Trying to replicate the musketry practices of the 1850s and 1860s by wearing period correct kit while shooting. Definately more awkward, but not as uncomfortable as one might expect...

The third instalment in the Martini Ammo series dealing with case cleaning, case annealing and packaging your rounds in 10 round packets.

Some basic history, description and loading and shooting of the Mk I Martini-Henry

Some testing and results at 100m. Two kinds of patch, service charge of 96 grains FFg and .594 roundball.

Though not really "long range", these are efforts at ranges greater than 100yds...

I get many questions regarding the kit that I use when shooting. The contents of the knapsack and in particular, details of the shooting rest. Hopefully, this answers some of these questions.

Comparing results at 200yds with accuracy legends from the past.

My next attempt at some rapid shooting with the No1 Mk III* SMLE. Shot at 100yds on a period correct reproduction of a "Second Class Figure Target" as shown in the Musketry Manual of 1909. Different loading technique, better cheek weld/bolt manipulation and picked chargers all contributed to my i...

A bit out of my normal shooting realm. I know. A video response to MrDaveinAB's (now "The Comsmoline Crate) Lee Enfield Mad Minute Challenge (with a little history thrown in). A fun shoot, thanks.

Rapid loading and shooting with the P60 Enfield Army Short Rifle. With its shorter length, the evolutions of loading seem to be faster,....... or am I just getting better at it?

The annual Alberta Shoot of the British Militaria Forum gets underway with the traditional three volleys.

Loading and Firing the Parker Hale P53 Enfield Rifle Musket with Enfield Paper Cartridge

The first in a series on the first general issue military breechloading longarm in British and Empire service.

The first of a two part series on Service ammunition used with the Baker Rifle.

Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas!

The Channel marks the 100th Anniversary of the end of the Great War.

The openning volleys of the 2016 Alberta Shoot

The Volleys from the 2017 Shoot

The Baker Rifle Ownership FAQ

Shooting the Snider Short Rifle at longer ranges.

The bayonet exercise for the Martini-Henry

Part Two of how I make Snider ammo

This year's Alberta shoot