My grandfather loved the ross he served as a sharpshooter in ww1 still have his discharge papers it's huge and signed by the king. Pretty cool.
@banhammer7243
5 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly the rifle, after some work, did become a relatively good sniper rifle, but for everyday infantry use it was not up to a good enough standard.
@randym6439
5 жыл бұрын
Herbert McBride, in his book on WW1 sniping, mentioned the Ross quite a bit if I recall correctly.
@88porpoise
5 жыл бұрын
Banhammer72 In the end it was a good rifle design. It had two fatal flaws in service, production issues resulting in failures of the rifle and tight tolerances resulting in stoppages with low tolerance ammunition and/or mud in the mix. For a sharpshooter these weren’t big deals. They would be picking from rifles that had survived initial service that would have shown production issues and they had the opportunity to obtain the best ammunition while taking the time to ensure their weapons and rounds were clean. Add to that sights that were better than the SMLE and it certainly could find a niche. For similar reasons they were quite popular hunting rifles after the war.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@lefr33man
5 жыл бұрын
The Ross was really a target rifle pushed into military service. The MKII rifle was so accurate in inter-army competition that other countries started to complain about the rifle and tried to get it banned.
@MeanBeanKerosene
3 жыл бұрын
A kilt. A Glengarry. A mustache. And a concise history of the Mk. III Ross. I have never been prouder of my country or a fellow countryman. You have earned yourself a subscriber, Sir.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@rogermurphy3474
3 жыл бұрын
MY father served in WW1 in the 2nd Dragoon Guards, he told me of the young Canadian "farm boys" who were equiped, in his words, with a very accurate but unreliable rifle. He told me about them "going over the top" and their Ross rifles jaming and them throwing them away and keeping on running towards the German lines. The story stuck with me and was in a large part responsible for my interest in rifles and shooting. I have had a 1914 dated 1910 Ross Mk111 for nearly 40 years and I shoot it regularly at Bisley. Superbly accurate and very evocative in use. I always think of those Canadian "farm boys" when using it. Thanks for the great videos.....I also have quite a few other rifles which are subjects of your presentations.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
@johnfisk811
5 жыл бұрын
When I was a student my flatmate's father spoke of his time in the old Latvian Army and his love of the, then standard, Ross. BTW the Enfield P14 was known to them as the 'Ross-Enfield' for unknown reasons. By then they had all incorporated the the final fixes of the Ross's problems and they worked well.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting, as most of your little tidbits are, John! Thanks for sharing!
@Pulsatyr
5 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted a Ross MkIII and an 1895 Lee Navy, but when I was actively collecting military rifles, none were available in Ohio at a price I could afford. Every one of the few examples I could find were in the museum quality class, not the "shooter" grade that I wanted. I had viewed several of each rifle in museums, but wanted to experience firing them. You are a fortunate man, sir. To be able to touch history on a personal level is a blessing that should be appreciated. Thank you for sharing with us.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, I appreciate it, for sure!
@lisar3006
5 жыл бұрын
I am sorry I sold my Ross but back in the 70's these old military rifles were every where. I sold my constabulary carbine too. foolish boy I was. Great video as always.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Procket12
5 жыл бұрын
Don't feel too bad. You're hardly unique in that aspect. Its a similar deal here with US Krag Jorgensons. A huge number of them were surplused and sporterized in the early 20th century, around the 1920s. Its even noticable in To Kill a Mockingbird when the Sheriff give Atticus a sporterized 1898 Krag to take out the rabid dog
@dragonsword7370
5 жыл бұрын
As paul Allen mentioned with the krags in the us, it's easier to be duped into thinking about selling your stash when there's surplus everywhere. Not just in rifles, in the US the sports car market became flooded with vehicles at dropped floor prices because of many factors including mpg/kpg, higher insurance costs and trend for lighter vehicles. Many former owners or roadrunners, chevelles, and rarer types sold or traded with regret years later.
@robosoldier11
4 жыл бұрын
Some of these old bolt guns go for pretty good prices. Personally I think it’s cause more people tend to hold onto them then wanting to sell them. But as time goes on it gets harder to find ammo. For something british or American and German. You can still make going range shooting with these things quite viable.
@jeremyhannaford1306
5 жыл бұрын
My ‘father’ joined the British reserves (Home Guard) during WW2. He claimed they had to use the Ross and as provincials had to use them far longer than units nearer London and the East/Southeast. In the 70s I found one in the armory safe of my Air Training Corps squadron- our officers didn’t know what it was or where it came from.
@WgCdrLuddite
5 жыл бұрын
Aye. My Grandads Home Guard unit in Yorkshire also had the Ross.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
The HG used whatever they could get their hands on, for sure!
@liamclarke1196
5 жыл бұрын
I love this story did thay think it was a civilian rifle or a training rifle
@WgCdrLuddite
5 жыл бұрын
@@liamclarke1196 No. They were fully trained to kill Nazis with it.
@jeremyhannaford1306
5 жыл бұрын
liam clarke Back then most of our ATC officers were actually fly boys during the war. We had a Mosquito pilot, a Wellington tail gunner, one flew in Hamdens, and a bank manager. One officer who belonged to our squadron and the gliding school flew Javelins after the war. The only person who knew anything about guns was a civilian instructor who was a policeman (we had two cops) who shot pistols. The Ross just sat there in pieces, and no I couldn’t put it together or clean it. I ended up teaching cadets how to shoot when there should have been an officer present.
@CigarManGarth
5 жыл бұрын
Sitting out on the porch, having my morning coffee,,, "Im going to tell you, this front sight is like a Mars Bar," ,,, ,, I just broke out laughing so hard, everyone on the street is looking at me. Well done Sir. Another epic rendition.
@jameswells554
5 жыл бұрын
Well at least you didn't waste the coffee by doing a spit; an unexpected benefit.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! Glad you enjoyed it!
@EldarKinSlayer
5 жыл бұрын
Over the years, my KZitem gun channel watching has become VERY selective. I no longer watch channels determined to sell things and make money as their prime motivator. Instead I watch channels that aim to share their love of firearms and the history of firearms. This channel, Gun Jesus, and C&Rsenal are among the very best of those. Once again GREAT video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
That is very kind of you to say so. Thank you, indeed.
@superfamilyallosauridae6505
4 жыл бұрын
Gun Jesus is very much out to make money, and has made quite a bit. But frankly, good for him.
@dalokohs3901
2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to congratulate you, as this video was of such high quality that the Canadian encyclopedia has now put it into their article on the Ross.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is! I was approached by them to include it in the article.
@1.forestrunner
5 жыл бұрын
Every time I see one of your presentations I am amazed by the attention to detail, knowledge, and from time to time glimpse of Canadian humor. Excellent work, Sir!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@TheOz91
4 жыл бұрын
Someday, Mike from BotR would need to come back and see this--because I want to hear him talk about primary extraction and other geekiness.
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@Nick-rs5if
3 жыл бұрын
I just love the look of the Ross Mark III. EDIT: The sights likewise looks really nice to aim with.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
The sights are really good, yes... if a bit hard to read (with my eyes)
@colbydaddy4414
5 жыл бұрын
I cannot speak on the wartime service of the Ross . But one of the men that taught my friends and I , to hunt had a #3 . He had inherited it from his father in Canada , who had purchased it in the 1920’s and hunted with it for over 30 years . We boys loved it , and I do believe that your front sight was buggered up by someone. Our beloved late teacher never even thought about replacing it , and took a lot of deer in upstate New York with it. 300 yards with Winchester Super X , all 5 shots on a paper plate was very doable. And taking it apart and cleaning it properly was not that hard.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Productive life, then!
@chrism.131
4 жыл бұрын
Rob, your channel is underrated. Since I've discovered your channel I've been watching your videos quite a bit. The weapons you introduce are new to me and you've educated me on them. Keep this great content going, you're doing great work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
That is very kind of you to say so. Glad you are enjoying it! Thank you.
@KyleOfCanada
5 жыл бұрын
This channel is such a delight to watch. Both the quality of your presentations and the depth of the information related in your videos are excellent. Thanks for all the great work that you put into these videos. All the best from a few provinces over!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it!
@jimnugent9606
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent presentation and for sharing your experiences with the Ross. Excellent attention to detail as always.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
@vonsprague7913
5 жыл бұрын
You can't have a decent rifle but we need you to fight our wars, you'll have to make your own. As a veteran of the British military who's proudly served alongside the Canadians (all be it much later than the Ross episode) I'd like to offer my apologies for my ancestors short sightedness. I do like the lines of the Ross as a marksmans weapon, a great shame they never really got it right. Another truly great video sir, many thanks.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice to shoot! Cheers.
@andrewvisser7630
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am currently writing a novel on my great uncles experiences with the 3rd division reserved cyclists and then his later transfer to the 2nd Canadian Battalion until his death at the beginning of Operation Michael outside of Arras. This is a great over view of the weapon and gives me some great details for the book. thank you!
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@General.Longstreet
5 жыл бұрын
Your videos just get better and better . Absolutely superb!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MaxwellAerialPhotography
4 жыл бұрын
It's definitely not just you having problems with charger loading. Friends of mine have had similar issues, as well C&Rsenal had the same problems when they filmed their Ross video.
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks!
@windogendoors7566
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite military rifles of all time even though it has some problems. Great video sir.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vernonfindlay1314
3 жыл бұрын
My father often mentioned the Ross rifle when we were growing up. I haven't fired one before or even seen one.Our Dad is 89 this year and still makes our deer camp.I wonder if any are still out there still in use at deer camps.🇨🇦 happy Saturday all,blessings.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@freddieellis8449
3 жыл бұрын
I am so jealous of the beautiful place you go to shoot! You're a lucky man, Rob!
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
I am lucky, yes!
@24934637
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! The Mk1 Magazine Lee Enfield is very obviously a rifle that has it's heritage well and truly in the 'Lee Enfield' lineage. The visual simalarities between this, the SMLE, and even down the road as far as the Enfield Enforcer 7.62 really do shine through!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
It started with the Lee Metford, of course..
@24934637
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Which is another that is very obviously from the same stable. Chop it off infront of the rear sight, and it's almost indistinguishable from a SMLE from a distance.
@pmjn0943
5 жыл бұрын
you have done it again, Brilliant historical video, very interesting.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@EoineyMTX125
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video great to see the rifle accompanied with era uniform.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@DevinK
5 жыл бұрын
Rob, you have outdone yourself again sir. I look forward to the next parts in the series. Keep up the good work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Devin!
@normanrea8146
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Very informative. I've seen other "Ross" videos,so I had a modicum of interest and knowledge
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronalddunne3413
8 ай бұрын
Excellent rundown of the Ross. The Ross was a well-made sucky rifle that cost men their lives. I'd prefer to carry a Mosin-Nagant into battle, and that is saying a LOT. Thanks for posting!
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 ай бұрын
No, the rifle was a poorly made rifle that suffered from many different maladies caused by poor quality control and manufacture...
@Tula1940_LB
5 жыл бұрын
I know it's not really your thing but I and MANY others would love to see this channel stretch into WWI to as modern as you're willing to go for British small arms. If we start a funding campaigne can we get you to the US to do videos on the Lewis, Vickers, Bren, Sten?
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
That is completely my thing.... It's just very difficult to get a hold of those and fire them in Canada.
@Capellix0001
Жыл бұрын
Very knowledgeable and entertaining!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheRoger7252000
5 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic film, another old rifle I now want to shoot it!!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@teamgodmode7197
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta admit, as a Yank I love my American weapons. BUT, as a history nerd and a lover of historical weapons this channel is a lot of fun. And just gives me thoughts about weapons I need to add to my collection ;)
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
They are out there...
@zee7056
5 жыл бұрын
The 1,400:1 like/dislike ratio is a testament to the quality of the information in the video. Great work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@smithwesson7765
5 жыл бұрын
Rule number 1, NEVER issue a rifle that can be re-assembled improperly and will blow your jaw off. Rule number 2, Stay away from cartridges that quickly erode the rifling in a battle rifle, making it useless. Rule number 3, Very tight chambers equal very many stoppages and that's...unpleasant. Rule number 4, Keep making awesome videos :) From a former rifleman.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Cartridges eroding rifling?....
@smithwesson7765
5 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders The reference is to the 280 Ross. It's high velocity projectile created high barrel temperatures and tended to burn out the rifling over time. It was however, flat shooting and accurate. When the Ross was chambered for the .303 MK 7 cartridge there were problems with overly tight chambers which was problematic due to slight differences in cartridge dimensions during wartime production. National pride aside, the SMLE no1 MK 3 was a much better rifle.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
@@smithwesson7765 Sure, but the 280 was never a service cartridge, so I don't know how one could mention it in the context of being in action... as for the chambering issues, this was mentioned in the video. The Ross was always chambered in 303. The 280 was the "side project". Cheers!
@MrRedbeard762
5 жыл бұрын
An excellent review of the history of both the rifle and its application. Thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@chestertnted
3 жыл бұрын
Nice seeing you on C&Rsenal introducing the Ross.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
The Ross? or the Long Lee?
@pepsicola60
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I love anything chambered in 303 Brit
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@rockywr
5 жыл бұрын
What a great video, showing the development of a much needed weapon. Why BSA couldn't open a factory nobody will ever know. That's a fast bolt action on the Ross seems much easier than an SMLE.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SafetyProMalta
5 жыл бұрын
Documentary quality Rob. Fantastic work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@navyens19
5 жыл бұрын
Really Enjoy your videos. Your series on the No4 MK1 Lee Enfield helped me decide to get one.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@stunan6993
5 жыл бұрын
BGS liked the high riding kilt!! Yummy knees brother!! Great video!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha!
@andrewsteele7663
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I had never seen or heard anything of note on the Ross rifle, will be looking for one now, cheer's
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@NihilsineDeo1866.
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate, For King and Country!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@brianmoore1820
5 жыл бұрын
Yet another great video/demonstration on the old Ross.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bryan!
@schmit6576
5 жыл бұрын
I have been awaiting this since I saw your update video.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@bismarckbismarck6352
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always, every time you post my day becomes just a bit better!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Very kind!
@richrumble
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks!
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheArmourersBench
5 жыл бұрын
Cracking video Rob.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@lib556
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I missed it first time round. At min 24, during the slow motion run down, you almost gave the ladies a thrill.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Almost..... 😀 Careful editing saved the day...
@SeanG-v8p
8 ай бұрын
Love the perspective of Commonwealth. My goodness seeing how Canada fought during both world wars if I was in charge I would have made sure you had the best of the best the empire could provide
@britishmuzzleloaders
8 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@thomassalois3508
3 жыл бұрын
I like the background music in this video of the maple leaf forever
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
That's right!
@totensiebush
5 жыл бұрын
Regarding the scale on the side of the sight: when I hear "vernier scale" I think of devices with sets of lines on each side that can be lined up, to allow for more accurate measurement, rather than simply one line on one side and a set of lines on the other. For example, on a vernier micrometer you'd line up the main line to get the measurement to .001", and then look at which of the lines above it is best lined up to get the .0001" measurement.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, not exactly a "Vernier scale".... simply a series of markings denoting 2 MOA.
@McNubbys
5 жыл бұрын
Having watched both of the videos you mention, yours sits in well with them, well done😊
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tommygun6028
3 жыл бұрын
I love History and Your Channel is Awesome. !!!!!!!!!!!!! I watched in pain how You dropped the rifle on the rocks.....😢 Thanks for Sharing.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers.
@richardkuhn9130
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You, Did not know that Canada took part in the Boer war. Being South African have family that fought on both sides of our stupid war. Thank You.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
There was quite a significant contribution fielded... Infantry, artillery and mounted infantry.
@robertsansone1680
4 жыл бұрын
As usual, you answered the questions that I had. Thanks Again
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@ilfarmboy
5 жыл бұрын
love the humor in these video
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@osmacar5331
5 жыл бұрын
Why do i want to wear a suit and drink tea in front of a fire every time i watch your videos
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Because you are a gentleman.
@Russianpaintrain
5 жыл бұрын
Biscuits and gravy , coffee , Britishmuzzleloaders and sitting on the front porch watching this excellent video , with a little rain , retirement IS good , well done again young man
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
That is very kind of you.. Hope you enjoyed it!
@cesarortiz2143
5 жыл бұрын
Well sir, great thanks from your next door neighbor. Thank you for your time and efforts to preach the knowledge. 😁
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@KanuckStreams
Жыл бұрын
I wish I could get my hands on a Ross MK III... Additional note, the Ross was kept by many Canadian snipers, as the greater accuracy and performance for that specific role was what they wanted. One shining example of this is Francis Pegahmagabow, born Binaaswi (The Wind That Blows Off), whom volunteered to the Canadian Expeditionary Forces and concluded World War I with 378 kills. He is the most decorated First Nations soldier in Canadian history, and arguably the most effective sniper of World War I.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
@ottomeyer6928
5 жыл бұрын
I like the short rifle very much
@vernonfindlay1314
3 жыл бұрын
I just finished watching Orthius and mae before watching your channel. Must look up forgotten weapons,seen some of there shows before.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@m1911legend
5 жыл бұрын
Video so good i just had to watch it twice ! Best regards from québec !
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
That's good news! Cheers from the other side of the country!
@steveww1507
5 жыл бұрын
a lot of them made it down here in the U.S.A. . Great rifle a head of its time .
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, they were sold to the US Government.
@dmw1262
5 жыл бұрын
Another successful "operation". Congratulations, and thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
@blairmccallum1111
2 жыл бұрын
I still think your shooting rest is outstanding
@britishmuzzleloaders
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@VosperCDN
5 жыл бұрын
Great info about a rifle that was part of our heritage (but should have only been a minor footnote in the greater history of the Lee Enfield).
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kotahurt
3 жыл бұрын
what a gorgeously beautiful, intricately designed old rifle... oooh and yowies actually exist and they do the electro boggy but they very shy, only got statues of them never any photos
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing.
@mpccenturion
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Mk111. I enjoy shooting it, as it has weight. Tames the recoil. My grandfather was there in WW1. We talked about the small arms. He and his men, pinched as much supplies as they could. They always had Mausers and anything else needed, in the forward trenches. He liked the Ross. It was accurate. It was not the only small arm that could be assembled backwards. I loaded some blue pills and proofed my rifle again. I have had it for 20 years. Wish I had grabbed one 40 yrs ago. EDIT - "Percy Gutherie and the MacLean Kilties" Cheers.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@mpccenturion
5 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders My grandfather was one of the Maclean Kilties from New Brunswick. We have a picture of him - 1923 I believe. He is the ONLY one wearing a Kilt, and beret. Sadly it never lasted the years. We knew he was attached to the 10th. and the 236. He really did not like the command. He was a SGt 3 or more times, but he protected his guys, ripped off his stripes and went back to the front. He knew explosives before the war. There he got real good at applications. Mischievous was a strong centering streak. In a war, with much misery, he and his 3 brothers, joined, fought thier turn and returned to Canada. To me - his best advice - was to "be contrary". Ask WHY? Thank you for your effort and work. I point my kids and others to this info. Cheers and be well!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
@@mpccenturion Thanks for sharing!
@Yeandle31
5 жыл бұрын
My Ross MkIII has the same front sight blade. It took me awhile to get used to how wide it is.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@DannLikesFans
2 жыл бұрын
I got into shooting about 2 years ago. I’ve been really interested in watching your videos. Eve started watching paper cartridges channel as well. If this keeps up I’ll start looking into which ignition system I should try for my first black powder rifle/musket
@britishmuzzleloaders
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@colonialdad1
5 жыл бұрын
Once again, Thank you. Very informative getting better education all the time,
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@jor2814
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Mildcat743
4 жыл бұрын
That sight radius is positively immense.
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
One of the strengths of the rifle.
@MrCayoCoco
5 жыл бұрын
Smashing video. !!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Bloatlord_the_Magnificent
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Great way to start my day.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@nosaltiesandrooshere7488
3 жыл бұрын
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@overcastandhaze
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but this rifle reminds me of the 1895 Lee Navy rifle.
@ltjamescoopermason8685
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting and entertaining, thanks for sharing this information.
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jacoklopper4772
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic information! Thank you for a great video
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@mattsharpe3989
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a Ross and love it, shoots great, very fast action, granted I’m not shooting it full of mud in a trench…
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@loganholmberg2295
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Do you think you might do the WW1 musketry drills in the future to see how it compares to the short Lee in Performance and accuracy? Personally I'd love to see how your Ross does in the mad minute. Thanks.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
There are some details about the kind of shooting that was conducted by the CEF... I have to dog deeper and then, yes, a comparison will evolve...
@Living_Target
3 жыл бұрын
I heard some hearsay that the rifle was too long and was too sensitive to weak ammo for infantry use, but Canadian snipers loved the thing.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn't that the ammo was weak, it was that Canadian ammo was made to finer tolerances and resultantly, so was the Ross's chamber... once it got to the field and that supply couldn't be guaranteed, the looser tolerances of British ammo caused problems. The problem was fixed by reshaping the chamber and making it slightly larger.
@sqike001ton
5 жыл бұрын
So hyped I have had in intrest in this rifle and i always wanted a more in depth look into the doctrine of the Ross I kinda hoped that you would add one of these to collection
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Not really and "doctrine" surrounding a rifle... an MG perhaps, but not really a rifle... used the same way as any other of the era... Glad you enjoyed it!
@sqike001ton
5 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders yea that was the right choice of words
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
@@sqike001ton Not to fear, there will be a good deal of shooting yet to come!
@rosssmithies8331
5 жыл бұрын
Entertaining and informative as always good sir, many thanks!
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@rynoclaassen4823
3 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, hope all is well. Thank you for the wonderful content. Amazing and well made as always. Have you loaded the 303 and martini reloading videos on other platforms for us to watch? UGE still has us blocked.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 ай бұрын
I will get to that to ensure that Playeur has them...
@Absaalookemensch
5 жыл бұрын
Never laugh at a man wearing a skirt, especially those wielding battle rifles.
@taggartlawfirm
5 жыл бұрын
Absaalookemensch it’s not a skirt... it’s a kilt. As in “what happened to that guy that laughed at you .... kilt him.”
@Absaalookemensch
5 жыл бұрын
@@taggartlawfirm I was being sarcastic. Yes, I know the name of the attire and the history. I'm also aware that if you see an advance of enemy forces towards you that happen to be wearing those uniforms, you're fate has already been sealed.
@Roflcopter4b
5 жыл бұрын
I find it very strange that the skirt as an item of clothing has become almost entirely associated with women. The ancient Greeks wouldn't have conceived of a civilized person wearing anything other than a skirt or something much like a dress. They were downright weirded out when they first saw the Persian armies. The properly skirted Greeks found themselves opposed by a mass of men wearing *pants*. Unthinkable.
@mud2479
5 жыл бұрын
did they also use the skirt while fighting in cold climates?
@Absaalookemensch
5 жыл бұрын
@@mud2479 Yes, that why they're so fierce. Better to fight against them in warm weather. They have a better disposition. Just imagine getting a cold wind up your keester. You'd be ferocious too.
@camerondempster4147
3 жыл бұрын
An absolutely phenomenal and absorbing story of the Ross. Maybe a bit lenient on Hughes - Sir Sham Shoes. 😁
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SlickSixguns
5 жыл бұрын
Cool video what place are you using to demonstrate the shooting and maneuver portions range, ranch... etc
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
In da woods..... an old quarry, in this case.
@mrjockt
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video but was surprised to hear the Royal Air Force March Past being played in the background early on.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Time travel can do funny things...
@heneagedundas
3 жыл бұрын
I was beginning to think I was the only one to notice that!
@cammobunker
5 жыл бұрын
Although the Ross was withdrawn from general service. they persisted in use as a specialist weapon for sharpshooters. The Ross rifle really was a target rifle, not a service rifle, and the fine accuracy they showed in properly trained hands sent many a German boy to his last reward. The Canadians had a high percentage of hunters and men who grew up with rifles and it showed, and the sharpshooters loved the Ross.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Never let the myth of the "frontiersman" interfere with the fact that a huge percentage of the CEF were from Britain and from "the city"....
@Jcaeser187
5 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about buying one in the coming years.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
The area getting rarer and rarer...
@thomasbiel7741
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@grendelgrendelsson5493
5 жыл бұрын
Another absolutely fascinating video. I have no idea why any numb-nut would give this video a thumbs down.
@britishmuzzleloaders
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks.
@derekmcnulty2559
3 жыл бұрын
just found your channel. awesome!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@billdyke9745
4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff. While aware of the Sterling service of Canucks in both world wars, I'd not come across this rifle before. A typical militarised sporting weapon. Too delicate for the mud of the Western front. Infinitely better than nothing, though. Vielen dank...
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 жыл бұрын
Lot's more info at C&Rsenal if you are interested!
@billdyke9745
4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Yeah, I went there on your recommendation. Very thorough, informative and enjoyable. I like your theatricals, though. Makes these killing machines that bit less menacing.
@MrThomass281
5 жыл бұрын
I have a US marked Ross. Love the action but have yet to shoot it.
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