The North-South Skirmish Association Smoothbore Match

This video from American Rifleman Television provides an in-depth look at the North-South Skirmish Association's (NSSA) revolver matches. The NSSA is dedicated to competitive shooting with Civil War-era firearms. The feature segment highlights the revolver team match held at Fort Shenandoah, Va., discussing the history of revolvers in the NSSA, popular revolver models like Colt, Remington, and Rogers & Spencer, target types (pigeons, tiles, pots), and the fast-paced 90-second match format. It emphasizes the unique experience of shooting antique firearms and participating in a multi-faceted competition that can even include artillery.

This video showcases a North-South Skirmish Association (NSSA) mortar match at Fort Shenandoah in Winchester, Va. The NSSA hosts historically authentic competitions based on American Civil War small arms and artillery. The mortar match features dozens of teams competing for accuracy, using both smaller coehorns and larger siege mortars. Competitors aim at a stake 100 yards away, with scoring based on the closest five shots out of seven within an hour. The video highlights the unique aspect of observing the slow muzzle velocity projectiles and the skill involved in accounting for wind, temperature, and ballistics. It also encourages new participants to join NSSA events.

This video details the meticulous process of ammunition manufacturing at Hornady's facility in Grand Island, Nebraska. It covers the creation of bullets, starting with copper cups and lead cores, and the production of brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. The content also highlights Hornady's rigorous quality control testing on a 100-yard range and the final packaging stages, emphasizing their commitment to American-made quality.

The L1A1 SLR, a British variant of the FN FAL, was adopted by the UK military for its semi-automatic-only operation and inch-pattern components. It served through major conflicts like the Falklands War and was eventually replaced by the L85 bullpup. The rifle is known for its robust design and reliability, though original British-made examples are now rare.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

Vista Outdoor has acquired the iconic Remington Ammunition brand, aiming to revive its manufacturing operations in Lonoke, Arkansas. The acquisition follows Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, with Vista Outdoor integrating the brand alongside Federal, CCI, and Speer. The focus is on restoring quality, securing raw materials, and re-employing skilled workers to meet high market demand for popular lines like Core-Lokt and UMC.