"Double Deuce" 2-Bore Rifle: A Gunsmithing Spectacle

This video details the meticulous process of hand-loading ammunition for a historical Alexander Henry Double Rifle chambered in .450 3 1/4" Black Powder Express. It covers casting 300-grain bullets, pan-lubing with SPG, case preparation, loading 120 grains of Goex 2FG black powder, and seating bullets with a firm crimp. The tutorial also includes a demonstration of repairing the rifle's rear sight with ivory inlay, showcasing advanced gunsmithing skills.

This guide details how rifle weight critically impacts the performance and shootability of safari rifles. It emphasizes that total weight includes the rifle, scope, and ammunition, and must be balanced against carrying comfort and recoil management, especially for heavy calibers like the .375 H&H Magnum. Expert instruction covers component weight contributions and provides specific weight recommendations for various calibers.

This video features Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrating the process of replacing a missing ivory insert on an Alexander Henry Double Rifle. The repair utilizes a piece from an old piano key to restore the rifle, specifically a model chambered in .450 - 3-1/4" Black Powder Express. The content focuses on the gunsmithing aspect of bringing a classic firearm back to functional condition.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.