"The bore is crude, and is no longer accurate." *Proceeds to land a shot almost perfectly in the middle of the narrow gelatin block.

A great tribute btw both my Grandfathers were shot on the Western front and survived. One actually became great friends with a German in the opposite trench. They exchanged names and address, talked long into the dark nights on the front and spent hollidays together after the war.

That singing session was absolutely wonderful, that kind of things shows a side of the firearm community that we don't see so often sadly : The ones that help sharing the memories of the fallen soldiers by showing off their closest companion, their weapons. The bunch of steal and wood that survived theses times more than any soldiers did. Congratulations for that video, I wasn't expecting less from you!

Emotional video ! Many hungarians encountered our troops (i'm italian) on Carso front and many battles was foughts near Isonzo river. Mannlicher versus Carcano.. Our soldiers called M95 "Ta-pum" for the characteristic noise on long distance shot and an italian war song was called "Ta-pum" for the Mannlicher rifle. So thank you very much for this historical video !

You're the most interesting man in Hungary.

We found in Ypres Belgium in 2003 a German Mauser clip (8 X57) with reversed bullets. We found a tale of the 16th Prussian Jaegers that they made those to weaken up the British sandbags. We tested this in Lubbock Texas and indeed the bullets fragmented by impact making nice holes in sandbags. And why.........Just for fun after the sunday church service.

Great presentation! Not just one alternative, but two.... and a very poignant song. Well done, my friend.

Holy shit Balaz! Singer, lover, shooter, historian, reenactor, hunter, competitor, chemist... is there anything you can't do? 🤔👍🏻 Loved the song and the video overall! Ive always wanted a full length Steyr but the long rifles are very rare here in the states.

Soldiers serve their country, and follow orders. Most don't hate their enemy; in fact, most would probably be friends, sharing stories of home, what they like, their wives or girlfriends, etc. Politicians should be required to do the fighting, and dying. In retired US Army, served multiple tours 7n Vietnam, but never hated the NVA or VC. Didn't hate the Soviet bloc during the Cold War. Just served, and prayed i would never have to go to war again; or my sons, either. Respect to all who serve their country

American viewers "why are you using metric units?" Non American viewers "why are you using imperial units" Everyone "why are you using paces" Lol cheers

The most beautiful video I've ever seen. I'm currently crying out of happiness.

You turned an almost certainly cliché video (testing with ballistic gelatin) into a very very very interesting and insightful video! Love it, keep up what you are doing because it is special!

Thank you for that song, we must remember and respect those who died in the great war so that we can prevent such conflicts from happening in the future.

Upload the song on its own! It's wonderful, you've got a great voice!

I would send anyone who says that firearms owners cannot be learned and responsible to this video. Just as all drivers are not respectful and safe, neither are firearms owners, but the passion, respect and love of history you have is an ethic to which all should aspire.

I'VE BEEN ASKING EVERY GUN CHANNEL TO DO THIS TEST THANK YOU

Great respect from Bulgaria my friend ! Both ending up on the losing side,both losing half and more of their ethnic terrirotories thus being surrounded by numerous hungarians and bulgarians respectivelly,who had been separated in the neighbouring countries.

It was the BEST Lock system over the whole world, especially for infantry! BRAVO !!!

Remembrance Sunday 2017. Lest we forget.

Excellent video ! Really interesting seeing just how a couple jacket incisions have such a pronounced effect on terminal ballistics. Thanks for sharing !

This is one of the best channels, greetings from Finland and thank you! 😃

Did not expect a ballistics video to start with an old Hungarian war song, but now I realize if they don’t start that way I will be disappointed. Thanks for this great video.

Great video! I would be curious to see the same analysis done for the 6.5 mm x 52 bullet for the Mannlicher-Carcano '91 rifle. In Italy the reversed cartridge trick originated a figure of speech "avere le palle girate", which literally means "to have reversed bullets/cartridges" and actually means "to be in a bad mood". This rather iconic rifle was also the "cecchino" rifle, where "cecchino" originated from Francesco "Cecco" Giuseppe, Emperor of the Austro- Hungarian Empire at the time, literally meaning "little Cecco", and used to indicate Austro-Hungarian (mainly from Tyrol) snipers, whose aim whose infamously accurate.

A video on my dream rifle in the original caliber just when I have to go to bed :l Thanks for making a video on it, not many videos about m95's on youtube

That is the best video I've seen in years! Well done my friend, and thanks for that poignant song.

As a veteran, I thank you for that heartfelt song. Nice video and information. Shoot lots and stay safe.

EXCELLENT! What a nice blend of history, music, song and of course shooting. Thanks

One of the best presentations I've ever seen,you deserve tons more views and subs in my oppinion

Always like your presentations. Well thought out and the historical background information is excellent. Thank you

All these comments saying it's such a beautiful rifle, and while it is. The real beauty is the man here, oh my god LOOKIN' LIKE A SNACK.

I've always had a soft spot for the M95 and wish that they were more available in the United States.

Excellent video buddy amazing how a small x allows for expansion so fast

Loved this video. That last round was very nasty indeed. Great job and nice song and pics too

I've been waiting for some m95 love on this channel.

Great video like always! Love the rifle and your Takamine guitar!

Kiváló videó! Köszönöm a dalt!

I’m very surprised that simply cutting an X into the bullet made that much of a difference. The old stories were true about the X in the bullet trick.

Enjoyed the song. Seeing a glimpse into the culture of the soldiers of WWI is always interesting - and you are talented.

That was special... thank you! Hungarian folk songs are so beautiful, very nicely done on guitar, good vocal, too... the little island where I live had its one regiment decimated at the Battle of the Somme. They sent out over 780 and took back 68... lest we forget...

Glad you are back Capandball

Excellent work, on the guitar, the rifle, ajd the reloading bench!

beautifully sung and another fantastic video

Subscribed! This is great stuff done by a talented guy.

100 years later, and here we all are, remembering history together. A war is nothing to glorify, but the soldiers, regardless of nation, should always be remembered. Excellent presentation as always. The song was a fantastic addition. On a side note, this might possibly be one of my favorite rifles of all time.

You sir, very well rounded !! Good job!

I enjoy watching your videos my friend, these are really like watch a military documentary. (I love documentaries and historical science videos.)

You are one of the best youtubers. Greats from Germany!

What a beautiful rifle

One of your best videos yet.

Your work is fantastic !

Great video and great song, keep up your great work. Greetings from Austria

I pulled the trigger. You’re my first Patreon!

This guy luvs the songs lol I like all your videos bro stay blessed bringing in the new year 2020 stay blessed EV one

Wow, what a great video! I've got a Model 95 in 8x56R; I've read a number of comments complaining about recoil, but I didn't think it was any worse that a .30-06 or .308. Terrific guns.

Great video and great song! Lest we forget!

Top notch presentation! Excellent!

I have 2 carbines in 8x56R. They look brand new. They were rearsenaled after they were put in the cosmoline. I have both countries. Got them when they first came in. I paid $89 for each. They aren't that price now.

I heard that turning the bullet around was primarily used when firing are steel sniper shielding. The flat surface of the bullet hitting the steel would cause fragments of steel on the opposite side to fly off into the face of whoever was using the shielding.

I didn't realize that the X-heading would increase the results quite so dramatically. Nice demo. I know the 8x50 and 8x56 are pretty respected rounds, and they hit hard with their heavy bullets. Straight pulls are very interesting to me. A few years ago i picked up a half sporterized Ross through a friend. I need to start working with it. I have a No. 4 Mk1 SMLE too, so my .303 base is covered. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work

Loved the song, thanks for including that

Fantastic video!

subscribed! love your videos....real passion and real desire to teach and share...lovely song. :)

Köszönöm,ez a nagyapám háboruja volt.

Thank you for the great video. Very touching indeed.

Excellent video indeed. Thank you also for demonstrating the dum-dum bullit and the description of its devastating effect. I'm glad that it is prohibited in the field as it can be considered a very "dirty" weapon, like flame throwers, lethal chemicals and combat knife backs with filed jagged edges. Cheers from Germany!

Oh yes, I've been looking forward to this one. The Mannlicher M95 is my favorite rifle and I was hoping you'd shoot one someday. I want to find one but in America the various M95/30 carbines are mostly what we have available. I own a M95/30 karabinerstutzen in 8x56r that I believe was converted in Bulgaria. An original M95 in the original cartridge is at the top of my list next. Thank you for the video and respect for soldiers of the Great War.

Capandball is an excellent channel.

Thanks for the song.

I have one of the rechambered M95 Stutzen. It uses the 8*56R and kicks hard. I love the action.

Great video 👍🏽

it was the war to end all wars, sad that it wasn't. thanks c&p , excellent bullet test my friend.

Wonderful song, thank you for offering the subtitles

Thank you for keeping the history alive for even the most forgotten soldiers

Excellent video about tue fine M95 rifle and its cartridge .

My Great great grandfather fought on the Isonzo front for the Royal Italian Army as a combat engineer. He lost his leg fighting against the Autstro-Hungarian army. Respect from Molise.

You remain me, my trip on Gorlice and Karpatian battle fields. Thank you!

Nagyon szép volt a katona dal... Köszönöm szépen.

great video as usual. you are very hard on tables.

My first reaction to you saying you were going to sing was "Oh no, I'm about to watch my new hero "Jump the shark". I won't pretend anyone will offer you a record contract, but you're welcome around my campfire any time. I wish I had seen this when it first launched, I can picture BotR pouring himself a double, Gun Jesus and Othias with their jaws agape and Mae saying "I got this" as she's unbuttoning her blouse. Gentlemen, on November 12, 2017, the bar was officially raised.

Pretty good singing and guitar playing!

I enjoyed observing this rifle being tested. Thank you. As to your musical abilities, you remind me somewhat of the Canadian singer Gordon Lightfoot. Do not sell yourself short👍🏻

That is a beautiful song you played.

i thought you song was going to be cringey and kinda crap but it turned out beautiful very well done

RIP table, thank you for your service to the channel.

you are a very talented singer. great song and a great post.

i love my M95, was the 1st surplus I ever purchased. I payed $40 US for it back in the 1980's..8x56r....neat rifle!!

Great song! I believe I have the carbine version of that rifle.

Nice song and video

great video, thank you!

Manlicher, the weapon of choice of Macedonian revolutionaries of VMRO! It was widely used in the 1903 uprising. They were bought in Bulgaria and smuggled in Macedonia. Karabine version was favourite type.

You make me cry, BRAVO!!

I am amazed at the amount of damage those small notches in the tip caused. I have to wonder, when using those long, round-nosed bullets, if one were to sand a flat spot, say about the size of 1/4 of the nose, if that would cause the bullet to tumble almost upon impact. The sideways profile of the bullet would be significantly larger than that of any expanded round, the point of impact should not be affected within reasonable range, and as the bullet doesn't expand, it wouldn't violate that troublesome Hague Convention. Anyway, this was a most excellent video full of a lot of very interesting information. I do so love old cartridges. Thanks for all your hard work.

Excellent job, greetings from Poland!

I live close to Doberdò. I am also from the ex Austrohungarian empire (well, my grandparents). Thanks for your song and your so nice and professional explanations and testing. From Monfalcone, Spartaco Giacometti.

Beautiful song! Thank you! A soldiers dreams are always the same.............

wow! cutting an X in the tip of the bullet really does work!!!! I thought that was an old wives tale. thanks

Well done.

You honor the fallen in song. Your a good man. I am proud to know you.

Браво мајсторе! Good bless you!

This was an excellent energy transfer :) Greetings from vienna remembering Karfreit/Caporetto/Kobarid.