Videos tagged with Thompson Center Hawken

This video details the significant challenges and complexities involved in rebuilding the Thompson/Center Arms brand and manufacturing operations after its acquisition. It highlights the extensive efforts required in re-establishing supply chains, re-tooling manufacturing processes, ensuring quality control, and navigating regulatory landscapes. The speaker emphasizes the critical role of experienced personnel and vendor relationships in overcoming these hurdles to relaunch iconic firearm platforms.

This video explores the historical significance and practical application of the Thompson Center Hawken muzzleloader, often considered one of the most famous guns. It details the process of loading and firing a caplock rifle, emphasizing the nuances of working with black powder, seating projectiles, and the importance of consistent technique for accuracy. The instructor highlights the challenges and rewards of primitive hunting with muzzleloaders, contrasting it with modern high-tech setups.

This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with the hickok45 channel, focusing on the Marlin STP rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. The host discusses the rifle's compact size, historical significance of the .45-70 cartridge, and personal anecdotes related to firearms ownership and teaching. He also touches on the importance of firearm safety, the difference between magazines and clips, and shares personal hunting experiences. The discussion extends to the challenges of new firearm owners and the importance of education. The video includes shooting demonstrations with various ammunition types, highlighting the recoil and performance of the .45-70.