Iron Frame Henry Big Game Hunt

This video features a "Small Game Hunt" utilizing an Iron Frame Henry Rifle chambered in .44-40 caliber. The description emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, with content filmed on a private shooting range by trained professionals. It also promotes various Hickok45 channels and associated sponsors.

This video showcases the 'Original' Henry Rifle by Henry Repeating Arms during a simulated small game hunt on Hickok45's range. The review highlights the rifle's historical significance, its .44-40 caliber, and its brass receiver. While demonstrating accuracy with iron sights on steel targets, the video also touches upon the unique loading mechanism and practical design considerations of this classic firearm.

This video explores the effectiveness of the .35 Remington cartridge as a 'brush gun' through a series of practical tests. The host, admitting no prior experience with the caliber, uses a Henry .35 Remington Side Gate Loader to shoot through various brush types, including briars and sticks. The tests reveal how different obstructions affect bullet flight, with a notable instance of keyholing occurring after shooting through thicker sticks at closer range. The video also critiques the performance of Hornady FTX bullets in brush, concluding they can be easily deflected.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.