1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket Offhand @ 200 Yards

This guide details the unique loading process of the T/C Firestick muzzleloader, highlighting its cartridge-like operation and the use of pre-packaged powder capsules. It also covers a practical demonstration of the Firestick's waterproof capabilities, showcasing its reliability in adverse conditions. The information is presented with an authoritative tone, suggesting expertise in muzzleloader operation and ballistics.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the Russian Berdan II rifle, as demonstrated by C&Rsenal. It covers chambering the 4.2 line black powder round, operating the unique 45-degree bolt throw, utilizing the half-cock safety, and aiming with its iron sights. The instruction highlights the rifle's single-shot nature and historical context.

This video demonstrates the extreme danger of using modern smokeless gunpowder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder. Lead instructor Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, with expertise signaled by his specialized destructive testing, shows through a catastrophic failure that modern powders create pressures far exceeding the design limits of muzzleloaders. The experiment highlights critical firearm safety and the distinct properties of different propellant types.

This guide details the process of loading and firing a flintlock pistol, as demonstrated by an experienced black powder shooter. It covers the steps from charging the main powder and seating the projectile to priming the pan and executing the firing sequence. Proper technique and safety precautions are emphasized throughout the demonstration.

This guide, presented by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV, details the safe and effective method for unloading a muzzleloader using a ball puller. It emphasizes the importance of verifying the firearm is unprimed before commencing the extraction process. The technique involves using the screw-tip attachment to grip and remove the projectile, followed by safely clearing any residual powder from the barrel.

This video demonstrates a potentially hazardous experiment involving heating black powder in a frying pan on a camp stove. The experiment, conducted by an experienced individual, shows the rapid ignition and explosion of the propellant once it reaches a supercritical temperature. The presenter, with expertise in firearms technology, highlights the resulting flash, soot, and the need for safety precautions during such demonstrations.

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.