Videos tagged with Vintage Ammunition

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons examines the historical effectiveness of WWI buckshot. Through live fire testing of original WWI-era buckshot at 25 yards, the team found it to be highly effective, contradicting some historical reports of its limited range. The test demonstrated a tight pellet spread and significant impact.

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 provides an expert look at vintage Cubic Shot Shells, specifically the 'Brush Load' variant. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge of historical ammunition, highlights the unique cubic pellet shape and its intended use for hunting game like grouse and swamp rabbits in heavy cover. Crucially, he emphasizes critical safety warnings against using these loads in older Damascus or twist barrels, stressing their compatibility only with modern firearms.

This video showcases a Master brand 10mm Auto 180 grain Gold Dot hollow point round with a custom 'KSP' headstamp, historically used by the Kentucky State Police. A water jug ballistics test demonstrates the significant expansion and terminal performance of this vintage duty load, with the recovered bullet showing massive deformation.

This video provides a detailed examination and test of vintage Baikal paper shotgun shells from the USSR. The presenter, demonstrating high authority through meticulous procedures and safety, performs component analysis, including weighing shot and inspecting gunpowder. A burn test and live-fire test confirm the functionality of these historical hunting cartridges.

This video explores 100-year-old ammunition, specifically 1917-dated Remington .45 ACP ball cartridges. Jerry Miculek highlights the use of cupro-nickel jackets and a case crimp designed to prevent bullet setback in early semi-automatic firearms. The content delves into the historical context and technical evolution of ammunition components.

This video details the unique .303 British B-IV Mark 4 incendiary bullet used in WW2. It explains the complex centrifugal air-induction mechanism that ignites white phosphorus mid-flight for incendiary effects. Tests demonstrate its effectiveness against fuel tanks and wood, and its distinct visual impact in ballistic gel and flight.

This video provides a comprehensive ballistic comparison of five major World War II rifle cartridges: 7.7 Jap, 8mm Mauser, 7.62x54R, .303 British, and .30-06 Springfield. Through rigorous testing against various barriers like lumber, concrete, sand, and steel armor, the .30-06 Springfield, particularly its M2 AP variant, emerged as the most effective, especially against armored targets. The testing highlights the distinct performance characteristics of each cartridge in different scenarios.

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.

This video details the dissection and testing of vintage 12 Gauge shotgun shells. It covers unboxing, component analysis including shot weight (26.91g), and a burn test for gunpowder viability. The process concludes with replacing the primer and firing the reconditioned shells from a side-by-side shotgun.

This video showcases a wide array of shotgun shells, from vintage canned and brass rounds to modern paper and experimental 3D printed hulls. It highlights specific examples like 16/70 caliber canned cartridges from 1982 and Baschieri & Pellagri MB Tricolor 12 Gauge paper shells. The collection also includes rare Soviet-era ammunition and humorously features 'Stalker' themed energy drinks as 'Energy Rounds'.

This video demonstrates the loading and live-fire of a Chinese SKS Type 56 rifle using vintage 7.62x39mm ammunition. It highlights the process of loading stripper clips and filling the internal 10-round magazine, followed by a benched firing demonstration showcasing the rifle's cycling and recoil. The presenter exhibits high proficiency in handling the firearm and ammunition.