Cartridge Hall of Fame: 50-70 Government Ammunition | MidwayUSA

This video delves into the rich history of American single-shot cartridge rifles, highlighting iconic models like the Sharps, Ballard, Springfield 'Trapdoor', Remington Rolling Block, Stevens, and Winchester 1885. Larry Potterfield provides detailed insights into their evolution, mechanical designs, and historical significance, showcasing their transition from early cartridge designs to robust firearms known for accuracy and durability. The presentation includes visual demonstrations of these historical firearms in action.

This video delves into the history and specifications of early .50 caliber black powder cartridges, focusing on those from the 1860s and 1870s. Larry Potterfield examines cartridges like the .50 Remington Pistol (50-25-300), the .50-45-400, and the .50-70 Government, detailing their bullet weights, powder charges, and the firearms they were designed for, such as Remington Rolling Blocks and Springfield Trapdoors. The presentation includes historical context and a range demonstration showcasing the performance of these antique rounds.

This video details the extensive history and variations of the Remington Rolling Block rifle, one of the 19th century's most significant firearms. It covers military contracts, global licensing, sporting models, and handgun adaptations. Key features like the half-cock safety and the evolution from black powder to smokeless powder cartridges are highlighted, showcasing its versatility and widespread adoption.

This video from MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame series focuses on the iconic 12 Gauge ammunition. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, explores the history and enduring popularity of this shotgun gauge, which has been in use since the mid-19th century and is chambered in more firearms than any other. The content highlights the significance of the 12 Gauge in the firearms world.

This video from MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame series features Larry Potterfield discussing the 38-55 Winchester Centerfire (WCF) cartridge. Introduced in 1884, it began as a Ballard target cartridge and gained popularity in lever-action rifles like the Winchester Model 1894, as well as various single-shot firearms. The video offers a brief overview of this historical ammunition.

The .45-70 Government cartridge, inducted into MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame, was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1873 for the Springfield Model 1873 rifle. Originally a medium-power cartridge with 70 grains of black powder and a .45 caliber bullet, it's known for its straight-wall, rimmed design. Today, it remains popular for large game hunting and cowboy action shooting, with bullet weights ranging from 300 to 550 grains.

This video showcases advanced Cowboy Action Shooting techniques demonstrated by The Lever Action Kid. It highlights rapid engagement with a lever-action rifle, followed by a high-speed transition to dual single-action revolvers. The stage concludes with efficient manual reloading of a side-by-side shotgun.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle, showcasing its historical significance and operational features. It details the firearm inspection, loading procedures for 7.62x54R rounds, and a live-fire demonstration. The expert handling and clear visuals highlight the rifle's characteristics and performance.

This video details the complex gunsmithing process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from a pitted .32 Rimfire to a .357 Magnum. It covers barrel removal, sending it to a specialized shop for reboring and rifling, precise chambering and crowning on a lathe, and converting the action from rimfire to centerfire. The process concludes with barrel marking and finishing.

This video details the internal mechanics and cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 pump-action shotgun using a cutaway model. It explains the loading process into the magazine tube, the function of the safety mechanism, and the sequence of firing, extraction, and chambering. The demonstration highlights the hammerless design and the interaction of key components like the extractor and ejector.