4 Gauge Winchester Wildfowler | The Gun Vault #8 - Cody Firearms Museum

This video explores modern historic firearm reproductions showcased at SHOT Show 2026, featuring insights from firearms historian Ashley Hlebinsky. Key highlights include an authentic French Model 1763 Charleville musket used by Continental forces, a discussion on Smith & Wesson's original lever-action patent predating Winchester, and the modern S&W Model 1854 lever-action rifle. The Winchester Model 98 Signal Cannon, a modern re-release, is also presented.

This video announces a livestream event featuring Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries, discussing the L85A3 (SA80) in Battlefield. The event highlights a collaboration between the Royal Armouries and the Cody Firearms Museum, showcasing expert knowledge on firearms within a gaming context.

This video serves as a teaser for an upcoming charity livestream event featuring a collaboration between the Royal Armouries and the Cody Firearms Museum. The event will utilize gameplay from Battlefield 6, with a virtual SCAR-H rifle used to create in-game art. The teaser highlights the competitive nature of the event and its charitable purpose.

This video details an experimental Thompson SMG chambered in .30 Carbine, a prototype submitted for the M1 Carbine trials. Despite resembling a Model 1928, its .30 Carbine chambering and longer magazine set it apart. The design aimed for minimal retooling but failed military requirements due to excessive weight (10-12 lbs unloaded), more than double the target. This specific unit, serial number 1, showcases standard Thompson controls and a proprietary magazine.

This video from The Gun Vault features Ashley Hlebinsky, Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum, presenting a cross-sectioned M16 rifle. She provides historical insights into the development of this iconic firearm. The video is associated with the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) and promotes shooting and hunting initiatives. It highlights the Cody Firearms Museum's collection and resources, encouraging viewers to engage with firearm heritage and related activities.

This video features Ashley Hlebinsky, curator at the Cody Firearms Museum, showcasing a Thompson Submachine Gun, famously known as the "Tommy Gun." The segment is part of "The Gun Vault" series and highlights the museum's extensive collection located at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. The video also promotes the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) and its associated initiatives like "Let's Go Shooting" and "Let's Go Hunting."

This drill focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire, shooters can identify muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on trigger control and sight alignment.

Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) is crucial for accurate long-range shooting. MOA is an angular measurement, approximately 1 inch at 100 yards, that increases linearly with distance. This concept simplifies scope adjustments for bullet drop and windage, allowing shooters to precisely compensate for gravity's effect on trajectory. Proper zeroing and understanding scope click values are key to achieving consistent accuracy.

Ryan Cleckner highlights stability as paramount for long-range shooting, recommending shooting bags for a consistent platform. He stresses focusing on the reticle for sight picture and maintaining steady trigger pressure through the shot with follow-through. Proper scope setup is crucial to avoid 'scope shadow' and ensure accurate point of impact.

Proper rifle scope mounting is crucial for accuracy and shooter comfort. This guide emphasizes fitting the scope to the individual shooter, ensuring a natural cheek weld and eye alignment. Key steps include secure ring installation, achieving correct eye relief, leveling the reticle, and focusing the ocular lens for a clear sight picture.