1700's Hand Mortar - Loading and Firing

This guide details the process of loading and firing a Pedersoli Brown Bess musket, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers the essential steps from measuring black powder and seating the projectile to priming the flintlock and firing at a target. The video emphasizes safe handling and correct muzzleloading procedures.

This video provides an expert demonstration of loading and firing the Davide Pedersoli French 1777 Musket, a historical flintlock firearm. The presenter, dressed in period-accurate attire, showcases the traditional black powder loading sequence using Goex powder and details the priming and firing process. The high authority level of the speaker is evident in their precise handling and historical context provided.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the Ferguson Breechloading Flintlock, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers opening the unique screw breech, charging with powder and projectile, priming, and firing. The demonstration highlights the rifle's significantly faster rate of fire compared to contemporary muskets.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the Pedersoli Harper's Ferry Flintlock Pistol, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers the essential steps from powder and ball loading to priming the pan and live fire. The demonstration highlights correct muzzleloading sequences and safe handling of black powder firearms, emphasizing expertise in historical firearm operation.

This video provides an experimental and immersive demonstration of the distinct sound signatures produced by various firearms, from a modern 14.5 URGI rifle to historical muskets like the Brown Bess and Baker Rifle. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, uses a desert shooting range to record the auditory experience of projectiles passing overhead, comparing the 'crack' and 'whiz' of modern rounds to the deeper resonance of large-caliber black powder firearms. Safety precautions for downrange recording are emphasized.

This guide details a specific technique for testing the patterning of a flintlock blunderbuss, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the precise loading procedure, including powder charge, projectile count, and the critical role of wadding for consistent ignition and projectile spread. The expert-level instruction emphasizes practical experimentation to achieve predictable results with historical firearms.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.