im confused.... i see a Lee Metford rifle. A bunch of hand loaded historically correct ammunition, period correct uniforms.....and a wedding ring?!?1?1? WHO IS THIS WOMAN!??!??!?!?!
+ejr 1911 Great,.... she heard me laughing and saw your comment.... now she's demanding all kinds of quality time, dinner dates and couples appointments at the spa!....... Thanks so much.... :-)..... Great comment! Cheers.
Ok, So I shoot flintlocks almost in total deference to all other firearms, but this my new friend is one of your best videos to date! I also wanted to ask, from where you park your veh. to the your farthest forward shooting position, what is the distance? Oh and how about a Skirmishing with the Brown Bess video?
Well I thank you for your kind endorsement. The area wher this video was shot is about 200m along the track with another 100m from the end of the track to the woodline... One can shoot 300m comfortably as long as you are willing to pack the targets across slash and deadfall for the last 100m.... The movement part of this video was 200m up the road and the last sets of targets were from 50 to 80 m up into the clearcut from the road end... As for the Brown Bess, "Wait for It,...." It'll happen eventually... (trying to to work through the weapons in a "systematic" way).. Cheers.
Hi there. Yes, it is a facsimile of the numerals worn on all kilmarnocks of the era... I think they should actually be a bit smaller.. They are home made...
Lovely rifle. I don't think I have ever seen a Lee Metford for sale at all, are they common out your way?. I noticed that the rear site looks very close to a Martini Henry site as well.
Thank you Peter, yes,.... it is fine rifle... No, they are not common at all where I am from.... "Long Lees", either MLM or MLE, are a very rare beast... but do pop up from time to time... Something like this is a bit like hens teeth... The rear sight is similar in style and operation to that of the MH, only with different graduations for .303 ammo, of course... Cheers.
They are for the most part, as is... That said, they are all in pretty good nick. They haven't needed any "restoring"... There is one exception... the Lee-Metford. It has been restored, although not by me.(It's had extensive work on the bluing and the wood is new),.... Glad you are enjoying the content here, on the Channel. Cheers.
britishmuzzleloaders yes I thought the Metford had been fettled. It looks lovely. Your interested in earlier British firearms pre dates mine some what but I've really enjoyed your videos. Watching the reloading for the martini has inspired me to load for my smle and no5. I'd not done it for a while but I thought if you could do it for the martini and snider I can push to 303! Keep up the good work, you've got a follower in Yorkshire 👍
You're fast with your Lee-Metford, but the later charger-loading rifles are much faster. Here's the results of a similar experiment with a Short LE Mk. III* (Enfield 1918.)My grandfather was a Canadian infantryman (50th Batt CEF, 1916-18.) His Oliver Pattern equipment ammo pouches were designed to each carry one 50-rd bandoleer, with ammo packed on 5-rd chargers. Going into action, he wore the bandoleer over his shoulder and loaded from it.My opponent was the Steel Plate Army at 200 yards. Starting at ready position, 10 rds of .303 Mk. 7 Ball in the magazine. At the GO signal, I went to knee rest, fired 10, charger-loaded 5 from the bandoleer, fired them, loaded and fired 5 more, then returned to ready and loaded 10. Total elapsed time, 30 seconds, with the first 10 rds in about 7-8 seconds. Rang the bell 13 times out of 20, with the rest a few inches off the gong. It was a dry day, so I raised an impressive cloud of dust with the muzzle blast. Easy to see why the Germans thought they were facing an enormous number of machine guns when they fought the BEF at Mons in 1914. Tried a similar experiment with a Ross Mk. III. Magazine holds only 5 rds, but with charger loading that doesen't matter much. The Ross was about as fast and somewhat more accurate when it worked. It had a fully justified reputation for stoppages in combat, nearly got Gramps killed twice during the Battle of the Somme. First time, he used it like an quarterstaff in the ensuing melee. Second time, he threw it away and used a sharpened shovel (killed two men and took two prisoners with it.)
Have you considered doing similar research/practical exercises with WW-I era charger loading rifles? I'd like to see your results. Maybe also a comparison between the P08 web equipment, the Oliver Pattern equipment, and the bandoleer equipment used by the cavalry.
Frank Brayman I have plans for some SMLE stuff, yes. As far as kit goes, if you'll be a generous benefactor, I'll go ahead and get a set of Oliver Equipment... :-)..... All joking aside, it does boil down to cost, at times. A set of repro Oliver is a bit pricey.
I feel your pain, brother. Love to help, but I'm retired and my pockets aren't as deep as they once were. These days, I do more trading than outright buying. Great videos, I've never seen others nearly as good.
HI there. They are for "ready use". The service pouch was based on ammunition in packets of ten for a total of 50 rounds (these ones are reproductions and only have loops for eight,... the ninth has to be jammed in where there is room, and there is)... It held three packets and had two rows of loops that each held nine. The two rounds "left out" were held in these, outside loops for ready access so that the rifle could be quickly reloaded without recourse to opening the pouch. In the days before charger loading and emphasis on firing by volley, these loops served a purpose. Cheers.
I think I'd like to see the Slade-Wallace reintroduced for the Guards regiments. It really brings together and contrasts well with the tunic, and helps offset the size of the bearskin, in my opinion.
God lord I need to look into buying a Lee-Metford. I have an SMLE that was made in New Zealand in 1918 and a Savage No 4 Mk 1* but man there is something about the Lee-Metford that just seems very appealing to me.
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Your videos are great! Very fun and super informative!
Verniusix I am glad that you find them enjoying. Cheers.
Pte Atkins must soon be in line for some kind of commendation for Individual initiative. He's a one man recce and fighting patrol. Good effort.
Haha! Thanks!
Shooting with you looks like the most fun ever. Thanks for bringing us this video. Very entertaining.
Glad you enjoyed it... Yeah, it's fun... :-)
I love your channel....””there is fire, there is a fire”
Glad to hear! Cheers.
im confused.... i see a Lee Metford rifle. A bunch of hand loaded historically correct ammunition, period correct uniforms.....and a wedding ring?!?1?1? WHO IS THIS WOMAN!??!??!?!?!
+ejr 1911 Great,.... she heard me laughing and saw your comment.... now she's demanding all kinds of quality time, dinner dates and couples appointments at the spa!....... Thanks so much.... :-).....
Great comment! Cheers.
Hahaha. My wife calls my guns. my "iron mistresses." Great vid thanks! keep it up
Fancy watch you've got their!
Your point?
Ok, So I shoot flintlocks almost in total deference to all other firearms, but this my new friend is one of your best videos to date! I also wanted to ask, from where you park your veh. to the your farthest forward shooting position, what is the distance?
Oh and how about a Skirmishing with the Brown Bess video?
Well I thank you for your kind endorsement. The area wher this video was shot is about 200m along the track with another 100m from the end of the track to the woodline... One can shoot 300m comfortably as long as you are willing to pack the targets across slash and deadfall for the last 100m.... The movement part of this video was 200m up the road and the last sets of targets were from 50 to 80 m up into the clearcut from the road end... As for the Brown Bess, "Wait for It,...." It'll happen eventually... (trying to to work through the weapons in a "systematic" way).. Cheers.
Great video! Love the 'alarm' being sounded in the beginning.
Thank you, glad you liked it. I was lucky enough to find decent recording of most of the usual calls.
Love it. Is that the 78th (Highlanders) Regt of Foot cap badge, otherwise known as the Ross-shire Buffs?
Hi there. Yes, it is a facsimile of the numerals worn on all kilmarnocks of the era... I think they should actually be a bit smaller.. They are home made...
Great attention to detail.
Lovely rifle. I don't think I have ever seen a Lee Metford for sale at all, are they common out your way?. I noticed that the rear site looks very close to a Martini Henry site as well.
Thank you Peter, yes,.... it is fine rifle... No, they are not common at all where I am from.... "Long Lees", either MLM or MLE, are a very rare beast... but do pop up from time to time... Something like this is a bit like hens teeth... The rear sight is similar in style and operation to that of the MH, only with different graduations for .303 ammo, of course... Cheers.
Quick question I know this might have been uncommon at the time but was there a scope made for the metford? Just asking. Probably not.
No there was not.....
britishmuzzleloaders oh.
Haha nice charge, i wish the person on camera duty a speedy recovery.
Everything is OK..... it was only a flesh wound......
He made quick work of them
Great videos! I just wondered on any of your period firearms whether you restore them or leave them as they've aged and worn
They are for the most part, as is... That said, they are all in pretty good nick. They haven't needed any "restoring"... There is one exception... the Lee-Metford. It has been restored, although not by me.(It's had extensive work on the bluing and the wood is new),.... Glad you are enjoying the content here, on the Channel. Cheers.
britishmuzzleloaders yes I thought the Metford had been fettled. It looks lovely. Your interested in earlier British firearms pre dates mine some what but I've really enjoyed your videos. Watching the reloading for the martini has inspired me to load for my smle and no5. I'd not done it for a while but I thought if you could do it for the martini and snider I can push to 303! Keep up the good work, you've got a follower in Yorkshire 👍
Nice to see an old school skirmish. Run n gun with ar15s and tavors gets kind of old.
Thanks. It's a bit different for sure... Just as enjoyable though. Cheers.
Nice vidéo. Great job ! :)
+The Old Nick Glad you liked it. Cheers.
Id say that poor old Pvt.Atkins out to get a VC for single-handedly dispatching all those damned boers!
The Steel Plate Army is an elusive foe...
You're fast with your Lee-Metford, but the later charger-loading rifles are much faster. Here's the results of a similar experiment with a Short LE Mk. III* (Enfield 1918.)My grandfather was a Canadian infantryman (50th Batt CEF, 1916-18.) His Oliver Pattern equipment ammo pouches were designed to each carry one 50-rd bandoleer, with ammo packed on 5-rd chargers. Going into action, he wore the bandoleer over his shoulder and loaded from it.My opponent was the Steel Plate Army at 200 yards. Starting at ready position, 10 rds of .303 Mk. 7 Ball in the magazine. At the GO signal, I went to knee rest, fired 10, charger-loaded 5 from the bandoleer, fired them, loaded and fired 5 more, then returned to ready and loaded 10. Total elapsed time, 30 seconds, with the first 10 rds in about 7-8 seconds. Rang the bell 13 times out of 20, with the rest a few inches off the gong. It was a dry day, so I raised an impressive cloud of dust with the muzzle blast. Easy to see why the Germans thought they were facing an enormous number of machine guns when they fought the BEF at Mons in 1914. Tried a similar experiment with a Ross Mk. III. Magazine holds only 5 rds, but with charger loading that doesen't matter much. The Ross was about as fast and somewhat more accurate when it worked. It had a fully justified reputation for stoppages in combat, nearly got Gramps killed twice during the Battle of the Somme. First time, he used it like an quarterstaff in the ensuing melee. Second time, he threw it away and used a sharpened shovel (killed two men and took two prisoners with it.)
Wait, charger loading rifles are faster than single loading rifles?.... :-)
Have you considered doing similar research/practical exercises with WW-I era charger loading rifles? I'd like to see your results. Maybe also a comparison between the P08 web equipment, the Oliver Pattern equipment, and the bandoleer equipment used by the cavalry.
Frank Brayman I have plans for some SMLE stuff, yes. As far as kit goes, if you'll be a generous benefactor, I'll go ahead and get a set of Oliver Equipment... :-)..... All joking aside, it does boil down to cost, at times. A set of repro Oliver is a bit pricey.
I feel your pain, brother. Love to help, but I'm retired and my pockets aren't as deep as they once were. These days, I do more trading than outright buying. Great videos, I've never seen others nearly as good.
whats with the two rounds on the outside of the pouch? It surely isnt to "hand in ones resignation" is it?
HI there. They are for "ready use". The service pouch was based on ammunition in packets of ten for a total of 50 rounds (these ones are reproductions and only have loops for eight,... the ninth has to be jammed in where there is room, and there is)... It held three packets and had two rows of loops that each held nine. The two rounds "left out" were held in these, outside loops for ready access so that the rifle could be quickly reloaded without recourse to opening the pouch. In the days before charger loading and emphasis on firing by volley, these loops served a purpose. Cheers.
haha, awesome... so far less sinister than my reasoning. I knew there had to be a good one and there was. thanks for the reply!
thehodge168 You're welcome. Not sinister at all..... Convenience driven, completely...
I was way more into this story than I had any business being.....
Interesting observation.
Well done
ugotit33x thank you. Glad you liked it.
I think I'd like to see the Slade-Wallace reintroduced for the Guards regiments. It really brings together and contrasts well with the tunic, and helps offset the size of the bearskin, in my opinion.
You would not be popular amongst the troops for sure...
It was later concluded that poor Pvt Atkins forgot to take his anti-psychotic medicine that morning....
Well, when you need to get stuck in, there can be no hesitation..
God lord I need to look into buying a Lee-Metford. I have an SMLE that was made in New Zealand in 1918 and a Savage No 4 Mk 1* but man there is something about the Lee-Metford that just seems very appealing to me.
+Hitler's Canoe Tell me about it.... It was the reason I got back into shooting 303!