Historic Firearm Video SeriesMontana 4-H Western Heritage Instructor, Todd Kesner, stumbles his way through interesting information on guns, ammunition, and related accoutrements. While not quite ready for prime time, the hope is these videos are enjoyable and will help you learn something new. Join us virtually at the range or at the reloading bench beginning February 1, 2021. New videos will be added every 2-3 weeks.
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February 1, 2021 Shooting a Flintlock Pistol This video covers the loading and priming of a flintlock pistol as well as a condensed history of firearm innovations from the hand cannon to the flintlock mechanism. Does not distinguish the snaphance, miquelet, or doglock as separate mechanisms, but rather early flintlock designs toward the progression of the true flintlock. Posted February 14, 2021 History of the .44 WCF Details the historic introduction of the .44 Winchester Central Fire cartridge and the Model 1873 Winchester rifle. Testing three black powder loads for accuracy. |
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March 1, 2021 History of the .45 Colt The 45 Colt is often fired with light loads when shooting steel in competition. Many are misled into believing this cartridge is an underpowered relic of the past. The history of the 45 Colt video demonstrates the power of the 45 Colt cartridge when loading with the historically correct powder charge of 40 grains of black powder under a 255 grain lead bullet. |
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Posted March 19, 2021 History of the .44 WCF No. 2 Same 1873 Winchester, new bullet, better results. Tightening the group for the 44-40 black powder load. |