Shooting the .950 JDJ - Largest Sporting Rifle Made

This guide details the unique loading and operational procedures for the SSK Industries Fat Mac .950 JDJ rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It highlights the bolt removal process for single-shot loading and emphasizes careful handling due to the sensitive trigger and lack of manual safety. The video provides expert insights into the cartridge's development, legal classification, and the rifle's extreme recoil management systems.

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons delves into the Streetsweeper 12-gauge shotgun, a firearm classified as a destructive device. Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms, details its unique 12-round drum magazine, manual loading and ejection processes, and its surprising ability to fire diverse ammunition types. Despite its mechanical capabilities, the review concludes the Streetsweeper is a poorly designed and 'terrible gun.'

This guide details the field stripping process for the USAS-12 combat shotgun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the removal of major components, identification of the gas system, and the unique long guide rod. The video highlights the weapon's mechanical intricacies and its derivation from the Daewoo K2 rifle. Expert analysis provides insight into its design and legal classification.

This live Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms topics, including magazine recommendations, rifle component compatibility, historical firearms analysis, and ammunition availability. The host, a firearms instructor, discusses specific models like the Duramag, LWRC rifles, FN's production of M16s/M4s, and the Beretta ARX. He also addresses common concerns such as AK vs. AR reliability, the impact of barrel length on ballistics, and the current ammunition shortage.

This video provides an in-depth look at the S&S Street Sweeper, a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun. It highlights the unique loading gate, the heavy trigger pull, and the functionality of the folding stock. The discussion also touches on the legal classification of the firearm as a destructive device due to import laws, requiring specific NFA paperwork for civilian ownership.

This video provides a critical examination of the National Firearms Act (NFA) concerning Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) and Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs). It details the historical context of the NFA's creation during Prohibition, its original intent, and how subsequent amendments and interpretations have created complex legal landscapes. The speaker, Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS, argues the NFA's restrictions are illogical and highlights the human cost of its enforcement, advocating for its repeal.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.