The No 4, Mk I*: Musketry of WWII - 1942 Rifle Course (War)

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5 жыл бұрын

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@raincoast2396 5 жыл бұрын

My Father was very familiar with this rifle during WW II. He served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and later on when the Canadian 1st Corps rejoined the Division in France, Holland, and Germany.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

As he would have been, for sure!

@ballsrocketry5179 Жыл бұрын

I know im 3 years late on a comment but I've just started owning the old rifles. Your channel is a brilliant and entertaining library of information. Absolutely outstanding!! I'll be watching everything!

@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are enjoying the Channel!

@praetorxian 5 жыл бұрын

Beauty No. 4 Mk. 1 and period MKVII ammunition. Good shooting too, excellent video. Cheers.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nolhrt 5 жыл бұрын

This is gem of a series of videos. Back in 1978, I joined the Irish army reserve the 'FCA'. Poorly equipped, funded and equipped. But not always poorly trained when it came to musketry Standard rifle was the No. 4. This was disappointing to us recruits in a world of AKs and M16s. But we learned to love the Enfield and we learned how to shoot properly. A lot of what's demonstrated in the video is familiar. I always got a good group but when it came to application it all went wrong. The No.4 was standard right into the middle eighties but in reality city units mostly used the regular army's FN FAL particularly serving along the border. The Enfield was mostly ceremonial but we shot it at least twice a year. We also used SMLEs on the miniature range sleeved down to .22., One I used was dated 1918. If rifles could talk? Our No.4s were made in the 1954 or 55. When they were disposed of, many of the 'blond' often unwrapped rifles were sold to Canada. The rest were dumped in the Irish sea. A lot of those unwrapped rifles are treasured now. Incidentally we also used the Bren and sometimes wore the Brodie helmets. Plus the 1937 pattern but made in the fifties Web equipment. I still have my web because the QM strictly ordered us to not return it when we left because 'otherwise we'll never get the new stuff'. I always obeyed orders. Also I love the forest background. It's very like the hills and forests of Wicklow where the ranges were. I can still smell the pine forest. Not quite the majestic mountains of Canada just gentle rolling hills. +

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@humansvd3269 2 жыл бұрын

Those No.4 rifles from 54 and 55 made it's way into the US. My dad has one and it's pretty much brand new.

@flyingdutchy01 5 жыл бұрын

seriously. the amount of effort you put into these videos is amazing. the period correct outfits, the research for the history lessons, performing the actual drills to perfection. the neat editing and camerawork. I don't think i can praise you enough!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Very kind. Thank you.

@gshaw1967 2 жыл бұрын

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@tackytrooper 3 жыл бұрын

This guy has created a new genre of shooter. The Professional Qualification Shooter.

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Never thought of it that way.

@JenniferinIllinois 5 жыл бұрын

Only Rob would perform period exercises per the period manual with period ammunition in a period rifle while wearing period kit. The only thing not period is the amazing scenery. 😁😁😁

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

So you didn't like it then?.... :)

@gfox5237 5 жыл бұрын

Not only do you do amazing reenactment. Full uniform and all. So I shouldn't be surprised when you get that Canadian "fight" down pat.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@henrynelson11 5 жыл бұрын

That No4 Mk1* is in beautiful condition!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is... fantastic actually.

@edmundscycles1 5 жыл бұрын

The apologies are so Canadian.

@thecanuckredcoat4142 5 жыл бұрын

sorry; is there a problem?

@edmundscycles1 5 жыл бұрын

@@thecanuckredcoat4142 oh no dear chap . Carry on . Spot of tea?

@jeff3388 5 жыл бұрын

@@edmundscycles1 more like a double double

@theluftwaffle1 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah eh.

@Mr2ndAmendment 5 жыл бұрын

I cannot stop being thoroughly impressed with your videos, between the dedication, the presentation, and information shared, this is truly a body of work that is both enjoyable and of great historical importance. I might try to make some of these targets and take my Lee Enfields out, I had no idea they were doing this at that time -way ahead of us Yanks in terms of military targetry. Cheers from down south! -Mr. 2A

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The targets are easy to make and the sizes and shapes can be found in the manuals online... Great fun!

@seanmanness1351 4 ай бұрын

Your videos are unreal. I've spent my life reading about the first and second wars. I'm no historian but I've always been fascinated with any info I can get. I've decided recently to find myself a Lee Enfield. Just to own a real piece of history. I had no idea all the variations and have learned so much watching your incredibly well done videos. Thank you so much for the effort, time, and resources (never mind the rifles and costumes, .303 ammo isn't cheap either!) Huge fan!

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 ай бұрын

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it! Plenty more Enfield content on the Channel!

@AirborneMOC031 3 ай бұрын

Reloading will be your best friend shooting LE milsurps; quality surplus ball ammo like Greek HXP has pretty much disappeared. Coles notes version of getting off to a good start: 1. Privy Partisan unprimed brass is identical to wartime VII ball as far as quality and specs go; nothing out there better. 2. For the Lee Enfields, Lee's collet neck sizing dies are the best choice for dealing with the Brit's deliberately generous military chambers. Collet size only after first firing, only bump the shoulder when necessary. Full length sizing after each firing will quickly kill your brass rather than it having a normal case life. 3. Start by creating a false shoulder on your new brass with a Lyman .33 caliber M die, then resize with the full length sizing die until the new cases chamber with a light crush fitting. You now have the equivalent of fire formed brass for your rifle - WITHOUT the initial case stretching that happens on first firing and attendant damage to your new cases. Now load your prepared cases. You only have to do it one time for each bag of new brass you purchase. 4. To get maximum bang for your buck out of your cases with minimal additional time and expense, anneal the case necks every few firings by rolling the case neck area between your fingers in the flame of an inexpensive alcohol lamp until it is too hot to continue holding in your fingers. It takes only a few seconds each case, so I do it while depriming the cases and inspecting them before the next step of reloading (which for me is cleaning in walnut media in a tumbler with some Flitz polish added). Cast bullet loads (as seen in many of Rob's videos) have the advantages of being inexpensive and putting far less wear on the throat/ball seat of the rifle compared to jacketed rounds used at further distances/more serious shooting. But that does involve an expenditure in a casting furnace, a quality mould, and some other bits and pieces (along with a bit of an initial learning curve). Enjoy whatever Lee Enfield you choose to begin your addiction with.

@AbrahamLincoln4 3 жыл бұрын

The Opening summary: "We. Are going... TO DIE!!" -Indiana Jones

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@Ben_not_10 5 жыл бұрын

+britishmhzzleloaders I don’t own a lee enfield or any of the period firearms you have shown on your channel. But I am a huge fan of old firearms and classic militaria. Your presentations combined with the uniforms, your style of speech, and that beautiful music of empire always leave me craving for more and scrambling for the computer when I get the notification of you posting content. Thank you for your incredible work in this field.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lawrence. That is very kind. Glad you enjoy the Channel!

@Aseem.Kumar.Shrivastav 5 жыл бұрын

Always such a visual treat. The background score just makes it worth savouring.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andrewjohnston4127 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is how to wake up on a Sunday morning 😁 notification of a new upload

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Hope it didn't put you back to sleep!

@cesarortiz2143 5 жыл бұрын

Good shoot sir! Now about the glasses, don’t fight it. Get them and also get the bifocals, they help. I just got mine, I fought it for about 4 years. What a difference. But all in all, aim center fuzz. :-)

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

They are coming at some point... :-)

@tallman2210 5 жыл бұрын

Your 500 yard range is why I love British Columbia.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Great weather that day for sure!

@phantom12321800 5 жыл бұрын

Wanted to say thanks for putting this research together! My British reenacting unit did a condensed version of the range qualification today and it went great. We only had access to a 50 yard range so I shrunk the target to a 2ft and we changed the grouping scoring. We even were able to get out and do the LMG portion. We're definitely going to do it again! In 6 shooters we had a full run from near perfect scores all the way down to a few who probably would have needed to go back to remedial training. :)

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Great story! Great to hear that there is some historical shooting going on!

@trottislife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi i love what you do i got 3 new lee enfield and i didn't know a lot about them but i knew that 1of them made the fist ww and an other made the second. When i foud your channel i got so interested about the lee enfield story and now i got a new passion out of it, thank.

@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Lots to learn in both history and shooting with those, for sure!

@SmittyMRE 5 жыл бұрын

As someone who has looked into the German Schiessausbildungen (Shooting School), it's fascinating to see the commonwealth's version. Thank you sir.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Too bad there isn't a translation of it somewhere...

@pmjn0943 5 жыл бұрын

As usual a great video, with very nice scenery.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OldManMontgomery 7 ай бұрын

The 500 yard view is magnificent. Please tell your colleague of the mustache and .303 where that might be.

@britishmuzzleloaders 7 ай бұрын

In da woods....

@OldManMontgomery 7 ай бұрын

@@britishmuzzleloaders From others 'hints', I presume the Northern Woods. A delightful view by any standard.

@slowhand1198 5 жыл бұрын

Simply splendid all the way around. The scenery, as well.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@muwuny 5 жыл бұрын

I would say cold war SLR practices, but the SLR is banned in Canada if I remember correctly.

@nellinecronje6911 5 жыл бұрын

Sadly, yes. But we can still get M1 Garands and M1As

@muwuny 5 жыл бұрын

@keith moore It was banned by name, Canada's gun laws don't make any sense.

@blackprince4074 5 жыл бұрын

Neither dose Justin Trudeau and I include Bieber in that group, Aussie Cobber.

@thomasconc 4 жыл бұрын

Love your 500 yard firing line. Beautiful Canada..! Great video, still in awe of the old SMLE, though my first service rifle (and love) was the SLR L1A1 (AKA FN FAL)....

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@Frank-bc8gg 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent way to pass the last leg of a double shift, hats off to you and your dedication.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped! Cheers.

@brianmoore1820 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent scene indeed. Yet another fine demonstration. Thanks for your effort.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@chrishewitt4220 5 жыл бұрын

Sublime scenery indeed Rob. Another fantastic shoot.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris.

@r.d.6546 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video Rob. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into these videos. Absolutely the best on the internet. Love the rifle. I was able to pick up an unissued long branch a while back and will be putting it through it's paces this summer. Looking forward to the next video. Rick

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank Rick. Glad you enjoyed it!

@skipmaloney178 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding presentation, as always. Bravo!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jor2814 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo, and thank you for your hard work on these videos.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Cheers.

@johnfisk811 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo as ever Rob. I look forward to the view. A great video for recovering from 'La Grippe'.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

@calanon534 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, as always!

@reubendobbs8011 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel is great, your humor is spot on.

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AC-kg8vy Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, great detail, always a pleasure to watch a professional at work. Keep up the great work.

@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bobheale2521 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video displaying honest scoring. Welcome to the club...of all the things I miss from my youth, I miss my eyesight the most

@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын

Well put!

@LarsEYGill 5 жыл бұрын

Just excellent! Great video that I have been looking forward to being made. Just got a No.4 produced in 1944 by Long Branch. I will have to try it out similarly to this.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

If you have even 300yds to shoot at, you can do 90% of it, or the 1939 version is all at 300 or less. Cheers.

@99Racker 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a great day with a rifle and certainly scenic. Admirable score with period ammo.

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@westcoaster7.62 5 жыл бұрын

Good shooting, beautiful rifle, gorgeous scenery......another great video!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@djwoody1649 5 жыл бұрын

That was Great, Rob, smashing job!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@orange12v 5 жыл бұрын

loved your video took me back to my army cadet force days using number 4 mark 1 all shooting was done all unsupported keep up your good work

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.

@tangero3462 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I've just acquired my first No 4, a '44 BSA Mk 1 that I had to restock because of sporting conversion to the wood by another owner. Hopefully in the autumn I can emulate a few of these exercises at my preferred DNR range, with caveats for being limited to 200 yards. Love this work you do, it's such a great resource

@britishmuzzleloaders 11 ай бұрын

Nice!

@jrc8841 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video Rob, that No4 is a beauty!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I was very lucky to come by it.

@jrc8841 5 жыл бұрын

@@britishmuzzleloadersI do like the No4, I've got my eye on one at the moment, but im committed to getting my p53 first. Although your current videos are making it hard to resist. 😂

@wmdayman 5 жыл бұрын

Super video. God awful snow. Thanks for in depth target description and of course you friend providing Mk.VII ammo. My legs hurt from just watching climbing those mountains.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

God awful?.... only if it prevented me from getting to where I wanted to go.. and it didn't... :-)

@benjaminrobb5949 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. My great grandfather would have gone through this training before heading to Italy

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed he would have...

@EliteAmmunition 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual. This like many of your other productions would go a great service for any one learning riflemanship in any era.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Very kind. Thank you.

@timblack6422 Жыл бұрын

Damn, that’s a beautiful Enfield! And scenery!❤️. Well done, Sir! 🫡

@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын

Thank you,.

@joelodjick230 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was great practical marksmanship!!

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jediknight1294 10 ай бұрын

That's a solid and impressive score.

@britishmuzzleloaders 10 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@cesarortiz2143 5 жыл бұрын

Oh! Splendid scenery that you have to yourself to go shoot. Thanks for sharing.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@julieblundell7421 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Rob, great video mate, keep em coming, Lee.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee.

@Gottaculat 3 жыл бұрын

Blimey! That mustache is operating a rifle!

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@willbar1961 3 жыл бұрын

Enfields have been my fav Military bolt guns for a long time, having a No 1, No 4 Long Branch and a No 5 Carbine. All in excellent original condition (except the No 5 was restored to new condition).

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Dustypilgrim1 5 жыл бұрын

Just brought my No 1 mk III home yesterday. Love it . Next job , charger (stripper) clips . Love your vids. Really enjoty the depth and detail .

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks.

@caseysimpson1806 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent re-enactment. I took a deer with a No. IV. at 125 yds. using the ladder sight.

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shooting!

@landontruman3632 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I very much enjoyed it. I live in Idaho and some of that beautiful scenery looks like home.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks.

@prof2yousmithe444 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done! I've subscribed!

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikecawood 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@randyadams03 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, and period correct kit. History and information is spot on Sir! Vigilamas pro te! Old dad Smyrna Tennessee. 👊👊 Cousin

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@stuartstevens2069 3 жыл бұрын

That’s one stunning and beautiful place to shoot...

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@cheesenoodles8316 5 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed this adventure. Fine shooting Beautiful location. No marksmanship badge...well you got bragging rights. We all owe you a pint.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@coles201 5 жыл бұрын

Very impressive video, thank you.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-wo2iw3kt8o 4 ай бұрын

A awsome. Now your using one of the best bolt action battle rifles ever. I have one and I love it. It's all matching numbers and shoots very well.😊 Pennsylvania buddy Jeff. God bless. From a US army veteran combat engineer 12 bravo.😊😊

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 ай бұрын

Great!

@steamengineshooray 5 жыл бұрын

You seem to do surprisingly well on these practices haha :D Lovely No.4 and kit~

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

I try... :-)

@lisar3006 5 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, thanks.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

@perfectionist2032 5 жыл бұрын

Rob, informative as usual. Re respirator filters, asbestos was used in sum (GP-5) so it might be worth checking if the Danish filters contain it.

@perfectionist2032 5 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5xxrMqS3tC0ias.html 17:29 That will teach me not to comment before watching in full.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

As you saw... :-) after the fact. Thanks for the concern, of course.

@bennettguns3809 Жыл бұрын

Very good video thanks.

@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Cheers!

@toddh6541 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! It took quite some planning. You are an unsurprising First Class marksmen!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

It was a very involved project, yes. Cheers.

@darylsapergia2856 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo - well done, old Chap. Nice West coast scenery. Looks like Kitimat/Terrace/P.Rupert to me.Very well done indeed! Good shooting, too - a bonus.I'll be there for salmon in July/August.Cheers!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daryl! Gotta love BC scenery!

@Jonboy2312 4 жыл бұрын

That looks just like the Rockies in the Ouray area in Colorado did last summer... all that avalanche debris. Absolutely majestic. Nothing like that here in Quebec... Gorgeous rifle too, I'm trying to restore mine to look just like it. Superb shooting, too!

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad you enjoyed it!

@paulalexander2928 5 жыл бұрын

Years ago I attended the re enactment of the Battle of Ridgeway after the re enactment a competition was held between my unit The Queens Own Rifles Skirmishers and the Fenians . We used reproduction three band Parker Hale Enfields with a service load of 70 grains FG and all lead 540 grain .577 lard and beeswax lubricated bullet standing kneeling and prone at 100 and 200 yds . I had rifle No. 13 which inspite of the unlucky number allowed me to walk away with 2 golds and a silver medal competing against my own fellows and 40 Americans firing their own repro Springfields. Regardless of the rifle a day at the ranges was always enjoyable time. Friendly competition is the hallmark of a good rifleman win or lose .

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Shooting the Enfield is always a great time...Too bad you didn't use the service cartridge of the era... I bet your shooting experience would have been all the more poignant, being historical and all!... Thanks for sharing! There is lots of Enfield (P53) content here on the Channel, btw...

@hugovermaak6233 Жыл бұрын

I have a Number 4 Mrk 2. Love it !!

@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@CheshireTomcat68 5 жыл бұрын

As excellent as always. Good shooting too.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@snidertom8971 5 жыл бұрын

Its interesting that the British army face welly didn’t really change all that much until 2012. Also that’s dedication shooting in one. Fantastic video!

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@l.cressey6806 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hugovermaak6233 Жыл бұрын

Great videos

@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@phantom12321800 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@olrikparlez3152 4 жыл бұрын

Great vids!

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@semperfi-1918 5 жыл бұрын

I love your intro, never gets old. Wish I had funds to donate.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the rest of the clip?

@stephanl1983 4 жыл бұрын

Your No. 4 looks great, like it came new from factory!

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

It did! From a refurb....

@montepr803 5 жыл бұрын

Outfrikingstanding shooting good sir. Y'all gotta realize he's dealing with extremely inconsistent milsurp ammo. Not because of being milsurp but because of cordite propellant used. I'm confident you would've done substantially better with consistent ammunition. Thank you for going through the troubles of your unique presentation. Your attention to follow through paid off with the hangfires. Would have been much larger groups if not for that. Awesome.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nickaiken1310 4 жыл бұрын

I hope to do some drills like these myself one day with my Mk.4 No.1/2!

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Drills?... You mean shoot it using the historic practices?

@andrewthorpe2539 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a stunning location you have! Keep it up! Feeling rather jealous. Have you thought about looking at Home Guard pamphlets? There are several that'd interest you, including making a ghillie suit from scratch.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen those pams, yes... and others. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

@HO-bndk 3 жыл бұрын

I remember doing CQB with the No.4 as a cadet. Fire a "burst" (this was the official term for it) of two rounds rapid while standing (triggering with middle finger) then take cover and fire again. When we got to use the SLR it was a whole different world.

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

There are videos about wartime CQB on the Channel if you are interested. Cheers!

@spudgunn8695 5 жыл бұрын

Hehehehe. "Where do we go from here?" In 1943, I'm guessing to the NAAFI for a mug of tea and a wad!😉

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Of course!

@potatopeeler1862 5 жыл бұрын

Pristine Uniform and Pristine Weapons! Love the content. I would love to do the same but with 1970s British uniform and the lovely L1A1 SLR.

@IndianaDel1 5 жыл бұрын

I was among the last to train on the L1A1 (in the Regular army) . I passed out in 1986

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to do that too... not so much in Canada though... FNs are prohibited...

@andrewjohnston4127 5 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDel1 I passed out in 1991, we never had ours SLRs replaced until 1993. Was a sapper so guess we were last in the line lol

@wierdalien1 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, but in that shot of you swapping the beret to the helmet, the valley behind you was completely obliterated by cloud and it looked amazing

@Patriotic_Brit 5 жыл бұрын

That's not a beret

@wierdalien1 5 жыл бұрын

@@Patriotic_Brit That's both true and besides the point.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Great day for filming, it was...

@johnpotter4750 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video on the rifle course, I take it the 2nd finger Rapid was not approved of then. (Me: - re-enactor with a 20G, musket rest & matchcord + a Deact ShLE III* /16 (diff bolt end to your's) BSA for fun. And Club against bayonet would be fun (Loc. Bisley audible))

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

The Middle finger technique is a bit of a red herring... It is not at all needed for any kind of conventional rapid fire.... As shown here.

@ilfarmboy 5 жыл бұрын

great view

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ilfarmboy 5 жыл бұрын

need to make a wire measure lol well done on the shooting

@jasonb1776 5 жыл бұрын

An excellent video Rob! I really enjoyed watching this and learned a lot too. I have to agree, I think you have the finest range that I have seen anywhere in the world. I'm just wondering if I can design a similar practice for my club with the award of badges perhaps...an interesting thought. Thanks for the inspiration.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

If the distances can't be met, then I might suggest scaled targets... Either way, it'll be a good time!

@jasonb1776 3 жыл бұрын

@@britishmuzzleloaders It took two years but we ran small comp ran on my range today following the 1942 format. It's a 100 yard range but all the targets were scaled down as necessary. It's a pity we can't post photos on here! It was a great success and a lot of fun. Anyway, many thanks for the inspiration and for showing how the whole range practice can be achieved.

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonb1776 Hey! That's great! Where there is a will, there's a way. Thanks for the update. Good times...

@rockywr 4 жыл бұрын

I thought that was a castle when you did a 360dgs.... very similar to St Hilarion in the North of Cyprus. hehe what a view.

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting reference!

@dsar9489 5 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Rob. And yes...... If the B grade actor Sean Bean can get the importance closing pouches right in movie Bravo Two Zero.... I'm sure you can too :P

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Bad press stud... that's my story and I'm sticking to it....

@rockywr 4 жыл бұрын

You should have had 3 gold badges but then you'd have stood out a bit to your enemy hmm.... Very nicely done Sir.

@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@gunmonkey1185 3 жыл бұрын

Love the background music's. Remind me of Trooping of the Colour. And I am bloody Yank of SE Asia Extraction.

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@DirtyDiksgunoroma 5 жыл бұрын

@26:45 man I miss those mountains.

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

As any man would! :-)

@NihilsineDeo1866. 5 жыл бұрын

For king and country!!!! P.S. nice uniforms:)

@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers.

@B_Squadron_Y_Patrol_Planchet 5 жыл бұрын

No badges.... naawwwwwww....!!! Great video!

@alanthevan 3 жыл бұрын

Never got to fire the Lee Enfield. Pity, I always heard good things. Incidently, your groupings/applications are not disimilar to those practised in the 1970/80s. However we did have the 7.62 SLR and later (in 1987) the unfortunate SA80. Nice shooting btw.

@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын

The rifle is about a "4 MOA" (or so) rifle as the Americans might say... much like the SLR.