Reloading for the .577/450 Martini-Henry

This guide details the expert process of hand-loading ammunition for a rare 1867 Remington Rolling Block Navy Carbine in 50-45-400 caliber. Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates how to modify existing brass cases and bullet molds, cast custom bullets, and load them with black powder. The process highlights the precision and historical knowledge required to maintain and operate such antique firearms, culminating in successful test firing.

This guide details the expert process of hand-loading ammunition for a vintage Alexander Henry Double Rifle in .450 3 1/4" Black Powder Express caliber. Larry Potterfield, demonstrating master gunsmithing and historical appreciation, covers component selection, bullet casting, lubrication, case preparation, powder charging, and crimping. The instruction emphasizes precision for optimal performance with black powder firearms.

This guide details a simplified method for reloading .45 Colt black powder cartridges, presented by Dustin Winegar. It covers bullet preparation, case resizing, priming, powder charging with GOEX FFFg, and bullet seating without wadding, followed by crimping. The video emphasizes using specific components like Starline brass and CCI Magnum primers, and offers practical tips for a smoother reloading process for single-action revolvers.

This guide details the process of fitting a Ross 1910 Mark III target sight onto a Martini-Henry Mark IV rifle, emphasizing non-permanent installation. It covers initial zeroing, handloading considerations for the .577/450 Martini-Henry caliber, and range testing procedures, including managing recoil and cleaning black powder residue. The video highlights the improved sight picture offered by the peep sight compared to original military sights.

This guide details the advanced process of handloading ammunition for the Smith & Wesson Model #3 American revolver in .44 S&W American caliber, using obsolete component replication techniques. It covers casting heeled bullets, converting .41 Magnum brass, and using specialized tools for priming, powder charging, seating, and crimping. The instruction emphasizes precision and the use of specific tools for achieving functional cartridges for this historical firearm, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.