulse Big Game straight-pull to the Ruger American Rifle and the precision-focused Sig Sauer Cross PRS. The video highlights features like adjustable triggers, stock adjustability (AccuFit), barrel lengths, calibers, and specific proprietary technologies, offering insights for hunters and competitive shooters. The expert-level presentation details technical specifications and practical applications for each firearm.

This Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms topics, from the pros and cons of disintegrating versus non-disintegrating ammunition belts to the historical reasons behind firearms manufacturing centers. Expert Ian McCollum discusses cartridge choices like 7.5x54mm French versus 7.62x51mm NATO, the mechanics of delayed blowback systems like the CMMG Guard, and the function of proof houses. The discussion also touches on historical cartridges like the 6mm Lee Navy, the viability of battle rifles, and the design evolution of French rifle triggers. Practical advice is offered on choosing Old West revolvers and identifying desirable British firearms.

This Q&A episode from C&Rsenal addresses numerous viewer questions about World War I firearms. Key topics include the impact of designers like Ferdinand von Mannlicher on modern firearms, the prevalence of manually operated rapid-fire weapons, the issuance of ammunition in clips versus loose, and which rifles are considered to have overstayed their utility. The discussion also delves into the reasons behind the slow development of automatic arms during WWI, the design of hypothetical WWI rifles, the effectiveness of machine guns like the Maxim, and the prevalence of personal weapons on the battlefield. The hosts also touch upon manufacturing capabilities, the rarity of emergency use rifles in WWI compared to WWII, and the challenges of filming and collecting historical firearms.

This video provides an in-depth look at UK firearms laws, contrasting them with US regulations. It details historical changes, current restrictions on semi-automatic firearms, and the process for obtaining licenses. The discussion highlights the complexities of UK gun ownership, including the requirements for storage, shooting locations, and the differences in regulations across various UK territories. The conversation emphasizes the importance of unity within the gun-owning community and advocates for the preservation of firearms rights.

This video reviews Paul Scarlata's book 'Mannlicher Military Rifles,' offering insights into the design and history of Mannlicher firearms, particularly the Austrian M95 carbine. The book covers biographical information on Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher, early rifle designs, military production models, and comparisons with other straight-pull rifles. It also touches on the availability and cost of M95 carbines in the US and the challenges of sourcing ammunition.