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Enjoying Black Powder Episode 10: Model 1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali (Ad-free)
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Black powder military rifles of the 1860s-1880s are a really enjoyable group of guns. A lot of them are relatively reasonably priced, and they are actually pretty easy to reload for. The unavailability of factory ammunition (for most, although not so much for the Trapdoor) makes them seem like a daunting prospect, but for a pretty simple investment in tools and time one can make up ammunition and have a lot of fun with rifles like this.
That's the idea behind a new series here on black powder military rifles. Each month, my friend - and handloader - Tom and I will take out a different model to have some fun at the range and compare how they handle. And then we will show you how to make the ammunition for them. So grab your pith helmet, pause "Zulu" and join us! Today is Episode Ten: Model 1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali!
Comments
Ryan C.S.
Another excellent addition to the Unorthodox Clips playlist.
Hansmeister
Love seeing the rifle in action. And how Ian switches from left-hand to right-hand and back to left-hand shooting. Bravo, sir!
