May 28th, 1918, the first major American battle and offensive of World War I starts now! Sgt. Rob Ski from the US Army, armed with his trusted Eddystone M1917 will lead the charge against the Germans during the battle Battle of Cantigny! Will Rob shoot Hitler and end WWII before it even started?! Only one way to find out! Happy Veterans Day! If you want to support Vintage Rifles Shooters Club, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRSC Thank you for watching!!!
"...Mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well."🇦🇺🇳🇿
@@813leadslinger5 I'm miffed that CMP won't designate these rifles as US service rifles, so 1917 shooters aren't eligible for trophies, just a pat on the back attaboy🤬🇺🇸
This is an original video of the M1917 being made from forge to finish in 1918. Great video. This gives you a real respect for the old work horses. ruclips.net/video/39wM-lzDWE4/видео.html
Hard to believe ...Grandpa was on a hospital ship ( 11-11-1918 ) coming back to the states after he both of his legs were blow full of holes 103 years ago. He made back to Missouri and farmed for another 55 years . I still have his unform, dough boy helmet and gas mask.
My 1917 Eddystone was passed down to me from my great grandfather to my grandfather to my father to me. This rifle has a special place in my heart and I love seeing videos about it.
You will be surprised, these rifles are more popular now than ever. They used to be dirt cheap because everyone thought they were old junk. Now everyone thinks they are cool as fuck. I have 6 milsurps and every time I bring one out it turns heads. I own a m1917, and this particular rifle turns the most heads since many people have no clue what it is most of the time.
If you look at ballistics, there isn't much difference, perhaps 200 fps . The 30-06 can be loaded close to the 300 WM without exceeding pressure limits in MODERN rifles.
I have a M1917 " Eddystone" made 11-1917. It was issued to my great grandfather while in the Army in WW1. It shoots great and I will admit its a nice rifle.
Thanks to all Veterans out there. I own a nice Remington M1917 and last June was able to take it out to 500 yards for the first time. My results weren't as good as yours because I had no dope for it. It was a 20 round steel silhouette match so 5 shots at 200, 300, 400, and 500. The 1917s are great rifles, but they don't have the following that the 1903 has. I wish I could find a new production military stock for mine because the current original stock is beat to hell. (It's 103 years old so what do you expect) Great video and keep them coming!
Fantastic video enjoyed it very much. I have the pleasure of owning a 1916 Eddystone P14. having been made as part of the British order its in .303 calibre. The British placed an order in the USA with three USA manufactures these were, Eddystone Remington Arms, Remington & Winchester. My P14 is not only a dream to shoot its also remains extremely accurate. During WWI from 1916 on, the P14 was the preferred rifle for British snipers, however the Winchester made ones were preferred for they were considered the most accurate.
Hi Rob i love the m1917, i now have a few of them my very first one was a Remington , the stock looks like it has been beating rocks all its life, it is known at my club as the ugly, but it shoots like a national match rifle, it has won many 250 yard 10 inch plate shoots, if i bring it to a shoot at my club people start whispering oh no the ugly is here, after the match, people will walk up and ask George can i please take a few shots with the ugly ill say ok take 3, after they shoot it, all you here is wow. i have parkinsons now but i still show up to the matches with the ugly and loan it out to a friend it still takes 1st 2nd or 3rd, they say it shoots like it has eyes, all i say yes it does, thanks Rob for your videos
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them o7 great episode and good work. also great sabotageing by the lt col. mr tony hehehe.
Both of my Grandfathers went to France. One was in the Infantry and got gassed and wounded, the other was with an engineering unit ... both came home safe. Both of them were very short ... just over 5 foot tall and both were amazed with the length of the M1917. With the bayonet, it was taller than each of them. I have an Eddystone as well ... great shooter! I have a Scottish Terrier that I named after Gen. John J. Pershing, aka Black Jack! You are right about the military leadership at the time. The Russians REALLY got slammed ... and that shxthead Italian General Cadorna, my dog could have done a better job then him.
Don't forget about Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf who was Chief of the General Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army - complete moron, literally idiot of unbelievable proportions who was directly responsible for thousands of pointless deaths. He was also extremely eager to actually start the war too...hands down.
nly an idiot, like Putin, wants to start a war. It is not worth the cost in casualties and death. Those people should be on the front line.That said, war is a necessary evil if you are attacked/invaded.
Rob - thank you very much for your very entertaining and informative videos - I believe you have served in the military as I have. Thank you very much for all you do!
Thank you so much for remembering the soldiers in WW1. The suffering these men endured is unimaginable ... and then add in the new weapons ... good artillery, the machine gun ... and gas warfare.
It was horrible war. What I find amazing is, that Hitler, Mussolini, Churchill and many other leaders were directly involved in WWI and could see the carnage with their own eyes...yet they have learned nothing from it...
T Duncan, And then to come home, peacefully protest in Washington to get the benefits promised by our Gov't, only to be beated, routed, arrested. A shame that has not been assuaged, not to this day. . . .
"Way more" is quite and understatement in terms of war production. 10,000 of these bad boys were churning out of the assembly line every day in 1917-1918
3 minutes into this video and I looked up a 1917 on GunBroker. First result that came up was being sold for a great price and I snatched it up. It quickly became my favorite rifle in my collection and I owe it all to this episode. Thanks Rob for continuing to put out amazing content!
I see went to an estate sale to look at an M1 garand, it was out of my budget at $1800. They had a Winchester 1917 for $600, I didn’t know if it was a good deal, but I took it. Haven’t shot it yet, but it’s in great condition.
I have a 1917 Remington built in 1918 and was rebarreled for WW2 (likely for war reserve and/or training use) by Johnson Automatics. I’ve gone through the trouble to ensured that ALL parts are “R” marked minus that barrel obviously. It’s fine shooting rifle and I absolutely love it. Great video Rob!
The first deer I shot was with a M1917 Eddystone. 365 yards ...I was 13 yrs old. Standing free hand. Those peep sights are as good as a scope with good eyes.
Rob I envy and wish I had a historical collection like you do! But I am happy with my little collection and always happy to see your enthusiasm on these videos! Great stuff!
Greatest infantry bolt action service rifle ever fielded in my opinion. I have a 1917 Winchester model that was highly but properly sporterized in the 1960s or 1970. An absolutely wonderful rifle
Excellent video! I must nitpick a little, though. The 1903 and 1917 were largely issued by division. The "regulars" in Divisions 1-6 were issued the 1903, along with the first few National Guard units to make it to the front. The remaining NG divisions and all of the conscript divisions were issued the M1917. As a tangent from that, there were a few other rifles that US soldiers served with as well. Some of the first rail engineers sent over still had Krags. The African American units serving with the French had Berthiers and probably some Lebels. There was one division under British command issued the SMLE. US troops sent to Russia had the Mosin. There was also a single infantry regiment sent to the Italian Front, but I am unsure if they kept their rifles or switched to Carcanos. But anyway, now I'm just rambling...
Fantastic. Every video makes me want another gun. Dang man I just don't have the money to keep up. Great video, great presentation, great videography and history. Thanks for showing all of us that not all guns have to be tacticool or iterations of the latest $10k chassis system to ring steel and have a good wholesome time. Also glad to see sergeant Rob made it through another engagement. Thanks man for all you and your family do for us, and thank you for your service.
I love this rifle. I have a Winchester made in May 1918. Although it was made before the Great War ended a doubt it ever made it to to France. It’s in to good of condition. The Sirius Dog Sled Patrol still use the 1917 in Greenland to fend off Muskox and Polar bear.
I'm amazed how quickly the 30-06 projectile goes downrange. Having owned the Springfield and the 1917 at one time or another, I much prefer the feel of the 1917.
I never knew anything about M1917's until a coworker got a lend-lease Eddystone. What a cool gun! I wish I had known about them when they were still affordable and available. Day late and a dollar short.
i just found this channel a week ago, and super enjoyable. i like this one video because i own a Winny 1917. i missed shooting in a WWI commemorative match on 11-Nov-2018 because of a shoulder surgery. Love these video's...Tanks Rrrobb.
Hi from New Zealand, I find you video's truly informative, I recently purchased a Winchester M1917, not shot it as yet but I can't wait. Oh and lest we forget!!
Love your history lessons and shooting skills. You have been behind rifles. Suggest you tell the viewers the reasons for adjustments to equipment and clothing befor the shot. You do this every video. Very important to NPoA. Excellent work, and shooting. Very fun to watch..
I'm working on something similar. I want to bring Vintage Rifles Match to my area in 2023. We will see...it's a long process, but keep fingers crossed!
"No chance to survive a shot like this, sooo by by"hard core, but i love it! Ive been fortunate enough to fire the 17 years back! Sweet as could be😎👌 Great job with the neck/head shots!!😲😎👍
Fantastic just started watching your videos love the slow motion seeing the vortex of bullet .... ps all poor folk, who did the supreme sacrifice all countries .... why don't politicians fight leave every one else to just bring up kids get old . Thanks once again you doing great videos ,Neil ex royal regiment of fusiliers ...
Sure wish I could get your notes/dope from this video . I also have a 1917 Eddystone My wife found in an ice cream shop in Andersonville Ga . It was a pow camp During the civil war .
I got to shoot the Eddystone (belonging to my dad's coworker) in High School, and my 03-A3 I bought from the Director of Civilian Marksmanship for ten bucks. The Eddystone had a bad reputation for the heat treatment of the receivers, and articles in Sports Afield would say the action tended to crack under continuous firing. Shooting it was still more comfortable than the Springfield, with far less felt recoil. God, I miss those days.
Bro its your second language and your handwriting is so much better than mine. Wtf. I'm jealous. If reproductions of this rifle were made I'd buy two. Fantastic rifle in a beautiful cartridge. Love it
Just how robust was the M1917 rifle? Consider this fun historical fact: Today, they are still in use, here in the 21st century, by the elite Danish Sirius Sledge Patrol, whose duty it is to patrol the vast wilderness of Greenland, which is a protectorate of the nation/kingdom of Denmark. The patrol personnel - who are all members of the Danish Navy - are selected according to a very difficult and arduous process on par with the best special ops units in the world. Only the most-fit, intelligent and self-reliant men are selected, as they are expected to be able to function for weeks - even months - at a time with minimal or no human contact while on patrol, save from their sled dogs and their patrol partner. These men function as a combination of special ops soldier, medic, and park ranger. They are experts in wilderness survival, first aid, and have a law enforcement as well as military function. Their sidearms are 10mm semi-auto pistols, Glocks if memory serves, and their rifles are vintage 30-06 M1917 Enfields. Their preferred polar bear medicine is M2 Ball AP. How cool is that - that the M1917 is still in use??
Love your videos. You are putting life into shooting history. You can synchronize faster with Ulla by saying “Shooter ready”, and she replies “Camera ready” or “Camera hold”.
I had a Winchester 1917 some years ago, but ended up selling it. The bore was a little dark, so it didn't shoot quite as well as the one you demonstrated in the video. Also, it had the common problem of a broken ejector (which is a common failure of the M1917). If I could find one in as good shape as the one you have, I would buy it.
@@VintageRiflesShootersClub Bummer. We have a 24" plate at 2,235 I tried to hit last year with it, but the wind was 20-40mph. Got within a few feet of it though...That's what we get for camping in the desert in February...
@ Rob Hi Rob,thanks for another awesome video! Just a quick FYI for you: If you ever find yourself in the far-western suburbs of Chicago, consider visiting the "First Division Museum At Cantigny Park," located on the grounds of the former estate of Robert McCormick, the long-time publisher and editor of the Chicago Tribune. McCormick, who served in the 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One," in the Great War, and rose to the rank of colonel, endowed the museum and it remains today at his old homestead. I've been and if you are at all interested in the history of the U.S. Army, the Great War, or anything like that - and I know you are! - it is well-worth the time. Cantigny Park is in the town of Wheaton, IL, by the way.
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May 28th, 1918, the first major American battle and offensive of World War I starts now!
Sgt. Rob Ski from the US Army, armed with his trusted Eddystone M1917 will lead the charge against the Germans during the battle Battle of Cantigny!
Will Rob shoot Hitler and end WWII before it even started?! Only one way to find out!
Happy Veterans Day!
If you want to support Vintage Rifles Shooters Club, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRSC
Thank you for watching!!!
"...Mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well."🇦🇺🇳🇿
Dude! I love my 1917 ! Fuckin tack driver
@@813leadslinger5 I'm miffed that CMP won't designate these rifles as US service rifles, so 1917 shooters aren't eligible for trophies, just a pat on the back attaboy🤬🇺🇸
This is an original video of the M1917 being made from forge to finish in 1918. Great video. This gives you a real respect for the old work horses. ruclips.net/video/39wM-lzDWE4/видео.html
Hard to believe ...Grandpa was on a hospital ship ( 11-11-1918 ) coming back to the states after he both of his legs were blow full of holes 103 years ago. He made back to Missouri and farmed for another 55 years . I still have his unform, dough boy helmet and gas mask.
My 1917 Eddystone was passed down to me from my great grandfather to my grandfather to my father to me. This rifle has a special place in my heart and I love seeing videos about it.
Same here partner, God bless America & her firearms.
Man, do I envy you. Awesome rifle.
No one else is giving the love and respect to these classic rifles like you all are great job and ad always amazing content.
Thank you! This comment really made my day!
You will be surprised, these rifles are more popular now than ever. They used to be dirt cheap because everyone thought they were old junk. Now everyone thinks they are cool as fuck. I have 6 milsurps and every time I bring one out it turns heads. I own a m1917, and this particular rifle turns the most heads since many people have no clue what it is most of the time.
@@JonDoe-ef4tz I have one too
My great uncle Pvt. Dave Fleming Patrick U.S Army served in the Great War. He was born in1896 and died in 1980. R.I.P Uncle Dave.
With this very same model of rifle I can hit steel at 1000 yards on a good day. Can't say enough good things about the M1917s.
I have no doubt. This rifle shoots very well and 30-06 delivers when it counts!
If you look at ballistics, there isn't much difference, perhaps 200 fps . The 30-06 can be loaded close to the 300 WM without exceeding pressure limits in MODERN rifles.
@@VintageRiflesShootersClub Will you make a video on shooting the M1917 at 1000 yards with iron sights?!
@@828enigma6 You could do that with M1917 actions, I'd imagine. They used to convert these into the magnums. I've seem some in 338-06 as well.
I have a M1917 " Eddystone" made 11-1917. It was issued to my great grandfather while in the Army in WW1. It shoots great and I will admit its a nice rifle.
That is awesome!!!!
Thanks to all Veterans out there. I own a nice Remington M1917 and last June was able to take it out to 500 yards for the first time. My results weren't as good as yours because I had no dope for it. It was a 20 round steel silhouette match so 5 shots at 200, 300, 400, and 500. The 1917s are great rifles, but they don't have the following that the 1903 has. I wish I could find a new production military stock for mine because the current original stock is beat to hell. (It's 103 years old so what do you expect) Great video and keep them coming!
Thank God there are people who are willing to serve our country.
Very true, it’s just so unfortunate they are doing the bidding of corrupt politicians with no moral compass.
I pray to the altar. Of Lee Enfield every day! But this was the greatest rifle of WW1. Hands down.
Fantastic video enjoyed it very much. I have the pleasure of owning a 1916 Eddystone P14. having been made as part of the British order its in .303 calibre. The British placed an order in the USA with three USA manufactures these were, Eddystone Remington Arms, Remington & Winchester. My P14 is not only a dream to shoot its also remains extremely accurate. During WWI from 1916 on, the P14 was the preferred rifle for British snipers, however the Winchester made ones were preferred for they were considered the most accurate.
Hi Rob i love the m1917, i now have a few of them my very first one was a Remington , the stock looks like it has been beating rocks all its life, it is known at my club as the ugly, but it shoots like a national match rifle, it has won many 250 yard 10 inch plate shoots, if i bring it to a shoot at my club people start whispering oh no the ugly is here, after the match, people will walk up and ask George can i please take a few shots with the ugly ill say ok take 3, after they shoot it, all you here is wow. i have parkinsons now but i still show up to the matches with the ugly and loan it out to a friend it still takes 1st 2nd or 3rd, they say it shoots like it has eyes, all i say yes it does, thanks Rob for your videos
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
o7
great episode and good work. also great sabotageing by the lt col. mr tony hehehe.
Beautiful! Thank you for posting this!
I just took my grandfathers eddy out today for the first time since I got it a few years back. They are very pleasant to shoot.
I have a 1917 Eddystone and can honestly say, it’s a tack driver! Love the caliber and the gun!
It truly is!
Both of my Grandfathers went to France. One was in the Infantry and got gassed and wounded, the other was with an engineering unit ... both came home safe. Both of them were very short ... just over 5 foot tall and both were amazed with the length of the M1917. With the bayonet, it was taller than each of them. I have an Eddystone as well ... great shooter! I have a Scottish Terrier that I named after Gen. John J. Pershing, aka Black Jack! You are right about the military leadership at the time. The Russians REALLY got slammed ... and that shxthead Italian General Cadorna, my dog could have done a better job then him.
Don't forget about Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf who was Chief of the General Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army - complete moron, literally idiot of unbelievable proportions who was directly responsible for thousands of pointless deaths. He was also extremely eager to actually start the war too...hands down.
nly an idiot, like Putin, wants to start a war. It is not worth the cost in casualties and death. Those people should be on the front line.That said, war is a necessary evil if you are attacked/invaded.
Rob - thank you very much for your very entertaining and informative videos - I believe you have served in the military as I have. Thank you very much for all you do!
My English born grandfather went to war for US in WWl and was shot in France.
You represented all freedom loving contries on this day...
Thank you so much for remembering the soldiers in WW1. The suffering these men endured is unimaginable ... and then add in the new weapons ... good artillery, the machine gun ... and gas warfare.
It was horrible war. What I find amazing is, that Hitler, Mussolini, Churchill and many other leaders were directly involved in WWI and could see the carnage with their own eyes...yet they have learned nothing from it...
T Duncan,
And then to come home, peacefully protest in Washington to get the benefits promised by our Gov't, only to be beated, routed, arrested.
A shame that has not been assuaged, not to this day. . . .
"Way more" is quite and understatement in terms of war production. 10,000 of these bad boys were churning out of the assembly line every day in 1917-1918
3 minutes into this video and I looked up a 1917 on GunBroker. First result that came up was being sold for a great price and I snatched it up. It quickly became my favorite rifle in my collection and I owe it all to this episode. Thanks Rob for continuing to put out amazing content!
I see went to an estate sale to look at an M1 garand, it was out of my budget at $1800. They had a Winchester 1917 for $600, I didn’t know if it was a good deal, but I took it. Haven’t shot it yet, but it’s in great condition.
Theres something pleasurable about hearing "bye bye Adolf" coming from a russian sniper,. Love the content Rob!
I love my eddie stone. Great rifle , I have shot mine out to 600 yards. Quite accurate as well.
I have a 1917 Remington built in 1918 and was rebarreled for WW2 (likely for war reserve and/or training use) by Johnson Automatics. I’ve gone through the trouble to ensured that ALL parts are “R” marked minus that barrel obviously. It’s fine shooting rifle and I absolutely love it. Great video Rob!
Outstanding video! From one Old Infantrymen to another, thank you for your service! Keep the good videos coming Brother!
The very best Enfield made, unless were talking motorcycles...lol!
The first deer I shot was with a M1917 Eddystone. 365 yards ...I was 13 yrs old. Standing free hand. Those peep sights are as good as a scope with good eyes.
Rob I envy and wish I had a historical collection like you do! But I am happy with my little collection and always happy to see your enthusiasm on these videos! Great stuff!
Love this channel!! Thanks Rob for showing us these timeless pieces of history that go bang.
Greatest infantry bolt action service rifle ever fielded in my opinion. I have a 1917 Winchester model that was highly but properly sporterized in the 1960s or 1970. An absolutely wonderful rifle
New drinking game: Everytime this guy says “K98” on a 1917 video, take a shot. In all seriousness, good video. Thank you.
Excellent video! I must nitpick a little, though. The 1903 and 1917 were largely issued by division. The "regulars" in Divisions 1-6 were issued the 1903, along with the first few National Guard units to make it to the front. The remaining NG divisions and all of the conscript divisions were issued the M1917.
As a tangent from that, there were a few other rifles that US soldiers served with as well. Some of the first rail engineers sent over still had Krags. The African American units serving with the French had Berthiers and probably some Lebels. There was one division under British command issued the SMLE. US troops sent to Russia had the Mosin. There was also a single infantry regiment sent to the Italian Front, but I am unsure if they kept their rifles or switched to Carcanos. But anyway, now I'm just rambling...
Fantastic. Every video makes me want another gun. Dang man I just don't have the money to keep up. Great video, great presentation, great videography and history. Thanks for showing all of us that not all guns have to be tacticool or iterations of the latest $10k chassis system to ring steel and have a good wholesome time. Also glad to see sergeant Rob made it through another engagement. Thanks man for all you and your family do for us, and thank you for your service.
I have a 5 digit serial eddystone 1917. Despite the pitted, original barrel it prints a ok group.
Rob the AK union channel is a great channel but the channel is your finest work !!!!! I really enjoy the content 👍
I love this rifle. I have a Winchester made in May 1918. Although it was made before the Great War ended a doubt it ever made it to to France. It’s in to good of condition. The Sirius Dog Sled Patrol still use the 1917 in Greenland to fend off Muskox and Polar bear.
I'm amazed how quickly the 30-06 projectile goes downrange. Having owned the Springfield and the 1917 at one time or another, I much prefer the feel of the 1917.
Another great one Rob!
These are great videos! My great grandfather served on USS America, a captured German luxury liner converted to troop transport.
One of the very best episodes I have ever seen from you
The nostalgia of this series is what gravitates me here. Great job Rob!
You are always welcome in my house. Thanks for all that you do for us Rob!!
Awesome video! Happy Veterans Day, Brother!
I never knew anything about M1917's until a coworker got a lend-lease Eddystone. What a cool gun! I wish I had known about them when they were still affordable and available. Day late and a dollar short.
i just found this channel a week ago, and super enjoyable. i like this one video because i own a Winny 1917. i missed shooting in a WWI commemorative match on 11-Nov-2018 because of a shoulder surgery. Love these video's...Tanks Rrrobb.
I have a non re-import Eddystone M1917..It's in great condition. Barrel dated 12-17.
Commenting on Nov 11th.
To all those going down range and those that have gone before them, Gods speed and God bless.
Lest we forget
I have to do this challenge/activity at my local range. Love your channels Rob!!!
Awesome open sight shooting my friend!
Hi from New Zealand, I find you video's truly informative, I recently purchased a Winchester M1917, not shot it as yet but I can't wait. Oh and lest we forget!!
You are going to love it!
It is fun watching Rob having fun making hits on steel.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for your video , its so much fun watching, im even holding my breath before you shoot
Loves these old rifles and love the videos and keep them coming.
I have a 1917 just like that with Eddystone receiver and Winchester barrel and it's dead on. I wish it had windage adjustment. Great video!
Love your history lessons and shooting skills. You have been behind rifles. Suggest you tell the viewers the reasons for adjustments to equipment and clothing befor the shot. You do this every video. Very important to NPoA.
Excellent work, and shooting. Very fun to watch..
I love the show and I do appreciate you bringing all the content with these fantastic rifles I own quite a few of the ones that you show on here
Great Rifle, Great Marksman, Great Videos. I really look forward to them
all. Thanks Brother 🪖🇺🇸 No bullshit😃
Sweet Eddystone! Great video, thanks.
Awesome videos as always keep up the great videos
I love these videos on the old military rifles! Great job! Have you ever considered hosting an annual military surplus shoot?
I'm working on something similar. I want to bring Vintage Rifles Match to my area in 2023. We will see...it's a long process, but keep fingers crossed!
Great video! Thank you 🇺🇸
Thank you sir. Love this channel and happy veterans day
I really joy watching you videos 👍👍 I do own two M1 Garands, two 1903a3 Springfields and a 1903 Springfield. Really joy shooting them👍
Always exciting to see a new video up from Vintage Rifle Shooters Club. Even my wife gets a kick out of them.
I love the rifle duels myself and that's some damn good shooting mr.
Love your enthusiasm.
"No chance to survive a shot like this, sooo by by"hard core, but i love it! Ive been fortunate enough to fire the 17 years back! Sweet as could be😎👌
Great job with the neck/head shots!!😲😎👍
Lovely channel! I really like the concept, trying to hit targets further and further within a scenario
The humour in this is absolutely hiliarious!
Fantastic just started watching your videos love the slow motion seeing the vortex of bullet .... ps all poor folk, who did the supreme sacrifice all countries .... why don't politicians fight leave every one else to just bring up kids get old . Thanks once again you doing great videos ,Neil ex royal regiment of fusiliers ...
Sure wish I could get your notes/dope from this video . I also have a 1917 Eddystone
My wife found in an ice cream shop in Andersonville Ga . It was a pow camp
During the civil war .
I got to shoot the Eddystone (belonging to my dad's coworker) in High School, and my 03-A3 I bought from the Director of Civilian Marksmanship for ten bucks. The Eddystone had a bad reputation for the heat treatment of the receivers, and articles in Sports Afield would say the action tended to crack under continuous firing. Shooting it was still more comfortable than the Springfield, with far less felt recoil. God, I miss those days.
Great info! Thanks!
Bro its your second language and your handwriting is so much better than mine. Wtf. I'm jealous.
If reproductions of this rifle were made I'd buy two. Fantastic rifle in a beautiful cartridge. Love it
Really funny and entertaining. Thank you.
Fantastic shooting 👏. Great comments 😀
"I'll see if the Little Adolf Hitler will finish me off"
Every night of Eva Braun's life.
Perfect!😲😝👌
The 1917 had better sights than the 1903. The British should have adopted it and the 276 round after WW1.
A better combat rifle imho. Outlived the 03 in combat conditions in the Philippines from 1942 to 1944👍🇺🇸🇵🇭
They probably would have except WW1 storm clouds were coming up fast. It's not feasible to adopt a new weapon and ammunition during war time.
Excellent vid. Great shooting.
Excellent shooting, nice job.
Nice rifle! Nice shooting!
Great shooting, dialog,and video!
Great video Rob. Picked up an eddystone barrel date 05/18 a few months back. What's your barrel date?
Mine is 4/18!!!
Just how robust was the M1917 rifle? Consider this fun historical fact: Today, they are still in use, here in the 21st century, by the elite Danish Sirius Sledge Patrol, whose duty it is to patrol the vast wilderness of Greenland, which is a protectorate of the nation/kingdom of Denmark. The patrol personnel - who are all members of the Danish Navy - are selected according to a very difficult and arduous process on par with the best special ops units in the world. Only the most-fit, intelligent and self-reliant men are selected, as they are expected to be able to function for weeks - even months - at a time with minimal or no human contact while on patrol, save from their sled dogs and their patrol partner. These men function as a combination of special ops soldier, medic, and park ranger. They are experts in wilderness survival, first aid, and have a law enforcement as well as military function.
Their sidearms are 10mm semi-auto pistols, Glocks if memory serves, and their rifles are vintage 30-06 M1917 Enfields. Their preferred polar bear medicine is M2 Ball AP. How cool is that - that the M1917 is still in use??
Compliments to Ulla for her excellent camera work. 👌🏻👍🏻
Love your videos. You are putting life into shooting history. You can synchronize faster with Ulla by saying “Shooter ready”, and she replies “Camera ready” or “Camera hold”.
Just bought one today. Great info.
I had a Winchester 1917 some years ago, but ended up selling it. The bore was a little dark, so it didn't shoot quite as well as the one you demonstrated in the video. Also, it had the common problem of a broken ejector (which is a common failure of the M1917). If I could find one in as good shape as the one you have, I would buy it.
Love my m1917 Winchester. Robski take it out to 1000!
I have only access to 700yds...:-(
@@VintageRiflesShootersClub Bummer. We have a 24" plate at 2,235 I tried to hit last year with it, but the wind was 20-40mph. Got within a few feet of it though...That's what we get for camping in the desert in February...
New subscriber, love the old rifles. They just dont make them like that anymore. Do you have the cleaning kit that goes in the stock?
Nice shooting Rob
Digging this series.
Pretty fancy shooting with open sights. I can no longer see targets that far without my scope. Nice job.
@ Rob
Hi Rob,thanks for another awesome video! Just a quick FYI for you: If you ever find yourself in the far-western suburbs of Chicago, consider visiting the "First Division Museum At Cantigny Park," located on the grounds of the former estate of Robert McCormick, the long-time publisher and editor of the Chicago Tribune. McCormick, who served in the 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One," in the Great War, and rose to the rank of colonel, endowed the museum and it remains today at his old homestead. I've been and if you are at all interested in the history of the U.S. Army, the Great War, or anything like that - and I know you are! - it is well-worth the time. Cantigny Park is in the town of Wheaton, IL, by the way.
Love these. Rob Ski is hilarious 😂
Awesome shooting man🤜🏼
Great video Rob, I hope to see a full video on the 1917. Truly a fantastic rifle
Nice Shooting ! Just like the Marines did at Belau Wood!