Videos tagged with Wadding

This video provides an expert-level disassembly of a rare 4-gauge shotgun shell. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, meticulously details the components, including lead shot, wadding, and gunpowder, using precision tools like digital scales and calipers. The process highlights the significant size and weight of the components, offering a unique look into the construction of this large-caliber ammunition.

This video demonstrates a methodical, ASMR-style approach to reloading vintage 12 Gauge brass shotgun shells with lead round ball projectiles. A high-level hobbyist showcases precise measurement of components, safe handling of antique firearms, and knowledge of vintage reloading techniques. The process includes using a TwoTrees SK-1 3D printer for custom shell cases and concludes with live fire testing against a wooden plank, highlighting the projectile's significant penetration power.

This video demonstrates the loading process for a 1730s Finnish English calling piece, a black powder shotgun. Mark Novak details the steps involved in loading gunpowder, wads, and shot, emphasizing safety precautions specific to black powder firearms. He also touches on the mechanics of a flintlock ignition system and the importance of proper wadding for shot deformation.

This video provides a clear, expert-level breakdown of the essential components within a standard birdshot shotgun shell. The instructor, demonstrating significant practical knowledge, details the function of each part, from the metal base and plastic hull to the birdshot pellets, wadding, gunpowder, and primer. The explanation is concise and informative, suitable for those seeking to understand ammunition internals.

This video from InRangeTV features a flintlock distance challenge using a brass naval pistol. The hosts, Russell Fagan and Sinister Rifleman, demonstrate the loading and firing process of the flintlock, emphasizing the importance of keeping it at arm's length due to its age and potential for flash. They engage in a shooting challenge, starting at close range and progressively moving back, highlighting the difficulty of hitting targets with iron sights and the historical context of such firearms. The video also touches on the practicalities of flintlock use, including ammunition types and the effectiveness of round balls at various distances.

This guide details a specific technique for testing the patterning of a flintlock blunderbuss, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the precise loading procedure, including powder charge, projectile count, and the critical role of wadding for consistent ignition and projectile spread. The expert-level instruction emphasizes practical experimentation to achieve predictable results with historical firearms.