Big Horn Armory Range 2

This review of the Winchester Model 94, chambered in .30-30, highlights its iconic status and historical significance as one of the first commercial rifles for smokeless cartridges. Expert instructor Hickok45 demonstrates its classic design, loading, and shooting, emphasizing the superior quality of pre-1964 models with forged steel components compared to later cost-reduced versions. The video provides insights into the rifle's evolution and its place in American firearm history.

This expert guide delves into the world of .357 Magnum lever-action rifles, highlighting models that have earned consistent owner trust. It contrasts the modern flexibility of the Henry Big Boy, the historical utility of the Marlin 1894, the compact practicality of the Rossi R92, the authentic feel of Uberti replicas, and the refined heritage of the Miroku-produced Winchester 1873. The selection hinges on matching the rifle's philosophy to the shooter's intended use.

This review of the Henry Big Boy Carbine (H012GMCC) provides an expert-level overview of its features, including the color case hardened receiver, large loop lever, and octagonal barrel. The instructor emphasizes the critical role of cartridge overall length (OAL) in ensuring reliable feeding with lever-action firearms, particularly for .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibers. Plans for comprehensive ammunition testing in both the rifle and a revolver are detailed, aiming to identify optimal loads for performance and feeding.

In this Sunday Shoot-a-Round, hickok45 showcases a Marlin JM Model in .45 Colt, highlighting its use in Cowboy Action Shooting and the addition of Skinner sights. He also fires a Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 revolver in .45 Colt. The session includes discussions on ammunition consistency, the challenges of vision issues with new glasses affecting sight acquisition, and advice against online negativity. Expert insights are provided on firearm handling and ammunition selection.

This review covers a Savage Model 99C Series A rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington, a rifle passed down through family. Despite significant cosmetic wear, the rifle is noted for its smooth action and positive magazine release. The .22-250 caliber is highlighted for its flat trajectory, making it suitable for varmint hunting at moderate ranges. The rifle features a tang safety and a cocked indicator, and while it was never scoped, it is tapped for one. The reviewer estimates its manufacture year to be in the 1970s or 80s.

This video provides an unboxing of a new Smith & Wesson Model 1854 rifle by Johnny Q. The presenter showcases the rifle, its included accessories, and demonstrates the basic operation of the lever action mechanism. The content is presented in a casual, hobbyist style.

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.