Mosin Nagant Shakes a Tree!

This video focuses on a "Ski Trooper" variant of the Finnish M28 rifle, exploring "Adventures in Surplus." The description also promotes a Kickstarter campaign for a book titled "Forged in Snow," suggesting content related to historical firearms, winter warfare, or snowy environments. The M28 is a Mosin-Nagant variant, commonly chambered in 7.62x54mmR.

This entry details the rare Finnish Civil Guard m/33 Sniper rifle, a highly accurate variant built on the Mosin-Nagant m/28-30 platform. It features a unique, adjustable Zeiss scope mount and was developed for competitive marksmanship. Due to its rarity and combat service, few examples survive today.

This video provides a demonstration of the 1891 Mosin Nagant rifle, showcasing its operation and handling. An experienced shooter loads the rifle with 7.62x54mmR ammunition, fires at a steel target from a standing position, and illustrates the bolt-action cycling and recoil. Close-ups highlight the rifle's Tula Arms Factory markings from 1896.

This expert-level overview details the Finnish M28 Mosin-Nagant, often called the 'Ski Trooper' rifle. Ian McCollum explains its development as an improvement over the Russian M91, its unique sourcing of parts from international surplus markets, and specific features like SIG barrels and double sling slots. The rifle's complex history, including Austro-Hungarian capture and Italian reparations, is meticulously traced.

This video focuses on the Mosin-Nagant Model 1891/30, a significant military rifle known for its five-shot bolt-action design and internal magazine. Primarily chambered in the 7.62×54mmR cartridge, the 1891/30 is highlighted as the most produced variant, issued to Soviet infantry from 1930 to 1945. The description details key modifications from earlier Dragoon rifles, including flat rear sights marked in meters and a cylindrical receiver (often replacing the octagonal 'hex' receiver), and its common use as a sniper rifle in World War II. Collectors often favor earlier models with octagonal receivers.

This review compares the Mosin Nagant and M1 Garand, highlighting their distinct operational characteristics and historical significance. The M1 Garand is favored for its .30-06 caliber and semi-automatic action, despite the Mosin Nagant's longer bayonet reach. Key operational points like 'Garand thumb' and the iconic clip-ejection 'ping' are discussed, positioning the Garand as a personal favorite.

This video explores the AirForce Texan SS, a suppressed .45 caliber big bore air rifle, and the Sam Yang Dragon Claw .50 caliber air rifle. It highlights how these powerful airguns, despite their significant energy output (around 500 ft-lbs for the Texan SS), are not legally classified as firearms, allowing their integrated suppressors to bypass NFA regulations. The review includes sound comparisons, accuracy tests at 100 yards, and penetration demonstrations, showcasing their surprising effectiveness.

This video features former Special Operations sniper Nicholas 'The Reaper' Irving demonstrating various firearms and sharing combat insights. Key takeaways include the performance of the Barrett M107A1 and SR-25, the extreme recoil of the S&W 500 Magnum, and the effectiveness of .50 BMG rounds against an engine block. Irving's expertise as a decorated sniper significantly enhances the technical depth of the content.

This expert guide details the dangerous consequences of firing incorrect calibers in handguns, as demonstrated by firearms instructor Matt Carriker. It covers firing .380 ACP in a 9mm, 9mm in a .40 S&W, and .223 Remington in a .40 S&W, highlighting malfunctions like failure to cycle, bulged casings, and blown-out necks due to improper headspacing and lack of chamber support. The video emphasizes the critical importance of using the correct ammunition for firearm safety and function.

This review by Demolition Ranch tests the ballistic resistance of Flex Tape against various firearms, including the FN PS90 and CZ Scorpion. The experiment demonstrates that even significant layers of Flex Tape are easily penetrated by common calibers, highlighting the limitations of improvised ballistic materials. The video features expert handling and detailed explanations of firearm mechanics and ballistics.