1874 Shiloh Sharps Montana Roughrider 45-70

This review showcases the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Sporter #1, highlighting its exceptional craftsmanship, including walnut stocks and color case hardened steel. The rifle features a 28-inch half-octagonal, half-round barrel, making it lighter and handier than full octagonal models. The demonstration covers the falling block action, .45-70 shooting, and the unique double set trigger system for precision.

This video showcases a collection of firearms allegedly from Las Vegas, featuring iconic historical pieces. The lineup includes a Colt SAA 2nd Gen, a Winchester Model 1886, a Shiloh Sharps chambered in .45-70, and a 1st Generation Cavalry Colt. The description emphasizes responsible gun ownership and firearm safety, and promotes various sponsors and related YouTube channels. The content appears to be for educational and entertainment purposes.

This video provides an expert look at the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Montana Roughrider rifle, focusing on its performance with black powder cartridges. Hickok45 demonstrates the power of 500-grain loads and tests the accuracy of 405-grain loads, emphasizing the importance of barrel maintenance with black powder. The discussion also touches on the unique appeal of single-shot rifles and the availability of Sharps-style firearms.

Jerry Miculek debunks the Western movie myth of cutting a hangman's rope with a handgun bullet. He demonstrates that while a .45 Colt revolver fails, a heavy .45-70 rifle round can sever the rope. Even a .50 BMG rifle only partially cuts it, highlighting the significant difference in momentum required.

This entry details the original Shiloh-Sharps rifle used by Tom Selleck as Matthew Quigley in 'Quigley Down Under.' The rifle, a Shiloh-Sharps chambered in .45-110, is a significant movie prop, gifted to the Brownell family. It features specific markings like 'MQ' and a vernier peep sight. The video also showcases associated movie props, including a dummy barrel used for specific action shots.

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.