Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 175

Published on May 7, 2023
Duration: 55:19

This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with firearms instructor Hickok45. He showcases a Ruger No. 1 rifle in .338 Win Mag and a Cimarron Schofield revolver in .45 Colt. The Schofield's performance with different ammunition types, particularly issues with SMB brass and rim extraction, is a primary focus, leading to a discussion on historical cartridge design and firearm tolerances. The video also touches on the .338 Win Mag's recoil and the general appeal of classic firearms.

Quick Summary

Hickok45's Sunday Shoot-a-Round #175 showcases a Ruger No. 1 rifle in .338 Win Mag and a Cimarron Schofield revolver in .45 Colt. The video highlights extraction issues with the Schofield using certain .45 Colt ammunition, leading to a discussion on historical cartridge design and firearm tolerances. The .338 Win Mag's recoil is also assessed.

Chapters

  1. 00:53Introduction & Tennessee Hills
  2. 01:10Ruger No. 1 in .338 Win Mag Showcase
  3. 02:01Thumbnail Bait & Switch: Schofield Revolver
  4. 02:58Cimarron Schofield 5-inch Model Details
  5. 03:15Military Adoption of the Schofield
  6. 03:1945 Colt vs. 45 Schofield Ammo Mix-up History
  7. 03:58Acquiring the Schofield Revolver
  8. 05:15First Shots on a New Schofield
  9. 05:5245 Colt Ammunition Discussion
  10. 06:41Loading the Schofield Revolver
  11. 07:17First Shots Fired: Schofield Revolver
  12. 07:55Schofield Extraction Issues with SMB Brass
  13. 09:26Troubleshooting Extraction Problems
  14. 10:08Reloading the Schofield with Six Rounds
  15. 10:48Successful Shot with Schofield
  16. 11:20SMB Ammo vs. Black Hills Ammo Comparison
  17. 13:01Black Hills Ammo Performance
  18. 13:18Firing More Rounds with Black Hills
  19. 14:26Shooting with SDI Badge Target
  20. 14:39Ammo Performance Observations
  21. 15:00Separating SMB Brass for Reloading
  22. 15:13Close Tolerances and Rim Issues
  23. 15:39Historical Rim Issues with 45 Colt
  24. 16:18Testing Schofield with Different Ammo
  25. 16:54Instagram Post Deemed Unsuitable
  26. 18:06YouTube Algorithm and 'Sell' Keyword Issues
  27. 19:47Tennessee Firearms Association Banquet
  28. 20:03Wilson Combat Sights Discussion
  29. 23:59Ruger No. 1 .338 Win Mag Shooting
  30. 25:04Ruger No. 1 Aesthetics and Power
  31. 25:37.338 Win Mag Recoil Comparison
  32. 28:19The Nature of Experience and Learning
  33. 30:06Spontaneous Ideas in Teaching
  34. 32:24Trying Federal Ammunition in Schofield
  35. 33:33Final Schofield Ammunition Test
  36. 34:17Advice for Young People & Red Flag Laws
  37. 35:44The Concept of Dangerous Individuals
  38. 37:04Freedom vs. Police State
  39. 38:02Challenges for Young People Today
  40. 39:03Founding Fathers' Ideals & Government Reliance
  41. 40:11Shooting the Ruger No. 1 Again
  42. 40:48Hitting the Gong with .338 Win Mag
  43. 40:51Cat Meow Ringtones & Phone Habits
  44. 42:02Cat Interaction During Filming
  45. 43:21Revisiting the Schofield Revolver
  46. 43:35Schofield Design vs. Single Action Strength
  47. 44:32Power of Early 45 Colt Cartridges
  48. 45:41Recoil of High-Power 45 Colt Loads
  49. 46:13Frame Strength of Schofield Revolvers
  50. 47:16Schofield Revolver Shooting Conclusion
  51. 47:31Final Schofield Brass Check
  52. 47:49Shooting Six Rounds in Schofield
  53. 48:09Talon Grips & Ballistol Mention
  54. 48:34Ammunition Loading Technique
  55. 49:02First World Problems: Schofield Issues
  56. 49:24Current Date & Spring Season
  57. 50:05Comparison to Previous Year's Pandemic
  58. 50:26Personal Health & Lack of Colds
  59. 52:34Speculation on Health Longevity
  60. 52:55Awareness of Good Times
  61. 54:49Importance of Health
  62. 55:05Potential Carry Gun Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main firearms featured in Hickok45's Sunday Shoot-a-Round #175?

The video features two primary firearms: a Ruger No. 1 rifle chambered in .338 Win Mag, known for its classic single-shot design, and a Cimarron Schofield revolver in .45 Colt, a reproduction of a historical single-action revolver.

What issues did Hickok45 encounter with the Schofield revolver's ammunition?

Hickok45 experienced extraction problems with the Schofield revolver, particularly with SMB brass in .45 Colt. The rims of the cartridges would get caught under the star extractor, making ejection difficult. This led to a discussion about historical ammunition differences and firearm tolerances.

How does the .338 Win Mag recoil compare to other large rifle cartridges?

While powerful, the .338 Win Mag's recoil is described as manageable and not overly punishing. Hickok45 suggests it might be less severe than cartridges like the .375 H&H or .458 Win Mag, potentially due to a different recoil impulse, though direct comparison is needed.

Why are top-break revolvers like the Schofield considered less strong than solid-frame revolvers?

Top-break designs, while visually appealing, are generally considered less robust than solid-frame revolvers. The frame's integrity is compromised when it breaks open, making it more susceptible to stretching or damage over time, especially with powerful cartridges. This is why they were often chambered in less potent calibers.

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