Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 305

This review of the Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun, presented by Chris Baker, highlights its status as a Lipsey's exclusive variant and a key part of 'Project Rimfire.' Baker, demonstrating high expertise, provides a detailed analysis of its design changes, including the updated yoke lockup and a 4-inch half-lug tapered barrel. The review emphasizes exceptional accuracy with specific ammunition types and offers nuanced critiques on minor ergonomic points, concluding it's a top contender for its series.

This expert review by Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo compares five medium-frame .22 LR revolvers: Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun, Colt King Cobra Target, Ruger GP100, Taurus 992 Tracker, and Spohr 283 Carry. The review details comprehensive testing including reliability, speed, accuracy, and practical application, offering insights into each model's strengths and weaknesses. Baker, an expert with extensive experience, highlights the S&W 617 as the top performer due to its exceptional accuracy and smooth trigger, while also discussing the potential and drawbacks of the other models.

Hickok45 reviews the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, a .44-40 caliber firearm made in 1886, discussing its history and shooting characteristics. He also showcases a Jimmy Lyall stag buoy knife and addresses a reliability issue with his Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 pistol, which appears to be resolved with a Wilson Combat slide. The video touches on AK receiver types and the importance of supporting Second Amendment organizations.

This video provides a comprehensive review and historical context for the 1892 Winchester lever action rifle, focusing on a Heritage Manufacturing reproduction. It details the evolution from earlier Winchester models, highlights the design improvements by John Browning, and compares the 1892 to the 1873 Winchester. The review covers the rifle's action, safety features, handling characteristics, and its suitability for modern shooting applications like Cowboy Action Shooting, emphasizing its value proposition.

This video provides an expert overview of the Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine, presented by Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA. It details the rifle's historical significance as 'the gun that won the West,' its mechanical features including the lever lock, cleaning rod trap, and ladder sights, and its .44-40 Winchester caliber. The estimated value of this 1892 model is highlighted.

This video from thegatman covers new and unreleased firearms from Smith & Wesson, launched during their 'Red, White, & Big Blue' July campaign. It highlights the 617 and 610 Mountain Guns, the M&P15 AXE series rifles with GVAC uppers, and the new FPC 22 rifle and M&P 22X pistol, emphasizing their features and intended uses.

This guide details the process of firing a Civil War-era 1855 Springfield Musket using a Minie ball, as demonstrated by expert firearms instructor Hickok45. It covers preparation, loading with a ramrod, priming with a percussion cap, and firing. The demonstration highlights safe and correct muzzle-loading techniques for historical firearms.

This guide details the unique loading process for the 1860 Henry Rifle, as demonstrated by hickok45. It covers the steps for safely inserting cartridges into the tubular magazine and highlights important considerations to prevent damage to the firearm or injury. hickok45, an expert with extensive historical knowledge, provides clear instructions for this classic firearm.

This comprehensive review of the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, presented by firearms expert hickok45, details the immense power and unique characteristics of this large-caliber revolver. hickok45 provides expert insights into managing its significant recoil, demonstrates its destructive capability on various targets, and compares it to other iconic handguns. The review highlights the 500 S&W Magnum's role as a potent hunting tool and a fascinating firearm for enthusiasts of extreme power.

This comprehensive review of the Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, presented by firearms authority Hickok45, details its historical significance, operational techniques, and identification markers. The video covers loading with stripper clips, understanding German manufacturing codes like 'BYF 43', and the rifle's place in firearms history, emphasizing its robust bolt-action design.