Videos tagged with Surplus Ammunition

This guide details the process of loading and firing a 1943 Mosin Nagant with a hex receiver, as demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast. It covers preparing stripper clips, loading the rifle, using the iron sights, and the manual bolt operation for cycling rounds. Proper range safety and handling techniques are emphasized throughout.

This video provides a practical demonstration of the Astra 400 pistol, focusing on its operation and live-fire capabilities. It covers loading the single-stack magazine, chambering a round, and firing at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights the pistol's simple blowback action and the use of 9mm Largo ammunition. The presenter, identified as a Firearms Enthusiast/Collector, exhibits safe handling and knowledge of vintage firearms.

This video provides an expert analysis of the Czech vz.52 rifle, focusing on its proprietary 7.62x45mm cartridge and performance issues encountered during range testing. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, details the rifle's history, ammunition variations, and compares its ballistics to the more common 7.62x39mm round using gel tests. The content highlights the importance of ammunition condition and offers insights into the rifle's global military use.

This expert-level review from 9-Hole Reviews, featuring Henry Chan, details the practical accuracy of the WWII-era U.S. M1 Carbine out to 500 yards. The analysis highlights the carbine's effectiveness as an early Personal Defense Weapon (PDW), its mechanical design influenced by figures like David 'Marsh' Williams, and its historical global legacy. The review provides specific ballistic data and insights into its performance with surplus .30 Carbine ammunition.

This video demonstrates the operation of the 91/30 Mosin Sniper PU rifle. It covers loading surplus 7.62x54R ammunition, adjusting the PU scope's turrets, and engaging targets at various distances. The presenter, exhibiting high authority, showcases proficient bolt manipulation and knowledge of historical scope adjustments.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the SVT-40 rifle, as demonstrated by an experienced shooter on Misha's Guns. It covers unboxing surplus ammunition, loading both the detachable magazine and using stripper clips for top-loading the receiver. The demonstration includes live fire testing at an outdoor range and adjusting the tangent rear leaf sight.

This guide details the process of zeroing a Mosin-Nagant 91/30 PU Sniper rifle using its fixed 3.5x PU scope. It covers manual loading, initial shot placement, scope adjustments via elevation and windage turrets, and transitioning to steel silhouette targets. The demonstration emphasizes proper bolt manipulation and consistent marksmanship, reflecting a high level of expertise from the instructor.

This video showcases the 'Caravan Shotgun' from Fallout New Vegas, a 20 gauge firearm. The presenter demonstrates its use with various targets, highlighting its minimal recoil and the effectiveness of surplus buckshot. The video also features a bayonet lug and discusses the rarity of the weapon's condition.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert review of the Yugoslav M56 submachine gun. He details its design, inspired by the MP40 but chambered in 7.62x25 Tokarev. While criticizing its ergonomics, McCollum praises the M56's mechanical reliability and shootability, attributing it to effective recoil management from its long receiver and bolt travel. The review highlights practical range experience and historical context.

This video from Deuce and Guns details three primary dangers associated with surplus ammunition: squib loads, improperly reloaded ammunition, and ammunition that has been tumbled. It explains how a squib load can lead to a catastrophic firearm failure if a second round is fired, how incorrect powder in reloads can cause over-pressure, and how tumbling can alter powder burn rates, potentially creating dangerous pressure spikes. The instructor emphasizes caution when using older or improperly stored ammunition.

This guide details a practical test of different .303 British ammunition types in a 1914 Lewis Gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It highlights how surplus ammunition quality can vary significantly, impacting firearm reliability. The test reveals that while some surplus (like Greek HXP) performs flawlessly, others (British WWII and Pakistani POF) can cause frequent malfunctions, underscoring the importance of selecting quality ammunition for reliable firearm operation.

This video provides an expert-level unboxing and inspection of a 42-year-old crate of 7.62x51mm NATO surplus ammunition. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the crate's contents, including 800 rounds on stripper clips packed in military ammo cans, and assesses the ammunition's condition and market value. The content is highly informative for firearm enthusiasts interested in surplus ammunition.