Winchester 1866

This video review features the Smith & Wesson 1854 Series lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70. The reviewer highlights its modern features while paying homage to classic lever guns. The video covers its performance on the range, noting its comfortable recoil despite the powerful cartridge, smooth cycling, crisp trigger, and accuracy at 100 yards. It's presented as a versatile option for both hunters and firearm enthusiasts, blending traditional aesthetics with practical capability. The review is part of the 'Guns & Gear' series, a long-running program showcasing new firearm innovations and putting them to the test with expert guests.

This review highlights the Henry SPD Hush, an 'overengineered' lever-action rifle designed for modern tactical use, particularly with suppressors. Key features include a carbon fiber barrel for balance, a Picatinny rail, and a dedicated red dot mount. The design prioritizes suppressor integration, achieving a surprisingly balanced and lightweight feel even when suppressed.

This video review focuses on the Savage Revel rimfire lever-action rifle, highlighting its affordable price point and revival of Savage's lever-action heritage. The review details two models: the Classic with a straight grip and the Deluxe with a curved grip and enhanced stock. Both .22 rimfire variants are presented as fun and reliable firearms. The content features insights from Guns & Ammo's Field Editor Craig Boddington, Managing Editor Jack Oller, and Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, discussing the inspiration and specifics of these lever guns. The August 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo, featuring more on modern lever actions, is also promoted.

This video takes an in-depth look at the iconic 1894 Winchester lever-action rifle, often referred to as the "30-30". The description highlights its significance as the first commercial smokeless sporting cartridge rifle and its enduring legacy, noting that it is still in use today. The video aims to explore what made this rifle so successful.

This review covers a Savage Model 99C Series A rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington, a rifle passed down through family. Despite significant cosmetic wear, the rifle is noted for its smooth action and positive magazine release. The .22-250 caliber is highlighted for its flat trajectory, making it suitable for varmint hunting at moderate ranges. The rifle features a tang safety and a cocked indicator, and while it was never scoped, it is tapped for one. The reviewer estimates its manufacture year to be in the 1970s or 80s.

This review of the Winchester Model 94, chambered in .30-30, highlights its iconic status and historical significance as one of the first commercial rifles for smokeless cartridges. Expert instructor Hickok45 demonstrates its classic design, loading, and shooting, emphasizing the superior quality of pre-1964 models with forged steel components compared to later cost-reduced versions. The video provides insights into the rifle's evolution and its place in American firearm history.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.