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Q&A Special with Rob from BritishMuzzleLoaders!

🕑 Added 2022-12-08 07:03:54 +0000 UTC

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Z 44Mag

Darn i was too late, otherwise I would have asked Rob, If the No5 Lee enfield had been adopted earlier and used in the war would it have faired as well or better than the No4 in ww2?

C&Rsenal

Alright kiddos, we're calling it here for questions submitted, we'll get them all sorted and hit record with Rob soon!

Nicholas White

When are you both coming back to the BMF shoot?

Sam K

What's the worst service rifle you've covered for your show when compared to its contemporaries?

taylor miller

What are you thoughts on the original remington model 51 380 acp and the abomination of the remington R 51

PHILLIP DOUBLE U

Quick! Your house is being sucked in a void vortex and you only have time to grab one firearm, what do you grab?

RamLock

You are a loyal British subject. It is early to mid days of WW1, you have volunteered to serve, and you are being kitted out to go to the front. Is there any rifle put to this purpose at this time, that you would discard at the first chance to upgrade? What would that weapon be, and to what would you upgrade?

Stephen

Could you rank the clips/chargers from worst to best: Lee Enfield, Mauser, Mosin, Schmidt, Vitali, En Bloc, etc?

John Luke

Was there any work done on a carbine variant of the P14/1917 Enfield during or after WWI?

Michael Holmes

What’s your favorite type of rim jam?

Alexander Christian

I can't really think of a question to ask, so I'll just ask this. What are your, Rob & Othais, favorite British firearms?

Marcin Jaroszek

British Commonwealth have a long and rich martial history with many famous and decorated units. But what about the opposite of that. Is there a commonwealth unit/regiment whose uniform you wouldn't wear do to it's dishonorable conduct?

Sleepy's good boy

If you could have any one firearm, modern or antique regardless of legalities what would it be?

Analog_Clock

I am running a WW1 era 5th edition D&D campaign, may i put yall in it as NPCs?

Jeppe Christensen

What military firearm and/or feature of one, has the most "I don't know what they where thinking"?

Nick Brodar

Best Allied marksman/sniper rifle of WWI - US 1917 Enfield, US 1903 Springfield, Canadian Ross Mk III, British P14, British SMLE, French Berthier? Something else?

Henry

How difficult is it getting into surplus/ historical firearms in Canada?

Max Simpson

Did British soldiers armed with black powder firearms have part of their water ration set aside specifically for cleaning the fouling?

Kyle Twarog

Both C&Rsenal and BritishMuzzleLoader videos show examples of institutional momentum hindering progress, however you decide to define progress. What do you think is the most extreme for the British system?

David Herman

Had war not been declared, do you think the P13 would've replaced the SMLE?

Jeff King

Was there a pre world War 2 equivalent of action shooting matches or training in the British army?

Will Sanders

What were the 1953 Enfield paper cartridges lubricated with? If it was pig/beef fat, what were the alternatives for the East India Company Army to alay the concerns that contributed to the Sepoy Mutiny?

Bryan Sportel

What was something that you learned while researching an episode, that has stuck out the most to you?

Grant Janzen

Or none of the above?

Grant Janzen

Your opinion on Sir Charles Ross - an unsung genius, utterly bonkers, or just a tinkerer who didn’t know when to stop?

Guido Schriewer

Uh! uhem... sterling though the lanchester has that 1st gen look to it.

Guido Schriewer

service shotguns in canadian service history? as forager, wilderness protection, base security or anything?

Matteo Manino

Greeting to everybody. How was the Canadian Militia armed in the flintlock era?

Sam Taylor

One of the first rifles I ever bought was a "Martini-Enfield" in .303 that I soon found to be a Khyber Pass gun. Was there an actual effort to convert Martini-Henry's to .303 for the British Army or colonies or was it more a local conversion thing like my Khyber Pass rifle?

Sean S.

During the conflict in Cuba in 1899 America got a taste of the then new 7mm mauser cartridge and of course the rifle to go with it. A lot of European countries were watching this conflict along with other going on during this period. Why was it that the 7mm mauser cartridge never gained the fallowing that heavier rounds like the 30-06, 8mm mauser, 7.62x54R, etc gained? Personally the 7mm mauser round is my favorite full powered 30 cal cartridge.

Fritz Heinrichs

Did the UK or any Empire/Commonwealth member countries ever explore converting their Lee Enfield action rifles to a rimless version of the .303 round prior to the Second World War?

Philip Spadano

When do you consider something sufficiently researched?

Nathaniel Wright

When did the English Armory system adopt practices that used interchangeable parts, like the American Hall Rifle?

Chris Marchi

My Great Uncle was part of the Gordon Highlanders in 1915. What sort of equipment would he have been issued at the front?

Lawrence Beaty

Technology differences aside, what were the doctrinal differences (if any) in US and UK infantry training and use of primary battle rifles in WWI and were there differences in similar infantry doctrines across units composed of Common Wealth and colonial troops?

Peter Nathaniel

Question for both. If you were an infantryman of the British empire in the First World War and had a choice between carrying the P14 or the SMLE No1 Mk3 for use on the western front which would you choose and why?

S. Evan Howie

Can you imagine an alternative universe were the Winchester lever-action made it to Rorke’s Drift? How would the battle be different?

David Falbo

A question for Rob. If you don't own it already, would you shave your mustache off if it meant you were able to own your dream gun? You aren't allowed to grow it back once shaven.

kristoffer Vidal

Least comfortable kit vs most comfortable kit you own and use?

Ian W

You're making a bug out bag for the apocalypse. What gun do you put in the bag, and why?

Martin Smith

It is 1905. You are responsible for Capability Development in your respective War Offices/Departments. The 2nd Boer War and recent Russo-Japanese War have given you some pointers to what the future may have in store, but it is far from clear. Given the technology of the day, what one dismounted close combat capability would you have wanted to develop to have the greatest impact in a future Great War? And what might it have meant for your doctrine and training?

Nicholas Resar

What has been the most disappointing gun that you've shot? Either because it didn't live up to the hype or caused problems or was uncomfortable.

Agostino Ventura

Hi Rob. I'm always bewildered by the quality of your videos, so keep at it as long as you humanly can! Proud to be your patreon as well. Question is: will you ever find a venue (even without the gun since if I understand correctly FALs are illegal in Canada) to talk about the cold war commonwealth soldier? Even as 'lessons learned from ww2 and brought forward' kind of deal.

Andy Belcher

Hi Rob, with your exploration into British and Commonwealth rifle drill and range practice which do you think was better, WWI or WWII? I am not so naive that I don't realise that they were completely different wars and fighting styles but for your own personal shooting.

Garrett Schneider

What piece of gear for the British was well designed and ahead of its time, and on the other hand what one makes you scratch your head and go "why did they even bother with this"?

TJ

It´s 1866 and you´re moving to the west. Which rifle you would carry? It´s grizzly country and you have a horse.

Allan Mitchell

Best Mustache tips and tricks

Steven Bateman

I have a burning itch. Should I apply Ballistol topically or ingest it?

Brock Gouett

Rob, why are you so handsome?

Timothy Conklin

I asked Bloke and The Chap the following question on their recent Q&A but they didn't have any definitive answers. Similarly, I would like to pick both of your brains: "Why do the buttplates of the Lee Enfield No.1 Mk.3 and No.4 rifles have a more pronounced side-to-side convex curve compared to their contemporaries? When shooting them I love the slick action but I'm not a fan of how they seem to focus recoil on a smaller area of my shoulder than say a Mauser or a Mosin."

Geoff Ader

Could you please speak about Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario, what it is and was, why the firearms, uniforms, and drill of the year 1867 was chosen to be used there and at historic sites across Canada (ie the Citadel in Halifax), and (if you’ve been to Fort Henry) any notable firearms in their museum?

Lowell Wong

Why did it took Britain to change from a semi rim cartridge (.303) to non rimmed (7.62 NATO) for example, but the tank core use the BESA machine gun which was 8mm in their tanks?

Nick D

Hello! Rob, what other ways do you enjoy yourself on that amazing property? Do you have interest in any other historical outdoor skills or activities? Thanks for the great stuff!

Guido Schriewer

well no sidearms for the enlisted again, I assume.

Primarch359

You are both British officers purchasing your own revolver in 450 Adams at the tail end of it's use. What do you choose?

Dave Shoemaker

It is July 1918 at the Second Battle of the Marne. The Canadians and Americans are fighting together in the summer offensive against the Germans. Othias, you are a Canadian soldier and Rob, you are an American soldier...what weapons of your homeland would you want in battle?

Matthew Jackson

Martini!

Chairman

What facial hair maintenance procedures have you and Othais traded/discussed?

stephen larson

what arms did the Canadian militia use prior to the boer wars?

Bruce Brodnax

Do BP repros have similarly reduced restrictions in far off Canuckistan [where *is* that place? I can never seem to find it on a map...] as here in the States? Or are you guys just fooked when it comes to Castro's b@st@rd and his attempts to eradicate firearms from the hands of the proles he seeks to oppress?

Bruce Brodnax

There are others besides "French 75?"

Bruce Brodnax

Cosplaying TSA agents, for one...

Bruce Brodnax

It simply can't be as common as the '03 Springer because of differences in production volume. Orders of magnitude difference....

Bruce Brodnax

It did: away.... 😉😜

Bruce Brodnax

Can you run that thru a garbled-speech decoder and repost? Methinks you were typing too fast and the keyboard couldn't keep up, leaving a few critical words out...

Bruce Brodnax

It is probably helpful to note that the LeMat's marketing at the time specifically stated *grapeshot* revolver, not "buckshot," so with the correct loading it probably had more success in practical use than the improperly-loaded repops do today in target work. Also, the only users who favored them all seem to have been cavalry (or at least mounted) officers, so the extra bullets and the big barrel in close work when the battle raged hot & heavy were probably seen as advantages by the users.

Bruce Brodnax

Timing. Same reason they saw only limited success w/ their original govt.'s acceptance...

Matthew Jackson

What is your favorite firearm or crew served weapon that shares a name with a cocktail?

LordSkaven

Greetings from South Africa We all know that the second Boer war played a large part in the British developing the SMLE. Did the loss of the first Boer war have any affect on British small arms development?

Christian Hanes

With the way it seems canadian gun laws are going, would it be worth moving to the us?

Spypone

Do you feel that the Pattern 1913 Enfield in .276 would have been an improvement for the British Army had they time to adopt it, or that the established supply chain for the .303 round served them better during the Great War than any variations arising from such?

Thomas Broughton

What are the unexpected or unrecognized difficulties and complexities of making British Muzzleloaders?

Boomersparky

What is the most expensive uniform Rob owns?

Nick Siwak

Q: What gun is your favorite to take to the range and why?

Will Wooten

Is the Ross rifle as common in Canada as the 03 Springfield is here or like French rifles they all ended up in the US?

Mark Anderson - GreyLocke

STEN or Lanchester

Joe Scholtes

What is the coolest/most fun thing each of you have ever shot? Not just for the show, just in general.

AC C

Which British colonial/imperial troops were consistently the best when called upon, throughout all eras and conflicts, and why were they not the Canadians?

Andrew Mack

Do you think the .280 Ross could have gone somewhere?

General Jack Ripper

Have you ever seen a commie drink a glass of water?

Gerald Drake

What is your favorite thing about shooting black powder firearms?

Dchil

Enfield No.2, Webley MK.4 (38/200) or S&W M&P (38/200). Which one are you carrying into WW2 as your sidearm? You can't cheat and grab an Inglis Hi Power,

Kyle Breaker

Adore all the work y'all do, long time subscriber and supporter of both! My question is for Rob (though please chime in if you have input) Would the taught musketry practices of the martini-enfield in regular service have closer resembled the practices of the old world martini, or the newer lee-metford/Enfield?

Luke Telling

In your research of the history, development and deployment of more than several small arms have you noticed a certain theme of the process that sticks out? Been watching your show for years and I’ve come to the conclusion that there really isn’t a “perfect” rifle, handgun, machine gun etc. The theme I noticed is that all designs have compromises even to this day.

James Mathieson

Well Width British Tactics of the Great war would the Ross Rifle would been an Change in Training or Left Training alone. and how did Mae go width Tragets on the range. Love both your channels

jude stynes

Question for all of you, outside of the shooting you do for channel content what sort of shooting do you do? Target shooting, hunting or what? and what is your preferred rifle ?

Leslie Santiago

I hope this means a repercussion special is happening. My question is do you think the LeMat's smoothbore function(the shotgun) was used much or even regarded as effective, or was it kind of just tacked on?

Shaun Keckler

What is it really like being othias' friend? Is pedantic too much?

Louis W. Reuter II

How many battles during the Victorian era did the Canadians participate in?

Daniel Falch

What is the most useless piece of uniform gear that you have discovered in your research into British uniforms?

Brendan Funnell

Q: Is the SMLE smelly? What are the best and worst smelling firearms you've handled, and why?

Ryan Brown

What is your favourite British piece of kit? Not necessarily the best, but your favourite.

Primal Tempest

What got you started in YouTube? Was it because no one was talking about firearms used by Britain or something else entirely?

nick G

The P14 and the 1917 Rifle .30 are objectively better in most respects than the SMLE and Springfield 1903, but also compare favorably when matched against many of the other popular rifles of the time. There were both political and logistical headwinds against the U.S. and U.K adopting them as their mainline rifles, but why didn’t they see more success in the export market?

StoneButt

Could improper or overly enthusiastic loading of a rifled musket damage the rifling and cause accuracy issues or were rifled muskets not accurate enough for that to be problem? What about modern muzzle loading rifles?