Terrific job - I love it when people manufacture their own equipment like that ir tunics for example, it shows not every human is happy with just spending lots of money for someone else to do it
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Captain Bogroll Thank you sir... Half of the fun of this whole endeavour is making stuff... :-)
@georgecrabb3061
9 жыл бұрын
I didn't know how badly I needed a hand made adjustable shooting stand in my life until today. I was happy with my sand bag, until watching this!
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+George Crabb Run, don't walk to your neighbourhood shooting rest store!... :-) Cheers.
@RabidMortal1
9 жыл бұрын
I love that shooting rest. Brilliant!
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+RabidMortal1 It's a bit of an overkill but it works well and looks the part (in the cover anyway)... Cheers.
@AmerigoMagellan
5 жыл бұрын
Rob: "What's inside your knapsack?" Me: {giggles}. 😌
@neilpleasance474
3 жыл бұрын
Learnt pretty much all I know about reloading for a Martini-henry and snider from these sites. Concur with below: with a step by step guide to loading both a must, with packaging!
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@ahall1459
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video..."bloody straps!..." once packed, stays packed...cheers
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@roadpanzir
7 жыл бұрын
This is just great! Since I retired, blackpowder shooting takes up a GOOD part of my time. Since we shoot only benchrest and standing at our club I aquired an old wooden Gerstner toolbox to carry my range gear and at first caught much grief for how much stuff I brought along, Now I am the "go-to" man for other guys shooting. A place for everything & everything in it's place, well done!
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
@AsceticAsura
9 жыл бұрын
I would love to buy a "Historical Shooter's Guide Book" if you ever wished to write one. Having all of the details handy would be great for people like me who would like to get into historical shooting but are daunted by the sheer enormity of information and materials required.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+KingTyrain That would be a great project, if I had the time... There is a subtle difference between what I call Historical Shooting and, say, Living History or Re-enacting... Just a difference in focus.. a different approach to the history... Whether it is the rate of fire that you can actually achieve, or the real effect of wearing a knapsack while trying to shoot straight or shooting in a somewhat "tactical" setting, it all adds to the understanding of the history... As for the "enormity".... Just start small... An Enfield or Martini.... start with the ammo and get that under your belt. Get it accurate and make it historical in function... then add a pouch and belt (historically correct, or as close as you can get it) or set of equipment... That is all you really require to experience what it was like to stand and use your chosen weapon... The fluffy stuff like uniforms and shiny bits can come later but the type of garment you are wearing, tunic, shirt, jacket, isn't as important to the shooting as the other aspects... Although it certainly adds to the experience!..... Shooting your Martini with a plastic box of ammo beside you is *not*, in my mind, Historical Shooting. It's shooting historical rifles... Now, shooting out of the appropriate ammo pouch with historical ammo in historical positions is quite the definition of Historical Shooting.... That's just my take on it, anyway... I love it, and I would wholeheartedly encourage anybody to approach the subject that way... If you have any questions, ask away. I'll do my best to answer you or, if I can't, find someone that can. Cheers.
@AsceticAsura
9 жыл бұрын
I'm an archaeologist myself and I really enjoy military history, though I'm not sure if I would enjoy reenactment, hence my interest in Historical Shooting. Thanks for the advice!
@foowashere
9 жыл бұрын
Yes, that book must happen!
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+KingTyrain Had you thought about how you might like to make a toe-hold in the hobby? Which kind of rifle/era interests you the most... The cool thing about the Victorian age, is that it started with essentially Napoleonic technology (flintlock, smoothbore, etc) and ended with repeating rifles, smokeless powder and machine guns... Quite the gamut!...
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+FooWasHere That would be a great project. I can't in any good faith, speculate on writing a book at this time though.... sorry... It'll have to be YT clips and good discussion for now!... :-)
@zhugeliang1000
5 жыл бұрын
This is cool stuff and I am not even into this stuff. Great information presented clearly and authoritatively. Worth every second of watching. Plus this dude seems like a real gentleman straight outta that period of time. Cheers fine sir!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Blair635
9 жыл бұрын
Not even the harshest Colour Sergeant in the auld Highland Brigade could find fault. Outstanding, the shooting rest is fantastic, you should get them into production
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Blair635 Hahaha! "Yes, Colour! Move the oil bottle an inch to the right! Of course, .. Right away"....... :-)...... You are not the first to mention some sort of production! It would be certainly a niche product, eh?.... Cheers.
@gmkmd
8 жыл бұрын
Truly excellent craftsmanship, and ingenious adaptation of vintage equipment to modern utility. That shooting rest shaped like a mess kit takes the cake!
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!... Things kind of worked out, eh?
@jamesthompson3674
4 жыл бұрын
Just one word Rob "FANTASTIC"
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@JayRaxter
9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I sift through tons of videos and every once in a while a true gem rises above the thousands of cute cat videos that clog youtube....well done sir
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Jay Raxter The channel ranks above cat videos? That is such a relief!....... >Whew
@Sheerwater909
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders Only just above the cat videos Rob . . . kidding of course. Brilliant as always and BBC reporters around the world could learn from your succinct and clear presentation.
@markbeelby3031
5 жыл бұрын
These are by far some of the most interesting and knowledgable videos on KZitem as far as shooting goes. The calm matter of fact dialogue and explanation of practices is good. I enjoy these both as being informative and descriptive of guns and practices I am not familiar with. If only my days in school could have been both this informative and well thought out perhaps I would have learned more and been more focused! Well done Sir, well done!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying things, here on the Channel!
@marine4345
9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic craftsmanship
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+James Holding Well, I wouldn't go that far.. :-).... It's very useful but not really fine woodworking... Now, maybe if I made it out of something more exotic with abalone inlays or something.... Thanks for your kind words, James.
@TheLordLaing
9 жыл бұрын
Interesting video as usual. That's very decent of you to provide all the measurements for your shooting rest. Also, 10/10 for packing!
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Mr-Laing Thanks. Glad you found it interesting (and hopefully useful).
@runedek
8 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most entertaining channels I have ever come across and has definitely created an interest in this whole topic, keep them coming!
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
+runedek Thank you very much. I am very happy that you find things interesting here. There will be more.. :-) Cheers.
+Matthew Moss It might be a bit gratuitous, but there have been so many questions about it over the short time that the channel has been up, that it really needed it's own focus... Thanks Matthew.
@somedude3766
6 жыл бұрын
That shooting rest is fabulous, nice work!
@britishmuzzleloaders
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@string-bag
9 жыл бұрын
Rob, you're a very ingenious fellow. I always look forward to your videos.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+K Grant Glad you enjoyed it. Ingenious, no... just lucky to have an understanding wife who knows where to find me when I have disappeared for an afternoon!
@tw203809
9 жыл бұрын
Very cool video! You never fail to impress. I am always amazed at your skill and ingenuity
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+tw203809 Glad you enjoyed it! It's not skill and ingenuity, it's misspent time and effort!.... :-) Cheers.
@shaunhanson3505
7 жыл бұрын
Your videos never fail to be brilliant. When I bought my Martini last year your videos on reloading etc where the first I came across for info on hand loading. Then I have watched them religiously. Being Ex British Army the history fascinates me as well. I had to buy a Martini being Ex Royal Engineer in respect to Lt Chard at Roukes Drift. Keep the videos coming, and keep up the great work. Only down side is I am buying more antique military rifles, if you can call that a down side...
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
HI Shaun. Very happy that the clips have been useful in some way. Thank you for your kind words. You are right, acquiring more antique rifles is not a down side... :-). Cheers!
@rudynorvelle2870
8 жыл бұрын
This is a very interesting video. You did an extremely good job of putting together your shooting kit.
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
+Rudy Nouvelle Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it!
@TwentythreePER
7 жыл бұрын
Man I thought you bought that shooting rest, it looks professional. All of your equipment does. I'm thoroughly impressed with your pack and attention to detail. Impressive ingenuity as well. Anyone would be proud to have a kit like that for black powder.
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you very kind compliments! Cheers.
@marcusjones7082
5 жыл бұрын
Nice kit! You're so crafty!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@notarokescientist3003
3 жыл бұрын
even my sister likes these kit and uniform videos
@AlfJDale
9 жыл бұрын
Exellent video as allways Rob!When i see you unpacking your gear i get flashback from a scene in a Tom Hanks movie, Apollo 13 when the astronauts has to make a device per instructions from mission controll center. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! Greetings from Norway
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+oljerigg The knapsack can have a lot of bits and pieces in it, and packing it up can have a a bit of a "Tetris-like" feel to it.... :-) Cheers.
@bobheale2521
9 жыл бұрын
Love the chops. Looking forward to seeing them with the Victorian uniforms...
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Bob Heale Sorry Bob... only for special occasions... Can't have them at work...
@bobheale2521
9 жыл бұрын
Pity
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Bob Heale Tell me about it.... I wish I could have them all the time.... When I retire!..... :-)
@andreadavide
8 жыл бұрын
As usual your choice of music is excellent. I could even recognise some Verdi!
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@elektro3000
9 жыл бұрын
This channel has such a wealth of information, thank you for documenting all of this! Also, I really admire the range of things you produce yourself. Although not much of it would be very well applicable to any of the kinds of shooting I do, the shooting rest is a very clever design and I think I may take it as inspiration for something to built myself...
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+elektro3000 Thank you for your very generous words. I am glad that you find things interesting here, for sure. What kind of shooting do you do?
@elektro3000
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders Mostly USPSA (IPSC) pistol and 3-gun matches and indoor [smokeless cartridge] pistol shooting. I do some stationary target shooting outdoors, especially with the Ishapore 2A1, and a similar shooting rest might work well for that.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+elektro3000 Ahh yes... Victorian knapsacks not very useful there.... :-)... The thing that I like about the rest, is that it is comfortable for resting the hand on... something that you can't do with an arrangement like cross sticks of some sort of modern set-up.... It's not quite so "bench-resty"... Though it works well enough in that role too.. Cheers.
@gunjirox7485
8 жыл бұрын
I love this beared!
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
+Gunjiro X Special occasions only!... :-)
@453421abcdefg12345
9 жыл бұрын
This is really good information, if were in a book it would cost big money! Very many thanks for putting this tutorial together, the shooting rest is a real gem, something to use the remains of my leather welding apron on! I will get started on it right away, I had not realised that it was adjustable for height, excellent.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Englishman French Do let me know if you make one as I would be interested in any modifications/improvements you would make! Cheers.
@whatnowstinky
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders first off, it is a brilliant idea, so please don't take the following as criticisms. the one modification i would make is to taper the tips of the adjuster pins so you don't have to have the holes lined up perfectly to get them to slide in easily. if you make a mk2 version i would consider making a spot underneath or inside to fit the legs and key. having all the parts stored together is "proper" to my type of thinking. it makes me think about how you could make a ww1/2 felt covered enamel waterbottle styled rest that would still look correct when carried in the open webbing carrier... now my mind is racing with ideas of how it could be done but still hold some water, be totally self contained (aka carry all of it's parts) and not need to be pulled from it's webbing when used... i won't be sleeping for a while yet.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+whatnowstinky Hahaha... I know that felling!... Now, about the design.. The tips of the adjusting pins are bevelled but not tapered. This is a good modification for the Mk II..... They do, however, slide in very easily.. The demo in the clip wasn't the best example of this... Trying to keep it in frame and angled properly toward the camera... In actual use, there is no problem.. Good point, for sure!...... I looked at ways to incorporate the legs, folding into the base or otherwise... I suppose that you might be able to rout out some mortices in a base that was a tad thicker than what this one is made with.. In them, the legs could be stored.. I agree with the all-in-one concept, but I couldn't get the length of leg I wanted to "fit" into the dimensions of the base as I designed it... Tweaking the dimensions could get you there though... If not a water bottle style rest, then might I suggest something that fits in with the size of the contemporary mess tins... Having it simple and rectangular might make it easier to incorporate the all-in-one concept.. You couldn't carry it on the "outside" without it looking out of place, but it would fit in the small pack inside one of the dividers (i.e. in it's proper place) along with the rest of your supplies.. That way, you could carry water in your water bottle...:-) Oh the ideas... I love it! Cheers.
@whatnowstinky
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders i'm still learning about this stuff, but in ww2 at least the australians carried a waterbottle on it's own strap hung separately across their body from left shoulder to right hip. as i have yet to descend the slippery slope into full uniform and kit, the idea of simple battle dress webbing (driver/mortar-man style with cartridge carriers for 40 rounds not the mk2 pouches) and a water bottle works for me. for the bottle/rest i was thinking of a leg storage box inletted vertically into the bottom of the bottle, with a hinged flap to keep them in (and help hide them). for the mounts, weld tapped steel rods through the bottle (welding on both sides and grind to profile) obviously with a recessed step on the side the legs screw in to. use metal legs with threaded ends. the other concept would be to cut the back out add a new flat inner wall and hinge the original curved skin to fold out as two legs (possibly with extenders for added height). now all i need is the ability to weld and a lathe... plus a supply of water bottles i'd be willing to chop up.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
whatnowstinky Oh yes,... very familiar with the '37 pattern water bottle, we used them too, you know... and I wasn't insinuating anything to do with "full uniform"..... :-)...Oh no, it's the shooting... and as you were mentioning the WB I assumed that you might have a full set of equipment..that's all.... Getting ahead of myself!.... :-) Your idea of the cartridge carriers is good... though you might want to augment them with a bandolier because 40 rounds in a Lee Enfield will go in a flash... Your idea of the WB is good.. maybe something with some padding might be more comfortable than just the metal?.. I like the padding on the back of my hand when I shoot.... Your ideas are really clever. I like them.. Send me some pictures when it's done, won't you?.. Keen to see it, for sure! Cheers.
@diptastik5651
6 жыл бұрын
"How mant bloody straps there are" Heehehe , now that's a quote . Really made me laugh . Superb and totally absorbing stuff as always .
@britishmuzzleloaders
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@michaelyoung3175
7 жыл бұрын
That rest is brilliant!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
It took a bit of doing, but things worked out... :-)
@LordEdricus
9 жыл бұрын
I am impressed, your chanel is inspirational and educational. Thank you keep up the good work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+LordEdricus Very glad you enjoyed it! There's more coming... Cheers.
@baldyman1965
9 жыл бұрын
A big thumbs up for a very interesting video. Although it seems strange to open the sacks up to find modern kit such as the range finder in there. They're so authentic , you would expect some mouldy biscuits or soulless boots to fall out. The extra facial hair looks great too!!.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+baldyman1965 Very happy that you enjoyed it! It is a bit weird having the modern stuff in there but it gives an actual use for the kit that otherwise would be filled with historical, though completely useless (in the context of Historical Shooting), items like real messtins or extra boots. The whiskers are for special occasions only... :-)..... This was shot just after a visit to Alberta for an annual Victorian Arms shoot there, the video of which is here on the channel... Cheers.
@bmp130
9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job! Always look forward to seeing your videos. Trying to put together kit for my martini henry and snider enfield. I am looking forward to future videos! Cheers from Newfoundland!
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+bmp130 For the MH, the IMA P71 Valise is decent for the money... It'll work, unmodified, for most but a little work on it will bering it much closer to "spec". As for the Snider... A simple Enfield-style cartridge box and a P59 Ball Bag on a waist belt with a standard Union buckle will do... You can find the buckles on eBay and the belt you can make with leather, brass stock and a leather sewing awl. The P59 ball bag (expense pouch) is a bit harder to come by... There are very pricey ones out of the States and a fellow in New Zealand who makes them... That's all you need to start shooting... anything else is not critical and only serves to delve deeper into the "immersion" of things... Cheers. Where abouts in Newfoundland are you?
@bmp130
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders I will definitely take a look into those items. IMA is a great website and is actually where I bought both of my rifles. I hail from st.john's, on the avalon peninsula. Just being on the island makes black powder shooting rather difficult due to availability and wait times for supplies. But it is quite rewarding knowing that I probably have one of a few functioning mk 2 1876 MH and nepalese built snider up to our gun club and possibly in the city.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+bmp130 I was there a couple of years ago and had a great time.... I take it that you are producing your ammo then? What bullet are you using?
@bmp130
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders Good to hear! I am using a .461" mold from buffalo arms and making brass from 24 gauge shot shells. I was using .58" minie balls for the snider but they were way undersized. On the lookout for semi wad cutter mold in .59" or bigger. Heard good things about them in the British militaria forum.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+bmp130 Are you patching your .461s? They might be a little on the small side. If you are looking for a Snider mould, try Martyn at X-Ring services.. He has a .600 flat based mould that he and man others have had success with.. I have some ready to go as soon as I fireform my cases.. His contact info is in the Martini Ammo video, here on the channel. (xringservices@yahoo.com).. He is also on the BMF (aren't we all?)
@cesarortiz2143
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Will locate the book and go from there.
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
The book is great. You'll really enjoy it.
@johncooper1096
3 жыл бұрын
Great video !!
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@markcooper6736
9 жыл бұрын
I love your channel it is so informative keep up the good work !!
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+mark cooper Thanks Mark. Glad you find the channel to your liking! Cheers.
@cesarortiz2143
8 жыл бұрын
Yes it came out of the nap sack at 10:04 minutes. I must say, very nice sewmanship if you made that your self.
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
Ah yes. It has a strap of doubled up canvas and a loop on the back of the pouch. The strap goes over the belt and between the two layers (on the right side... a feature of the the adjustment system). Then through the loop on the back. Easy on, easy off.
@mrbeast85
9 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought of putting together an actual full replica period kit to go with one of your uniforms and rifles? You make very interesting videos, learning about some of the minutia of the weapons and equipment that soldiers of the Victorian British army used, helps to give a small glimpse into the experience of these men. Well done.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+mrbeast85 Hi there. I must admit that I haven't really... Since the segue into this whole adventure was/is shooting, carrying extra boots, shaving kit and extra socks would be rather pointless... Not that I am against it, just not really what I do here on the channel... The effect on use of the weapons, whether it be from the kit, the uniform or the conditions is what I am interested in. To that end, the contents of the knapsack (for example) are not important... The knapsack itself, of course, is.... It weighs about the same as what it should and is historical in dimensions and materials.. That's sort of "my schtick", anyway... For now, I'll leave the carrying of the correct razor and whether my shoes have the correct stitching to the Living History boys and girls... I have all the respect for these fellows and the effort they put into their kit and the history it represents.... I'll handle the meat and potatoes of shooting, weapons handling and associated kit (most of which is almost entirely historical). I call it "Historical Shooting".... the core skill of soldiers of any generation... .Maybe it will "catch on".... :-)...I'll continue to plod along with the "almost correct" stuff that I have. I think that it gets the point across... I hope that you do too!... Cheers.
@liamclarke1196
9 жыл бұрын
nice set up
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+liam clarke Glad you liked it!
@cesarortiz2143
8 жыл бұрын
The one used to hold your spent brass ( dump pouch ).
@manoftheroad55
5 жыл бұрын
If visiting England "The Army Target Shooting Club" located Bisley, Brookwood, Surrey.=, is a must for you and all like you. Bisley is a Village, 30 minutes by train from London and home to all England Target Shooters. ATSC have a period Clubhouse building located at the rangers, and there are other clubhouses .If you could tie this in with a Military Fairs (sellers from all UK selling army surplus from all periods) you will be in your element. The ATSC has many period photographs and in a Victorian time warp all of Bisley is unique. Check out Fultons of Bisley gunsmiths. Regards MofTR
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
I'll get there one day....
@hs2ktc
7 жыл бұрын
Very informative! keep it up! subscribed!
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@simoncox1861
9 жыл бұрын
It's very interesting to see what practical use you have for the old pattern equipment. Watching through your videos has rekindled my enthusiasm for Victorian/Edwardian rifles. Have you ever considered branching out or comparing your British collection to its counterparts, such as French or German rifles, like the Dresyse needle gun, chasspot or early Mausers?
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Simon Cox Very happy that they have provided a bit of a "nudge" then.... As much as I appreciate contemporary rifles, with their different actions and calibres, some of them are a bit daunting with their ammo and such... It would be an interesting comparison between the Snider and say the Dreyse.. ... Never say never, though! Now, if there was someone who could bring that kind of collection to compare, that would be quite a video series! Cheers.
@simoncox1861
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders I wish I owned a Dreyse, despite the well known problem of the fouling on the needle. Comparison wise I believe my charleville 1777 would fall desperately short of your Baker and so would my 1640's matchlock.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Simon Cox One can get reasonable accuracy with a smoothbore using patches and wads,etc.. None of these techniques, of course, have any military relevancy. What calibre is you matchlock?
@simoncox1861
9 жыл бұрын
+britishmuzzleloaders the matchlock is a 12bore, the charleville slightly smaller at 18bore. I mainly use them as blank firers for re-enactments. Recently moved to a new area with shooting clubs, so may get a chance to test how accurate they are on a range. The charleville should be more than a match for its direct competition the Brown Bess, but have always wondered how outclassed it was by the baker or jager rifles of the early 1800's.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Simon Cox I think that any rifle would hold some degree of advantage in accuracy to the musket, whether a Baker or a Jager... Otherwise, why would they have used them? Niche weapon?... Yes, for sure. Valuable in their own right, though. I would be interested to hear of your shooting experiments with either of your pieces, for sure!
@chertmonkey2368
9 жыл бұрын
AWSOME!
@cesarortiz2143
8 жыл бұрын
Maybe? Just maybe? Will you draw up some housewife plans of the harvest sack? What weight canvas did you use? Was it waxed??? Thank you for your time sir.
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
I got the dimensions from Pierre Turners book "Soldier's Accoutrements of the British Army" Hands down the best reference on the subject... Drawing are to scale for easy interpretation... It's a medium weight canvas... not the sheet like material often found from the commercial suppliers... Not waxed... It needs to hold a lot of kit so I used a bigger, 1850s pattern..
@pim1234
3 ай бұрын
You need a more classic brown leather pouch for your rangefinder
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 ай бұрын
Like in the title,..... "modern".... 😀
@jackstar1312
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video I loved it very much I did provide some info however are you able to make a video on how you made the knapsack?
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Glad you enjoyed it. I am planning to do a "where everything is from" video and I'll include it there. Cheers.
@nate-otero
6 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see you shoot the Brown Bess
@britishmuzzleloaders
6 жыл бұрын
I have actually done that (only one shot) in the Patreon Intro video.
@leighrate
9 жыл бұрын
Very interesting thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+leighrate Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
@savassavas1895
9 жыл бұрын
Nice Video
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+SAVAS SAVAS Thanks!
@savassavas1895
9 жыл бұрын
Not important
@VOLHans
5 жыл бұрын
Just something I ponder, but since you've assembled the typical uniform and kit of a Victorian era rifleman, and you touched on making your shooting rest resemble a mess kit, have you ever thought about doing a video on the typical food of a British soldier of that era? There's another youtuber who does Revolutionary War era stuff, and he's done some clips showing some typical meals of a 1700's soldier.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
HI there. That's a "modern" Victorian Rifleman.... :-) ..... My interest and hence the the Channel's focus is on the military application of firearms. Shooting mostly, but the other skills and drills associated with them as well. As much as historical food is interesting, it has little to do with shooting... Hope you understand. Cheers. Mr Townsend runs a great Channel btw...
@foowashere
9 жыл бұрын
Complete and practical, yet neat and impeccable. The crown is the stapler in a white cloth pouch. Exemplary! 10/10 :) By the way, do you shot the contemporary pistols and revolvers?
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+FooWasHere Thanks. No I don't shoot handguns... For some reason, I have never found them to be able to capture my interest as long arms seem to have... The stapler is in a pouch only to hold the extra boxes of staples together with the stapler... :-)
@Dreadought
9 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, I especially love looking at old equipment to see how far load bearing kit has come. I'd love to try my hand at making some of this. do you know what would have been carried in the knapsack? how would you manage the kit? is the Knapsack everything the soldier owns on deployment?
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Dreadnought The knapsack had in it the soldiers' "second line kit... Typically, though changing over time, it was things like spare shoes, socks, shirts, boot black, cleaning brushes, underclothes, housewife, and other sundries... In the field, this was it... In the Crimea, they were even left on board the ships and the men didn't get them until months later.... They are a bit of a project but not really difficult if you have any ability with a sewing machine and/or and awl.... Great fun for sure.
@cesarortiz2143
8 жыл бұрын
Looking at the expense pouch, was that your own design? How do you attach it to your belt? I know, too many question????? But that's the only way to learn 😁.
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 жыл бұрын
Questions are never a problem. Are you referring to the black pouch on the waist belt or the canvas pouch shown in the knapsack?
@ilfarmboy
3 жыл бұрын
well done video(but no kitchen sink? ah yes too heavy lol)
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@normanrea8146
3 жыл бұрын
I read an article from an American writter,stateing that the 303 would rip the rim off after a couple loading. Can you comment.?
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. If you full length size repeatedly, you will shorten your case life considerably. Neck sizing only will enable many reloads...
@GunDoc39402
9 жыл бұрын
Rob, I would like to know what you would charge if you started to manufacture your rifle rest for the commercially?
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+GunDoc39402 I hadn't really though about it... It was sort of a one-off... Happy to give out the dimensions, of course. The thought of finding a shop to produce it is rather daunting... I was in manufacturing a ways back and although I would be happy to be involved in a project, there would have to be a substantial interest to make the effort, and more importantly the cost of start up, worth it... It does have a certain appeal though... Thanks for your kind words... I wish I could give you an decent answer to your question.... sorry.
@torturedtale49
9 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Tortured Tale Hope you enjoyed it!
@spencermurphy5796
5 жыл бұрын
what is the march used in the beginning of the video? it sounds familiar but i cant place its name
@excurrahee
5 жыл бұрын
But you didn't bring lunch!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
No room....
@mackrosenbury4359
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have a template for the knapsack? I'm working on a Crimean uniform from scratch and am having trouble finding templates.
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
Hi there. The knapsack is made from drawings in Pierre Turner's "Soldiers' Accoutrements of the British Army" . Fantastic reference... lots of 1850s knapsacks are documented therein.
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 жыл бұрын
To add to that.... If you are contemplating an impression from early in the war, say up to Inkerman, you don't need a knapsack as they were on the ships until winter.... horrible story that.
@mackrosenbury4359
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@diktatoralexander88
9 жыл бұрын
Where'd you get that coat? I need one.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Diktator Alexander I assume that you refer to the green bush jacket? It is a Canadian Bush Jacket from the 1950s/60s... It came from a local surplus store.
@diktatoralexander88
9 жыл бұрын
The Red British coat.
@britishmuzzleloaders
9 жыл бұрын
+Diktator Alexander The doublet is from Replicators in India... I have had off-and-on luck with his products... The Doublet was well done.
@diktatoralexander88
9 жыл бұрын
Have you read the British Military book 'Infantry Sword Exercise'? I think you should start doing the sword drills.
@ponyboy481
6 жыл бұрын
Really like ur pack
@britishmuzzleloaders
6 жыл бұрын
I now have two!
@ilfarmboy
3 жыл бұрын
nice face fur
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Once in a while, yes..
@bigstickpilot
6 жыл бұрын
Hang out at IKEA much?
@britishmuzzleloaders
6 жыл бұрын
Wait till you see the shooting bench for the rapid shooting video...
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