Ohio Ordnance HCAR: The BAR of the Future

This video provides an in-depth review of the Ohio Ordnance HCAR, a modernized M1918 BAR variant chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The host, an experienced firearms influencer, details the rifle's acquisition, customization through a DIY camouflage paint job, and rigorous field testing including a rucking exercise. The review highlights the HCAR's aesthetic appeal and robust design but critically examines its high price point and a significant safety malfunction discovered during testing. Expert insights from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons are included, comparing the HCAR to historical BAR variants and discussing the practicality of .30-06 in modern tactical applications.

Dave Merl provides a Day 3 recap of SHOT Show 2025, highlighting new firearms and gear from various manufacturers. Key mentions include Ohio Ordnance Works' M240-based setups and HCAR, EAA's BRAT and Negotiator pistols in various calibers and finishes, Canik's Mete Prime and MC9-L pistols, FightLite's MCR and Herring rifle, and Primary Arms' HTX-1 optic. The video also touches on innovative designs like Aounce Pistols and a 30mm squad support rifle system, showcasing a diverse range of products from established and emerging companies.

This video provides an in-depth look at the M1918 BAR, tracing its history from John Moses Browning's design to its pop culture presence and modern iterations like the HCAR. The host, an experienced firearms enthusiast, details the rifle's operation, historical significance, and shooting characteristics, offering comparisons to other firearms like the Bren gun. The review highlights the BAR's iconic status and the evolution of its design.

This review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert evaluation of Ethiopian .30-06 surplus ammunition. The analysis includes detailed ballistic testing using a chronograph, headstamp examination, and assessment of packaging. McCollum highlights the ammunition's origins and its performance characteristics, offering insights into its reliability and reloadability for firearm enthusiasts.

This video from FirearmsGuide.com showcases the OOW249 SAW line of machine guns by Ohio Ordnance Works at SHOT Show 2025. The description highlights the SAW's capability to provide heavy volume of fire for infantry, its light weight, accuracy approaching that of a rifle, and its use of the NATO standard 5.56mm cartridge. It can be fired from a belt or magazine and engage targets up to 1000 yards. The video also promotes the extensive gunsmithing library and searchable reference guide offered by FirearmsGuide.com.

This review of the M1918 BAR highlights its innovative 'walking fire' concept, allowing advancing soldiers to suppress enemies while moving. It details John Browning's design, comparing it favorably to contemporaries like the Chauchat and Lewis gun. The video covers mechanical features, production details, and the weapon's delayed combat introduction due to its advanced design.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.