BEST OF 2013: What You May Have Missed

This video showcases the first-person shooting experience of various historical and modern firearms, including bolt-action rifles, semi-automatic pistols, a submachine gun, and a lever-action rifle. The instructor demonstrates proficient handling, safe reloading procedures for different actions, and accurate firing at steel targets in diverse environments. The content highlights the operational differences and firing characteristics of each weapon system.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Type 99 Arisaka Short Rifle by Misha. It covers the visual overview, proper loading procedure using stripper clips, operation of the bolt action and its unique safety mechanism, and sighting through the peep sights for live fire. The instructor exhibits high authority and familiarity with historical military firearms.

This short demonstrates a basic firing sequence for a Mosin-Nagant rifle. It covers loading a single round, shouldering the rifle, aiming, and firing, highlighting the significant muzzle flash and dust signature. The video emphasizes safe handling with tactical gloves and appropriate attire for a shooting range environment.

This guide details a technique for engaging targets at 600 yards with a Martini Henry rifle, focusing on a custom black powder load. It emphasizes understanding the projectile's trajectory, utilizing spotting for sight adjustments, and managing recoil. The approach highlights the rifle's historical context as a volley weapon, suitable for area fire rather than precision sniping. Instruction is provided by Iraqveteran8888, a recognized subject matter expert in historical firearms and handloading.

This guide details a training drill for engaging 8-inch steel gongs at 250 yards using a Finnish M39 rifle with its original iron sights. It emphasizes proper loading with stripper clips, the importance of compensating for windage and elevation, and refining aim based on spotter feedback to achieve accuracy at distance. Instruction is provided by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, a recognized firearms expert.

This video provides a silent, ASMR-style demonstration of loading various firearm magazines, showcasing techniques for bolt-action rifles, submachine guns, and pistols. The expert instructor highlights the tactile and auditory experience of seating rounds, emphasizing proper handling of vintage firearms and correct ammunition matching. It covers loading a Mosin-Nagant with stripper clips, a PPS-43, an M1911, and a Winchester Model 1895.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.