Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 274

Published on March 30, 2025
Duration: 39:09

This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with hickok45 showcasing two firearms: a Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle and a Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 revolver. The Arisaka Type 99, a long rifle variant, exhibits a double-feed issue on the last two rounds, which the host speculates might be due to a weak magazine spring. The Smith & Wesson Model 66-1, a stainless steel K-frame revolver, is presented as the stainless counterpart to the blued Model 19, chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special, demonstrating both single and double-action firing.

Quick Summary

The Arisaka Type 99 is a Japanese bolt-action rifle used in WWII, firing the 7.7x58mm cartridge. This video highlights a 'long' variant exhibiting a double-feed issue with the last two rounds, possibly due to a weak magazine spring. Also featured is the Smith & Wesson Model 66-1, a stainless steel K-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, known for its robust design and good double-action trigger.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Music
  2. 00:53Double Feed Issue with Arisaka Type 99
  3. 01:18Introducing the Arisaka Type 99 Rifle
  4. 01:44Welcome to Tennessee & Spring Weather
  5. 03:00Trip to the Gulf of Mexico
  6. 04:33Sponsors: Gallery of Guns, Silencer Central, SDI
  7. 05:02Arisaka Type 99 Family History
  8. 06:36Arisaka Type 99: Long Rifle Variant & Feeding Issues
  9. 07:32Arisaka Ammunition: Steel Case & Norma Soft Point
  10. 08:48Arisaka Rifles: Less Popularity & Misjudgments
  11. 09:16Late War Arisaka 'Last Ditch' Models
  12. 10:27Arisaka Type 99: A Piece of History
  13. 11:30Sponsor: Alabama Holster
  14. 12:17Introducing the Smith & Wesson Model 66-1
  15. 13:05S&W Model 66-1: K-Frame Revolver
  16. 13:37Family Trip to the Beach
  17. 14:24Shooting the S&W Model 66-1 with Handloads
  18. 14:49K-Frame Revolver History & .357 Magnum
  19. 16:41Arisaka Type 99 vs. Type 38
  20. 17:12Arisaka Type 99: Testing with Fewer Rounds
  21. 18:36Arisaka Feeding Issue Analysis
  22. 19:36Arisaka Bolt Action & Extractor
  23. 20:21Arisaka Type 99: A Neat Rifle with History
  24. 20:30Beach Trip & Captain Anderson's Restaurant
  25. 21:34The Power of the Ocean & Nature
  26. 23:03Sponsors: Talon Grips, BTO, Gun Fun Targets, SDI
  27. 23:19Shooting the S&W Model 66-1 Again
  28. 25:51Shooting the Cowboy Revolver
  29. 26:03Reflecting on Lost Figures
  30. 27:00Advice for Young People: Use Your Time Wisely
  31. 28:34Final Arisaka Type 99 Feeding Test
  32. 29:40Arisaka Type 99: Double Feed on Last Two Rounds
  33. 30:28Arisaka Bolt Action Based on Mauser Design
  34. 30:51Media Voices & Credibility
  35. 32:25Grocery Store Anecdote
  36. 32:56Shooting Gallery of Guns & Silencer
  37. 33:10Shooting the Cowboy Revolver (Double Action)
  38. 33:46Arisaka Type 99 vs. S&W Model 66-1 Comparison
  39. 34:04Arisaka Type 99 Production Era
  40. 35:12Arisaka Type 99: Cost-Cutting Measures
  41. 35:24Arisaka Type 99: Early Features (Monopod, AA Sights)
  42. 35:47Arisaka Type 99: 7.7 Cartridge
  43. 36:03Future Video Schedule & Weather
  44. 36:45Appreciation for Viewers
  45. 37:03Enjoyment of Shooting Old Military Rifles
  46. 37:30Fascination with Bolt-Action History
  47. 38:38Historical Firearms & Muzzleloaders
  48. 39:00Outro & Have a Great Week

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arisaka Type 99 rifle?

The Arisaka Type 99 is a Japanese bolt-action rifle that served as the standard infantry rifle during World War II. This particular model is a 'long' variant, which is less common than the standard short rifle. It fires the 7.7x58mm Arisaka cartridge.

What issues did the Arisaka Type 99 exhibit in the video?

The Arisaka Type 99 in the video experienced a double-feed malfunction specifically with the last two rounds in the magazine. The host speculated this could be due to a weakened magazine spring, causing the rounds to feed improperly.

What is the Smith & Wesson Model 66-1?

The Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 is a K-frame revolver, essentially the stainless steel version of the Model 19. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special, featuring a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder chambers, and is known for its good double-action trigger pull.

What is the difference between the S&W Model 19 and Model 66?

The primary difference between the Smith & Wesson Model 19 and the Model 66 is the finish. The Model 19 is blued, while the Model 66 is constructed from stainless steel, offering similar performance and handling characteristics in a more corrosion-resistant package.

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