Videos tagged with Surplus Ammunition

This video demonstrates the live fire procedure for the U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903, featuring expert handling and the use of period-correct surplus ammunition. The demonstration includes manual loading of the internal magazine, aiming through a telescopic sight, firing a single shot at a steel target, and cycling the bolt. The presenter exhibits a high level of authority and expertise in firearms manipulation.

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 review of the Chinese SKS Type 56 highlights its reliable performance with surplus 7.62x39mm ammunition, demonstrated through live fire at 200 meters. The video showcases the rifle's classic features, including its internal 10-round magazine and folding bayonet, alongside an unboxing of Monarch 520-round spam can ammunition. The presenter emphasizes practical shooting techniques and the rifle's inherent accuracy.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the 1903A4 Springfield Sniper rifle, demonstrating its manual of arms, controls, and operational features. The presenter, exhibiting deep knowledge of historical military hardware, showcases the rifle's markings, loading procedure, safety mechanisms, and the functionality of its period-correct scope. The demonstration includes live fire, highlighting the rifle's reliability and the clarity of its optics.

This video demonstrates the proper loading and operation of the Soviet SVT-40 rifle, a semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR. It highlights manual loading with steel-cased cartridges and the use of stripper clips for efficient magazine replenishment. The demonstration includes live fire testing and sight adjustments, showcasing the rifle's historical significance and functionality.

This video showcases the Mosin-Nagant 91/30 PU Sniper rifle, demonstrating its manual loading process with 7.62x54r cartridges. The shooter effectively zeros the rifle using the PU scope's adjustment turrets and engages both paper and steel targets, highlighting the rifle's historical significance and performance. The demonstration emphasizes proper bolt manipulation and marksmanship skills.

This review tests the practical accuracy of the H&K G3/PTR-91 rifle at distances up to 500 yards using iron sights and surplus 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. Despite challenging conditions, the rifle demonstrated ruggedness and effective infantry performance, comparable to other Cold War battle rifles. The analysis highlights the G3's unique sighting system and overall reliability.

This expert-level evaluation of Ethiopian .30-06 ammunition, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical context, manufacturing origins in Addis Ababa, and performance characteristics. The review includes live-fire testing with a US Model 1917 Enfield rifle, providing empirical data on muzzle velocity and reliability. It highlights the ammunition's M2-style bullets, brass casing, Boxer primer, and packaging formats, offering practical insights for collectors and shooters.

This video features an unboxing of a vintage 1986 spam can of 7.62x54R ammunition. Despite external corrosion on the can, likely due to termites damaging its wooden crate, the contents are described as being in perfect condition. The unboxing highlights the preservation of the ammunition despite its age and storage conditions.

This evaluation of Ethiopian 7.62x51mm NATO surplus ammunition reveals significant age-related degradation, primarily manifesting as frequent hangfires due to primer issues. While bullet weight is consistent at an average of 143.4 grains and velocity averages 2637 fps, the high standard deviation in velocity (33.29 fps) and the presence of hangfires indicate poor storage or component aging. The ammunition, manufactured between 1977 and 1985, is housed in 280-round cans and features a stick-type powder.

This Q&A session covers a wide range of firearm-related topics, including ammunition feeding mechanisms (belts vs. links), the historical factors influencing gun manufacturing locations, and specific caliber choices like France's avoidance of 7.62 NATO. The discussion delves into specific firearms like the CMMG Guard, the historical function of proof houses, and the 6mm Lee Navy cartridge. It also touches upon modern military applications of 7.62mm NATO rifles, unique design features like straight triggers on French rifles, and hypothetical choices for Old West revolvers. The video explores magazine design, the development of semi-automatic rifles before WWII, potential modernizations of the M1941 Johnson, and the future of the 5.56mm NATO cartridge. Additional questions cover collectible firearms for Anglophiles, US intermediate cartridge development, surplus ammunition sourcing, the rarity of straight-pull military rifles, potential Mosin improvements, inertial locking mechanisms, and specific rifles like the FX-05 and Type 89, as well as legal conversion of open-bolt SMG kits.

This review of the Astra Model 400, a Spanish service pistol produced from 1921 to the early 1950s, highlights its robust construction and historical significance. The video demonstrates its operation with both surplus and modern 9mm Largo ammunition, discussing its technical features like the fixed barrel blowback system, 8-round capacity, and heel-based magazine release. Expert insights emphasize the challenges of maintaining such an old firearm and the unique characteristics of the 9mm Largo cartridge.