SAS Mystery Rifle? The HK417 L2A1 SACTARASS with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video provides an in-depth look at the CZ Bren 2 in .308 Winchester, featuring insights from Karel of CZ and host Kaya. It details the rifle's development for the Czech Army, its accuracy potential (sub-MOA with match ammo), and technical distinctions between the DMR and BR variants. The expert-level analysis covers bolt head design, frame reinforcement, and live-fire comparisons, highlighting the Bren 2's competitive edge.

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from a Navy SEAL reviewing the SIG MCX Spear. It details close-range shooting drills like the Bill Drill and L-Press, emphasizing par times and the importance of ambidextrous controls for smooth reloads and transitions. The review also covers shooting on the move, barricade work, and accuracy at distances up to 300 yards, highlighting the rifle's performance characteristics compared to the AR-15 and its suitability for both close engagements and extended range.

This guide details the operation of a PTR-91 battle rifle, a G3 clone, based on a demonstration by a proficient shooter. It covers loading, chambering a round using the 'HK slap' technique, and engaging multiple steel targets with controlled rapid fire. The video highlights the use of Magtech .308 ammunition, a Holosun optic, and Magpul gloves, emphasizing efficient weapon manipulation and recoil management in an outdoor range setting.

This video provides an expert assessment of the FN SCAR-17's reliability as a Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR). Lucas Botkin, drawing on over 6,000 rounds of experience, highlights the SCAR-17's consistent performance, contrasting it with other large-frame .308 gas-operated systems that have exhibited more frequent malfunctions. The review emphasizes practical application and real-world performance over theoretical precision.

This video demonstrates the proper technique for magazine insertion and chambering a round on a G3 battle rifle, including the characteristic 'HK slap'. The demonstration is performed by a competent shooter, showcasing a controlled manual of arms for the HK platform. It highlights essential steps for preparing the rifle for live fire in a safe, outdoor environment.

This video from IWA 2026 showcases Grand Power's new firearms for the Slovakian military, including their AR-platform service rifle replacing the VZ 58. It highlights features like a piston-driven system, ambi controls, and quick-detach handguards. The GP R10 DMR in .308 and new Stribog SMGs are also presented, with discussions on potential US availability and pricing.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.