The Operator's Guide to the 1860 Henry Rifle

This video challenges the common perception of the .22 Short as a weak cartridge, presenting historical context and modern testing data. It highlights the .22 Short's original design for self-defense and its surprising penetration capabilities in ballistic gel, often reaching 8-9 inches. The content emphasizes that its effectiveness should be judged by its intended use in smaller firearms and for specific applications like pest control and small game hunting, rather than direct comparison to larger caliber rounds.

This video from C&Rsenal demonstrates the loading technique for the M1895 Lee Navy rifle using a 5-round stripper clip of 6mm Lee Navy ammunition. The demonstration highlights the straight-pull bolt action and the process of inserting cartridges into the magazine. The video also announces an upcoming Q&A session, encouraging viewer participation through Patreon or SubscribeStar, with a submission deadline of December 13, 2025.

This video demonstrates a historical firearms training drill focusing on the Napoleonic-era standard of firing three rounds per minute with a flintlock musket. Administrative Results, an established firearms content creator, showcases the manual of arms, including loading and firing procedures, under simulated pressure. The drill emphasizes proficiency and speed in handling historical weaponry.

This guide details the basic technique for shooting a Henry .22LR Lever Action rifle, as demonstrated by Mr. Madness. It covers safe handling, proper operation of the lever action, sight acquisition, trigger control, and follow-through for accurate shooting on a range. The demonstration emphasizes safe firearm handling and proficiency with this specific rifle model.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of historical and surplus firearms, including the 1873 Single Action Army, Webley Mark VI, and a 7.62 converted K98 Mauser. The presenter, Misha, exhibits high authority and deep familiarity with these diverse action types and their operation, including ammunition handling and firing techniques. The content focuses on safe and effective demonstration of each firearm's capabilities at an outdoor shooting range.

This expert guide from Dustin of Guns of the West details the safety pins and notches found on Colt-style and Remington-style cap and ball revolvers. It explains how these mechanisms function to lock the hammer between chambers but highlights their limitations, particularly the exposure of adjacent nipples. The speaker advises awareness of these vulnerabilities, suggesting practices like loading five rounds for enhanced safety, especially when carrying.

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.