The best military rifle @ 660 yards - The Schmidt Rubin G11

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@jenerik_guy2474 4 жыл бұрын

The smile on your face every time you hear the steel ring says it all hahaha

@piotrr5439 4 жыл бұрын

and we smile whenever he says comfortable

@jasonkraus2831 4 жыл бұрын

@@piotrr5439 COMforTAHble. That is one hell of a shot - open sights with some serious wind and a 100 year-old rifle. Absolute respect!

@christopherfranklin972 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video,beautiful rifle,I'm always reminded of the story of a conversation between a German staff officer and his Swiss counterpart in the inter-war years,the German asked how many men the Swiss could field in the event of an invasion attempt. "Half a million" the Swiss replied. "What if we invaded with a million men?" the German pressed the issue. "We shoot twice and go home."

@vollmacuser 4 жыл бұрын

Angeber :)

@pickeljarsforhillary102 4 жыл бұрын

The holes in Swiss cheese are from the troops using the cheese wheels for target practice at 660 yards.

@Zorglub1966 4 жыл бұрын

That's what they want you to believe, they're actually made by former slave marmots from Milka's (after few years they are resold to Ricola to make natural pigments.)

@cameronk7399 4 жыл бұрын

OP’s probably American. I doubt he has any idea what Milka and Ricola are.

@atomic_wait 4 жыл бұрын

The slight sweet taste is from lead residue.

@timfarley274 4 жыл бұрын

It is surprising in today's socialist Europe that such things are done. You would think they would be concerned about contamination.

@taggartlawfirm 4 жыл бұрын

PickelJars ForHillary we already knew that, sheeesh think we’re noobs?

@pgandy1 4 жыл бұрын

I am familiar with the G11 and found it to be a great piece. At 80 I’ve had experience with many rifles, the first issued to me was the M1903 Springfield which will forever have a warm spot in my heart. I found the Schmidt Ruebin well built and very accurate, surprisingly so. What impressed me the most was the speed that one could operate the bolt once becoming familiar with the piece. I would not have believe it if I had not experienced it. Got into a tight and found myself pushing the muzzle down from the recoil with the bolt handle. The closet thing I can relate it to is that of a pump gunner’s reflexes chambering the next round immediately after firing. Your video brought back memories. Thanks.

@morisetconstructionelectri7932 4 жыл бұрын

The smile on your face when you land your very first shot at 600 m is absolutely priceless.

@M80Ball 4 жыл бұрын

Take it easy. I think he’s married.

@thesheepman220 4 жыл бұрын

Saarn1823 lol 😂👍

@catnip294 2 жыл бұрын

500 yards* not meters

@kuessebrama Жыл бұрын

@@catnip294 the second target was 600m away.

@BELCAN57 4 жыл бұрын

Your unbridled enthusiasm is reason enough to watch this video. Well done!

@johnchristopherrobert1839 4 жыл бұрын

I have a K-31 and it lives up to all of the hype. The first time I went to the range with it I forgot my glasses and was able to still shoot a two inch group at a 175 yards with the iron sites. I was amazed at the performance of my rifle.

@gradyhernandez4699 8 ай бұрын

Where did you set rear sight

@johnchristopherrobert1839 8 ай бұрын

@@gradyhernandez4699 I believe it was set in the lowest setting which is 100 meters I think.

@gradyhernandez4699 8 ай бұрын

@@johnchristopherrobert1839 okay thanks

@gradyhernandez4699 8 ай бұрын

@@johnchristopherrobert1839 so these shoot high like a carcano in 6.5 x 52 ?

@johnchristopherrobert1839 8 ай бұрын

@@gradyhernandez4699 I believe it was set a 100 meters.

@paul-sparky-sparr4160 4 жыл бұрын

If I may say so... This is not a video about a rifle, it's a monument to Swiss craftsmanship. I'm really impressed with the rifle's shooting performance. Thanks for sharing this informative video and greetings from Cuxhaven at the German North Sea shore. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@ifindkeinschlauename 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel in general, but this episode made my swiss heart beat a little faster. It’s awesome to see the appreciation you have for the rifle. Best regards from eastern Switzerland.

@vincestubbs4446 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you kissed the rifle. That's appreciation.

@657449 4 жыл бұрын

It is nice to be young. I can't get down to the prone position anymore. The wind is never your friend no matter what caliber you use. I bought your cartridge formers as an excuse to get the BP guns out to the range. A project for the Summer. Thank you for another informative video.

@dwightehowell8179 4 жыл бұрын

That's odd. I have no problems getting in the prone position. It's getting back up that's the problem.

@657449 4 жыл бұрын

Dwight E Howell that was my problem twenty years ago.

@wholeNwon 4 жыл бұрын

@@657449 Same here.

@OBIOsim 4 жыл бұрын

I'm oldish...and can still get into prone position easily enough...and get up easily enough. My problem is my youthful flat stomach has turned into old man pudge.....and when I lay in the prone position, my upper body is in a downward slant and all the blood rushes to my head and I get a migraine.

@657449 4 жыл бұрын

Is it legal to kick up the dirt to make a depression to hold your belly? The lens in my good eye broke free and I have no close vision with our help. Surgery was next week but that was cancelled for months. Plan B was strong glasses so I can see well enough to drive. If they work I will catch up on the errands and if I can see the sights, the range is my first priority each week. In my old age I don't care for the cold and was waiting for a break in the weather. Shoot when you can and be happy with your score.

@thibaultdubaret9863 4 жыл бұрын

I love your chanel, no fuzz, good content, and pure emotions. keep it up!

@davidtong2776 4 жыл бұрын

We forget that Rubin's work was the foundation of the modern small bore cartridge. Another great video. Thanks

@timothymartin8694 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing shooting! Even in the strong wind. Thanks for sharing this video and information on the Swiss rifle.

@kiwireturn1 4 жыл бұрын

Super interesting,, I so enjoy you explaining details on firearms and there ammunition. I have been a gunsmith for almost 60 years and I learn many things from your video clips.

@blo5289 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you. I love the Schmidt-Rubin and it is my favorite bolt action to shoot. Nice shooting at those extended distances, and with some wind at that!

@dungareenavy5970 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting such great videos. Even though we are oceans apart it feels like I spent the day at the range with a good friend having a great time shooting. Thank you for what you do.

@johnstevens1575 3 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm for these classic firearms and the history lessons are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Professor.

@craigpennington1251 4 жыл бұрын

And with wind blowing, that's one hell of a rifle. It also helps to have a good triggerman shooting it. Wow! That's outstanding, 600 yards, on the 1st shot. You are very good marksman.

@johnbennett9149 4 жыл бұрын

Cap i had this identical rifle bought it for 35$ when i was 16 years old couldn't find ammo for it and ended up giving to a friend the things we do when we are young

@vengenaceearly255 4 жыл бұрын

I have never shot mine out to 600 m. That was impressive. It's a great rifle.

@_FNQ 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding production as always. Thankyou for everything you do for the shooting community worldwide.

@ollimurs3633 3 жыл бұрын

I really do love your Videos! It's literally possible to feel the joy you spread while shooting or even explaining ;) And it's also a joy to listen what you're explaining, just because of the way you do. Keep on making this videos, you're absolutely one of my favourite content creators on YT! :) Greetz from Germany, Oliver

@VSO_Gun_Channel 4 жыл бұрын

One of the few channels that I drop what I am doing to watch. 👍👍

@jrenkas6 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best shooting military rifles I have ever had.

@jeffe.9904 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cap! I think I had as much fun watching you hit that 660 yard target as you did shooting it! 👍🏻

@stephen9869 4 жыл бұрын

Love this rifle and calibre - pretty special bit of kit. Keep up the good work!

@jmsmaxwell 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your showing various rifles and firearms plus actually shooting them and showing their quality and faults. Keep up the good work and waiting for your next video.

@reto-carloshunziker7544 4 жыл бұрын

You are very professional! I totally agree. I am Swiss and this riffle is incredible!

@CircaSriYak 4 жыл бұрын

Friend: So what's your favorite gun? Me: The G11 Friend: Oh yeah that german space magic gun? Me: The other G11

@azypk 4 жыл бұрын

The true G11

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 4 жыл бұрын

Swiss are Germans so

@lucidnonsense942 4 жыл бұрын

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess no... just no. Swiss German is one of the 3 languages spoken, and I haven't met a Swiss person who considers themselves "German," anymore than they consider themselves French or Italian.

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 4 жыл бұрын

@@lucidnonsense942 So you think the Swiss population just adopted the German language one day out of nowhere? Don't you think they speak german for a reason..? They are Germanic stock. You don't know about the history of Switzerland? Well clearly there are cultural differences due to geographic distance, but the difference between a Swiss and a German is like the difference between a Saxon or Frisian from north Germany and a Bavarian or some other German tribe from the Alps, or between a Swiss and a Austrian, there are cultural differences due to geographic separation but they still share the Germanic blood. Before christianisation of Europe Germanics were all one unified culture, and there were not countries just tribes Swiss, Austrians, French, Dutch, Flemish, Scandinavians, huge part of Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, etc, population, all ethnic Germans Just like the slavic countries are slavs Being German doesn't mean being a citizen of the fcked up political entity that is called Germany now, it's being ruled by anti-europeans, who are trying to replace the European population by third world races, or you're going to tell me that Turks, or all those africans and arabs coming in are Germans? The real Germans that had to flee to other countries like the American continent, South Africa, etc. are more German than they will ever be. I have been to European communities in south Brazil where German, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian all live together or in nearby towns, different protestant or orthodox christian denominations

@miklossoos3519 4 жыл бұрын

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Hungarians have Hunnish-Scythian origin, they have nothing to do with the Germans. German is also a Neolatin language, but the Hungarian is an ancient language, for example, in Sumerian, more than 2000 Hungarian words have been identified by linguists.

@markletts2000 4 жыл бұрын

This guys a joy to watch,.his enthusiasm is infective😊🇬🇧

@FelixAckermann-rs1um Жыл бұрын

thank you for your enthusiasm concerning this rifle, which I share wholeheartedly! I absolved my service in the swiss army with the Sturmgewehr 57 (still Gewehrpatrone 11!!!), and I was a quite decent shooter (never being an enthusiast, absolving only the mandatory exercises). My late father absolved his with the Karabiner 31, my late grandfather his with the Langgewehr 11. Many years ago we had a 'selected' family meeting in a shooting yard, and we used all three weapons. I scored my absolute record marks with the Langgewehr 11!

@davypeace8127 4 жыл бұрын

Very well researched and beautifully presented. I'm amazed at how you get the results without setting your sights on the distance. Many thanks and best regards from Confoederatio helvetica.

@johnsmith-gk4td 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Out of all of my rifles, the G11 is one of my top favorites.

@josemariagarriga9691 4 жыл бұрын

The first hunting rifle I owned was a Swiss "Karabiner K 31" with a hunting stock and a Zeiss scope 6 x 42. I used to shoot Norma hunting ammo 7,5x55 Swiss with it. A fantastic hunting rifle! Maybe a bit heavy but with superb precision and extremely reliable. A very safe gun too, with its cocking ring system. I kind of regret having sold it.

@rickeytaylor9174 4 жыл бұрын

Love from the USA . Great rifle , I own one .

@johnbernstein203 4 жыл бұрын

That was an excellent display of marksmanship and very educational!

@jamiecook3966 2 жыл бұрын

Really love the history, the detail and commentary of your videos keep the coming " From Canada"

@derekheuring2984 4 жыл бұрын

My older brother and I had an avid appreciation of both the Model 1889 and Model 1911 Schmidt-Rubins. Between us we owned various bolt-action Mausers, Lee-Enfields, Arisaka's, Springfields, Ross, and oh yes, Schmidt-Rubin military rifles. None were built to the same quality as the Swiss rifles and only the Lee-Enfield approached them for smoothness of action.

@BelloBudo007 4 жыл бұрын

I'm subscribing because I loved seeing you having so much fun with your lovely rifle.

@emoryzakin2576 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve rewatched this probably 10 times by now and that is an exceptional example! I’d love to see an overview in detail of her one day!

@ulflyng 4 жыл бұрын

Watched with a smiling giggle. Thx for the inspiration. Great gun, great shooting

@BlackPowderTV 4 жыл бұрын

It’s sooo much fun to ring steel at 500y. Excellent video! Beautiful rifle!

@drjohn5801 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - I had one a few years ago and have regretted selling it ever since - many many thanks for sharing :-)

@ronchernick9014 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Cap and Ball!

@jamessulzer5105 4 жыл бұрын

Your video inspired me to add two G11 rifles to my collection! Can hardly wait to get them out to the range.

@HanSolo__ 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, chilled channel. Love its climate and both historical and practical appreciation of quality firearms aged like 100 years and older. I watch it regularly since it's in English (nope I did not get a word whenever the videos were 100% in Hungarian). Praised by the Polish Infantryman (1918-1939) Mannlicher M1895 being put here into shame shows only how good the cycle of the G11 is. Greetings from Poland. Keep up the great work!

@thegoldencaulk2742 4 жыл бұрын

It's hard to shoot in such conditions with _any_ rifle, you did well to read the wind and make the most of your magnificent rifle. Well done!

@Dwarvenchef 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same rifle, it is a pleasure to shoot and far less punishing than many of the other military rifles of the time. One just hast to date their rifle to be sure of the correct pressure ammo to use. Love your work please keep it up 👍

@hasmatiks 4 жыл бұрын

I love how happy and excited you were shooting the rifle :)

@adamholven2870 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a k11 today based on this video. They are getting pricey in the States and the 600 yard hits were enough to motivate me to make the purchase. Now my K31 will have a companion. Thanks for the great video.

@ukaszzaw8935 2 жыл бұрын

This is a perfect material, thank you!

@davescustomairsoftltd7142 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. You clearly love what you are doing & it shows!

@p.h.i.l.unterwegs 4 жыл бұрын

Look under the Stock End Plate, most Soldier make a Paper with his Name under this, greets from Switzerland

@anthonyhayes1267 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a G-96/11 with one. It referenced something called the Ortswehr and has his home address.

@alexanderhaslimann1277 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonyhayes1267 Just got over this... "Ortswehr" is no name. Switzerland used to have kind of local armed forces on community level. So this gun must have been one of these. The address tells you from which town it was... :-) Greetings from central Switzerland...

@anthonyhayes1267 3 ай бұрын

@@alexanderhaslimann1277 I didn't say it was a name. We don't call people "something"

@MrFirmbottom 4 жыл бұрын

I was blessed with finding a gorgeous K31 at my local gun shop. The Swiss know how to make rifles.

@shygirl-qu3ms 4 жыл бұрын

as always a very enjoyable video thanks

@masonhaggerty186 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me miss the 96/11 I used to have 😔. Great gun. Need another

@williammccaslin8527 4 жыл бұрын

Never owned one an have never shot one, but can't argue with you on the points that you made for it, great shooting BTW, an thx for the vid, enjoyed it.

@mrsamzero1 4 жыл бұрын

The man looks very happy to show you what his rifle can do. And damn what a cross wind.

@chrisdooley6468 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful rifle. Amazing shooting too. Great video as usual my friend

@claudedornier9858 4 жыл бұрын

I have never fired such a beautiful accurate rifle as the Schmidt Rubin G11, I have seen others use it and been deeply envious of the smoothness of that straight pull action never mind its incredible accuracy, and not forgetting built to the highest Swiss engineering standards in the world. I have to totally agree and built.that such well made tools like that just give its users so much pleasure to use. I would hold its value far greater than any precious metal or gems. you incredible lucky man. All the best !!!

@davidv.3135 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you enjoying that rifle!

@mrdiplomat9018 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content❗️ Just picked up a 1923 era K11, and I appreciated the explanation of the GP11 ammunition. Can’t wait to get it out to the range. Yours is amazingly accurate, hopefully mine is as well. Subscribed ❗️👌👍🇺🇸

@m1cajah Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Looks to be a beautiful piece.

@steveshoemaker6347 4 жыл бұрын

Back in about the 1960's 1970's 1980's our high power range here in Kentucky and Tennessee..Were 450 to 500 yards offhand ( meaning no rest) shooting at a 6" succer or plate....l loved it...l all ways used a model 70 Winchester 3006 using tamp rounds....Meaning filling the brass full of power and tamping it down with bullet....Hot stuff....l all so liked the 300 Winchester Mag.....l am old now but that how it was back in the day....Thanks very much...That is a very beautiful Gun....Good shooting my friend...Thank you...From Kentucky USA...!

@markusangst8635 4 жыл бұрын

I owned 3 of them - among them the one of my grandpa. a really amazing rifle!

@Decimator92 4 жыл бұрын

The Swiss rifles are a joy to shoot and the craftsmanship on them is superb. A friend of mine owns a K31 and it was a delight to shoot, especially when compared to his Mosin 91/30. :)

@swissoetzi Жыл бұрын

Dear friend As a Swiss I am more than impressed what you personally do for such an "old fashioned" subject like ancient Swiss fire arms. What really impresses me is your full blood engagement. You are probably more professional in this segment than any other of my Swiss military pro friends. Chapeau and I like very much to follow your channel. Unfortunately I don't check how to support you financially wise. Let me know please. Very warmest regards. Ralph

@Vinchester87 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent content! very enjoyable to watch as usual

@thirtyyott-6762 4 жыл бұрын

Great history. Love the videos

@AutumnBun321 6 ай бұрын

10:05 That laugh came from the heart, and I love every second of it.

@WasatchGarandMan 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really great video, my first Swiss rifle was a K31. I absolutely fell in love with it. I'd like to get a few more so I can another gun to hoard for myself! You looked like you had a really good time ringing steel at 600 yards!

@capandball 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed! :D

@alifr4088 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh give us some lol😂

@Primer595 4 жыл бұрын

Great rifle,great ammo,great shot, great video! Thanks.

@chrisbrown4002 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent shooting in windy conditions. I fired a Schmidt Rubin a couple of weeks ago, just a couple of shots. At first glance the breech loading action looks over complicated (Think Swiss Watchmakers) but after your video I will look at them in a whole new light, thank you for all your great videos.

@miguelburgueno4891 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive..! Btw, your joy is priceless... A BIG "Thank you..!"

@kerrygraham3544 3 жыл бұрын

I think handling and shooting one of these rifles would bring a smile to anyone's face. Wonderful shooting with a rifle that obviously instils confidence, even in what may be less than ideal conditions.

@behindenemylines3361 4 жыл бұрын

Swiss watches and Swiss Rifles: Both are beautifully made! I have K-11 Carbine and shooting it with GP-11, it’s a absolute tac-driver!

@michaelmacek9433 4 жыл бұрын

I own both the rifle and short rifle versions of the Swiss 1911 S-R.Both are excellent shooters but if I had to choose one or the other it would be the K1911 simply because it balances better for me.

@rainbow2710 4 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos! You smile is contagious!

@Hawaiian80882 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent post...going to have to include this into my Gun Safe!

@dylanlerch162 4 жыл бұрын

I have a k11 the carbine one made in 1936 love it great rifle the bore is still like new even as old as it is.

@duncanandrews1940 4 жыл бұрын

I have an 1896/11 in 7.5x55 Swiss which I reload myself. It is a beautiful rifle and well engineered. As to it being the best military rifle of it's time, well it never fought a battle and was not required in the quantities that the SMLE or K98k were which required modifications to balance performance with cost and speed of production. I have an SMLE Mk.III* and a No.4 Mk.1. I love them both, the action being beautiful. I was about to consider a K31 but found an L1A1 instead so the K31 will have to wait until next year!

@markkernen322 Жыл бұрын

This rifle was the exact copy of my grandfather's rifle that was issued him in 1912 when he was issued it and had to exchange it for an earlier Schmidt-Rubin model. He was the regimental sharpshooter. He taught me to shoot with this rifle when I was a teenager and at 78 could still outshoot most at the local shooting range near our home town of Thun and his groupings were within a handspan at 400 meters. He was amazing. What an excellent rifle it was. I don't know who owns it now, but I suspect it now belongs to one of my cousins.

@williamboyd8146 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Work Capandball! From the USA, Shoot straight and speak the truth!!

@brunovolk7462 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, like always 👍👍👍

@wolfganggugelweith8760 3 жыл бұрын

Great doku! I didn’t know that this rifle is so precise. Swiss quality. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🏔⛷🎿🥨🍺🌻🐺EUROPE!

@whitecrossredground8820 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic shooting, and the rifle is peerless.

@johnkelinske1449 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I have one of the 1911 long rifles and it is a very accurate, fun rifle to shoot.

@Moroni108 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, when you hit the target, started laughing with great joy, then gave your Schmidt Rubin G11 a nice little kiss, I laughed so hard. That's when I realized that you really are a cool dude!!! Love the channel and videos my friend! I have the K31, and dang I'm glad I got it in 2014. I will definitely hold onto that gun!!!

@brettdziekonski1451 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Rifles!............I have one with the Match sights and Love it

@metroplexchl 4 жыл бұрын

I saw the joy on your face when you hit the steel.....been there many times, sir. Well done.

@kaigottwald2195 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Very cool rifle. Thanks for uploading

@yarpos 4 жыл бұрын

They are a beautifully machined things and as accurate as you are. I had one for a few year in the early 2000s while working in Switzerland, they were as cheap as chips then and you could buy a very nice example for 150 francs. I especially liked the ergonomic , easy on the shoulder brass butt plate. Its a nice punchy round.

@curtloadblower 4 жыл бұрын

ive never seen a bolt design like that. This is why i love this channel.

@That_NJ_guy 4 жыл бұрын

There arw lots of unique systems and this is why I like military surplus because in the early years of smokeless powder many countries did so many unique things.

@michaelzacharko5097 Жыл бұрын

I have not fired the G11 but have fired the K31. Your shooting is impressive (very consistent). Thanks for sharing your adventure with the G11. You have spiked my interest and I will begin looking for one to try myself at the St. Louis Bench Rest Club.

@bigal2696 4 жыл бұрын

It is indeed a beautiful rifle. This has been a very good video

@tommygun6028 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT Show.....finally...

@LuckyJack 4 жыл бұрын

@capandball Beautiful video about a wonderful rifle! I'm very happy I bought my G11 BEFORE you posted this vid, beause NOW, after your review, these rifles will most cerainly go up in price!

@timsaxer6442 4 жыл бұрын

That was some mighty fine shooting! Young eyes sure are great, aren't they?

@tsfcancerman 4 жыл бұрын

your smile made me smile, its the smile you only can get when you like something

@A.Chp-Schweppes Жыл бұрын

I too agree 100%, being a WW1 and WW2 enthusiast collector and shooter, my Schmidt Rubins (a K11 and a K31) are undoubtedly and by far the best milsurp rifle/carbine that I own !