Enjoying Black Powder Episode 4: The Mauser Gewehr 1871 (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 Three: the Mauser Gewehr 1871!
Comments
Always wondered about the Mauser "A" base on the case; why did it have that beveled section?
Mark Brian
2024-10-28 10:52:34 +0000 UTCYou say one of the most fun. How does it hold up next to the MP5k, or the tiny fully automatic .22LR from Mexico that made you giggle uncontrollably? P.S: I want that .22LR because I yearn for that level of joy and happiness and excitement.
David T Klein
2024-10-27 16:21:20 +0000 UTCWe're doing it to get an idea of speed relative to the other guns, so cheating doesn't really make a difference. The important thing it to be uniform between the guns.
Forgotten Weapons
2024-10-27 05:19:40 +0000 UTCwell thanx to othais and mae I guess the world WILL know.... . that looks MILD shooting. looks a mile long, too.
Guido Schriewer
2024-10-26 19:13:13 +0000 UTCWhy not cheat, and put cartridges between the fingers of your support hand as was used by double rifle hunters?
Daniel Standridge
2024-10-26 15:50:23 +0000 UTC
